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Nine players set to miss Man Utd vs Ipswich as £70m Baleba ruled out on arrival
Manchester United and Ipswich Town will be without a combined nine players for their Premier League meeting at Old Trafford, with new signing Carlos Baleba among the absentees after picking up an ankle problem.
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Lyon Sanctions Ferreira After Incident With Guendouzi; UEFA Could Go Further
Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper coach Antonio Ferreira has been sidelined from the trip to Le Havre after attempting to attack Matteo Guendouzi following Lyon's Champions League elimination against Fenerbahçe. UEFA could impose up to five match bans.
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Kane acknowledges ongoing discussions over Bayern contract extension
Harry Kane confirmed that an initial meeting took place with Bayern Munich regarding his contract extension, but many details remain to be settled. The 33-year-old English striker will be free to sign elsewhere from January.
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Frimpong's defensive frailties expose Liverpool's costly full-back oversight in Forest draw
Jeremie Frimpong's attacking instincts contributed to two Nottingham Forest goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw, highlighting a structural problem at right-back that Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola for up to £120m has done little to address.
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Norris backs McLaren to close gap after contract extension until 2030
Lando Norris says McLaren has the tools to fight for the 2026 F1 title, speaking after confirming a contract extension with the Woking team through to the end of 2030. The Briton sits fourth in the drivers' standings, 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli.
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Messi's Four-Goal Masterclass Leads Inter Miami to Rout of Montreal
Lionel Messi scored four goals and provided an assist as Inter Miami crushed Montreal 7-1, bringing his season tally to 18 goals and claiming sole possession of the MLS scoring lead at age 39.
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Man City's move for Gakpo could open the door for Arsenal to sign Julian Alvarez
Manchester City are closing in on Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, which could effectively end their interest in Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez and hand Arsenal a clearer run at the Argentina forward before the transfer window shuts.
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Russell to face back-of-grid engine penalty as Mercedes weighs best race to minimise damage
George Russell is set to take a grid penalty for a full power unit change at some point in the 2026 F1 season, with Mercedes still deciding the optimal race. Teammate Kimi Antonelli is already confirmed to serve his penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
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Martinez joins Chelsea for £7.5m but misses Brighton clash due to registration deadline
Emiliano Martinez has completed his £7.5m move from Aston Villa to Chelsea on a three-year deal, but the Argentine goalkeeper is ineligible for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Brighton after missing the Friday registration cutoff.
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Running, beers and Desperate Housewives: Hazard describes his retirement without apologies
In a relaxed interview, Eden Hazard detailed his daily life since retirement: morning runs to lose weight, golf, padel, beers at the cafeteria and evenings watching Desperate Housewives.
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United face nine absentees for Ipswich clash as Carrick seeks first Premier League win
Manchester United host Ipswich Town at Old Trafford looking to bounce back from a 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City, but Michael Carrick must navigate an injury list that stretches to nine players across both squads.
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Chelsea sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m to displace Robert Sanchez
Chelsea have completed the signing of World Cup winner and two-time Yashin Trophy recipient Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. The 33-year-old Argentine has signed a three-year deal and is expected to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Man City make contact over Gakpo as Liverpool weigh squad depth before sanctioning sale
Manchester City have approached Liverpool about signing Cody Gakpo before the transfer window closes, but the Reds are reluctant to let him go until they are confident of completing further incomings. The Dutch forward has scored and assisted in Liverpool's opening two games under Andoni Iraola.
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Todibo chooses Lens on loan and inflicts fresh disappointment on Marseille
While Olympique de Marseille hoped to sign him to strengthen their defence, Jean-Clair Todibo has opted for Racing Club de Lens, arriving on loan without an option to buy, according to reports on Sunday.
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Gakpo set for £85m City move as Liverpool seal £100m Barcola deal and eye Sarr
Cody Gakpo is heading to Manchester City in a deal worth around £85m after Liverpool agreed a £100m fee — plus £20m in add-ons — for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the Reds also pursuing Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr.
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Evra urges Carrick to replace Luke Shaw before deadline, naming Lewis Hall as ideal fit
Patrice Evra has declared Luke Shaw's 'time has gone' at Manchester United following their 2-0 defeat to Hull City, calling on manager Michael Carrick to sign a new left-back before the September 1 transfer deadline. Newcastle's Lewis Hall, valued at around £60 million, is among the targets under consideration.
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Guendouzi Challenged by Lyon Supporters: Castaldi Defends Him Unreservedly
Targeted by UEFA's disciplinary commission after making obscene gestures at Lyon fans during the return playoff against Fenerbahçe, Mattéo Guendouzi receives strong support from journalist Giovanni Castaldi, who points to the supporters' responsibility.
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Brothers demolish Wests 51-14 to seal one of Queensland rugby's biggest Grand Final wins
Brothers claimed the 2026 Hospital Cup Grand Final at Ballymore Stadium with a 51-14 demolition of Wests, the third-largest winning margin in Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final history. Reds winger Tim Ryan and playmaker Harry McLaughlin-Phillips were among the standout performers.
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Liverpool close in on Barcola for £106m as Rashford and Alvarez sagas drag on
Liverpool are edging towards a £106m deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, a significant reduction on PSG's original £145m asking price. Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United and Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Alvarez also remain unresolved ahead of the window closing.
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Rashford linked to Arsenal as United brace for busy final days of transfer window
Manchester United face a flurry of outgoing moves before the September 1 deadline, with Arsenal credited with interest in Marcus Rashford as a Martinelli replacement, Aston Villa reportedly pursuing Amad, and Joshua Zirkzee and Toby Collyer also set to leave.
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