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Atletico thrashed 3-0 at Athletic Club as Llorente urges patience with returning Alvarez
Julian Alvarez made his first appearance since the summer transfer window closed as Atletico Madrid suffered a shock 3-0 defeat at Athletic Club in La Liga on Saturday. Marcos Llorente and David Hancko called for patience with the Argentine, who came on as a second-half substitute with the game already lost.
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Igor Paixao available for OM-Paris FC after muscle scare at Monaco
Absent from the defeat at Monaco, Brazilian winger Igor Paixao has resumed training without restriction and should start Sunday evening at the Vélodrome for Matchday 3 of Ligue 1 against Paris FC.
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Injured at Santos, Neymar blames Vila Belmiro groundskeeper
Neymar suffered a right thigh injury during Santos' elimination by Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil on Thursday. Medical examinations indicate an absence of approximately two months. Rather than accept his misfortune, the former Paris Saint-Germain forward blamed an unexpected culprit: the groundskeeper at Vila Belmiro.
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Alonso backs Reece James to become world-class midfielder ahead of Arsenal clash
Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Chelsea captain Reece James has a long-term future in central midfield rather than at right-back, praising his intelligence and leadership ahead of Sunday's trip to Arsenal.
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Ten Years After PSG, Lavezzi Reappears and His Physical Transformation Raises Questions
Spotted at the Inter Milan vs. Napoli Serie A clash alongside former PSG teammate Jérémy Ménez, 41-year-old Ezequiel Lavezzi sparked numerous reactions on social media due to his noticeably different appearance compared to his Paris years.
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Flick warns Koundé: no guaranteed starting spot at Barcelona
Hansi Flick made clear in a press conference that French defender Jules Koundé is no longer a guaranteed starter at FC Barcelona this season, facing increased competition on the right flank.
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Salah admits 'mixed feelings' about facing Liverpool after Trabzonspor move
Mohamed Salah, who scored 257 goals in 442 appearances for Liverpool before joining Trabzonspor this summer, says facing his former club would be 'very tricky' — though a reunion remains highly unlikely given the two sides' differing European fortunes.
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Ince challenges Mainoo to prove his worth after Man Utd spend £155m on midfielders
Manchester United legend Paul Ince has praised Kobbie Mainoo's display in the 5-2 win over Ipswich but insists the 19-year-old must drive forward, shoot more often, and stop playing it safe now that three new midfielders have arrived for a combined £155m.
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Kvaratskhelia PSG's favorite for 2026 Ballon d'Or, Fabian Ruiz in contention
As the list of 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be unveiled in the coming days, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, best player of last season's Ligue des Champions, emerges as Paris Saint-Germain's main candidate. Fabian Ruiz, backed by numerous collective titles, also aims to weigh in on the race.
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Nicky Butt doubles down on Osimhen push as Saha claims striker is waiting for United offer
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has reiterated his call for the club to pursue Victor Osimhen, while ex-teammate Louis Saha claims the Galatasaray striker is a United fan actively waiting for a concrete approach.
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Biancheri leaves Manchester United permanently to join Austrian second-tier side FC Wacker Innsbruck
Nineteen-year-old Welsh forward Gabriele Biancheri has completed a permanent move from Manchester United to FC Wacker Innsbruck, thanking the club on social media after three-and-a-half years and 45 appearances for the development side.
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Simeone storms out of press conference after Julián Álvarez warm-down question
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone abruptly left his post-match press conference after being asked why Julián Álvarez skipped the substitutes' cool-down following a 3-0 defeat to Athletic Club Bilbao — the latest flashpoint in a turbulent summer for the Argentine striker.
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Kanchelskis admits forcing his way out of Man Utd to join Everton was a mistake
Andrei Kanchelskis has revealed he pushed through a £5m move to Everton in 1995 against Sir Alex Ferguson's wishes — and now concedes the decision cost him his place at one of football's great dynasties.
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Ryan Babel swaps football for music and fashion after retiring at 37
Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel, who joined the club for £11.5m in 2007, has built a post-football life managing music artists and running a Paris-based fashion agency since retiring in 2024.
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Rashford declares 'same mission' after switching to United's No.9 shirt
Marcus Rashford has responded to taking Manchester United's No.9 shirt — vacated after Matheus Cunha claimed the No.10 — with a four-word Instagram post: 'New number, same mission.' The 28-year-old is pushing for a starting role ahead of Sunday's trip to Everton.
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Extended Until 2030, Luis Enrique Becomes World's Third-Highest Paid Manager
Paris Saint-Germain has officially extended Luis Enrique's contract until June 2030 with a salary increase to €20 million gross per year. The Spanish manager now ranks third globally in earnings, behind Simone Inzaghi and Diego Simeone.
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Injury crisis forces Carrick to consider Dorgu positional switch for Everton trip
Manchester United face up to seven absentees for Sunday's Premier League visit to Everton, with Luke Shaw among the doubts. Patrick Dorgu, signed from Lecce for £25m, could be deployed at left-back as a makeshift solution.
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Barcola warned over Liverpool starts as sporting director Richard Hughes departs Anfield
Bradley Barcola made his Liverpool debut in a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town, but Jamie Carragher cautioned the £123m signing may struggle for starts given Cody Gakpo's form. Separately, sporting director Richard Hughes has left the club after two years, with Al-Hilal expected to be his next destination.
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Fernandez and Cherki spark dangerous new partnership in Man City's win over Coventry
Enzo Fernandez impressed on his first start for Manchester City despite just two training sessions, combining with Rayan Cherki to threaten repeatedly in a Premier League victory over Coventry City.
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Carrick hails Mainoo's hunger after midfielder silences doubters with standout Ipswich display
Michael Carrick has praised Kobbie Mainoo's desire to keep improving after the 21-year-old delivered what the Manchester United head coach described as his most complete performance yet in last weekend's win over Ipswich.
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