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Ruben Dias leads Man City's four-man captaincy group as Guehi earns nod over Foden
Enzo Maresca has named Ruben Dias as Manchester City's main captain for 2026/27, with Marc Guehi, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland completing the leadership group. Record signing Enzo Fernandez was not included.
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Diomandé on the Bench at €125M: Mourinho Preaches Patience to Real Madrid
Signed for €125 million this summer from Leipzig, Yan Diomandé has played only brief cameos in Real Madrid's first three Liga matches. José Mourinho is standing by his decisions and calling for calm around his Ivorian striker.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2027 threatened with postponement, merger with 2028 edition considered
According to journalist Romain Molina, the CAF is pressuring Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania due to preparation delays. The African Confederation will decide in December on the future of the tournament scheduled for June 19 to July 17, 2027.
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Barcola to Liverpool for €145M: Thierry Henry warns future Red opponents
Ahead of Bradley Barcola's debut in Liverpool colours, Thierry Henry praised the French winger's pace following his €145 million transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, while identifying finishing as his main area for improvement.
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Liverpool signs N'Guessan from Saint-Étienne for €5m, immediately loans him to Brest
Liverpool have officially completed the permanent transfer of 18-year-old striker Djylian N'Guessan from AS Saint-Étienne for €5 million. The French prospect will join the Reds in January before being immediately loaned to Stade Brestois until the end of the 2026-2027 season.
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Chiesa and Endo axed from Liverpool's Champions League squad as Carragher warns duo will 'never play'
Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo have been left out of Liverpool's 25-man UEFA Champions League squad, with club legend Jamie Carragher warning that neither player looks likely to feature for the Reds this season.
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Brighton boss hints Minteh could seal Liverpool move in January window
Fabian Hurzeler has suggested Yankuba Minteh may join Liverpool in the January transfer window, saying the winger could 'fulfil his dream' if Brighton enjoy a successful first half of the season.
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Cundy brands ex-referee Dean a 'liar' over Premier League centre-circle claims
Former Chelsea midfielder Jason Cundy has publicly accused retired Premier League referee Mike Dean of fabricating stories about games he played during matches, including staying in the centre circle for 15 minutes and deliberately avoiding foul calls.
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Richarlison's Trabzonspor move hinges on squad exit before Super Lig deadline
Richarlison's departure from Tottenham Hotspur is contingent on Trabzonspor offloading a foreign player before the Super Lig's transfer window closes. Spurs have already rejected a €20m bid, and the 29-year-old — dropped from the first-team squad — is pushing hard for the exit.
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Mbappé named Real Madrid's August Player of the Month ahead of Bellingham
Kylian Mbappé has been named Real Madrid's player of the month for August, ahead of Jude Bellingham. The two stars are sharing the offensive leadership of the Merengues at the start of the season, with ten goals scored in La Liga after three matchdays.
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Man Utd debut partner to Rashford, Joe Riley now builds career in insurance at 29
Joe Riley shared Manchester United's first-team debut night with Marcus Rashford in 2016 against Midtjylland, earning a standing ovation at Old Trafford. A decade on, the 29-year-old plays seventh-tier football for Warrington Rylands while working as a financial protection advisor in Sale.
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Bradley's Champions League inclusion signals Liverpool's intent to phase out Frimpong
Liverpool have submitted their Champions League squad list for the 2025-26 campaign, with injured right-back Conor Bradley included ahead of their group-phase opener against Atlético Madrid — a move that raises pointed questions about Jeremie Frimpong's standing at the club.
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Rashford marks Old Trafford return with new tattoo after 18 months frozen out
Marcus Rashford has tattooed his new No.9 shirt number — along with the No.14 he wore on loan at Barcelona — onto his body as he cements his comeback at Manchester United under Michael Carrick, having started the 5-2 win over Ipswich Town.
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Free-agent Zaha targeted by Roma after Zirkzee stays at Manchester United
Roma have turned their attention to Wilfried Zaha after failing to sign Joshua Zirkzee, who remained at Manchester United. The 33-year-old winger, Sir Alex Ferguson's final United signing, is without a club after his release by Galatasaray.
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Paris FC ranks 8th in Ligue 1 ahead of Lyon and Marseille before the season
According to a Foot Insights analysis conducted after the summer transfer window closed, Paris FC has the 8th best squad in Ligue 1, ahead of Lyon and Marseille, thanks in particular to three offensive and defensive recruits valued at 40 million euros.
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Chiesa and Endo snubbed from Liverpool's Champions League squad despite £150k-a-week wages
Liverpool have submitted their 25-man UEFA Champions League squad ahead of their opener against Atletico Madrid, leaving out Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo — with three long-term injury absentees included ahead of them.
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Alexandre Pato's consortium wins regulatory approval to take over Northampton Town
Former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is set to become a co-owner of League Two side Northampton Town after his Sports Alpha Capital consortium received approval from both the Independent Football Regulator and the EFL.
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Kulusevski pleads guilty to speeding as Spurs winger faces six-month driving ban
Dejan Kulusevski has admitted a speeding offence after being caught doing 43mph in a 30mph zone in London last September, leaving the Tottenham winger facing a potential six-month ban when his case is heard at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 21 September.
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Lincoln City chief hails Man United loanee Ethan Wheatley as 'elite player' despite modest goal record
Lincoln City sporting director Jez George has backed Manchester United academy striker Ethan Wheatley, 20, after securing him on a season-long Championship loan — the fourth loan spell of his young career.
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Richarlison axed from Tottenham's Premier League squad as De Zerbi signals clean break
Roberto De Zerbi has omitted Richarlison from Spurs' 25-man Premier League squad after failed negotiations with Everton, with the Brazilian striker now linked to a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor.
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