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Arsenal face PSG rematch and Liverpool draw Real Madrid in simulated Champions League draw
With five Premier League clubs entering the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, a simulated draw has produced blockbuster rematches — including Arsenal vs PSG and Manchester City vs Real Madrid — ahead of Thursday's official ceremony.
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McGregor slams 'scared' Celtic after 5-1 collapse costs club £20m Champions League place
Celtic captain Callum McGregor condemned his team-mates as 'passive' and 'scared' after they squandered a 4-0 aggregate lead against LASK, losing 5-1 in Austria to fall into the Europa League and forfeit at least £20m in Champions League revenue.
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Asakura vows knockout and 'new combination' against Aori at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29
Kai Asakura has promised to stop Qileng Aori and debut new striking combinations at UFC Shanghai on 29 August, as the former Rizin champion looks to extend his bantamweight win streak after a rocky UFC debut.
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TV Rights: LFP Restarts Talks with Canal+ for Deal from 2029
The Professional Football League is preparing an early tender for the 2029-2034 period and has quietly resumed dialogue with Canal+, its historic former broadcaster, around a single package grouping all matches.
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Mahrez leaves Saudi Arabia for Al-Wasl in Dubai, two-year deal agreed
Free since his departure from Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez has reportedly agreed a two-year contract with UAE club Al-Wasl in Dubai, with an annual salary of €7.5 million, according to journalist Pablo Oliveira.
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UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey joins Jena Bishop's camp for Carmouche rematch
Jena Bishop is training with UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey ahead of her Oct. 16 rematch with Liz Carmouche at PFL Chicago, where the inaugural PFL women's flyweight championship will be on the line.
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Man United close in on Kadioglu as Baleba deal confirmed and Balde pursuit cools
Manchester United have completed the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton on a five-year deal worth up to £70m, and are now set to sign fellow Brighton left-back Ferdi Kadioglu for £40m as their pursuit of Barcelona's Alejandro Balde loses momentum.
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Kabras Sugar halve KCB's lead with Driftwood 7s title as Kenya's stars head to Europe
Kabras Sugar closed to within three points of defending champions KCB at the top of Kenya's National 7s Circuit after beating them 15-5 in the Driftwood 7s final in Mombasa, with Kevin Wekesa named player of the final.
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Nurmagomedov warns Song is 'not an easy fight' ahead of UFC Shanghai main event
Umar Nurmagomedov heads into his UFC Shanghai main event against Yadong Song seeking a third straight win, but the Dagestani is under no illusions about the threat posed by the Chinese bantamweight fighting on home soil.
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Arsenal close in on Alvarez as Liverpool target Barcola in final transfer window week
Arsenal are in advanced talks over a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, while Liverpool are pursuing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as the January transfer window enters its final days.
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Larkham's attacking vision convinces Waratahs winger Reilly to sign two-year Brumbies deal
Triston Reilly has left the NSW Waratahs after five or six seasons to join the ACT Brumbies on a two-year contract, with a conversation with coach Stephen Larkham proving the decisive factor in the 27-year-old's move to Canberra.
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Dembélé rested by PSG: hidden punishment or new Luis Enrique method?
Substituted at half-time in PSG's draw at Rennes, Ousmane Dembélé has been sidelined from training until Monday by the club. While officially presented as rest, the decision fuels speculation about a possible sanction and a potential departure before the transfer window closes.
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Mourinho rules out Tchouameni for Real Sociedad clash, Deschamps under fire
Aurélien Tchouameni will miss Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad on Wednesday due to a persistent adductor injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup. Despite missing the quarter-final against Morocco, Didier Deschamps started him in the semi-final against Spain, which France lost 2-0. José Mourinho has confirmed the midfielder will not return until fully fit, criticizing the decision to play an insufficiently recovered player in a knockout stage.
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Nurmagomedov demands Dvalishvili rematch after rivalry turns personal off the mat
Umar Nurmagomedov has called out Merab Dvalishvili for a rematch, saying the feud is now personal for "all of Dagestan" following an off-mat altercation involving a mutual associate. Nurmagomedov first faces Yadong Song at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
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Barthez appointed France goalkeeping coach without completed diploma, Larqué speaks out
Fabien Barthez has officially joined Zinédine Zidane's France staff as goalkeeping coach. The appointment of the 55-year-old legend has sparked controversy over his lack of a completed coaching diploma, though the nomination remains legally compliant.
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Barcola and Minteh: Inside Liverpool's dream scenario to fix their squad before deadline day
Liverpool have less than a week to overhaul their squad before the September 1 deadline. PSG winger Bradley Barcola and Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, valued at over £70m, are the primary targets as the Reds seek pace on the wings and midfield stability.
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"Viva Roja" tifo at Vélodrome reignites cold war between South Winners and Deschamps
During Marseille's 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1's opening round, a Spanish-themed tifo deployed by the South Winners was interpreted as a hostile message toward Didier Deschamps. The supporters group's vice-president denies any ill intent, but his fraught history with the former Marseille coach fuels suspicion.
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Dugarry slams Alvarez after failed Barcelona push: "Idiots!"
Christophe Dugarry harshly criticized Julian Alvarez and his entourage for their mishandling of the transfer saga. The Argentine, booed by Atlético Madrid supporters after publicly expressing his desire to join FC Barcelona, has still not secured a move a week before the transfer window closes.
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Man United target Lewis Hall U-turn as Zirkzee £40m exit nears end of window
Manchester United are pursuing a late move for Newcastle's Lewis Hall despite the club insisting he is not for sale, while Joshua Zirkzee edges closer to a £40m departure with Napoli, Aston Villa and Juventus all interested.
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Chelsea eye Rashford as United face £38.5m asking price for Balde after Hull defeat
Manchester United are scrambling for reinforcements before the September 1 deadline after losing their Premier League opener to Hull City. Chelsea are monitoring Marcus Rashford, while a permanent deal for Barcelona's Alejandro Balde could cost up to £38.5 million.
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