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Ethan Mbappé faces up to five Champions League matches suspension for blow to Natan's face
Sent off in the 56th minute for an intentional blow to the face of Natan during Lille's 3-2 defeat to Real Betis on September 17, Ethan Mbappé faces between three and five matches suspension in the Champions League according to UEFA's disciplinary regulations.
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Mount backs Man United's £155m midfield overhaul despite his own fight for minutes
Mason Mount has publicly welcomed Manchester United's summer signing of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba, calling the increased competition a 'must-have' — even as the 27-year-old is yet to make a single appearance this season.
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Manchester United replace back-of-shirt sponsor with club foundation for Champions League return
Manchester United will carry the Manchester United Foundation logo on the back of their shirts throughout this season's Champions League campaign, replacing a vacant sponsorship slot as the club return to European football against Azerbaijani side Sabah FK at Old Trafford.
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Premier League moves Christmas fixture release forward after Manchester United pressure
The Premier League will publish its December fixture schedule earlier than last season after clubs including Manchester United lobbied for an earlier announcement, giving supporters more time to plan travel over the festive period.
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Premier League relents on Christmas fixtures after Manchester United and clubs push for earlier announcement
The Premier League is set to confirm its Christmas fixture schedule on Thursday after Manchester United and several other clubs pressured the organisation to bring the announcement forward, giving fans more time to plan travel and attendance.
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Griezmann scores brace to give Orlando fourth consecutive win
Antoine Griezmann struck twice on Atlanta United's pitch, extending his streak to four consecutive matches with a goal. Orlando City consolidates sixth place in the East in MLS.
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Kane leads Ballon d'Or 2026 contenders as 30-man shortlist is revealed for London ceremony
Harry Kane heads the betting as the Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees are confirmed, with the Bayern Munich striker seeking to become the first Englishman to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001. Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the other leading candidates.
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Barcola's cramp not an injury concern as Liverpool expect winger fit for Fulham
Bradley Barcola limped off during Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, but manager Andoni Iraola confirmed the £106m winger suffered only cramp and is expected to be available against Fulham on Saturday.
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Rashford shines on return as United pundits value reintegrated winger at £70m
Marcus Rashford delivered another encouraging display on the left wing in Manchester United's Premier League win over Everton, prompting MEN analysts to argue the club have effectively landed a £70m-calibre winger for free by reintegrating him.
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Charlton boss Jones erupts over disallowed goal with 'volleyed his cat' linesman rant
Nathan Jones delivered one of the season's most memorable post-match interviews after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled out for offside in Charlton Athletic's 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday.
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Shaw doubtful and Baleba still out as United return to Champions League against Sabah FK
Manchester United face Azerbaijani side Sabah FK at Old Trafford in their Champions League opener, but Michael Carrick must navigate a handful of fitness concerns, with Luke Shaw a doubt, Carlos Baleba sidelined by an ankle injury, and Marcus Rashford monitored after a precautionary substitution.
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Akliouche struggles to impress at PSG despite five starts in six matches
Deployed on the left flank against Bratislava, Maghnes Akliouche managed only one assist while Torres and Dembélé shone. Emmanuel Petit questions his use in attack.
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From Serie D to Champions League: Fabregas guides Como into Europe's elite in six years
Como 1907 make their Champions League debut against RB Leipzig on Tuesday, six years after playing in Italy's fourth tier. Their fourth-place Serie A finish last season ended a run of consecutive campaigns featuring either Milan or Juventus.
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Arteta rages at Havertz, Madueke and Tzolis as Odegaard seals Arsenal win in Naples
Mikel Arteta was visibly furious on the touchline after three of his attackers failed to track back during Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli on Wednesday, with Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute strike proving the difference.
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Sabah FK: the seven-year-old club whose manager turned a quiz show win into a Champions League debut against Man Utd
Sabah FK, founded only in 2017, make their Champions League debut against Manchester United on September 10. Their Lithuanian manager Valdas Dambrauskas used a £725 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire prize to fund his coaching education in England, including a stint at United's own soccer schools.
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Luis Enrique backs Kvaratskhelia and four PSG players for Ballon d'Or
After PSG's 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, Luis Enrique publicly named Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz as legitimate Ballon d'Or candidates ahead of the ceremony on October 26 in London.
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Lineker warns Arsenal lack the superstar to win Champions League as Rodri joins Barcelona
Gary Lineker believes Arsenal's absence of a genuine superstar could cost them in the Champions League, and says Barcelona — strengthened by Rodri's £65m arrival from Manchester City — could be their most dangerous rivals in Europe.
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Balde benched for every Barcelona game as Man United's failed loan bid fades from view
Alejandro Balde has not featured in a single minute for Barcelona this season, sitting unused on the bench in all competitions after Manchester United's summer loan approach collapsed. Manager Hansi Flick has started Joao Cancelo at left-back ahead of the 22-year-old Spaniard.
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Rogers stuns Palmer with four-assist claim after Chelsea's 6-3 Carabao Cup comeback over Leeds
Morgan Rogers was visibly incredulous after Cole Palmer was named Player of the Match despite Rogers registering four assists in Chelsea's remarkable 6-3 comeback win over Leeds at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
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Man United name eight B-list players for Champions League opener against Sabah
Manchester United have confirmed their B-list additions ahead of Thursday's Champions League opener against Sabah at Old Trafford, with Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro among eight players cleared to feature despite missing the locked 25-man A-list.
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