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From Wharton to Rice: Why Premier League stars are hooked on collecting football cards
A growing number of Premier League players, including Declan Rice and Adam Wharton, have taken up football card collecting in their spare time. Wharton recently sold his Topps collection for over £2,000 to YouTuber Jack White.
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West Ham's Alvarez threatens legal action over kidnapping allegations he calls false
Mexico captain Edson Alvarez has broken his silence over claims linking him to the kidnapping of a documentary producer, categorically denying any involvement and instructing his legal team to pursue action against those spreading what he calls false allegations.
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Carrick confirms Shaw's Champions League absence was precautionary ahead of Manchester derby
Luke Shaw sat out Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, but interim boss Michael Carrick confirmed the left-back's absence was a precaution following cramp against Everton, with the derby against City in mind.
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Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal resigns after Champions League return ends in draw with Roma
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach following a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma on Wednesday, ending his fourth stint in charge of the Turkish club just days after they reached the competition proper for the first time in 18 years.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG backs three candidates to avoid internal tensions
Stung by friction caused by the solo campaign for Ousmane Dembélé in 2025, PSG has decided to simultaneously support the candidacies of Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Fabián Ruiz for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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Como stun Leipzig 4-1 on Champions League debut as Bayern demolish Bodo/Glimt 5-0
Como marked their first-ever Champions League appearance with a commanding 4-1 home victory over RB Leipzig, while Bayern Munich thrashed Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 5-0 in their opening group-phase fixture.
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Fenerbahce's Kartal resigns mid-press conference after Champions League draw, leaving stunned Brown in the dark
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach during his post-match press conference following a 1-1 draw with AS Roma in the Champions League, leaving England youth international Archie Brown visibly bewildered after learning the news from a club media assistant.
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JJ Gabriel scores record hat-trick on UEFA Youth League debut as Man Utd eye first-team call-up
Manchester United's 15-year-old striker JJ Gabriel became the youngest player to score a hat-trick for the club in UEFA Youth League history, netting three times in a 5-0 win over Sabah FK Under-19s, with first-team manager Michael Carrick monitoring his progress closely.
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Sesko's clinical finish reminds Carrick he has a natural number nine as United ease past Sabah 4-0
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score a composed centre-forward's goal as Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 Champions League win over Azerbaijani side Sabah, raising questions about whether the Slovenian will start Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Baturina scores Como's first-ever Champions League goal against Leipzig
In its maiden Champions League appearance, Como opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Martin Baturina, before the Croatian midfielder also provided an assist for Douvikas' second goal.
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Pablo Pagis, Third Potential Surprise in Zidane's First France Squad
After Esteban Lepaul and Andy Diouf, Paris FC midfielder Pablo Pagis is reportedly also in Zinédine Zidane's expanded squad list, expected on September 18 for a four-match Nations League gathering.
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France eyes 2038 World Cup bid, Diallo confirms talks
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has confirmed that France is considering bidding to host the 2038 World Cup, forty years after 1998, potentially in partnership with Germany.
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Record salary cap of €832M: Real Madrid dominates La Liga for 2026-2027
La Liga has published its official salary caps for the 2026-2027 season. Real Madrid leads by a wide margin with €832 million authorized, far ahead of FC Barcelona (€582M) and Atlético de Madrid (€361M).
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Clearlake close to buying out Boehly and Walter as Chelsea ownership era nears end
Clearlake Capital are reportedly on the verge of acquiring the 12.8 per cent stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter at Chelsea, with a spokesperson confirming Walter will pocket a profit on his original investment.
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Hat-trick record-breaker JJ Gabriel deletes Instagram as United first-team debut looms
Manchester United's 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel has wiped all photos from his Instagram account days after scoring a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut, fuelling speculation over a potential first-team call-up this season.
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Meunier reveals he would cycle to Old Trafford as United dream stays alive at Sunderland
Thomas Meunier has admitted Manchester United remain his dream club, saying he would cycle to Old Trafford if they ever called — while also revealing a previous move to United collapsed after a coach tried to steer him toward his own agent.
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Big Six clubs block Premier League plan to raise £550m in shared commercial rights
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are opposing a Premier League proposal to pool additional commercial rights, a move the league believes could lift annual commercial revenue from £200m to £750m.
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Carrick rules out Shaw for Champions League opener to protect him ahead of Manchester derby
Luke Shaw has been left out of Manchester United's squad entirely for their Champions League game against Sabah, with interim boss Michael Carrick citing cramp and a desire to manage the left-back's fitness ahead of the derby.
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Barcelona's Deco admits he still loves Araujo as Liverpool eye £47m permanent deal
Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed he watched Ronald Araujo's impressive display for Liverpool against Atlético Madrid and still holds a deep affection for the Uruguayan, who joined the Reds on a season-long loan with a £47m purchase option.
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Morocco claims 2030 World Cup final with 115,000-capacity Benslimane stadium
Morocco's football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa announced that the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane province, relying on the future Hassan-II stadium with a capacity of 115,000 seats. FIFA has not yet officially decided.
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