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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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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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