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Injured Alvarez misses Atletico trip as Arsenal transfer saga rumbles on
Julian Alvarez has been ruled out of Atletico Madrid's La Liga clash at Real Sociedad on Sunday with a muscle overload, the club confirmed. The absence arrives as the Argentine continues to be linked with Arsenal following a turbulent summer of speculation.
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United fans march on Old Trafford to protest mass season-ticket bans before Manchester derby
Around 500 Manchester United supporters marched from the Bishop Blaize pub to Old Trafford on Sunday to protest the club's ticket-touting crackdown, which has stripped 685 fans of their season tickets ahead of the Manchester derby.
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Foden sent off in Manchester derby after kicking out at Fernandes, VAR upholds red
Phil Foden was dismissed in the 23rd minute at Old Trafford after kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. VAR confirmed the straight red, though Gary Neville argued Fernandes should also have been cautioned for provoking the incident.
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Foden sent off in 23rd minute as 10-man City face United at Old Trafford
Phil Foden was dismissed for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes in the 23rd minute of the Manchester derby, becoming the first City player to receive a red card in the fixture since 2006. Referee Michael Oliver's decision was upheld by VAR.
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Brighton demolish 10-man Coventry 5-0 to leave Sky Blues pointless and goalless after four games
Brighton swept aside a 10-man Coventry 5-0 at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday, with goals from Kostoulas, Yalcouye, Gross, Dunk and Ayari condemning the Sky Blues to a fourth straight Premier League defeat without a point or a goal to their name.
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Roy Keane ridicules Manchester United's pre-derby warm-up routine in front of baffled co-pundits
Roy Keane publicly lambasted Manchester United's defensive warm-up ahead of their Premier League derby against Manchester City, mocking the back four's routine of defending uncontested long balls and low passes.
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Manchester United fans protest Glazers and Ratcliffe over season ticket ban 'fiasco' before derby
Supporters gathered outside Old Trafford ahead of the Manchester derby to protest against the club's ownership after 685 season tickets were banned following an investigation into ticket touting, with hundreds more accounts sanctioned.
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Shaw ruled out of Manchester derby as Carrick calls injury 'very small'
Luke Shaw has been ruled out of Manchester United's Premier League clash with City after failing to prove his fitness, with Patrick Dorgu stepping in at left-back. Michael Carrick described the setback as minor but confirmed Shaw was not quite ready.
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Juventus block £42m Kalulu sale as Manchester United seek defensive reinforcements
Manchester United's pursuit of Pierre Kalulu has hit a wall after Juventus declared the French defender unavailable for transfer. Valued at around £42m, Kalulu is considered too important to sell by the Turin club, who are instead pushing to extend his contract.
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Diallo withdraws support for Infantino too late, French Football Federation under fire
The French Football Federation officially withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino during an executive committee meeting, but Philippe Diallo's late stance has drawn sharp criticism from football observers.
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Three straight defeats reignite OM relegation fears
After a strong opening win against Strasbourg, Olympique de Marseille has suffered three consecutive Ligue 1 defeats to Monaco, Paris FC and Rennes. Former Marseille player Robert Pirès has warned of the nightmare 1999-2000 season.
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Manchester United fans stage 500-strong protest against Glazers and Ratcliffe before City derby
Around 500 Manchester United supporters marched on Old Trafford ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City, directing anger at the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the club's decision to ban 685 season ticket holders accused of touting.
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Preston sack Heckingbottom after six defeats in seven games leave club second bottom
Paul Heckingbottom has been dismissed as Preston North End manager after a 1-0 home defeat to Lincoln City left the Championship club second bottom, with just five league wins in 27 games since January. Stuart McCall has also departed, with Jason Euell named interim boss.
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Mourinho backs former player Carrick to succeed in Manchester United hot seat
Jose Mourinho has offered his public support for Michael Carrick as Manchester United head coach, saying his former player and assistant is 'doing well' after guiding the club to a third-place Premier League finish last season.
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Al-Taawoun fans chant Diogo Jota's name to provoke Neves, Ronaldo demands sanctions
During Al-Hilal's 6-0 victory over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League, local supporters chanted the name of Diogo Jota, who died in July, to provoke his Portuguese teammate Ruben Neves. Cristiano Ronaldo called for strict league sanctions.
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De Zerbi plays down Tel flashpoint as Tottenham's four-game scoring drought deepens
Roberto De Zerbi dismissed suggestions of a falling-out with Mathys Tel after Tottenham drew 0-0 at home to Everton on Saturday, extending their Premier League goal drought to four matches. The Spurs boss said his on-pitch instructions to Tel were purely technical.
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Man Utd fans to black out Stretford End flags at derby in protest over ticketing bans
Fan group The Red Army will refuse to display their usual banners during Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, instead holding a sign reading 'The way you treat us is a disgrace' after United suspended 685 season ticket holders suspected of touting.
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Kovac rules out Sancho return to Dortmund as free agent's options narrow
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has publicly closed the door on signing Jadon Sancho, leaving the 26-year-old without a club after his Manchester United contract expired this summer and Dortmund instead moved for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri on loan.
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Barcelona tie down 18-year-old Abdelkarim until 2030 with €150m release clause after preseason starring role
Barcelona have secured Hamza Abdelkarim on a new contract through 2030, inserting a €150m release clause for the Egyptian forward who topped the club's preseason scoring charts with four goals.
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Ronaldo demands lifetime stadium bans after fans taunt Neves over Jota's death
Cristiano Ronaldo has called on the Saudi Pro League to permanently ban fans who chanted Diogo Jota's name to unsettle Ruben Neves during Al-Hilal's 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025, and Neves was a pallbearer at his funeral.
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