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Mourinho faces six-man injury and suspension crisis for Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Inter
Real Madrid head into Tuesday's Champions League league-phase opener against Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu without six senior players. Camavinga, Güler and Bernardo Silva are suspended, while Rodrygo, Militão and Mendy remain injured.
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Manchester United seal record sleeve deal with fintech firm SumUp
Manchester United have agreed a multi-million-pound sleeve sponsorship with British fintech company SumUp, replacing the expired DXC Technology deal. The club describes it as their biggest ever sleeve partnership.
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PSG vs Bratislava: Luis Enrique set to field heavily reshuffled XI in Champions League
For PSG's opening match in the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday at Parc des Princes, the club should field a largely remodeled team, notably with Zaïre-Emery in defense and young prospects Dro Fernandez and Mika Godts in the starting lineup.
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Newcastle had been planning Howe's replacement for nine months, sporting director reveals
Sporting director Ross Wilson has revealed Newcastle spent up to nine months succession planning before Eddie Howe's departure in July, insisting the transition was neither chaotic nor painful despite a turbulent summer of high-profile exits.
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Former Tottenham and PSG defender Serge Aurier set to join seventh-tier French side
Serge Aurier, the 33-year-old Ivorian who reached the Champions League final with Tottenham in 2019, is in talks to join Montigny-en-Gohelle in the seventh tier of French football after a spell in Iran.
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City face eight absentees for Porto opener as Doku and O'Reilly ruled out
Manchester City begin their Champions League campaign at FC Porto's Estadio do Dragao without Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly, while the hosts are also depleted by suspension and injury ahead of the tie.
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Newcastle warn fans of more big sales as Man Utd target Lewis Hall
Sporting director Ross Wilson has conceded that further high-profile player sales are inevitable at Newcastle as the club adopts a trading model to comply with Premier League and UEFA financial rules. Manchester United remain interested in left-back Lewis Hall despite Newcastle's efforts to tie him to a new contract.
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Manchester United poach three teenage academy prospects from Liverpool and Man City
Manchester United are set to confirm the signings of Isaac Konde from Liverpool and David Eze and Karim Cassim from Manchester City, with all three 16-year-olds joining Darren Fletcher's Under-18 setup pending Premier League ratification.
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Joey Barton Remains in Prison Until March 2027 After Bail Rejection
Liverpool Crown Court has rejected Joey Barton's bail application. The 44-year-old former Manchester City midfielder will remain in custody until his trial, scheduled for March 8, 2027. He is accused of a serious assault that occurred in March at a golf club.
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Kane leads England hopefuls as 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees set for Tuesday reveal
The 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is due to be announced on Tuesday, 8 September, with Harry Kane — the bookmakers' favourite after a prolific season at Bayern Munich — and Jude Bellingham both expected to feature.
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Jonjo Shelvey's Dubai side targets Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling as free-agent options dwindle
Arabian Falcons manager Jonjo Shelvey has confirmed interest in Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling as the UAE second-division club looks to attract high-profile free agents following the close of the English transfer window.
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Joe Cole keeps TNT Sports role after admitting he dodged Hull City's shock win over Man United
Joe Cole avoided covering Hull City's opening-day 2-0 win over Manchester United, admitting he ignored TNT Sports' calls — yet the broadcaster has kept him on punditry duty, assigning him to Napoli vs Arsenal in the Champions League.
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Dembélé picks Kvaratskhelia, Kane and Mbappé for 2026 Ballon d'Or podium
Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembélé has named his personal top three for the 2026 award: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. The Paris Saint-Germain winger refuses to include himself in the race and calls for William Pacho not to be overlooked.
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Riolo accuses Luis Enrique of 'pettiness' after betting on Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 title
After three matches without a win in Ligue 1, Luis Enrique challenged his critics by betting on Paris Saint-Germain winning the championship. Journalist Daniel Riolo strongly criticized this stance, deeming it inappropriate to boast about such a bet with a budget of €800 million.
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Vinicius promises 16th Champions League title for Real Madrid
On the eve of hosting Inter Milan at the Bernabéu, Vinicius Junior displayed total confidence: Real Madrid, eliminated two seasons in a row, is "ready" to win its 16th Champions League.
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Conceicao accused City's dugout of 'extremely unpleasant' behaviour before Champions League rematch
Former Porto manager Sergio Conceicao branded Manchester City's dugout conduct 'extremely unpleasant' after a heated 2020 Champions League group-stage clash. The two sides meet again in this season's competition, reviving memories of that touchline spat.
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Deschamps writes to Cherki after World Cup to predict bright future
Days after stepping down as France manager, Didier Deschamps and his assistant Guy Stéphan personally sent a message to Rayan Cherki, encouraging him to master his frustrations to fully flourish with the national team.
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PSG Target Julian Alvarez for €150M Winter Transfer
According to Spanish media El Nacional, Luis Enrique has asked sporting director Luis Campos to sign Atlético Madrid's Argentine striker this January. His release clause stands at €150 million, with Arsenal and Barcelona also in the race.
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Eight targets from Arsenal's 21-man summer shortlist Arteta could still pursue
Arsenal ended the summer window without a marquee forward despite having 21 players on their shortlist. Eight of those targets remain available, with Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and Como's Nico Paz among the names Mikel Arteta could revisit in January or next summer.
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Szoboszlai warns Liverpool's rivals 'no one can stop us' if intensity returns under Iraola
Liverpool vice-captain Dominik Szoboszlai has identified a lack of intensity as the root cause of the club's failed Premier League title defence last season, telling Steven Gerrard that Andoni Iraola's direct, high-tempo approach could make the Reds unstoppable.
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