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Bouaddi's calm Porto debut hints at big role as Manchester derby looms
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first Manchester City start in the Champions League win over Porto, displaying a composure that belied his 18 years — and now faces his first Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Nine-year-old Sabah FK arrive at Old Trafford as youngest club in Champions League history
Sabah FK, founded in Azerbaijan in 2017, make their Champions League debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 10 September — entering the competition as the youngest club ever to reach the league phase.
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Ménès Trial: Portolano Stands by Accusations and Denounces Those Who 'Let Him Do It'
Before the Paris court on Monday, Marie Portolano confirmed the passages from her book targeting Pierre Ménès, who was absent from the hearing and not represented by his lawyer. The judgment has been adjourned to November 4, 2026.
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Sabah FK: The £16m Azerbaijan debutants standing between Man United and a Champions League opener
Manchester United host Sabah FK at Old Trafford on Thursday in their Champions League opener. The Azerbaijani side, valued at just £16m compared to United's £800m, are making their first-ever appearance in the competition after a dramatic comeback win over Hapoel Beer Sheva.
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Akliouche sole blemish as PSG crushes Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League
PSG opened their Champions League campaign with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday evening at Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres scored a historic hat-trick on his European debut for the club, while Ousmane Dembélé added two goals and two assists. Analyst Laure Boulleau singled out Maghnes Akliouche as the only disappointing performer of the night.
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Kondogbia and Nnadi absent, OM faces Classique with depleted midfield
Already two defeats in three Ligue 1 matches, OM will face PSG on September 20 without Geoffrey Kondogbia or Tochukwu Nnadi, both sidelined, according to Bruno Genesio's press conference statements.
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Six goals but shaky defence: Zabarnyi under fire after PSG-Slovan
PSG thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in their Champions League opener, but the goal conceded on the opponent's first shot on target reignites concerns about Paris's defensive solidity, particularly regarding Ilya Zabarnyi.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel hits UEFA Youth League hat-trick as Manchester United debut record looms
JJ Gabriel, 15, scored a hat-trick as Manchester United's youth side thrashed Sabah FK U19 5-0 in the UEFA Youth League. The forward is now eligible to make his Premier League debut this season, which would make him United's youngest-ever first-team player.
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Jaissle declares he is 'in love' with Hall as Newcastle reject Man Utd and seal new deal
Lewis Hall is set to sign a new contract with Newcastle until 2031 after the club rebuffed Manchester United's pursuit of the left-back this summer. Manager Matthias Jaissle praised the 22-year-old as an 'amazing player with huge potential'.
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Jakirovic jokes Hull will 'kick them' as unbeaten Tigers face Chelsea's free-scoring attack
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic quipped that kicking Chelsea's forwards might be the simplest way to stop them, as his side travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday having yet to concede a goal since returning to the Premier League.
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Donnarumma home-jacking trial: main defendant violently insults police in court
The trial for the home-jacking and kidnapping of Gianluigi Donnarumma in July 2023 opened Thursday in Paris. One of three defendants, presented as the mastermind of the operation, violently attacked police officers during the hearing.
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Laure Boulleau welcomes a chihuahua after her shih tzu named Zlatan
Former PSG player and TV pundit Laure Boulleau expanded her family this summer with the arrival of a small long-haired chihuahua puppy, several months after the birth of her daughter Clara in February 2024.
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Del Piero, Pirès and Payet unite in Lausanne to raise €140,000 against childhood cancer
The second edition of Charity All Stars took place on September 5 at Stade de la Tuilière in Lausanne. The charity event, organized by Swiss influencer Nico Capone and French actor Kev Adams, raised over €140,000 for two associations fighting childhood cancer.
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From game show winnings to Old Trafford: the Sabah manager facing Manchester United in the Champions League
Valdas Dambrauskas once won the equivalent of £725 on a Lithuanian Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? spin-off and used the money to fund his coaching education in England. Now he leads Sabah FK into the Champions League against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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Deco reveals why Barcelona let Ferran Torres leave for PSG for €45m
Ferran Torres has made a stunning start at PSG, scoring a hat-trick against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League in his opening weeks. Barcelona sporting director Deco explains that the Spanish forward wanted an undisputed starting role.
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Manchester United's four Christmas Premier League fixtures confirmed ahead of schedule
The Premier League has released Manchester United's festive fixture list earlier than usual, with four games scheduled between December 27 and January 7, headlined by a home clash against Nottingham Forest.
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Maresca admits City pass back to Donnarumma too often as James backs keeper to become world's best
Enzo Maresca has defended Gianluigi Donnarumma after nervy moments against Porto, saying teammates make the wrong decision by passing back to him unnecessarily. Former City goalkeeper David James believes the Italian is already the Premier League's best shot-stopper and can become the most complete keeper in the world.
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Premier League releases City's Christmas schedule a month early after United's fan-travel push
The Premier League has announced Manchester City's festive fixtures ahead of schedule, following lobbying from Manchester United and the Football Supporters Association over late announcements that left fans unable to plan travel and accommodation.
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Premier League confirms bumper Boxing Day schedule with Newcastle hosting Manchester City
The Premier League has revealed its full Christmas fixture list, with seven games on Boxing Day 2026 — including Newcastle vs Manchester City at 8pm GMT — after just one match was held on the day last year.
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Premier League releases full Christmas and New Year fixture schedule after fan pressure
The Premier League has published its festive fixture list covering 26 December through 7 January, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all in action across the holiday period. The early release follows pressure from clubs and the Football Supporters' Association to give fans more time to plan travel.
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