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Arteta reveals last season's Villa heartbreak fuelled Arsenal's hard-fought opening win
Bukayo Saka's second-half goal secured Arsenal a 1-0 win at Villa Park, with Mikel Arteta admitting the memory of a last-gasp Emiliano Buendia winner last season had driven his side's performance.
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Messi retires from Argentina for good after 207 caps and World Cup glory
Lionel Messi has announced his permanent retirement from international football, ending a 20-year Argentina career of 207 appearances and 125 goals. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision two days after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final, with the death of his father Jorge also shaping his choice.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: thirty nominees unveiled on September 8
France Football will announce the thirty candidates for the men's Ballon d'Or on Tuesday, September 8, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The trophy presentation ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London.
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Saka rescues Arsenal at Villa Park but left-wing gap looms before deadline day
Bukayo Saka's second-half strike gave Arsenal a hard-fought win at Villa Park, but Mikel Arteta's side still look short of quality on the left wing with the transfer window closing on Tuesday.
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Saka gives Arsenal a second straight Premier League victory
Arsenal won 0-1 away at Aston Villa on Monday evening, thanks to a goal from Bukayo Saka in the 58th minute, securing a second consecutive victory at the start of the 2026-2027 Premier League season.
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Ueda leaves Feyenoord for Lille, Amoura joins Nice on loan from Wolfsburg
Lille officially announced the arrival of Japanese striker Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord for €15 million, while OGC Nice completed the loan signing of Algerian international Mohammed Amoura from Wolfsburg.
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Rice and Mosquera limp off as Arsenal sweat double injury blow at Aston Villa
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win at Aston Villa thanks to Bukayo Saka's 59th-minute goal, but the victory was overshadowed by injury concerns over Declan Rice and centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, both of whom were substituted in the final quarter.
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Transfer window: OM to keep Paixao, Timber, Aguerd; only Höjbjerg uncertain
With less than 24 hours until the summer transfer window closes, OM has decided to retain players announced as departures, including Paixao, Timber and Aguerd. Only Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg, targeted by Juventus, remains a special case.
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Everton agree £40m Balogun deal from Monaco as Moyes reshapes attack before deadline
Everton have agreed a £40m deal with Monaco to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun, with Beto heading to Fiorentina. David Moyes is also in advanced talks to bring Jack Grealish back on loan from Manchester City.
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Arsenal in £50m talks for Lyon's Fofana as Arteta scrambles to fill left-flank void
Arsenal are pursuing Lyon winger Malick Fofana in a potential £50m deal before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the 21-year-old Belgium international offered to the club as Mikel Arteta seeks cover after losing Martinelli, Jesus and Trossard.
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Undefeated Khizriev returns to PFL after surviving five gunshot wounds
Timur Khizriev, the undefeated 2024 PFL featherweight tournament champion, will make his long-awaited comeback at PFL Chicago on 16 October against Gabriel Braga — more than a year after being shot five times in an alleged robbery in Dagestan.
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Richarlison warns Spurs 'never again will anyone decide my future' in defiant transfer statement
Richarlison has hit back at Tottenham on Instagram after being dropped for Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle, declaring he will not allow others to control his future while leaving the door open for a return to Everton.
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Recovered Borralho targets UFC 334 return and top-10 fight after rib surgery
Caio Borralho says he is back to full training following rib surgery that forced him off UFC 330, and is targeting a top-10 middleweight opponent at UFC 334 in New York on November 14, believing he is one or two wins from a title shot.
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Bellingham credits Mourinho's freedom after Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu on Sunday, taking his tally to two goals and two assists in three La Liga games. The England midfielder says Jose Mourinho's licence to roam is driving his sharp start to the season.
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Baena's double seals Atlético Madrid's 3-1 win at Sevilla to move top of La Liga
Álex Baena scored twice in a dominant first half as Atlético Madrid defeated Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday, moving Diego Simeone's side provisionally to the top of La Liga.
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Richarlison demands respect from Spurs as Manchester City hijack Ndiaye deal ends Everton return hopes
Richarlison has posted a defiant statement on Instagram insisting he will not have his future decided for him, after Manchester City agreed a £65m deal in principle for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye — collapsing the swap arrangement that would have taken the Brazilian back to Goodison Park.
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Championship leader Antonelli credits Federer advice for staying grounded with 59-point F1 lead
Kimi Antonelli, 20, leads the 2026 Formula 1 standings by 59 points over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton after six race wins. The Mercedes driver says counsel from Roger Federer has helped him race more relaxed and focused heading into the second half of the season.
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Man City seal £60m Ndiaye deal after Liverpool block Gakpo approach
Manchester City have agreed a £60m fee with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye, turning to the Senegal winger after Liverpool rejected an approach for Cody Gakpo. The deal could rise to £65m with add-ons and would push City's summer spending beyond £300m.
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Russell must win at Monza to keep F1 title alive, warns Palmer
Jolyon Palmer says George Russell has to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza to stay in the championship fight, with team-mate Kimi Antonelli holding a 59-point lead and set to take a grid penalty at his home race.
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Five fights confirmed as DWCS Season 10 Week 4 weigh-ins clear all competitors
All ten fighters made weight ahead of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 4 on 1 September in Las Vegas, setting up five bouts across welterweight, middleweight, lightweight and heavyweight. Patrick Rivera and Adam Darby headline the card.
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