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Guy Roux breaks silence to pay tribute to friend François Patriat
At 87 years old, Guy Roux made a rare public appearance on Tuesday in Semur-en-Auxois for the funeral of François Patriat, former minister and senator for Côte-d'Or, a devoted AJ Auxerre supporter and longtime friend of the former coach.
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Algeria Without Manager: Moussa Saïb Steps In Three Weeks After Petkovic's Departure
Three weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's dismissal, the Algerian Football Federation has yet to appoint a new head coach. Former Auxerre midfielder Moussa Saïb and ex-defender Antar Yahia are managing the team in an interim capacity while a decision is expected mid-September.
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Unilateral Contract Termination: Alvarez's Only Path to Barcelona
With three days left in the transfer window, Atlético Madrid is blocking Julian Alvarez's move to FC Barcelona. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Argentine World Cup winner could invoke Spain's 1985 Royal Decree to unilaterally terminate his contract.
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Liverpool close in on £120m Barcola as Wirtz reveals Iraola's vision for new-look attack
Liverpool have agreed a £120m deal in principle to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who has been left out of the French club's last three squads. Florian Wirtz has also spoken about his defined role under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Rashford rejects Fenerbahce move as United weigh deadline-day loan deals
Marcus Rashford has turned down a move to Fenerbahce and is pushing for a start against Ipswich, while Joshua Zirkzee edges closer to a loan exit to Fiorentina and Manchester United remain open to late additions at left-back and in attack.
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Manchester United pivot to loan left-back as Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo offered in deadline push
Manchester United are closing in on a loan deal for a left-back after moves for Lewis Hall and Alejandro Balde collapsed, while Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has been offered to the club for around £20 million.
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Rennes draws the best lot among French clubs in Europa League
After the Champions League draw, Lyon, Marseille, Rennes and Monaco discovered their opponents in Europa League and Conference League. Stade Rennais inherited the 5th easiest schedule in the competition, while Lyon and Marseille face significantly tougher challenges.
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Landreau slams Guendouzi after his provocations against Lyon: "Unbearable to manage"
After Mattéo Guendouzi's outbursts during Fenerbahçe's Champions League qualification against Lyon, his former manager Mickaël Landreau paints a damning portrait of the French midfielder, citing "permanent provocation" since his early career.
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Arsenal close to losing Martinelli as medical booked for £55m Al-Hilal move
Gabriel Martinelli is edging closer to a departure from Arsenal, with his medical booked ahead of a £55m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, intermediaries are reportedly persuading Julian Alvarez that a move to the Gunners offers a better fit than Barcelona.
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Cherki's two goals and defensive shift seal City's 4-1 win at Crystal Palace
Rayan Cherki scored twice and kept a close defensive watch on Adam Wharton as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, moving to the top of the Premier League. Manager Enzo Maresca praised the Frenchman's complete performance on and off the ball.
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17 teams from 14 nations converge on Stellenbosch for 2026 FISU Rugby Sevens
Close to 200 university athletes will compete at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch from 4–6 September, with defending women's champions Japan and hosts South Africa among the favourites across both tournaments.
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Perry vows 'blood sacrifice' at Dual Arena 1 after Danis withdraws with injury
Mike Perry will headline Dual Arena's inaugural MMA event in Orlando on Saturday against late replacement Brandon Jenkins after Dillon Danis withdrew citing injury. Perry, undeterred, promised a violent night for the crowd at the Kia Center.
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Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series kicks off in Suzhou with 12 nations chasing continental glory
The first leg of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2026 begins this weekend in Suzhou, China, with 12 men's and 12 women's teams competing across two days. Defending champions Hong Kong China target a sixth title, while newly promoted India and Kazakhstan add fresh intrigue.
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Brilliant Cherki leads Manchester City to crushing 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace
Powered by a brilliant Rayan Cherki, Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday evening in the second round of the Premier League. The Citizens secured their second consecutive win to start the season.
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Cherki scores twice and calls his own first half 's***' as City demolish Palace 4-1
Rayan Cherki netted two second-half goals and bluntly criticised his own first-half display in a live TV interview, while Erling Haaland also scored twice as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 to give Enzo Maresca two wins from two in the Premier League.
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Maresca hints Grealish exit imminent as Man City crush Palace without him
Jack Grealish was left out of Manchester City's squad for Saturday's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace, with manager Enzo Maresca saying a loan departure could be decided within 48-72 hours as Everton and Aston Villa circle.
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Gerrard urges Liverpool to sign a No.6 destroyer before Tuesday's transfer deadline
Steven Gerrard has called on Liverpool to sign a specialist defensive midfielder before the transfer window closes, warning the club has lacked a 'destroyer' in the pivot since Fabinho's departure.
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Olise scores again as Bayern thrash Stuttgart 5-1 to open Bundesliga
Michael Olise scored and provided an assist in Bayern Munich's dominant 5-1 victory over Stuttgart on Friday night in the opening match of Bundesliga Matchday 1.
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Cherki scores twice then swears live on air after Man City's 4-1 win over Palace
Rayan Cherki prompted a live on-air apology from presenter Johnny Phillips after the Manchester City forward used explicit language during his post-match interview following a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
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Gonçalo Ramos scores first goal at San Siro and launches Milan in Serie A
Former Paris Saint-Germain player Gonçalo Ramos opened the scoring in the 69th minute to give AC Milan a second consecutive win in Serie A, defeating Venezia 2-0 in matchday 2.
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