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De Zerbi confirms Richarlison, Danso and Pape Sarr have all asked to leave Spurs before deadline
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed three Tottenham players — Richarlison, Kurt Zouma and Pape Sarr — have submitted transfer requests, compounding a miserable start to the 2026/27 season that has brought back-to-back defeats to Brentford and Newcastle.
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Keane threatened to end careers and offered fans out in car parks during turbulent Ipswich reign
With Ipswich set to face Manchester United, former Tractor Boys manager Roy Keane's chaotic two-year spell at Portman Road is back in focus — from dressing-room tirades to confrontations with supporters and feuds with his own players.
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New coach, no fear: what Manchester United can expect from a reinvented Ipswich Town
Gary O'Neil's Ipswich Town arrive at Old Trafford buoyed by an opening-day win over Sunderland and a more tactically flexible identity than the side United faced under Kieran McKenna last season.
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Mbappé 11 goals away from Ronaldo's record, with November 2 deadline
With 89 goals scored in Real Madrid's colours over two seasons, Kylian Mbappé can overtake Cristiano Ronaldo — who reached his 100th goal on November 2, 2011 in 105 matches — and also beat Erling Haaland's mark with Manchester City.
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Digne recruited this summer, but Zaïre-Emery starts on the left: PSG raises questions
Started on the left in PSG's draw at Lille (2-2), Warren Zaïre-Emery has reignited questions about Lucas Digne's role at PSG. Recruited to cover for Nuno Mendes, the French international has played only 78 minutes across four matches.
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Potter reflects on Chelsea disaster: 'It didn't work out but I have no regrets'
Graham Potter, now Sweden head coach, has spoken candidly about his turbulent seven-month spell at Chelsea, the Brighton fans who booed him, and why he still believes taking the job was the right call.
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Teixeira floors and dominates Shogun Rua across eight rounds to claim boxing decision
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira scored an early knockdown and controlled all eight rounds to beat Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua by decision in the Spaten Fight Night 3 main event on Saturday.
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Zidane as France manager: a natural authority that even surpasses Mourinho
Appointed to lead the French national team after fourteen years under Didier Deschamps, Zinédine Zidane brings a management style based on proximity and an authority that some close associates describe as superior to that of José Mourinho.
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Tchouameni worsens injury after semifinal: Deschamps in Real Madrid's crosshairs
Absent since the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain, Aurélien Tchouameni reportedly aggravated his adductor injury by playing while not fully recovered. José Mourinho and Real Madrid supporters are pointing the finger at Didier Deschamps' decision.
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Evra says Shaw's time at United 'has gone' as Arsenal weigh Rashford loan
Patrice Evra has called on Manchester United to replace Luke Shaw, citing persistent injuries and a poor display at Hull, while Arsenal are reportedly weighing a loan move for Marcus Rashford as a replacement for Gabriel Martinelli.
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Tupaea insists All Blacks 'right there' despite Springboks' series-levelling win
All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea says New Zealand expected South Africa's powerful early onslaught in the second Test and that the squad retains full belief heading into the series decider, with small adjustments the focus after a narrow defeat.
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Liverpool sign Barcola for £106m as Reds pursue second late window hijack
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG for £106m guaranteed, £22m below the club's original asking price. The Reds are also reportedly in contact with Lille over a £60m move for Matias Fernandez Pardo.
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Canal Football Club leaves historic studio, welcomes Platini for new season
Despite plummeting ratings, Canal Football Club is back for a new season. The show is abandoning its legendary Factory studio for a new set at Canal+ headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, with Michel Platini as its first guest.
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Manchester United host Ipswich Town in first Old Trafford league game of 2026/27
Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Sunday to face newly-promoted Ipswich Town in their first home Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season, looking to bounce back from a 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City.
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Roy Keane's self-imposed deadline to quit punditry and leave UK arrives this autumn
Roy Keane set a two-year timeline in October 2024 to move abroad — likely to Switzerland — which expires this autumn, casting doubt over his long-term future as a football pundit.
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United back £155m midfield rebuild to succeed despite spending less than Premier League rivals
Manchester United have completed their summer midfield overhaul with Carlos Baleba's £70m arrival from Brighton, joining Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in a three-man rebuild costing £155m. Manager Michael Carrick says the group offers a strong balance of youth and experience.
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Arsenal weigh Rashford loan as Evra declares Shaw's time at United 'gone'
Arsenal are considering a loan move for Marcus Rashford after agreeing to sell Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal, while Patrice Evra has publicly called on Manchester United to replace Luke Shaw following a disappointing display at Hull.
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Kiss flags Wallabies' defensive shape must improve before second Pumas Test in Mendoza
Australia coach Les Kiss praised his side's 27-21 win over Los Pumas in Jujuy but singled out defensive compactness as the key area needing improvement ahead of next week's rematch in Mendoza.
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Atletico set Sunday deadline for Arsenal to sign Alvarez as deal looks increasingly unlikely
Atletico Madrid have given Arsenal until Sunday to resolve Julian Alvarez's future, but transfer reporter David Ornstein says there is a low chance the Argentine will agree to the move, having already told Mikel Arteta he does not want to join.
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Cherki's two-goal burst rescues City's half-time crisis in 4-1 rout of Palace
Rayan Cherki begged Enzo Maresca to keep him on at half-time, then delivered two quickfire goals to steer Manchester City to a 4-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace — their second straight victory under the new head coach.
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