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Mourinho insists Alexander-Arnold is not a midfielder after Real Madrid's Champions League win over Inter
Jose Mourinho praised Trent Alexander-Arnold's effort but was unequivocal that the England international is not a midfielder, after Real Madrid edged Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in their Champions League opener.
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Carragher backs Haaland to score 1,000 career goals after Champions League brace against Porto
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in their Champions League opener, prompting Jamie Carragher to predict the Norwegian will surpass 1,000 career goals and become the greatest scorer the game has ever seen.
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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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Formula 1 returns to Madrid for first time in 45 years as unique Madring circuit debuts
Formula 1 races in Madrid this weekend for the first time since 1981, on the newly built Madring circuit in the Valdebebas district. The track's standout feature, La Monumental — a 550-metre banked corner with a 270-degree arc — has already drawn praise from Charles Leclerc.
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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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Covington faces Muhammad as RAF 13 confirms stacked card with Chimaev-Burns co-main
Real American Freestyle 13 has finalised its full lineup, headlined by a cruiserweight crossover between former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington and former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, with Khamzat Chimaev meeting Gilbert Burns in the co-main event.
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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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BKFC president opens door for Michael Page return after UFC release
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president Dave Feldman has expressed strong interest in signing Michael 'Venom' Page following the UFC's decision not to re-sign him, citing the format's ability to draw out a more exciting version of the British fighter.
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Delgado vows spectacular finish as he steps up to headline Noche UFC 4 against Jean Silva
Jose Delgado says he can visualise a spectacular finish against Jean Silva with his eyes open as he prepares to headline Noche UFC 4 on 12 September at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona — his first UFC main event.
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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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Kalinn Williams embraces short-notice UFC 332 clash with hyped Roberto Soldic
Kalinn Williams accepted his fight with former two-division KSW champion Roberto Soldic just days before it was announced, viewing the October 3 UFC 332 bout in Salt Lake City as a chance to add a marquee name to his record.
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Grasso enters Noche UFC 4 as underdog against Fiorot with Belgaroui the card's heaviest favourite
Former UFC women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is priced as a +205 underdog against Manon Fiorot at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Yousri Belgaroui opens as the card's most lopsided favourite at -850, while main event man Jean Silva is listed at -430 against late-notice replacement Jose Delgado.
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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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