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Khamidov and Do Nascimento added to PFL Chicago card headlined by Carmouche title rematch
Bantamweight contender Sarvarjon Khamidov (17-1) will face Rafael do Nascimento (13-3) at PFL's October 16 event in Chicago, joining a card topped by Liz Carmouche's undisputed women's flyweight title defence against Jena Bishop.
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Barcola's Transfer to Liverpool Brings €4.9M to Lyon Despite Champions League Elimination
Eliminated by Fenerbahçe in the Champions League playoff, Lyon will receive €4.9 million through FIFA's solidarity mechanism on Bradley Barcola's transfer from PSG to Liverpool, completed for €140 million.
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Chelsea beats Luton Town 2-0 and advances to League Cup round of 16
Three days after their Premier League victory at Fulham, Chelsea dominated Luton Town (2-0) on Thursday, qualifying for the League Cup round of 16 thanks to goals from Welbeck and an own goal by Odoffin.
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Enzo Fernandez set for £120m Manchester City move after Chelsea squad omission
Manchester City are close to signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £120m, with the Argentina midfielder notably absent from Xabi Alonso's squad for the Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town.
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Atletico chief vows Alvarez will 'never, ever' go to Barcelona as Arsenal deadline looms
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has categorically ruled out selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, branding the club 'dishonest', while leaving the door open for Arsenal to make a move before the transfer deadline.
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Monaco crushes Gornik Zabrze 4-1 and secures Conference League spot
AS Monaco dominated Gornik Zabrze 4-1 at the Stade Louis-II on Thursday, confirming their first-leg success in Poland (2-3). The Monégasque club becomes the seventh Ligue 1 representative in European competition this season.
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Barcola to Liverpool for €140M, historic record for Ligue 1 player
Bradley Barcola is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain for Liverpool for approximately €140 million plus around €25 million in bonuses, making him the most expensive player ever sold by a Ligue 1 club to a foreign team.
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PSG face Barcelona and Man City as Champions League title defence draw is made
Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Barcelona and host Manchester City in the Champions League main phase, while Real Madrid face trips to Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk. The 36-team draw also confirmed four debutants: Como, LASK, Viking, and Azerbaijani side Sabah.
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Chelsea sign Emi Martinez for £7.5m as Alonso axes Sanchez after Fulham errors
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, with Xabi Alonso moving swiftly to replace Robert Sanchez after the Spaniard's error-prone display in a 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham. Nicolas Jackson will head to Villa in a separate deal worth up to £65 million.
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Holland confirms he is Dana White's $11 million man — but says little of it remains
Kevin Holland reversed his initial denial and confirmed he is the Contender Series fighter Dana White cited as having earned $11 million in the UFC, though Holland was quick to note that taxes, three divorces, and four children have taken a significant toll on that figure.
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Albon admits F1's relentless commercial schedule left him badly burnt out in 2025
Williams driver Alex Albon has revealed that Formula 1's growing off-track demands, particularly around races in the United States, left him severely drained during the 2025 season, forcing him to prioritise recovery time at home.
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Morata edges towards Leganes loan as Madrid lifestyle drives Como exit
Alvaro Morata is in active loan negotiations with Segunda División side Leganes after failing to secure a regular starting role at Como under Cesc Fàbregas. The 33-year-old's desire to live in Madrid is reported to be the key factor behind his preference for the move.
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Coventry City lead race to land Man City teenager Mfuni on loan before deadline
Manchester City's 18-year-old defender Stephen Mfuni is set to leave on loan before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with Coventry City leading the pursuit ahead of Watford, Sheffield United and Swansea City.
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Guendouzi faces UEFA after provocations during OL-Fenerbahçe clash
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mattéo Guendouzi following incidents at the end of the Ligue des Champions playoff second leg between OL and Fenerbahçe. The French midfielder faces up to three match bans.
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Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez dropped from Chelsea squad as £120m City move looms
Xabi Alonso revealed it was 'decided' that Enzo Fernandez would not feature in Chelsea's Carabao Cup match against Luton Town, a day after suggesting the midfielder would be involved. Manchester City are expected to return with a bid for the £120m-rated Argentina international before next Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Lens draws Manchester City and Liverpool but can believe in Champions League qualification
During the league phase draw in Monaco, RC Lens drew Manchester City and Liverpool, but also opponents within reach. For the fourth time in its history in the Champions League, the Artois club aims for a first passage through the first round.
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Kind draw for Real Madrid in Champions League, Mbappé avoids France
During the league phase draw at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Real Madrid drew a manageable group including Inter Milan, Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven. Kylian Mbappé will not face his brother Ethan, who plays for Lille.
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Champions League: Lille drawn with Bayern Munich and Arsenal in league phase
Lille have been handed a demanding draw in the Champions League league phase, with fixtures against Arsenal in London and a home tie against Bayern Munich, who will field Harry Kane and Michael Olise.
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Sophie De Goede reclaims Canada captaincy for WXV after 13-month ACL absence
Sophie De Goede has been reinstated as Canada captain ahead of the WXV Global Series, retaking the armband from Alexandra Tessier following a 13-month ACL injury layoff. Head coach Kévin Rouet has named a 36-player squad for September fixtures against Scotland, England and France.
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Canada set to break North American women's rugby attendance record against England's Red Roses
Ticket sales for Canada's BMO Field clash with England's Red Roses on 16 October have already surpassed the 11,453 record for a standalone women's rugby match in North America, with vice-captain Alexandra Tessier crediting World Cup momentum for the surge in support.
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