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Champions League 2026-27 draw: Liverpool-Real Madrid, Inter-Arsenal and Juve-Benfica banned at home
Ahead of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase draw, UEFA has ruled out three specific home fixtures under an anti-repetition rule introduced when the competition format changed.
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Italy Women promote Sciamanna to head coach ahead of demanding autumn schedule
The Italian Rugby Federation have appointed Plinio Sciamanna as permanent head coach of Italy Women. The former assistant, who previously served as interim boss, takes charge ahead of autumn Tests against Japan, South Africa, and the USA.
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Ibrahim Mbaye Targeted by Liverpool and Bayern Munich to Leave PSG
Sidelined by Luis Enrique since the start of the season, 18-year-old Senegalese winger Ibrahim Mbaye is set to leave PSG. Liverpool, already in advanced negotiations for Barcola, and Bayern Munich are competing for his signature.
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Manchester United players sign waivers for £10m Amazon documentary deal brokered by Ratcliffe
Manchester United players have signed waivers allowing Amazon to film them for an 'All or Nothing' documentary, with the deal set to bring the club more than £10m. Cameras were reportedly already rolling as United lost their season opener to Hull City.
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Colapinto secures Alpine contract extension to stay on Gasly's side for 2027
Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, rewarding the 23-year-old Argentinian's improved 2026 campaign with a second full-time deal alongside Pierre Gasly.
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Hamilton apologises for 'guinea pig' Ferrari radio outburst at Dutch Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton vented frustration at Ferrari's strategy calls during the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, questioning whether he was being used as a 'guinea pig' and complaining about being held up by Charles Leclerc. The seven-time champion later apologised, admitting it was not the best version of himself.
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Barcola joins Liverpool for €140m, record transfer between PSG and Reds
PSG and Liverpool reached an agreement on August 27 for Bradley Barcola's transfer. The total amount of the deal reaches approximately €140 million including bonuses, with a fixed fee of €116–117 million.
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Manchester United and City discover Champions League group-phase opponents in Thursday's draw
Manchester United and Manchester City will learn their eight league-phase opponents in the 2026/27 Champions League draw on Thursday. United return to Europe's top competition for the first time since 2023/24, while City sit in Pot 1 alongside Liverpool and Arsenal.
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De Bruyne backs Gabriel Jesus to thrive at Napoli as Arsenal weigh summer exits
Kevin De Bruyne has endorsed a potential move for former Manchester City teammate Gabriel Jesus to Napoli, praising the Brazilian's quality and winning experience. Jesus, 29, has yet to feature for Arsenal this season and is also attracting interest from Everton and Ipswich.
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Guendouzi sparks post-match brawl at Lyon after Fenerbahce seal Champions League place
Matteo Guendouzi's exuberant celebrations following Fenerbahce's 2-1 win over Lyon on Wednesday triggered a mass brawl involving players, fans and staff — reviving memories of his acrimonious exit from Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
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Bouaddi set for City debut at Palace as Doku and Nunes face fitness doubts
Ayyoub Bouaddi could feature for Manchester City against Crystal Palace on Friday after manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the £80m signing from Lille is fit and ready, though Jeremy Doku remains sidelined and Matheus Nunes is not fully recovered.
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Maresca targets Enzo Fernandez to fill Man City's leadership void before deadline
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is Manchester City's primary transfer target as manager Enzo Maresca seeks to replace the leadership lost with the departures of Rodri and Bernardo Silva. A deal would cost in excess of £120 million.
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Brundle brands Lindblad's Dutch GP drive-through penalty harsh after Verstappen crash chaos
F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has criticised the drive-through penalty given to Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad at Zandvoort, arguing drivers should not be punished for secondary overtakes made while taking evasive action during an incident.
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All Blacks make three changes for Springboks rematch as head injuries force reshuffle
Dave Rennie has named his All Blacks side for the second Test against South Africa, making three changes from the team that won in Johannesburg — two of them forced by head-collision stand-downs.
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Man United set to sell Overy and Jackson with buyback clauses as Baldé pursuit intensifies
Manchester United are sanctioning the departures of teenagers James Overy and Louis Jackson before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with buyback clauses included in both deals. The club is simultaneously pushing to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Baldé as cover for the injury-prone Luke Shaw.
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PWR attendances surge 23% as Women's World Cup legacy fuels record-breaking season
Premiership Women's Rugby recorded a 23.4 per cent rise in average attendances during the 2024/25 campaign, with social media views up 174 per cent, as the league looks to build further on a Women's Rugby World Cup-driven boom.
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Nottingham Forest sign Liam Delap from Chelsea in club-record £45m deal
Liam Delap has joined Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in a club-record £45m deal, signing a five-year contract at the City Ground after being told he had no future under Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
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Savio scores on debut as De Zerbi sets £85m signing a 10-goal target after Spurs rout Charlton
Savio marked his Tottenham debut with a goal and an assist just 24 hours after completing an £85 million move from Manchester City, helping Spurs to a 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Charlton. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has already challenged the 22-year-old winger to reach double figures this season.
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Barcola, Alvarez and nine more deals Premier League clubs could seal before the September deadline
With the transfer window closing on 1 September, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa are among the clubs racing to finalise major signings, including Bradley Barcola to Liverpool and Julian Alvarez to Arsenal.
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Harlequins sign Zimbabwe winger Edward Sigauke after back-to-back Africa Cup titles
Harlequins have completed the signing of Zimbabwe international winger Edward Sigauke ahead of the new Premiership season. The 12-cap flyer, a two-time Africa Cup winner, will join the club at the Twickenham Stoop next week.
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