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Lyon confirms contact with Benzema this summer, but obstacles blocked his return
Olympique Lyonnais sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean acknowledged on Monday that an intermediary had approached Karim Benzema's entourage during the summer transfer window, but discussions never progressed beyond an initial contact.
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Vasseur admits Ferrari is still missing pure power after second ADUO upgrade fails to close Mercedes gap
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has conceded that the Scuderia's second power unit upgrade under the ADUO system was never going to eliminate the engine deficit to Mercedes in 2026, with the gap at Monza measuring roughly twice that seen at Zandvoort.
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McManaman backs injury-plagued Alexander-Arnold to finally shine at Real Madrid
Steve McManaman believes Trent Alexander-Arnold's two separate injuries last season held back his debut year at Real Madrid, but insists the England defender is now settled and ready to deliver — potentially as an emergency midfielder amid a midfield crisis.
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Mourinho dismisses Champions League debt on Real Madrid return ahead of Inter opener
Jose Mourinho insists his second spell at Real Madrid carries no unfinished business from the first, despite the Champions League being the one trophy that eluded him between 2010 and 2013. Real host Inter Milan on Tuesday having already lost 1-0 to Real Betis in La Liga.
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Charlie Bracken called into England camp as McParland withdraws through illness
Saracens scrum-half Charlie Bracken, son of 2003 World Cup winner Kyran, has been drafted into England's three-day alignment camp at Pennyhill Park after Northampton's Archie McParland was ruled out through illness.
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Ince recalls holding Hoddle after heart attack as ex-pros urge fans to learn CPR
Paul Ince has opened up about the moment Glenn Hoddle suffered a heart attack in a TV studio nearly eight years ago, as the former midfielder joins Roy Keane, Neil Ruddock and others to push a British Heart Foundation campaign teaching fans life-saving CPR skills.
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Kane 'amazed' by 73-goal season as Ballon d'Or favourite eyes first English winner since 2001
Harry Kane has described himself as 'extremely proud' after scoring 73 goals last season to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's single-season record of 69, and is now the bookmakers' favourite to win the Ballon d'Or in October.
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Only 7% chance according to Opta: PSG underdogs for Champions League three-peat
Defending champions PSG begin their Champions League campaign against Slovan Bratislava with just 7.09% probability of lifting the trophy, far behind Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
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Vicario praises De Zerbi as 'man of his word' after loan exit to Juventus
Guglielmo Vicario has spoken warmly about Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi despite leaving the club on loan to Juventus in August, saying De Zerbi supported his move after a hernia injury cost him his place to Antonin Kinsky.
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Christian Wade six tries from Premiership record with sights set on Ashton's mark
Newcastle Red Bulls wing Christian Wade has scored 95 Premiership tries and needs just six more to surpass Chris Ashton's all-time record. The former Wasps flyer, 34, says he is determined to finally end years of near-miss talk by getting there this season.
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O'Reilly and Doku sidelined as Man City prepare for Champions League opener at Porto
Nico O'Reilly and Jeremy Doku both missed Manchester City's open training session on Monday ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Porto, with O'Reilly nursing a back problem picked up before the weekend win over Coventry.
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Kane dismisses retirement talk at 33, citing Messi and Ronaldo as inspiration to play into his late 30s
Harry Kane has firmly ruled out any talk of retirement, saying he is at the peak of his physical and mental powers at 33. The Bayern Munich striker pointed to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric as proof that elite footballers can thrive deep into their late 30s.
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Camavinga, Güler and Bernardo Silva suspended: Real Madrid without seven players against Inter
Eduardo Camavinga will serve a suspension against Inter Milan on Tuesday evening in the Champions League, as will Arda Güler and new signing Bernardo Silva. Four injured players add to Real Madrid's woes.
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Fin Smith vows not to repeat complacency that derailed Northampton's title defence
England fly-half Fin Smith has admitted he personally struggled after Northampton Saints won the Premiership in 2024, with the squad too focused on replicating past success — a trap he insists Saints will avoid as they begin defending last season's title.
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Raya says Premier League title has given Arsenal 'extra confidence' to dominate with style
David Raya believes Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years has freed the squad to play with greater flair and belief, with the Gunners making a perfect start to their title defence with three straight wins and a Community Shield victory over Manchester City.
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FA Cup second qualifying round draw pairs non-league sides after 112 first-round ties
The FA Cup second qualifying round draw has taken place, with National League North and National League South clubs among those learning their opponents. The draw follows a weekend in which 112 ties were played across the seventh to ninth tiers of English football.
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Balerdi stuns Atalanta on Roma debut, compared to Nesta
Leonardo Balerdi made a decisive impact on his Roma debut on Saturday, coming off the bench in the 67th minute to help overturn a 1-0 deficit against Atalanta in a 2-1 Serie A victory. Italian observers credited the Argentine defender with turning the match, with some comparing him to Alessandro Nesta.
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Regragui confirms Ligue 1 approaches and reveals his preference for a club project
Walid Regragui revealed on Sunday that he received several offers from Ligue 1 clubs during the summer transfer window, including Paris FC, which ultimately chose Liam Rosenior instead. The former Morocco national team coach, free since March, says he wants to return to managing a club on a daily basis rather than a national team.
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Rogers scores but ends on losing side as Arsenal edge Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea on his return to the Emirates Stadium, only for Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard to seal a 2-1 win for Arsenal. The England midfielder, who was linked with the Gunners this summer, reflected on a defeat he believes was shaped by Arsenal's current confidence.
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Hamann names Kvaratskhelia world's best player ahead of Ballon d'Or nominees
On the eve of the announcement of the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has publicly crowned PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the world's best player, placing Paris "a notch above" its Champions League rivals.
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