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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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Two straight defeats at OM: Genesio already under pressure after a quiet transfer window
Beaten at home by Paris FC (2-3) following their loss at Monaco (0-2), Olympique de Marseille have suffered a second consecutive Ligue 1 defeat. Bruno Genesio, who just arrived on the bench, is already facing calls for his resignation from the Marseille camp.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Deschamps absent from Coach of the Year nominees
Despite his third World Cup at the helm of France, Didier Deschamps is not among the five coaches nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. Luis Enrique, the defending champion, and Luis de la Fuente, Spain's World Cup-winning manager, dominate the list.
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Sent off for elbow, Ethan Mbappé plunges LOSC into Champions League crisis
After providing the assist for Ayase Ueda's opening goal in the 12th minute, Ethan Mbappé received a straight red card for an elbow to the face of Betis Sevilla defender Natan on Tuesday in the Champions League opener. Lille, who led 2-1 at half-time, ultimately lost 1-2.
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Gérard Fernandez leaves AS Saint-Étienne after several decades serving the Greens
At 78 years old, Gérard Fernandez, a cornerstone figure in AS Saint-Étienne's academy, is set to leave the club. His departure triggers a restructuring of the academy's recruitment, with the arrival of Sacha Esteves and an expanded role for Guillaume Leleu.
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Rashford 'smelling of roses' as United seal record sleeve sponsorship with SumUp
Peter Schmeichel has hailed Marcus Rashford's return to form after his loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona, while Manchester United have announced a record-breaking sleeve sponsorship deal with fintech firm SumUp, worth more than the club's £20m-a-year training kit arrangement.
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Bouaddi's 98% passing masterclass steers Manchester City to 2-0 win in Porto
Ayyoub Bouaddi completed 55 passes at 98.2% accuracy on his first Manchester City start, helping Enzo Maresca's side to a commanding 2-0 Champions League victory at Porto's Dragao Stadium.
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Mac Allister reveals Liverpool contract snub left him 'very, very sad' ahead of Atlético clash
Alexis Mac Allister has admitted he was left 'very, very sad' after Liverpool told him they were not in a position to offer him a new contract, with the midfielder also revealing he had options to leave the club last summer.
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Doué absent from Ballon d'Or 2026: Champions League finalist overlooked in 30-man shortlist
Désiré Doué is missing from the 30-man Ballon d'Or 2026 shortlist despite a decisive Champions League campaign with PSG. The omission is particularly striking as all his starting teammates from the Champions League final are included.
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Marquinhos acknowledges seven goals conceded and urgent adjustments needed before Champions League
PSG begins its Champions League league phase campaign against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday at Parc des Princes amid a concerning start to the season: no wins in Ligue 1, seven goals conceded, and a captain calling for collective honesty.
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Jaissle names Wissa captain as Newcastle seal fifth straight unbeaten result at Millwall
Matthias Jaissle's decision to hand Yoane Wissa the captain's armband ahead of long-serving veterans Fabian Schar and Jacob Murphy underlined a shift in the dressing room as Newcastle United extended their unbeaten start to five games with a Carabao Cup third-round win at Millwall.
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United fans' derby protest over banning crackdown deserves City supporters' solidarity, not scorn
Manchester United supporter group The 1958 will stage a protest before Sunday's Manchester derby over the club's anti-touting operation, which they say wrongly sanctioned innocent season ticket holders. The dispute reflects a wider Premier League struggle over fan rights and ticket access.
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Gérard Farison, Iconic Left-Back of Saint-Etienne's Golden Era, Dies at 77
A cornerstone of AS Saint-Etienne's glorious 1970s period, Gérard Farison passed away on September 8, 2021, at the age of 77. Injured before the final, he was unable to play in the legendary 1976 European Cup final against Bayern Munich, remembered for its two crossbar hits.
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Ballon d'Or 2025: Deschamps excluded from nominations, four Spaniards in the race
Didier Deschamps has failed to secure a nomination for the Johan Cruyff Award for best coach at the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony. Luis de la Fuente and Luis Enrique emerge as the main contenders, alongside Arteta, Emery, and Kompany.
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Schmeichel hails revitalised Rashford as United seal record sleeve sponsorship deal
Peter Schmeichel has praised Marcus Rashford as a "new signing" after the winger's impressive return to form, while Manchester United have announced a record-breaking sleeve sponsorship agreement with fintech firm SumUp.
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Signed for €95M, Bouaddi struggles to find playing time at Manchester City
Transferred from Lille to Manchester City for €95 million this summer, 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi has managed only 22 minutes across his first two Premier League appearances, overshadowed by fellow recruits Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson.
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Bouaddi's composed Champions League debut helps City seal 2-0 win at Porto
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, impressed on his first Champions League start as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0, with manager Enzo Maresca praising the £85m signing's remarkable composure and crediting the club for making the transfer happen.
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Alvarez returns to form at Atletico as Arsenal's failed summer pursuit fades
Julian Alvarez has reportedly rediscovered his best form in training at Atletico Madrid after a turbulent summer that saw moves to Barcelona and Arsenal both collapse. Simeone says he hopes the saga has been a learning experience for the 26-year-old.
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Arsenal's Champions League travel to Naples thrown into chaos by UK air traffic control outage
Arsenal's flight to Naples was delayed by a UK-wide air traffic control failure that cancelled more than 400 flights, forcing the squad to remain at their training ground before departing late ahead of their Champions League opener against Napoli.
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