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Oliveira targets Gaethje rematch but coach opens door to Lopes and Tsarukyan fights first
Charles Oliveira has no fight scheduled yet but aims to return before the end of 2026, with coach Diego Lima identifying Diego Lopes and Arman Tsarukyan as viable opponents while the former champion pushes for a Justin Gaethje title shot.
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Emery sheds tears as Watkins apologises for Brighton absence before £50m Saudi move
Unai Emery has confirmed Ollie Watkins will leave Aston Villa for Al Hilal in a £50m deal, revealing the striker apologised for missing the 4-0 defeat to Brighton and that the pair shared an emotional farewell.
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Paixao at OM: Lorenzi admits financial constraints but wants to keep him
OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi acknowledged Friday that the club's financial difficulties could force Igor Paixao's departure, while insisting he wants to keep the Brazilian striker.
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Amad ruled out as Mount edges closer to return for Man United's Ipswich clash
Manchester United face Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday with Michael Carrick managing a thin squad. Amad misses out with a training injury, while Mason Mount is back in group sessions and £70m signing Carlos Baleba remains weeks away.
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PSG fined for unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes; Rennes loses €500,000
The LFP's Competition Commission fined Paris Saint-Germain €150,000 for an unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes during the first Ligue 1 matchday against Stade Rennais, forcing the match to be relocated to Roazhon Park. Rennes' request to host the return fixture as compensation was rejected, leaving the Breton club to estimate its financial loss at €500,000.
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Hong Kong China reinstate Andrew Douglas as head coach one year before Rugby World Cup debut
Hong Kong China have reversed their post-qualifying coaching decision, restoring Andrew Douglas as head coach 12 months before their Rugby World Cup debut in Australia. Logan Asplin, who held the role briefly, stays on as attack coach.
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Carrick confirms £70m signing Baleba faces three-week absence after ankle injury
Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks of action after joining Manchester United from Brighton for £70 million, with manager Michael Carrick confirming the 22-year-old arrived at Old Trafford carrying an ankle problem.
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Salah vows 'I came here to win' after Trabzonspor's 4-0 Europa League hammering
Mohamed Salah posted a defiant message on social media after Trabzonspor were thrashed 4-0 by Ferencvaros and dumped out of the Europa League, with manager Fatih Tekke's subsequent resignation attempt rejected by the club's board.
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Alvarez training standoff hands Arsenal a late window opening as Atletico block Barcelona move
Julian Alvarez has missed a third consecutive training session at Atletico Madrid, who have ruled out selling him to Barcelona but remain open to a deal with Arsenal before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Ferrari brings upgraded engine and new rear wing to Italian GP in title fightback
Ferrari will introduce a revised power unit at Monza, forecasted to deliver 15 extra horsepower and halve the gap to class-leading Mercedes, alongside a new aerodynamic rear wing and a special Michael Schumacher tribute livery.
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Sonnes sets Spain on 'Spanish way' as WXV Challenger marks pivotal World Cup push
Spain head coach Régis Sonnes has outlined his vision for Las Leonas ahead of their WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, where fixtures against Fiji, Samoa and Brazil will test his squad's readiness for a Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 qualifying campaign.
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Balde benched again as Barcelona send mixed signals over £30m Manchester United target
Alejandro Balde was left on the bench for Barcelona's La Liga win over Athletic Bilbao, deepening speculation over his future amid reports the 22-year-old is reconsidering his position at the club following talks with agent Jorge Mendes.
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Carrick hints at loan exit for Amass as Gabriel shines on U-21 debut in 5-0 rout
Harry Amass could leave Manchester United on loan before the transfer deadline, head coach Michael Carrick has suggested, after the 19-year-old left-back and 15-year-old JJ Gabriel both impressed in a 5-0 Premier League 2 win over Ipswich Town.
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Antonelli reveals Mercedes gave him the original Chinese GP trophy after maiden F1 win
Kimi Antonelli has disclosed that Mercedes broke with standard team practice and allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his first Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, rather than the usual replica given to drivers.
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Perez targets three more F1 years as Cadillac project reignites his drive
Sergio Perez says he has 'maybe three more years' left in Formula 1 and wants to spend them building Cadillac from the ground up, describing the new team as the first time in his career he has felt like 'more than a driver'.
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Celtic and Rangers handed behind-closed-doors bans after Old Firm pitch invasion
Both clubs must play their next Scottish Cup home matches without fans following the mass pitch invasion that marred last season's Old Firm quarter-final at Ibrox, which Celtic won 4-2 on penalties. Each club will also pay £100,000 to their fourth-round opponents.
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Mount set to return for Manchester United against Ipswich as Amad faces longer absence
Mason Mount is back in first-team training and expected to rejoin Manchester United's squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Ipswich, while winger Amad faces a longer spell out and is doubtful before the September international break.
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Ticket trafficking at 2026 World Cup: Senegalese police open investigation into FSF
Two months after Senegal's elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Senegal's Criminal Investigation Division has opened an inquiry into the ticketing managed by the Senegalese Football Federation following an unpaid debt of 50 million CFA francs.
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Alonso admits Fernandez lacks desire to play for Chelsea as £120m City move looms
Xabi Alonso has revealed he held talks with Enzo Fernandez and dropped him from Chelsea's Carabao Cup squad due to the midfielder's lack of desire to play, as Manchester City's £100m bid falls short of the club's £120m asking price.
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Carrick expects £70m Baleba to make Manchester United debut within three weeks
Carlos Baleba will miss Manchester United's Premier League opener against Ipswich on Sunday due to an ankle ligament injury, but manager Michael Carrick expects the £70m signing from Brighton to be available within two to three weeks.
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