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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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Apodaca stuns -6000 favourite Bella Mir to seal UFC contract in biggest DWCS upset ever
Alex Apodaca defied historic odds to defeat Bella Mir by unanimous decision at Dana White's Contender Series Week 3 on 26 August 2026, earning a UFC contract in what stands as the biggest upset in DWCS history.
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DWCS graduate Joseph Kropschot booked for UFC debut against Nick Klein on Oct. 31
Just weeks after earning his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, Joseph Kropschot will make his promotional debut against Nick Klein at UFC Fight Night on October 31 in Las Vegas.
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Liverpool close in on £111m-£128m Barcola deal as PSG agreement nears deadline
Liverpool are reportedly nearing an agreement with PSG for winger Bradley Barcola, with L'Equipe claiming the Reds are confident their final offer will be accepted before the September 1 transfer deadline. A fee between £111m and £128m is said to be capable of sealing the move.
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Arsenal close in on Julian Alvarez as £85m Martinelli and Nwaneri exits near
Arsenal are edging toward a club-record move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, with the expected £85m departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri set to fund the deal before the transfer window closes.
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United target left-back after Baleba signing as Zirkzee loan and Collyer exit loom
Manchester United have completed the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton and are now pursuing a left-back before the September 1 deadline, with Alejandro Balde among the options. Joshua Zirkzee has attracted Juventus interest, while Toby Collyer is set to depart.
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Allardyce hails Tielemans as an 'absolute bargain' after Manchester United's £35m signing
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has rated Youri Tielemans' move to Manchester United a 9/10, calling the £35m midfielder a 'steal' given his Premier League experience at Leicester and Aston Villa.
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Barthez Grabbed Lang by the Neck After a Failed Panenka at Training
Steven Lang, a former young player at FC Nantes, recounts how Fabien Barthez physically grabbed and insulted him during a training session in 2006-2007 after he attempted a Panenka in front of the World Cup winner.
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Unbeaten Ronald Humphrey earns UFC deal with first-round submission at DWCS and targets welterweight gold
Ronald Humphrey improved to 5-0 with a first-round rear-naked choke finish of Alexis Miranda on Week 3 of Dana White's Contender Series 2026, earning a UFC contract and declaring his intention to chase the welterweight title.
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Uriel earns UFC contract with 50-second guillotine after learning from DWCS defeat
Guilherme Uriel submitted Mario Piazzon with a standing guillotine in 50 seconds at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 3 on Aug. 25, securing a UFC contract at heavyweight after a knockout loss in his first DWCS appearance last year.
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Mourinho confirms Endrick injury and absence for Real Sociedad clash
José Mourinho announced that Endrick, sidelined since August 13 with tendinitis close to a muscle problem, will miss Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad. The length of his unavailability remains undetermined.
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