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Rice's summer demand heeded twice as Arsenal spend £450m chasing back-to-back titles
Declan Rice publicly called for Arsenal to strengthen after two successive near-misses, and the club have obliged in consecutive windows — spending close to £450m combined to build a squad capable of retaining the Premier League title.
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Thierry Henry names Mbappé as Ballon d'Or 2026 favourite despite lack of collective title
Speaking on CBS Sports, Thierry Henry clearly backed Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his top scorer awards in the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the FIFA World Cup.
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Premier League panel backs Maguire handball call in Man United's 5-2 rout of Ipswich
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has upheld the decision to allow Manchester United's second goal against Ipswich to stand, ruling Harry Maguire's arm contact accidental — though one of five panellists disagreed.
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Marc Overmars resigns as Royal Antwerp sporting director citing serious health concerns
Marc Overmars has stepped down as sporting director of Royal Antwerp with immediate effect, revealing in an open letter that years of accumulated fatigue and stress have left his energy "completely depleted" and that continuing risks a serious medical outcome.
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Premier League panel unanimously rules Arsenal should have had stoppage-time penalty against Villa
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has unanimously found that referee Jarred Gillett erred by not awarding Arsenal a penalty in the 98th minute of their win over Aston Villa, after Ian Maatsen fouled Bruno Guimaraes inside the box.
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Henry and Mourinho back Mbappé as their favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Thierry Henry and José Mourinho have both publicly backed Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his top scorer awards in the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the FIFA World Cup.
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Aston Villa edge Club Brugge 3-2 as Haaland brace seals City win at Porto
Aston Villa opened their Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium, while Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win at Porto courtesy of an Erling Haaland double.
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Dortmund chief reveals Karetsas could not speak after Champions League stretcher scare
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Nils-Ole Book confirmed that 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas was unable to speak when he was stretchered off during the Champions League match against Villarreal, with the club citing circulatory problems and sending him to hospital for further tests.
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Mourinho insists Alexander-Arnold is not a midfielder after Real Madrid's Champions League win over Inter
Jose Mourinho praised Trent Alexander-Arnold's effort but was unequivocal that the England international is not a midfielder, after Real Madrid edged Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in their Champions League opener.
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Carragher backs Haaland to score 1,000 career goals after Champions League brace against Porto
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in their Champions League opener, prompting Jamie Carragher to predict the Norwegian will surpass 1,000 career goals and become the greatest scorer the game has ever seen.
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Mourinho deploys Alexander-Arnold in midfield but insists 'he is not a midfielder'
José Mourinho used Trent Alexander-Arnold alongside Federico Valverde in midfield as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener, but the manager was candid that the England international does not belong in the position.
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Carragher turns bankruptcy scare into live TV punchline as Richards dissolves in laughter
Jamie Carragher, facing a reported £700,000–£800,000 unpaid tax bill, made light of his financial troubles on CBS during Champions League coverage, drawing laughter from co-pundit Micah Richards with a self-deprecating quip about Barcelona's past money problems.
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McTominay's heart surgery and Saliba absence headline seven injury concerns for Napoli vs Arsenal
Scott McTominay is sidelined for two weeks after successful heart ablation surgery, while Arsenal remain without William Saliba as both clubs head into their Champions League opener with significant injury lists.
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UEFA rule bars Liverpool from hosting Atletico Madrid at Anfield for third straight season
A new UEFA regulation prevents the same Champions League league-phase fixture from being played at the same venue in three consecutive seasons, meaning Liverpool cannot draw Atletico Madrid at home next term — provided both clubs qualify.
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Guardiola told Ryan Giggs he would sign Rashford from United without hesitation
Pep Guardiola privately declared Marcus Rashford Manchester United's best player and said he would sign him immediately, according to Ryan Giggs, who recalled the conversation from a dinner held around eight or nine years ago.
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Sheringham not sold on £70m Baleba and warns United signing faces six-month adjustment
Teddy Sheringham has cast doubt on Carlos Baleba's immediate impact at Manchester United, warning the £70m Brighton midfielder will need six months to adapt to the pressure of Old Trafford and may have to wait behind Kobbie Mainoo for a starting berth.
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Red card and apology: Ethan Mbappé owns up to his foul against Betis in Champions League
Sent off in the 56th minute for an elbow on Natan during Lille's 2-3 defeat to Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologized on Instagram, acknowledging an "unacceptable gesture".
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Luis Garcia reveals why he couldn't turn down Atletico Madrid after three years at Liverpool
Luis Garcia has explained his decision to leave Liverpool for Atletico Madrid in 2007, admitting he simply could not reject the chance to rejoin the Spanish club — while also revealing his biggest regret from his time at Anfield.
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Hemdani signs for six times less than Petkovic, with 2027 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as condition
Appointed Algeria manager on 5 September, Brahim Hemdani will earn between €25,000 and €30,000 per month, compared to €160,000 for his predecessor Vladimir Petkovic. His contract runs until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with a mandatory requirement to reach at least the semi-finals.
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Giggs tells Rashford to sprint back and earn fans' trust after United return
Ryan Giggs has urged Marcus Rashford to prioritise defensive work rate if he wants to win back Manchester United supporters, following the forward's return to Old Trafford after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
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