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Bayern shuts down Olise departure rumours and targets contract extension
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has firmly denied any contact with Real Madrid regarding Michael Olise. Under contract until 2029, the French winger is expected to discuss a contract extension by next summer.
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Messi set to acquire Eldense, Spanish second-division club
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement with Colombian investment fund TH to acquire all shares of Eldense, a Liga 2 club, for a sum exceeding €12 million.
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Haaland accuses Porto midfielder of bum grab as City's Champions League win descends into tunnel chaos
Erling Haaland has claimed Porto's Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory at the Estadio do Dragao, with further flashpoints in the tunnel at half-time prompting UEFA to consider disciplinary action.
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Haaland scores twice and accuses Porto's Rosario of grabbing him in fiery Champions League opener
Erling Haaland netted both goals as Manchester City edged FC Porto in a bad-tempered Champions League opener at the Estadio do Dragao, before the striker claimed opponent Pablo Rosario had grabbed his bottom during their on-pitch clash.
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Luca Zidane, son of legend, turns heads in Spanish goal
Luca Zidane, son of Zinédine, continues to forge his path in Spanish football. Recent footage shows him training and competing, echoing an extraordinary family destiny.
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Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano confirmed as host of the 2027 Champions League Final
UEFA has confirmed that the 2027 Champions League Final will be held at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on June 5, 2027. Spain beat out rival bids from Hungary and Azerbaijan to secure the showpiece event.
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Carrick plays down Shaw injury scare as United's left-back gap looms large
Luke Shaw missed Manchester United's training session on Wednesday ahead of their Champions League opener against Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, with manager Michael Carrick insisting the absence was precautionary rather than injury-related.
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Mbappé ranks Dembélé above Benzema, Modric and Ronaldinho in his dream Ballon d'Or ranking
Asked about his favourite Ballon d'Or winners in history, Kylian Mbappé systematically chose Ousmane Dembélé over Benzema, Rodri, Modric and Kaká, before wavering over Ronaldinho and refusing to pick between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Mourinho echoes Klopp verdict: Alexander-Arnold is a right-back, not a midfielder
Jose Mourinho has concluded that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not a midfielder after trialling the former Liverpool vice-captain in the centre of the pitch during Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan — a view Jurgen Klopp held throughout his time at Anfield.
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Haaland accuses Porto's Rosario of grabbing his bottom after sealing City's 2-0 Champions League win
Erling Haaland claimed Porto midfielder Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during a stoppage-time confrontation at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday, shortly after the Norwegian scored his second goal to seal Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory.
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Kane leads Ballon d'Or poll with 50% of votes after 61-goal Bayern season
Harry Kane is the clear favourite among Mirror Football readers to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, claiming 50% of 1,262 votes on the back of a 61-goal campaign that delivered the Bundesliga, the DFB Pokal, and a third-place finish at the World Cup with England.
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Man City and Premier League each facing £100m bill as 115-charge case may already be at appeal stage
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire estimates Manchester City and the Premier League have each spent over £100m on the 115-charges case, and suspects an initial ruling may already have been made and appealed — with no public verdict yet from the independent commission.
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Tuchel faces six-person FA panel probe into England's World Cup semi-final exit
Thomas Tuchel will appear before the FA's performance advisory group to answer questions about England's World Cup campaign, which ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. The six-person panel includes rugby league icon Sir Kevin Sinfield and former Premier League midfielder Jobi McAnuff.
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Scholes cautious and Sheringham unconvinced as Baleba settles into £70m Man United move
Paul Scholes and Teddy Sheringham have offered contrasting but guarded verdicts on Carlos Baleba's £70m move to Manchester United, with the 22-year-old midfielder also sidelined by an ankle ligament injury.
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Carrick admits fixture schedule is 'not ideal' as City get 48 extra hours before Manchester derby
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has acknowledged the fixture calendar has not favoured his side, with City given 48 more hours to prepare for Sunday's Premier League derby after their Tuesday night trip to Porto.
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Ignored by the FFF after Ballon d'Or nomination, Wendie Renard speaks out publicly
Nominated for the sixth time for the 2026 women's Ballon d'Or, Wendie Renard denounced on social media the French Football Federation's failure to congratulate her, months after being sidelined from the France national team.
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Man City await UEFA verdict after tunnel brawl mars 2-0 win over Porto
Manchester City and Porto players and staff clashed in the tunnel at half-time during City's Champions League opener in Porto on Tuesday. Erling Haaland scored twice as City won 2-0, but both clubs now face potential fines and suspensions pending the referee's official report.
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Shaw's training absence adds left-back headache to United's Champions League eve
Luke Shaw missed training the day before Manchester United's Champions League opener against Sabah FK, with manager Michael Carrick insisting the 31-year-old was being managed rather than nursing an injury. Matthijs de Ligt was also absent as United's defensive injury list continues to grow.
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Carrick vows Manchester United will go as far as possible on Champions League return
Michael Carrick has refused to set a ceiling on Manchester United's ambitions as they return to the Champions League for the first time since 2023, opening their campaign against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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Carrick confirms Shaw rested and Baleba still sidelined ahead of United's Champions League opener against Sabah
Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several Manchester United players before their Champions League home match against Azerbaijani side Sabah, with Luke Shaw given a rest day, Carlos Baleba still without a debut, and Manuel Ugarte facing a long-term absence.
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