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Emery backs Garnacho for long-term Villa future despite slow start after Chelsea struggles
Unai Emery has confirmed Aston Villa signed Alejandro Garnacho with a long-term future in mind, despite the Argentine winger failing to score or assist in three substitute appearances since joining on loan from Chelsea.
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Álvarez's blocked Barcelona move prompts FIFA to overhaul release clause rules
FIFA will modify Article 17 of its transfer regulations from January 2027, requiring clubs to set release clauses closer to a player's real market value — a direct response to Atlético Madrid's $580 million clause that prevented Julián Álvarez from joining Barcelona.
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Hat-trick record-breaker JJ Gabriel leaves Manchester United in awe at 15
Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel became the youngest Manchester United player to score a UEFA Youth League hat-trick after netting in a 5-0 win, with manager Michael Carrick and the wider club reportedly stunned by his rapid development.
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Dunne warns Maresca that losing Haaland would force City to rip up their tactics before derby
Former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne has cautioned Enzo Maresca that his side lack a genuine backup striker, warning that any absence of Erling Haaland — who has scored four times this season — would require a fundamental tactical overhaul ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.
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Hakimi equals Eto'o and secures third place on African Champions League podium
PSG captain in the 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, Achraf Hakimi reached 78 matches in the Champions League, joining Samuel Eto'o in third place among African players with the most appearances in the competition.
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Martinez hails Yoro as 'the future' after impressive Champions League debut start
Leny Yoro earned high praise from Lisandro Martinez after making his first start of the season in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah on Thursday, with the Argentine defender calling the young Frenchman the club's future.
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Martinez dismisses Haaland rivalry ahead of Manchester derby at Old Trafford
Lisandro Martinez has played down his record against Erling Haaland, saying his strong performances in previous Manchester derbies are "in the past" as United prepare to host City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Petrov reveals he earned just £300 a week at Celtic despite £2.8m transfer fee
Stiliyan Petrov has opened up about earning a meagre £300 a week at Celtic after joining for £2.8million in 1999, admitting he struggled to afford food and felt isolated before Martin O'Neill transformed his fortunes.
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Pallister tells Rashford he is fortunate to earn a second chance at Old Trafford
Manchester United legend Gary Pallister says Marcus Rashford has been lucky to get another opportunity at the club, crediting Michael Carrick's personal memories of the forward's best form for keeping him in the picture.
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Three defeats in four matches: OM's worst start since 1985
Beaten at Rennes on Friday night by a goal from Adrien Thomasson, OM has now suffered three consecutive Ligue 1 defeats. This record takes the club back to summer 1985, before the Bernard Tapie era.
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Dugarry tempers enthusiasm over Lepaul's France pre-call-up
Esteban Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer last season, has been named in Zinédine Zidane's pre-call-up list for France's upcoming Nations League matches. However, Christophe Dugarry believes the Rennes striker is still too raw to make this step.
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Deschamps favourite of Fenerbahçe supporters after Kartal's surprise resignation
Ismaïl Kartal resigned from his position as Fenerbahçe head coach following the 1-1 draw against Roma in the Champions League. Didier Deschamps, free since leaving the France national team, is among the preferred candidates of Turkish supporters to succeed him.
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Iraola backs £116m Wirtz over critics, insisting numbers don't tell the full story
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has defended Florian Wirtz after the £116m signing drew criticism for a single assist in four games, arguing the German's all-round contributions outweigh his goal-involvement statistics.
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Three defeats in four matches: Genesio severely questioned after Rennes-OM
After Marseille's third consecutive defeat at Rennes (1-0) in Ligue 1, journalist Hugo Guillemet publicly criticized Bruno Genesio's tactical choices, notably the use of Angel Gomes in the number 10 position.
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Kita ready to sell FC Nantes after 19 years and admission of failure
Waldemar Kita has confirmed to Presse-Océan that he is open to selling FC Nantes, now relegated to Ligue 2. The Franco-Polish president, who has led the club for 19 years, admits he is not « fit » to run a football club.
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Richarlison blames Tottenham's loan limit for collapse of Vasco da Gama dream move
Richarlison has publicly blamed Tottenham for blocking his loan move to Vasco da Gama, claiming Spurs hit their loan quota before a deal could be completed. The 27-year-old, excluded from Roberto De Zerbi's Premier League squad, cannot play for the club until January at the earliest.
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Premier League clubs challenge referees over new injury and substitution rules
Aston Villa are among Premier League clubs to contact Pro Ref with concerns that referees lack sufficient judgement to distinguish genuine injuries from time-wasting under rules introduced for the 2025/26 season.
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Faiq Bolkiah, the £22bn royal who played for Chelsea, released at 28 and without a club
Faiq Bolkiah, nephew of the Sultan of Brunei and widely dubbed the world's richest footballer, is a free agent after Thai club Ratchaburi ended his contract. The 28-year-old winger's career has spanned England, Portugal and Thailand without ever breaking into senior professional football.
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Fenerbahce insist Kartal remains in charge despite his resignation, leaving Greenwood in limbo
Fenerbahce have released a statement declaring Ismail Kartal is still their head coach, just 24 hours after the 65-year-old publicly resigned following a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma. The standoff has plunged Mason Greenwood's club into uncertainty.
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Fernandes reveals Rashford among first to arrive at Carrington after Barcelona return
Bruno Fernandes has disclosed that Marcus Rashford is one of Manchester United's earliest arrivals at training this season, with manager Michael Carrick also praising the forward's attitude and performances since his return from a loan spell at Barcelona.
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