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Chido Obi joins Willem II on loan as Man Utd teenager follows familiar Old Trafford path
Chido Obi, who became Manchester United's third-youngest Premier League player at 18, has joined Dutch side Willem II on loan after failing to earn a single first-team appearance in the 2024/25 season.
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Greenwood and Guendouzi face UEFA probe over provocative gestures in Champions League play-off
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi after both Fenerbahce players allegedly made obscene gestures toward Lyon supporters following their Champions League play-off victory in August.
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Hamilton drives restored Ferrari F40 into Monza paddock ahead of Italian GP
Lewis Hamilton arrived at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix media day behind the wheel of a newly restored Ferrari F40 — a car he rescued from a garage where it had sat untouched for over 30 years and had rebuilt at the Maranello factory.
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Mourinho eases tensions between Mbappé and Bellingham at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham reportedly had a conflictual relationship last season at Real Madrid. According to Spanish show El Chiringuito, José Mourinho, back on the Merengues bench, personally helped reconcile the two stars.
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Airlink withdraws third Test flyover request as South African aviation authority investigates Cape Town stunt
South African airline Airlink has pulled its flyover request for the third Springboks vs All Blacks Test after its two Embraer jets passed within roughly 46 feet of DHL Stadium's roof, prompting a compliance investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
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Iraola confirms £123m signing Barcola in line to make Liverpool debut at Ipswich
Bradley Barcola could make his Liverpool debut at Portman Road on Friday after manager Andoni Iraola confirmed the £123m winger is available following his move from Paris Saint-Germain. Barcola has not played a minute of football since the World Cup.
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Barcola fit for Liverpool debut against Ipswich after deadline-day midfield frustration
Bradley Barcola is available for Liverpool's Premier League fixture at Ipswich Town on Friday, manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed. The £38m signing from PSG arrives after Liverpool failed to replace Curtis Jones, who was sold to Inter Milan.
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Jenkins set to return for Premiership opener as Zambonin faces extended absence after shoulder surgery
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Dafydd Jenkins should be fit for the Premiership opener against Gloucester on September 26, while fellow lock Andrea Zambonin will miss the first block of the season following his own shoulder operation.
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Modric reveals Madrid will be his permanent home once playing career ends
Luka Modric has told MARCA that he intends to settle in Madrid after his playing career ends, citing his family's deep ties to the Spanish capital despite his current spell at AC Milan.
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FIA declares heat hazard at Monza as Italy's sixth heatwave hits 35C
The FIA has triggered its official heat protocol for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after forecasts predicted temperatures exceeding 35C across the race weekend. Drivers must choose between wearing a cooling vest or carrying an extra 0.5kg of ballast.
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McTominay confirms heart procedure is minor and rules out Napoli contract talks
Scott McTominay has revealed he planned his upcoming cardiac ablation procedure with Napoli during pre-season and expects to return in early October. The Serie A Player of the Year also confirmed no contract extension discussions have taken place.
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Guendouzi and Greenwood face UEFA disciplinary proceedings after Lyon incidents
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood, as well as against Fenerbahçe, following provocations and a mass brawl that erupted after Turkey's qualification over Lyon in the Ligue des Champions play-offs.
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FIA declares heat hazard at Monza as Italy's sixth heatwave grips Italian GP weekend
The FIA has triggered its official heat protocol for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with temperatures forecast to exceed 35°C across all three days. Drivers must choose between wearing a cooling vest or carrying an extra 0.5kg of ballast on their cars.
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Carlos Queiroz makes shock return as Ghana coach two months after World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana head coach just two months after stepping down following the Black Stars' round-of-32 elimination at the World Cup. The 73-year-old now faces the task of guiding Ghana through their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
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Mallett accuses All Blacks of 'basically cheating' in scrum row with Springboks
Former South Africa coach Nick Mallett has waded into the scrum controversy surrounding Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, accusing the All Blacks of deliberately collapsing scrums to avoid conceding penalties.
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Injury-hit Black Ferns hand rookie King starting role for historic Johannesburg double-header
New Zealand head coach Whitney Hansen has named her squad for the Black Ferns' double-header against South Africa at FNB Stadium, with 2024 Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker ruled out by a shoulder injury. Test rookie Elinor-Plum King retains her starting spot after impressing on debut against the Wallaroos.
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Chelsea target free agent Wijnaldum to fill Fernandez void after deadline-day chaos
Chelsea lost Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City in a £125m deal on deadline day and failed to sign a replacement, leaving Xabi Alonso short in midfield. The club have now contacted 35-year-old Georginio Wijnaldum, a free agent since leaving Saudi side Al-Ettifaq.
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Mike Dean admits playing secret whistle games during Premier League matches
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has revealed he used to challenge himself to go 20-25 minutes without blowing his whistle and once spent 15 minutes confined to the centre circle during live matches, drawing fierce criticism from fans.
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Manchester United loan teenager Chido Obi to Willem II after English deadline passes
Manchester United have confirmed 18-year-old striker Chido Obi will join Dutch side Willem II on a season-long loan, completing the deal a day after England's transfer window closed by using the Netherlands' later midnight deadline.
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Rodrigues calls out Du Plessis after four-fight streak, cites 'technical mistakes' to exploit
Brazilian middleweight Gregory Rodrigues has targeted former UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis as his next opponent, calling it the 'most logical matchup' after extending his win streak to four with a victory over Anthony Hernandez.
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