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Schmeichel names £7.5m Martinez Chelsea's signing of the season ahead of United's big spenders
Peter Schmeichel has singled out Emi Martinez as his signing of the season after the Argentine World Cup winner joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for just £7.5m, overlooking Manchester United's far costlier summer recruits.
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Létang summoned by LFP after threatening to boycott match refereed by Wattellier
LOSC president Olivier Létang has been summoned by the LFP's disciplinary commission following inflammatory messages sent after Lille's 2-2 draw with PSG on August 28, in which he threatened not to play a future match if the same referee was appointed.
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Rodri astounded by Valencia's level after Barcelona's 5-0 rout at Mestalla
In his first La Liga start for Barcelona, Rodri was caught by cameras expressing his astonishment at Valencia's level, as the bottom-placed side was crushed 5-0 on Sunday at Mestalla.
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Mbappé misses penalty in 94th minute and sinks Real Madrid at Seville
Author of a missed penalty in the 94th minute and several wasted chances, Kylian Mbappé is singled out as the main culprit for Real Madrid's defeat away at Real Betis Seville (0-1) in La Liga.
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UEFA introduces debut patches for first-time Champions League appearances this season
Players making their first-ever Champions League appearance will wear a special debut patch provided by UEFA, which is then retrieved and turned into a unique trading card — a concept borrowed from the NBA and trialled at the 2026 World Cup.
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McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery as Napoli confirm two-week return timeline
Scott McTominay has had an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital to correct a mild benign arrhythmia, with Napoli confirming the operation was a complete success and the midfielder expected back after the international break.
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UEFA Quietly Tweaks Iconic Champions League Anthem
As the Champions League resumes, UEFA has unveiled a slightly reworked version of its emblematic anthem, originally composed in 1992 by Tony Britten. A few additional notes are enough to catch the ears of the most attentive listeners.
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Arsenal risk UEFA fine after travel chaos forces Champions League press conference cancellation
Arsenal's opening Champions League campaign against Napoli has been disrupted before a ball is kicked, with the Gunners missing their mandatory pre-match press conference after air traffic control problems caused severe flight delays at Gatwick and Heathrow.
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Over 100,000 sign petition demanding Fifa probe into Infantino's alleged Trump ties
Human rights organisation FairSquare has lodged a formal complaint with Fifa's Ethics Committee, backed by more than 100,000 signatures, accusing president Gianni Infantino of abuse of power and failing to remain politically neutral in his dealings with Donald Trump.
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Manchester United sign record sleeve deal with SumUp after Premier League kit rule breach
Manchester United have agreed their largest ever sleeve sponsorship deal with financial technology firm SumUp, resolving a Premier League kit rule violation that saw the club leave one sleeve blank during their opening fixture against Hull City.
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Manchester United fan group calls protest at derby over season ticket ban 'fiasco'
The 1958 supporter group is urging all United fan groups to unite in a peaceful protest outside Old Trafford before Sunday's Manchester derby, following the club's controversial attempt to revoke season tickets over alleged touting.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: 30 nominees revealed, Mbappé and Rodri among top contenders
France Football has unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the ceremony set for London on October 26. Kylian Mbappé, the World Cup's top scorer, and Rodri, captain of world champion Spain, are among the main favorites.
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Sunderland host Hull City in Carabao Cup third round with Diarra and Ansah both ruled out
Sunderland welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, 8 September in the Carabao Cup third round. Midfielder Habib Diarra misses out with a hamstring injury, while Hull's new signing Ilyas Ansah is sidelined by a spinal problem.
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Kane leads 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist as first English favourite since Owen in 2001
Harry Kane headlines the 2025 Ballon d'Or nominees after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England, with Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also among the leading contenders. The ceremony takes place in London on 26 October.
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Women's Ballon d'Or 2026: Bonmatí absent, three French players in 30-player shortlist
The 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or was unveiled Tuesday. Aitana Bonmatí, a three-time consecutive winner, is absent due to a lengthy injury, while Selma Bacha, Wendie Renard and Melvine Malard represent France.
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Ballon d'Or 2026 longlist revealed: Kane, Bellingham and Haaland among 30 nominees
The 30-man longlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has been officially announced, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland among the nominees ahead of next month's ceremony in London.
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Sheringham warns Carrick that pressure at Manchester United is already 'huge'
Teddy Sheringham, a treble winner with Manchester United, says Michael Carrick faces enormous expectations at Old Trafford, with supporters unwilling to settle for anything short of major silverware.
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McTominay undergoes successful heart ablation and faces two weeks on the sidelines
Scott McTominay has had a corrective ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital after being diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia. The Napoli and Scotland midfielder is expected to return to training within a fortnight.
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Como executives give up Champions League seats for fans born before 1950
Como president Mirwan Suwarso and fellow directors will surrender their tickets for the club's historic Champions League debut against RB Leipzig on Thursday, handing the seats to supporters aged 75 and over who have followed the club through bankruptcy and four divisions.
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European Leagues broadens FIFA legal complaint to include 'abusive conduct' towards women's football
European Leagues has extended its October 2024 European Commission complaint against FIFA to cover the women's international calendar, accusing the governing body of using its regulatory power to favour its own commercial interests at the expense of women's professional leagues across Europe.
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