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Orlando Gill joins Lille and closes the Mbappé controversy from the 2026 World Cup
Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill, at the centre of a controversy following France's round-of-16 match against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, has signed for Lille for approximately 4 million euros. He says he has made peace with the situation and maintains good relations with Ethan Mbappé.
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Timber's departure reopens the door to a surprise signing at OM
Olympique de Marseille closed the summer transfer window without signing a single player, an unprecedented situation for a club from one of Europe's top five leagues competing in continental competition. The transfer of Quinten Timber to Crystal Palace for €20 million could, however, change that.
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Saint-Etienne, Perfect Leader After Four Matches, Heavy Favourite for Ligue 1 Promotion
Four matches, four victories, including a 3-2 success at Dijon on Monday evening: ASSE sits atop Ligue 2 with a four-point lead over Reims and Montpellier, and boasts a 58.3% chance of finishing in the top two according to Football Meets Data.
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RC Lens returns to Champions League with behind-the-scenes documentary series
As RC Lens makes its return to the Champions League, the club will be followed by a multi-episode documentary series, with their first match away at Slavia Prague next week.
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Nakamura joins Lyon on €1M fixed fee with €19M in potential bonuses
Keito Nakamura has officially signed with Olympique Lyonnais until 2030, joining from Reims. The transfer is structured at €1M fixed plus €19M in bonuses, with the total cost to the club expected to reach around €10M.
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Sports Minister Urges French Football Federation to Save Bordeaux from Collapse
Facing judicial liquidation and relegated to Régional 1, Girondins de Bordeaux have received support from Sports Minister Marina Ferrari, who has asked FFF president Philippe Diallo to carefully review their case.
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Paredes hints at Argentina retirement after FIFA hands him 10-game ban for Gavi brawl
Leandro Paredes has suggested he may never play for Argentina again after receiving a 10-match FIFA ban for shoving Gavi following the World Cup final defeat to Spain, with Lionel Messi's international retirement adding to his uncertainty.
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Van Graan backs Erasmus on team-naming row but insists players must always be told first
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has defended Rassie Erasmus's fluid approach to naming his Springboks squad, arguing the method is acceptable as long as players are kept fully informed throughout the process.
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Leicester owner personally rejects Manchester United's £23m deadline-day bid for Louis Page
Leicester City owner Khun Top turned down a 'very big' Manchester United offer for 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page on deadline day, manager Russell Martin has revealed. Page went on to provide an assist in a 2-0 League One win over Plymouth Argyle the same evening.
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Barcelona to host Real Madrid in first El Clásico of 2026-27 on October 25
La Liga has confirmed the opening El Clásico of the 2026-27 season, with Barcelona welcoming Real Madrid to Camp Nou on October 25. Both clubs arrive with three wins from three as the fixture shapes up as an early title-credentials test.
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Northampton boss Dowson confident Pollock will stay despite seven-figure valuation
Northampton Saints head coach Phil Dowson says talks to retain 21-year-old England and Lions flanker Henry Pollock are progressing well, even as promoter Eddie Hearn's public push for a seven-figure salary complicates the club's salary-cap planning.
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Premier League window closed but nine leagues can still sign English top-flight players
The Premier League's transfer deadline has passed, but clubs can still sell players to leagues in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, Scotland, and beyond. The Saudi Pro League's window remains open until 12 October, giving it the longest runway of all.
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Ben Sulayem defends FIA stewards after Colapinto penalty sparks bias claims at Zandvoort
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against accusations of bias following drive-through penalties handed to Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad at the Dutch Grand Prix, revealing he has received similar complaints from British fans claiming the FIA is against them.
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Ineos overhaul lifts Manchester United's squad value by £128m as Carrick eyes Champions League return
Manchester United's summer transfer activity under Ineos has increased the squad's market value by more than £128m, according to Transfermarkt, rising from £665m to £793m after 17 deals including the arrivals of Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos.
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Itoje reveals Borthwick had to convince him to skip England's summer Tests for his own good
Maro Itoje admits he was initially taken aback when Steve Borthwick suggested he sit out England's Nations Championship fixtures this summer, but the Lions captain says the enforced rest has left him physically and mentally refreshed ahead of the new season.
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Aspinall needs eye-clearance from commission before UFC return, says Hearn
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall remains sidelined by the eye injury he suffered against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October, with business manager Eddie Hearn revealing Aspinall must pass additional medical testing before athletic commissions will clear him to compete.
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Catha Jacobs credits sevens stint as Springbok Women face Black Ferns on home soil
Utility forward Catha Jacobs says a spell with the Springbok Women's Sevens squad has sharpened her skills ahead of Saturday's one-off Test against New Zealand in Soweto — the first time South Africa has hosted the Black Ferns.
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Richarlison verbally agrees Trabzonspor move to join Salah and Fabinho after rejecting Everton return
Richarlison has verbally agreed to join Trabzonspor, according to Turkish transfer sources, and is pushing Tottenham to sanction his departure. The Brazilian snubbed a return to former club Everton days before reaching the agreement.
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Watkins scores on Al-Hilal debut and insists Saudi Pro League matches Premier League quality
Ollie Watkins marked his Al-Hilal debut with a goal in a 3-0 win over Al-Ahli on Tuesday, weeks after his £51m move from Aston Villa. The England striker argued the Saudi Pro League is on a par with the Premier League in terms of physical and technical quality.
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Aline Pereira targets UFC contract against Sundell on Contender Series
Aline Pereira, sister of two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira, will fight Smilla Sundell for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series on October 13 in Las Vegas. Pereira enters on a four-fight winning streak across MMA and Karate Combat.
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