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Maresca confirms O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined
Nico O'Reilly is '100% available' for Manchester City's trip to Old Trafford after missing the Champions League win over Porto, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. Jeremy Doku, however, will not feature after his calf injury in the Community Shield.
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Tchouaméni-Valverde: Mourinho certifies feud is in the past
Back from injury with Real Madrid, Aurélien Tchouaméni reunited with Federico Valverde on the pitch Wednesday against Inter. José Mourinho assures that their altercation from last season is definitively resolved.
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Mbappé hits back at AI dictator memes, calling them a 'lack of political awareness'
Kylian Mbappé has responded to viral AI-generated memes depicting him alongside Josef Stalin and other authoritarian figures, saying comparisons with people who 'murder others' are only partly funny and reveal a broader ignorance of history.
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Real Madrid's salary ceiling hits record €832m as Barcelona close gap on rivals
LaLiga's latest Squad Cost Limits place Real Madrid at a record €832.7m, well clear of Barcelona's €582.7m — a figure boosted by Camp Nou revenue and cost cuts. Atlético Madrid sit third at €361m, while Sevilla's €20m cap is the lowest in the top flight.
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Oyarzabal snubbed from 2026 Ballon d'Or: De la Fuente cries foul
Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente has publicly denounced Mikel Oyarzabal's absence from the 30-man Ballon d'Or 2026 shortlist. The Real Sociedad forward scored five goals at the World Cup and was instrumental in Spain's world championship triumph.
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Camara breaks silence on £47m Chelsea move that collapsed on deadline day
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has spoken publicly for the first time about his failed summer move to Chelsea, revealing the £47m deal unravelled in the final hours of the transfer window after Monaco blocked the switch when Folarin Balogun's move to Everton also fell apart.
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Keyliane Abdallah, Genesio's bet to fill the void left by Greenwood at OM
Unable to sign any players this summer due to wage bill constraints, Marseille is relying on its academy. Keyliane Abdallah, a winger developed at the club and transformed by a loan spell at Tarragona, has emerged as the revelation of pre-season and the start of Ligue 1.
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Barcola suffered from cramps, Iraola deems him available for Fulham
Withdrawn after 60 minutes during Liverpool's victory against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Bradley Barcola is not injured. His manager Andoni Iraola confirmed on Friday that it was merely cramps, a consequence of a shortened preparation period at PSG.
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Gakpo faces race against time to face Fulham as adductor injury lingers
Cody Gakpo is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday after sitting out the midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid with a bilateral adductor problem. Manager Andoni Iraola says the Dutchman will be assessed before a decision is made.
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Manchester United revoke 685 season tickets after touting probe draws supporter protests
Manchester United have confirmed the removal of 685 season tickets following a months-long investigation into ticket touting at Old Trafford, with 499 bans upheld on appeal. The heavy-handed process has prompted a planned protest ahead of Sunday's Manchester Derby.
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Carol Speed opens up on guilt and grief nearly 15 years after Gary Speed's death
Gary Speed's mother Carol has spoken candidly about the guilt she carries since the former Wales manager's death in November 2011, telling Dan Walker she feels 'ashamed' she did not know her son was struggling.
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Carrick promises Fernandes rest after United captain spotted limping ahead of Manchester derby
Michael Carrick has vowed to give Bruno Fernandes a breather after the Portuguese captain played all 90 minutes against Sabah and was seen limping post-match. Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are also fitness concerns ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
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BBC's Pat Nevin breaches accuracy standards over Celtic pitch invasion assault claim
Pat Nevin has been found to have breached BBC editorial standards after claiming Celtic fans punched Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland during a pitch invasion at the Scottish Premiership title decider. An investigation concluded the error was honest but fell below the corporation's accuracy requirements.
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Thierry Henry: "PSG is unplayable thanks to Luis Enrique's very clear philosophy"
After PSG's commanding 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, Thierry Henry praised the transformation orchestrated by Luis Enrique, citing Dembélé and recruits Barcola and Doué as evidence of a coherent project.
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Sent off for elbow in Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologises and awaits UEFA sanction
Sent off in the 56th minute during LOSC's 2-3 defeat to Real Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé has apologised to his teammates. His manager Davide Ancelotti is backing him, while UEFA could suspend him for three to five matches.
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Moyes confirms Grealish set to start against Spurs on second Everton loan
David Moyes has confirmed Jack Grealish is ready to start Saturday's Premier League trip to Tottenham, having impressed as a substitute against Manchester United on his return to Everton for a second successive loan spell.
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Guardiola offered €13m salary to manage Salah at Trabzonspor, Turkish media report
Turkish outlets claim Trabzonspor have held talks with Pep Guardiola over their vacant managerial role, offering the Spaniard €13 million to join Mohamed Salah's new club in the Super Lig.
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Eghbali closes in on full Chelsea control as net worth trails Premier League's wealthiest owners
Behdad Eghbali is nearing 99.9% ownership of Chelsea after talks accelerated over buying out Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss's combined 38.5% stake. His £2.8bn fortune, while substantial, sits well below Newcastle's £1.2 trillion PIF and Liverpool's £265bn ownership group.
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Mbappé clarifies his reaction to "Mobut" nickname launched by Dembélé
Questioned about memes depicting him as a dictator and the "Mobut" nickname given to him by Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé distinguishes between friendly banter and what he sees as a lack of "political and human conscience" on social media.
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Hull City were warned about dangerous road five days before Sorba Thomas overturned his car
A local councillor wrote to Hull City urging them to warn new players about a hazardous road near their training ground — just five days before £10.5m signing Sorba Thomas was involved in a collision on that same street, escaping uninjured.
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