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Fermín López backs himself as false nine to fill Barcelona's goalscoring void
Fermín López has told Ara he is willing to play as a false nine for Barcelona following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, naming himself, Dani Olmo, Raphinha and new signing Anthony Gordon as players who can fill the goalscoring gap.
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Arsenal chief admits club would consider selling Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly if right offer arrives
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has acknowledged the club would entertain offers for academy graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, though he insists Arsenal are not actively seeking to sell either player.
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Maguire urges Manchester United to keep Rashford and sign more players before window shuts
Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United to retain Marcus Rashford and continue strengthening their squad, even at the cost of his own starting place, with the Premier League season less than three days away.
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Premier League CEO signals 3pm Saturday blackout could end before 2030 TV deal
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has indicated a decision on scrapping the long-standing 3pm Saturday broadcast blackout will be made within 18 months, with the FA and EFL also required to agree any change.
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Webb warns Balogun red card controversy will fuel Premier League conspiracy theories
Premier League referees chief Howard Webb says the Folarin Balogun red card saga — in which Donald Trump intervened with Fifa to delay a World Cup suspension — has made officials' jobs harder by giving conspiracy theorists fresh ammunition heading into the new season.
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Reijnders departs Manchester City for Saudi Arabia after just one season at the Etihad
Manchester City have sold Tijjani Reijnders to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah for around £51 million, just one year after signing the Dutch midfielder from AC Milan for £46.5 million.
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Kane wins second Golden Boot with 36 Bundesliga goals
Harry Kane received the Golden Boot for the 2025-2026 season at a ceremony in Munich. The Bayern striker scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga matches, matching his total from his first award in 2023-2024.
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Barcelona circle as Kane seeks three-year deal to stay at Bayern Munich
Harry Kane has entered the final year of his Bayern Munich contract and is seeking a three-year extension, with Barcelona and Al-Hilal monitoring the situation as talks are set to begin.
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Konsa set for Arsenal medical as £51m deal with Aston Villa nears completion
Ezri Konsa is expected to undergo a medical at Arsenal after the Gunners agreed a fee of around £50m plus add-ons with Aston Villa for the England centre-back. The 28-year-old could make his debut against his former club at Villa Park on August 31.
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Delap and Jackson among 12 Chelsea players exiled from Alonso's first-team group
Chelsea have split their squad into two training groups, with strikers Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson among 12 players separated from Xabi Alonso's first team as the club looks to move several of them on this summer.
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Real Betis reject €50m bid for Antony, costing Manchester United £13m sell-on windfall
Manchester United have missed out on a £13m windfall after Real Betis turned down a €50m approach for Antony from an unnamed non-Premier League club. A 50 per cent net sell-on clause inserted in last summer's €25m permanent deal would have triggered the payment.
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Sheffield United face 12-point deduction after takeover company wound up by High Court
A High Court judge placed COH Sports Bidco Ltd into liquidation on 19 August after the company failed to pay £35m in outstanding instalments from its £100m purchase of Sheffield United, triggering an EFL review that could result in a 12-point Championship deduction.
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33-year-old man found dead in Charlton Athletic stadium stands, accidental fall suspected
A body was discovered Tuesday morning in the stands of The Valley, Charlton Athletic's stadium in London. The 33-year-old man was pronounced dead upon the arrival of emergency services; investigators are favoring the theory of an accidental fall.
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Manchester United submit £65m Baleba bid despite Rooney's call for a taller midfielder
Manchester United have tabled a £65m offer for Brighton's Carlos Baleba, even as club legend Wayne Rooney publicly urged them to prioritise a physically imposing midfielder following the departures of Casemiro.
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Liverpool set to launch fresh £120m bid for PSG's Barcola with Mbaye deal also close
Liverpool are expected to submit a new offer for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola by the end of the week, with PSG valuing the 23-year-old France international at £120m. The Reds are also closing in on a separate deal for PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Awakened from coma, Yael Trepy regains consciousness after near-drowning
French striker Yael Trepy of Cagliari has been brought out of an induced coma on Tuesday evening. Hospitalized in intensive care since Sunday after losing consciousness in a swimming pool in Sardinia, the 20-year-old player shows no neurological deficit.
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Fifa vice-president withdraws Infantino backing after COO sacking described as 'final straw'
Hungary's Sandor Csanyi has become the latest Fifa official to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino, calling the dismissal of COO Kevin Lamour 'the final straw' as the president faces growing calls to step down ahead of a March re-election bid.
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Mourinho insists victories are won on the pitch after Rodri snubs Real Madrid for Barcelona
Jose Mourinho has dismissed the notion that Barcelona scored a transfer victory by signing Rodri from Manchester City for £65 million, saying real victories only happen on the field. The Spanish midfielder had been linked with Real Madrid before choosing the Camp Nou.
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United's £65m Baleba bid puts Wilcox, Vivell and data chief Sansoni to the test
Manchester United have submitted a £60m plus add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, a player they valued at over £100m just a year ago. The move places the reputations of director of football Jason Wilcox, recruitment chief Christopher Vivell, and data director Michael Sansoni firmly on the line.
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Genesio defends Balerdi after being booed before season even starts
Two days before the opening match against Strasbourg, Bruno Genesio defended Leonardo Balerdi, who was targeted by whistles during a friendly match, and called on Marseille supporters to back their players.
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