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Martinez debuts in seven-goal thriller as Chelsea beat Brighton to stay in title hunt
Emiliano Martinez kept goal for Chelsea just 24 hours after his £7.5m move from Aston Villa, as the Blues survived a seven-goal thriller against Brighton at Stamford Bridge to record back-to-back Premier League wins.
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Sons of PC killed in A66 crash lead out Manchester United as Old Trafford pays tribute
The two sons of PC Matthew Blades, killed in a head-on collision on the A66 in Teesside, served as mascots at Old Trafford as Manchester United honoured the officer ahead of their Premier League match against Ipswich Town.
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Injured hands keep champion Gaethje sidelined until 2027 after stopping Topuria
Justin Gaethje says both hands remain too damaged to train following his June stoppage of Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House, ruling him out for the rest of 2026. The lightweight champion is weighing his options but does not expect an immediate Topuria rematch.
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Palmer seals seven-goal thriller as Alonso's Chelsea demolish Brighton 4-3 in Premier League opener
Cole Palmer's decisive fourth goal capped a 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, with Emiliano Martinez making his debut in goal and Joao Pedro scoring either side of a comedy own goal on his return to his former club.
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Benzema free from Al-Hilal: Can Lyon and Marseille really believe it?
Pushed out by Al-Hilal before his contract expires, Karim Benzema could become a free agent. At 37, the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is fueling fantasies in Ligue 1, but major obstacles remain.
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FFF closes door on Girondins, condemned to sixth division and possible liquidation
The FFF Executive Committee has definitively refused to grant Girondins de Bordeaux a reprieve in National 2, condemning the club to play in Régional 1 — the sixth tier of French football — with the looming threat of judicial liquidation.
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Calvert-Lewin's late strike rescues Leeds in 1-1 home draw with Brentford
Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised in the 79th minute to earn Leeds a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Elland Road, cancelling out Kevin Schade's first-half opener in their opening home Premier League game of the season.
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Ndiaye's Sale to Tottenham to Net OM €5M Through Resale Clause
Transferred to Everton two years ago for €18M, Iliman Ndiaye is about to join Tottenham for approximately €70M. A 10% sell-on clause inserted during the initial sale will allow OM to recover nearly €5M.
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Zidane loses his first duel as France manager… on The Voice Kids
Newly appointed France manager Zinédine Zidane recorded a video to convince young contestant Azure to join rapper Soprano's team on The Voice Kids. The candidate ultimately chose Santa instead.
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Chelsea beats Brighton 4-3 but concedes five goals in two matches under Xabi Alonso
The Blues secured a second consecutive Premier League victory against Brighton (4-3), driven by an in-form Cole Palmer. But London's defence, with three goals conceded including one in the 96th minute, remains Xabi Alonso's priority concern.
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Springbok Women name 32-player squad to face Black Ferns in historic South Africa debut
South Africa's Springbok Women have selected a 32-player training squad for next Saturday's clash with the Black Ferns at Soweto's FNB Stadium — the first time the two sides will meet on South African soil in a Test match.
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Arsenal sell Martinelli and Jesus as Bartishvili signing caps frantic window finale
Arsenal are set to sanction the departures of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira before Tuesday's transfer deadline, while also agreeing a £4m deal for Georgian winger Andria Bartishvili.
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Song Yadong's knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov sparks cage rush at UFC Shanghai
Song Yadong stopped Umar Nurmagomedov with a devastating uppercut in the UFC Shanghai main event, triggering a frantic scene in which Khabib Nurmagomedov physically tried to restrain cousin Usman from storming the octagon before officials cleared entry.
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Paredes appeals 10-match ban citing disparity with Gavi's one-game suspension after World Cup final brawl
Leandro Paredes is challenging the 10-match ban FIFA handed him for his role in the post-match brawl following Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina on 19 July in East Rutherford. The Argentina midfielder argues the punishment is disproportionate given Gavi received only a one-match suspension.
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All Blacks target Soweto redemption after Springboks expose set-piece frailties in Cape Town
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan has acknowledged lineout and maul-defence failures cost the All Blacks in Cape Town, as the squad refocuses on a pivotal third Test in Soweto with the Greatest Rivalry series still alive.
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Saha urges Man United to sign Osimhen, claiming Nigerian striker is 'still waiting' for the move
Former United striker Louis Saha insists Victor Osimhen remains keen on a move to Old Trafford, while also suggesting the Galatasaray forward could partner Benjamin Sesko rather than replace him.
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Arsenal set to smash their transfer record as Martinelli nears £55m Al-Hilal move
Gabriel Martinelli is closing in on a £55.7m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal, which would surpass Arsenal's previous record sale of £35m received for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017. Gabriel Jesus is also expected to join Barcelona before Tuesday's deadline.
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Usman Nurmagomedov denies elbowing Song Yadong after brother's UFC Shanghai knockout
Usman Nurmagomedov has broken his silence over a post-fight collision with Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai, insisting he had no intention of striking his brother Umar's conqueror and dismissing the controversy as overblown.
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Lawson's strong Red Bull return at Zandvoort may have rescued his F1 career
Former F1 broadcaster Will Buxton believes Liam Lawson's composed performance at the Dutch Grand Prix — qualifying eighth and finishing seventh in a stand-in Red Bull drive — saved his Formula 1 future after being dropped by the team after just two races earlier in 2025.
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Ryan dismisses Erasmus 'friendly fire' as All Blacks prepare for harder second Test
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan has shrugged off Rassie Erasmus's post-match outburst over scrum tactics, calling it 'a bit of friendly fire', while acknowledging the All Blacks must improve ahead of the second Test against South Africa.
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