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Zaïre-Emery drops out of Golden Boy podium after underwhelming World Cup
Underused by Didier Deschamps at the World Cup, Warren Zaïre-Emery has fallen to fourth place in the August Golden Boy rankings, overtaken by Pau Cubarsí, Lamine Yamal and Yan Diomandé.
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EA Sports FC 27: Mbappé tops ratings at 91, Messi's score sparks social media hilarity
EA Sports FC 27 has revealed the ratings for its 27 best players ahead of the game's release on September 25. Mbappé and Haaland share first place with 91, while Lionel Messi's rating of 89, placing him 18th, has sparked laughter across social media.
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United open contract talks with Fernandes as Galatasaray table £43m bid for captain
Manchester United have entered contract negotiations with Bruno Fernandes to ward off a £43m approach from Galatasaray, who are reportedly willing to double the captain's £300,000-a-week wages in the Super Lig.
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Carrick faces four transfer headaches as United's window deadline looms
With less than two weeks until the September 1 deadline, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick must still address left-back cover, midfield depth, and Marcus Rashford's uncertain future after spending £85m on Tielemans and Santos.
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Arsenal target £206m Yildiz and Alvarez as Arteta hunts late window additions
Arsenal are monitoring Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta seeks a forward before the September 1 deadline, with the Gunners prepared to wait until late in the window for the right opportunity.
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Doku ruled out for several weeks after calf injury clouds City's Premier League opener
Jeremy Doku faces several weeks on the sidelines after picking up a calf problem in Manchester City's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, ruling him out of Sunday's Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
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Arsenal CEO vows further signings after £110m spend — but only to raise the bar
Richard Garlick has confirmed Arsenal will pursue additional transfers this summer if the right targets emerge, following a £110m outlay on Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Piero Hincapie as the Gunners look to defend their Premier League title.
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Musiala reveals neurological dysfunction after two fainting spells in three days
After suffering two fainting spells during Bayern Munich's matches against Leipzig and Heidenheim, Jamal Musiala broke his silence on Instagram to explain that he suffers from absence episodes caused by a neurological dysfunction, while insisting he wants to continue playing.
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Greenwood equalizes for Fenerbahçe against Lyon with a left-footed strike in playoff
Mason Greenwood equalized for Fenerbahçe against Olympique Lyonnais, responding to Loïs Openda's opening goal right after the break in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff.
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Premier League CEO Masters calls for new FIFA president as Infantino's World Cup sell-off collapses
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has backed the FA's stance against Gianni Infantino and called for a new FIFA president, warning that the aborted plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors was entirely of FIFA's own making.
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Musiala reveals treatable absence seizures after collapsing twice in four days
Jamal Musiala has disclosed he is experiencing "treatable absence seizures" caused by a neurological dysfunction, after collapsing on the pitch during Bayern Munich's matches against RB Leipzig and FC Heidenheim. The 23-year-old says he has medical clearance to continue playing.
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Premier League CEO admits Man City's 115-charge verdict has taken longer than expected
Richard Masters has acknowledged growing frustration over the delayed outcome of Manchester City's 115 financial charges, saying the process has taken longer than anticipated while insisting he cannot reveal any update on timing.
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Rooney tells Rashford to fix body language and hunger to break his 253-goal United record
Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford is the only player capable of surpassing his all-time Manchester United scoring record of 253 goals, but warns the 28-year-old must improve his work rate, body language, and relationship with supporters to make his return to Old Trafford a success.
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Newcastle open talks to sign Nico González from Man City after Rodri's Barcelona move
Newcastle United have held exploratory talks with Manchester City over a move for Spanish midfielder Nico González, according to The Athletic. The 24-year-old, who joined City for £52m in January 2025, made 41 appearances last season but started just twice after January.
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Dead body found at Charlton Athletic's The Valley as police launch investigation
Charlton Athletic confirmed on Tuesday night that a deceased male was discovered at The Valley earlier that day. The club is assisting police with their enquiries following an incident said to have occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Premier League CEO admits Man City's 115-charge ruling is taking longer than expected
Richard Masters has acknowledged the independent commission's verdict on Manchester City's 115 alleged financial rule breaches is overdue, more than 18 months after the disciplinary hearing concluded. City continue to maintain their innocence.
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Musiala collapses again in pre-season after similar Bayern Munich scare days earlier
Jamal Musiala fell to the ground and was removed by medical staff during Bayern Munich's pre-season game against Heidenheim, just days after a similar incident against RB Leipzig that was attributed to extreme heat.
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OM close to completing Todibo loan from West Ham
According to L'Équipe, Marseille has reached a contractual agreement with defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who is under contract with West Ham. The two clubs are still negotiating the terms of a loan with salary-sharing.
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Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City for €70m, Ballon d'Or returns home
FC Barcelona officially confirmed on Tuesday the signing of Rodri from Manchester City for €70 million. The 30-year-old Spanish midfielder and reigning Ballon d'Or winner returns to his home country after seven seasons in the Premier League.
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Premier League chief Masters accuses Infantino of pressing 'self-destruct button' over World Cup sell-off
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has sharply criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his abandoned plan to sell a minority stake in World Cup tournaments to private investors, calling it a 'self-inflicted wound' as pressure on Infantino intensifies.
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