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Martinelli completes Al-Hilal medical as Sancho eyes Dubai move and Obi heads to Willem II on loan
Gabriel Martinelli has undergone a medical ahead of a £60m move to Al-Hilal, while free agent Jadon Sancho is being courted by Dubai side Arabian Falcons and Manchester United striker Chido Obi is set to join Eredivisie club Willem II on loan.
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Kemara leaves Crusaders to sign with Chiefs and fulfil childhood dream
First five-eighth Taha Kemara has signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs for the 2027 Super Rugby season, departing the Crusaders to return to Hamilton — the city where he grew up dreaming of playing for his home franchise.
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Lima dismisses Hasan's callout, claims UFC Shanghai rival avoided eye contact at hotel
Andre Lima has hit back at Bilal Hasan's post-fight callout following UFC Shanghai, claiming the flyweight newcomer walked past him with his head down at the fighter hotel before finding courage at the microphone.
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Mamardashvili's glowing Valencia verdict convinced Elliott to seal loan switch
Harvey Elliott has revealed that Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili played a key role in persuading him to join Valencia on loan this summer, with the Georgian's praise for the club and city proving decisive for the English midfielder.
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Sharaf accuses UFC of favouring Steveson over ex-Marine ahead of UFC 331 clash
Sean Sharaf has publicly challenged the UFC over its repeated promotional collaborations with Gable Steveson, questioning why he — a former Marine — receives no similar treatment ahead of their UFC 331 bout on September 19 in Los Angeles.
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Genesio regains control of OM captaincy after management reversal
Olympique de Marseille president Stéphane Richard has confirmed that Bruno Genesio is now free to choose his captain, ending the episode in which Frank McCourt forced the removal of the armband from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg during pre-season.
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Guardiola's immersive documentary arrives in France on September 9
« A beautiful obsession », a four-part documentary series on Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City, will air in France from September 9. The film reveals a particularly vulnerable coach, even discussing his divorce with his players.
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Marseille without summer signings, Richard leaves door open to free agent
Olympique de Marseille completed its summer transfer window without any signings, constrained by DNCG and UEFA restrictions on an unsustainable wage bill. President Stéphane Richard does not entirely rule out the arrival of a free agent, provided it receives approval from the financial watchdog.
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Renard Returns to Ivory Coast: 42% of Supporters Reject His Appointment
Named head coach of Ivory Coast following Emerse Faé's dismissal, Hervé Renard is dividing opinion: according to a survey by Abidjan.net of 1,457 internet users, nearly 42% view his return as a "bad choice".
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Leicester owner personally blocks £15m Man United move for Louis Page
Manchester United's late push to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page collapsed after owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha personally intervened to block the reported £15m deal, with manager Russell Martin confirming the decision came directly from the top.
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Anthony Wint reveals eight-year gambling addiction dwarfed his two UFC fights
UFC newcomer Anthony Wint has opened up about an eight-year gambling addiction that took hold after a failed NFL comeback left him broke and living out of his car. The fighter says resisting Las Vegas casino floors tested him far more than either of his Octagon opponents.
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United could land Inter's Dimarco on a free but face a summer wait to fix left-back gap
Manchester United failed to sign a left-back before the transfer deadline, leaving Luke Shaw without cover. Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco, out of contract in 2027, could become available on a free next summer or for a cut-price fee in January.
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Six of eight signings from the Premier League: United's transfer blueprint takes shape
Manchester United have made six of their eight first-team signings under Ineos from Premier League clubs, and the pattern looks set to continue into 2027 with centre-back recruitment already tilting toward domestic options.
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Brighton signings hint at Minteh exit as Liverpool eye January move for winger
Brighton's late-window capture of two right wingers has fuelled speculation that Yankuba Minteh could be available to Liverpool in January or next summer, while Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara is reportedly waiting on a move to Anfield.
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Sadykhov vs Nascimento lightweight clash booked for UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden
Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento will meet at lightweight when UFC 334 takes over Madison Square Garden on November 14. Both fighters arrive off controversial stoppage losses at UFC Baku earlier this year.
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Mourinho defends Diomandé, signed for €140m and still too naive to dominate La Liga
Under pressure after just three brief appearances with Real Madrid, Yan Diomandé has the public backing of José Mourinho, who is calling for patience with the 19-year-old Ivorian winger signed for €140 million this summer.
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Chute Boxe's Diego Lima renames his institute after UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento
Chute Boxe head coach Diego Lima has renamed the Diego Lima Institute after his late student and UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, who died in his sleep in early August due to a reported cardiac arrest. Lima trained Nascimento from the age of 14 across a 20-year relationship.
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Leicester owner personally blocks Manchester United's £15m move for Louis Page
Manchester United failed to sign Leicester City teenager Louis Page before the transfer deadline after the club's owner, Aiyawatt 'Khun Top' Srivaddhanaprabha, personally intervened to reject a reported £15m offer. Michael Carrick did complete four senior signings during the window.
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Rodrigues admits glove grab but insists it had no bearing on UFC Sacramento win
Gregory Rodrigues has acknowledged grabbing Anthony Hernandez's glove once during their five-round UFC Sacramento middleweight headliner, but firmly denies it amounted to cheating or influenced the decision victory that earned Fight of the Night honours.
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Michael Page moves up to middleweight after top welterweights dodge him for title shots
Michael Page has revealed that tactical title-shot manoeuvring by top UFC welterweights pushed him to accept fights at 185 pounds. The former Bellator star returns at UFC Paris against Nursulton Ruziboev after a frustrating run of mismatched bookings at 170.
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