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Ronaldinho ends decade-long retirement to debut for Serie C side Ravenna on 15 November
Ronaldinho, 46, will make his competitive return to football on 15 November when he plays for Italian third-division club Ravenna against Forlì — more than ten years after his last professional appearance for Fluminense in 2015.
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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at training
Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a Bayern Munich training session. The 40-year-old had already been battling a virus ahead of Bayern's Champions League tie against Arsenal.
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Premier League clubs face £1.8m annual levy as regulator costs double to £20m
The Independent Football Regulator has revealed its annual running costs have doubled to £20m, with the highest-earning Premier League clubs each required to contribute up to £1.8m per season under a new levy structure.
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De Zerbi calls Tottenham's one win in 41 Stamford Bridge visits 'good motivation' ahead of Chelsea derby
Roberto De Zerbi has dismissed any suggestion that Tottenham's dire record at Stamford Bridge — just one Premier League win in the modern era — will weigh on his squad ahead of Saturday's London derby, calling it motivation rather than pressure.
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Manchester City face second probe as regulators circle after 114-charge guilty verdict
Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial charges has triggered scrutiny from multiple bodies, including the Independent Football Regulator, the Financial Reporting Council, and a Greater Manchester authority probe into taxpayer loans linked to owner Sheikh Mansour.
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Man United's iconic 1991 European Cup Winners' Cup shirt drops to £20 in early Black Friday deal
Adidas's one-to-one remake of the shirt worn when Alex Ferguson's side beat Barcelona in Rotterdam has fallen from £90 to around £20 through a cashback promotion at Pro:Direct Sport.
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Issa Diop stands by Morocco choice despite Senegalese roots
Born to a Senegalese father and Moroccan mother, Ipswich Town defender Issa Diop has explained why he chose to represent Morocco's Lions of the Atlas, dismissing any notion of family tension.
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Ex-Arsenal sporting director Edu takes advisory role at relegation-threatened Northampton
Edu, the former Arsenal sporting director who oversaw the signings of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, has joined League Two's Northampton Town as a senior advisor after his brief stint at Nottingham Forest ended prematurely.
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Bayern Munich boss Kompany hospitalised as air ambulance lands at training ground
Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after an air ambulance landed at Bayern Munich's Säbener Straße training ground on Friday. The 40-year-old head coach had been battling a viral infection in recent days.
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Rooney accuses Fernandes and United squad of selfishness after Carrick tactics row
Wayne Rooney has condemned Bruno Fernandes for publicly criticising manager Michael Carrick's tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, accusing the squad of deflecting blame and refusing to take responsibility.
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Manchester United survey fans on 100,000-seat stadium as new ground plans advance
Manchester United are consulting supporters via a formal survey as the club pushes forward with plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium, with the controversial 'circus tent' concept design still open to change based on fan feedback.
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Ex-Manchester United director John Murtough appointed at Birmingham City
John Murtough, who served as Manchester United's director of football from 2021 to 2024, has been appointed in the same role at Championship side Birmingham City, marking his return to English football after a stint at Atalanta.
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Allan's early City displays hint £34m winger can fill the void left by Savinho
The 22-year-old Brazilian made his second start for Manchester City in their Champions League win over AEK Athens, showing the directness and work rate that persuaded the club to spend £34 million on a player largely unknown outside South America.
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Borussia Dortmund rewards fans who lock their phones during matches to preserve atmosphere
Borussia Dortmund have launched a scheme that locks supporters' phones during games at Signal Iduna Park, rewarding them with points redeemable for jerseys and gift cards. The move follows a survey of 1,000 fans who reported growing frustration with selfies and social media use in the stands.
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Third consecutive Europa League defeat for OM, Genesio points to collective attitude
Olympique de Marseille suffered a 1-0 loss away to Sturm Graz on Thursday evening, conceding their third consecutive defeat in the Europa League. Bruno Genesio spared young Kamissoko, who made the fatal error, to better target his team's collective shortcomings.
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Borussia Dortmund reward fans for putting phones away during matches
Borussia Dortmund have launched a voluntary in-app initiative that awards signed shirts and merchandise vouchers to fans who keep their smartphones locked during games, starting with Saturday's home fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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A French international attempted to buy the Ballon d'Or, reveals former France Football director
In his book The Hidden Face of the Ballon d'Or, Pascal Ferré, former director of France Football, reveals that an unnamed French international approached him to purchase the trophy, even claiming he could influence jury journalists.
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PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Lyon moved to Monday, forcing squad to skip Ballon d'Or ceremony
Paris Saint-Germain's home match against Lyon has been rescheduled from Sunday to Monday due to security concerns in Paris, creating a direct clash with the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Ten PSG players are nominated for the men's award, though injured trio Dembele, Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos may still attend.
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Saka faces weeks on sideline after calf injury leaves Arsenal without key man until December
Bukayo Saka could miss Arsenal's clashes with Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham after sustaining a calf injury in the Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. The England winger faces a race to be fit for the visit of Real Madrid on December 9.
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Carrick demands humility and sacrifice from United as Bournemouth test looms
Michael Carrick opened his pre-Bournemouth press conference with an unprompted speech calling on Manchester United players to show humility, sacrifice, and hard work to reverse a poor start to the season.
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