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PSG to Resume Champions League Title Defence on September 9
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will begin their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign on Wednesday, September 9. The league phase draw will take place on August 27.
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Rooney names four positions Man Utd must strengthen and warns Rashford over body language
Wayne Rooney has called on Manchester United to sign a left-back, centre-back, central midfielder and centre-forward before the September 1 deadline, while urging Marcus Rashford to improve his attitude if he wants to remain at the club.
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Arsenal look to sell four fringe players as Arteta laments squad-size rules after Community Shield rout
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, but Mikel Arteta used the occasion to highlight his frustration over squad-size rules, with four fringe players — Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Jesus, and Ethan Nwaneri — now likely to leave before the September 1 deadline.
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Zidane finalizes his staff: a "well-known" press chief to be appointed imminently
Appointed France manager in late July, Zinédine Zidane is about to complete his staff with the appointment of a press chief, a familiar figure from the audiovisual world whom Zidane worked with early in his career.
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Saha demands 30 goals from Sesko in his first full Manchester United season
Former United striker Louis Saha has set a lofty target for Benjamin Sesko ahead of his second season at Old Trafford, calling on the Slovenian to more than double his 12-goal haul from 2024/25 and reach 30 for the campaign.
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Rodri joins Barcelona for €70m and targets Champions League immediately
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is leaving Manchester City after seven seasons to sign with FC Barcelona for approximately €70 million. Even before the official announcement, Rodri displayed his ambitions upon arriving in Barcelona.
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Fofana Set to Leave: Lyon and Roma Close to €35M Deal
Forced to balance its books under DNCG supervision, Olympique Lyonnais is on the verge of selling Malick Fofana to AS Roma for a total estimated at €35 million, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Djibril Sidibé signs with Le Mans FC to support club's return to Ligue 1
Promoted to Ligue 1 after sixteen years away, Le Mans FC officially announced on Tuesday the arrival of Djibril Sidibé, 2018 World Cup winner with France. The 34-year-old right-back has signed until 2028, with an additional season as an option.
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Al-Hilal close in on Casadó as Barcelona hold firm at €40m to fund Rodri pursuit
Al-Hilal have renewed contact over Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó, with personal terms advancing and the Spanish club valuing the 22-year-old at up to €40 million as they look to raise funds for a move for Manchester City's Rodri.
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Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano to host 2027 Champions League final for second time
UEFA has confirmed Atletico Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano as the venue for the 2027 Champions League final on June 5, beating out Baku's Olympic Stadium after a protracted two-stage bidding process that began in 2023.
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Boehly in talks to sell his 12.8% Chelsea stake to majority owners Clearlake Capital
Todd Boehly is reportedly in discussions to sell his stake in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital, the club's majority shareholders. The move comes amid a reported rift between Boehly and Clearlake's Behdad Eghbali, with the club now valued at £5bn.
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Sheffield United face 12-point deduction threat as ex-owner pursues £35m court battle
Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad, who sold Sheffield United for over £100m in December 2024, is seeking to wind up the company that bought the club, alleging £35m in unpaid instalments — a dispute that could trigger a 12-point EFL deduction.
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Arsenal weigh five-player Brighton swap to beat Man United to Hinshelwood
Arsenal are exploring a swap deal involving up to five players to sign Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, with Manchester United also competing for the £51m-rated 20-year-old.
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FairSquare officially demands Infantino's ineligibility for FIFA presidency
NGO FairSquare has formally written to FIFA's Governance Commission demanding that Gianni Infantino be declared ineligible for the presidential election in March 2027, arguing he is already serving his third and final regulatory term.
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Dressing-room rows, De Bruyne's tears and Guardiola's breakdown: inside City's fall from the top
A new eight-part Amazon series produced by City Studios captures Manchester City's collapse after four consecutive Premier League titles, featuring a furious dressing-room confrontation between Kyle Walker and Pep Guardiola, and an emotional farewell interview with Kevin De Bruyne.
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Mbappé and Haaland co-lead FC 27 with 91, Messi climbs to 89
EA Sports has unveiled the FC 27 ratings, due out September 25. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland share first place with 91, ahead of a group of players rated 90 including Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé.
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Galatasaray's £43m Fernandes bid to be rejected as Rashford eyes Barcelona return
Manchester United will rebuff Galatasaray's reported £43m offer for captain Bruno Fernandes, with club sources insisting he is unavailable at any price. Meanwhile, Barcelona are said to remain in dialogue over a potential return for Marcus Rashford despite signing Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
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Blocked by Atlético, Barcelona turns to Arsenal's Gyökeres as Plan B
Still unable to secure Julian Alvarez, held back by Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona has added Viktor Gyökeres to its list of backup options, according to Marca. A meeting between the Argentine and Atlético's board is expected this week.
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PSG drop Barcola asking price to £120m as Liverpool push to seal deal
Paris Saint-Germain have lowered their asking price for Bradley Barcola from £145m to between £110m and £120m, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reporting that a move to Liverpool will now 'accelerate'.
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Guardiola fought back tears after Walker confronted him in Anfield dressing room
A new Prime Video documentary reveals the explosive dressing-room row between Pep Guardiola and Kyle Walker following Manchester City's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in December 2024, an argument that hastened the defender's departure from the club.
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