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Portsmouth mourn Alan Knight, 'The Legend' who made 801 appearances, dead at 65
Alan Knight, Portsmouth's record-appearance goalkeeper and club ambassador, has died at the age of 65. Known simply as 'The Legend' at Fratton Park, Knight made 801 appearances for Pompey after debuting as a 16-year-old in 1978.
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Karl Toko Ekambi joins Marseille on derisory salary as OM scrambles to close transfer window
With several key players having left Marseille this summer, OM could register its only summer signing with Karl Toko Ekambi, a free Cameroonian international ready to commit on what has been described as a "derisory" salary.
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Stassin leaves Saint-Étienne for Seville on loan with €25m option
Belgian striker Lucas Stassin, 21, is set to join FC Seville on a paid loan of €2.5m, with a non-mandatory purchase option valued at €25m, according to L'Équipe.
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Ethan Mbappé impresses at Lille and wins over Ligue 1 observers
Starting in the first two Ligue 1 matchdays with LOSC, Ethan Mbappé (19) has impressed with his technique and dynamism, earning praise from consultant Walid Acherchour, who called him a « little gem ».
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Man United shelve £75m Lewis Hall pursuit as Newcastle's price tag proves too steep
Manchester United have decided to delay a move for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall after the Magpies set a £75m asking price. United chiefs are now targeting a deal next summer, mirroring their approach to the Carlos Baleba transfer.
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Wales wing Lisa Neumann signs for Leicester Tigers ahead of 2026/27 PWR season
Lisa Neumann has left Harlequins to join Leicester Tigers for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season. The 32-year-old Wales international is the latest in a string of seven capped players recruited by last season's basement club.
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Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight dies aged 65 after prostate cancer battle
Portsmouth have confirmed the death of club legend Alan Knight at the age of 65. The goalkeeper, who served Pompey across four professional divisions and four decades, passed away surrounded by his family after a battle with prostate cancer.
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Antonela Roccuzzo pays tribute to Messi after international retirement: « What a privilege »
Following Lionel Messi's announcement of his international retirement, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo posted a personal message on Instagram, reflecting on the trials and triumphs they have shared over decades.
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Chelsea snatch Lamine Camara from Liverpool to seal Monaco midfielder signing
Chelsea have moved decisively to sign AS Monaco's Lamine Camara, reportedly outbidding Liverpool in the final stretch of the summer window. The 22-year-old Senegalese international leaves Aldo Iraola's side short in central midfield across a demanding four-competition season.
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Sunderland snatch Malick Fofana from under Arsenal's nose in deadline day coup
Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana, beating Arsenal to the 21-year-old Belgian despite Mikel Arteta personally speaking to the player. Fofana has been granted permission to travel for a medical ahead of signing a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light.
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Domenech slams Fofana and Fernandez-Pardo sales, Ligue 1 condemned to develop talent without ambition
Raymond Domenech heavily criticized Olympique Lyonnais and LOSC for selling Malick Fofana and Matias Fernandez-Pardo, denouncing a Ligue 1 reduced to the role of a feeder league. His outburst sparked strong reactions, particularly regarding television rights revenue.
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Fofana to Sunderland frees Paixao: OM decides to keep Brazilian winger
Sunderland ultimately chose Malick Fofana (OL) over Igor Paixao, leading OM's board to decide to retain the Brazilian winger, along with Aguerd, Timber and Emerson.
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Arteta confirms Mosquera is fine after Arsenal grind out 1-0 win at Aston Villa
Mikel Arteta revealed Cristhian Mosquera was substituted as a precaution during Arsenal's 1-0 Premier League victory at Aston Villa on Monday, with new signing Ezri Konsa making his debut against his former club after Bukayo Saka's second-half winner.
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Chelsea made late calls to sign Alex Scott as United, Arsenal and Liverpool circle £100m Bournemouth star
Chelsea lodged a £64m bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer and made further calls in the final days of the window, only to be rebuffed. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool also pursued the 23-year-old, who has rejected a new contract and entered the final two years of his deal.
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Zirkzee loan, Balde at £34m and three more deals United could seal before deadline
Manchester United have hours left to complete their summer business, with a left-back still needed and Joshua Zirkzee among the players who could move on before the 11pm deadline.
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Neville Southall reassures fans he is not seriously ill after health scare
Everton and Wales legend Neville Southall, 67, has told concerned supporters he is not seriously ill after going quiet on social media over the weekend, revealing he is awaiting an operation for a recurring catheter problem.
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Gasperini closes Koné saga: Roma will not sell French midfielder
After Roma's 4-0 victory at Lecce in Serie A, manager Gian Piero Gasperini ruled out any departure for Manu Koné, despite reported interest from Chelsea in the final hours of the transfer window.
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Sunderland swoop for Lyon winger Fofana as Arsenal hesitation opens the door
Sunderland are closing in on a five-year deal for Lyon's Malick Fofana, 21, after the Belgian winger was given permission to travel for a medical. Arsenal had been linked but their hesitancy allowed the Championship club to move ahead.
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United and Juventus in 'full swing' loan talks to offload Zirkzee before deadline
Manchester United are in active negotiations with Juventus over a loan move for Joshua Zirkzee ahead of Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline. Juventus have submitted a £2.1m loan offer with a £25.6m buy option, though United are pushing for a buyout clause closer to £30m.
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Jaden Heskey set to rejoin Sheffield Wednesday on loan as Man City clear squad
Manchester City's Jaden Heskey is poised to return to Sheffield Wednesday on loan before Tuesday's transfer deadline, while fellow youngster Stephen Mfuni has already completed a season-long move to Coventry City.
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