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Baleba's £65m move seals Manchester United's £148m midfield rebuild under Carrick
Manchester United have signed Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £65m, completing a three-player, £148m midfield overhaul this summer. The 22-year-old Cameroon international has penned a five-year deal at Old Trafford.
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Tu'ungafasi ruled out of All Blacks' Lions clash with illness hours after arrival
Ofa Tu'ungafasi has been withdrawn from New Zealand's squad for Tuesday's match against the Lions in South Africa after falling ill shortly after arriving as a late injury replacement. Xavier Numia takes his bench spot.
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F3 leader Slater hails Madrid's Madring circuit as one of the best he has driven
Formula 3 championship leader Freddie Slater praised the new Madrid street circuit after topping day one of a two-day test at the Madring track, which replaces Barcelona as host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026.
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Shogun Rua signals retirement after Glover Teixeira boxing bout in São Paulo
Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua says Saturday's eight-round boxing match against fellow former UFC champion Glover Teixeira in São Paulo is almost certainly his final fight, calling it a missing chapter from his MMA career.
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Carabao Cup Round Three draw explained: seeding, split pots and why two draws are needed
The Carabao Cup Round Three draw takes place on Wednesday, August 26, shortly after Preston North End's second-round tie with Everton concludes. A two-stage draw process and seeded pots are in place to manage fixture congestion caused by UEFA's expanded European calendar.
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Manchester United seal £70m Carlos Baleba deal as third midfield signing of the summer
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for an initial £65million, rising to £70m with add-ons. The Cameroon international becomes the club's third midfield addition of the window, joining on a five-year contract.
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Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton in £70m deal as Balde move edges closer
Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for up to £70m, with the 22-year-old penning a five-year contract at Old Trafford. The club are now targeting Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde in the final week of the transfer window.
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Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton in £70m deal to complete midfield overhaul
Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £65m plus £5m in add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international is United's third midfield arrival of the summer, taking their spend in that department to around £155m.
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Red Bull denied ADUO tokens as FIA measurements confirm Ford power unit leads the field
Red Bull-Ford Powertrains was ranked top in Formula 1's first ADUO assessment, leaving it without engine development tokens while Mercedes received one and Ferrari, Audi and Honda each secured two. A factual review requested by Red Bull appears to have changed nothing, with the FIA standing by its measurements.
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Manchester United in talks to sign Kadioglu as second £50m Brighton deal follows Baleba agreement
Manchester United are reportedly in talks to sign Brighton left-back Ferdi Kadioglu for around £50m, days after agreeing a £70m deal for midfielder Carlos Baleba — a potential £120m double raid on the same club.
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Rennes target Vitinha, ex-Marseille flop reinvented at Genoa, to bolster attack
After Breel Embolo's departure to Atlanta United, Stade Rennais is seriously interested in Vitinha, a 26-year-old Portuguese striker under contract with Genoa until 2028, according to journalist Orazio Accomando of Sportmediaset.
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Leclerc says Ferrari pitstop timing "signed" him to finish behind Russell at Zandvoort
Charles Leclerc finished fifth at the Dutch Grand Prix after Ferrari pitted him just three laps after George Russell, leaving him without the tyre advantage needed to challenge the Mercedes driver for third place.
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Manchester City could shatter six transfer records before the summer window closes
Manchester City have already set new club highs for their most expensive signing and largest single-window sales total this summer. With deals for Enzo Fernandez and further additions still in play, the club could break six records — including Premier League marks — before the deadline.
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Liverpool's pursuit of Matias Orozco collapses as City and Premier League rivals circle
Liverpool have been given a 'zero per cent chance' of signing Colombian wonderkid Matias Orozco, with Manchester City, Aston Villa, Newcastle and several other Premier League clubs now in the frame for the 18-year-old Deportivo Cali midfielder.
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Bruno Barbier, the Man Behind PSG's Entrance Music, Dies at 67
Bruno Barbier, former marketing director at PSG between 1991 and 1996, died on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 67 from cancer. He is notably credited with selecting Phil Collins' "Who Said I Would" as the players' entrance music at Parc des Princes.
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Saracens sign Beth Wilcock from Harlequins as PWR champions strengthen their squad
Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens have recruited versatile back Beth Wilcock from London rivals Harlequins, where she spent seven seasons and scored four tries in 14 appearances last season.
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PFA Awards 2026: Rice, Haaland and Fernandes among nominees as ceremony set for Manchester
The 2026 PFA Awards ceremony takes place at the Manchester Opera House on Tuesday evening, with Declan Rice, Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes among the nominees for Men's Players' Player of the Year.
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Hamilton apologises to Ferrari after Dutch GP radio outbursts: 'Not the best version of me'
Lewis Hamilton has publicly apologised to Ferrari after venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix, admitting his behaviour fell short of his own standards while reaffirming his belief in the team's progress.
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Balde exit from Barcelona edges closer as Manchester United weigh left-back move
Alejandro Balde was dropped from Barcelona's squad for Sunday's 5-0 win over Elche, with manager Hansi Flick citing mentality concerns — fuelling speculation that Manchester United could move for the 22-year-old Spain international before the September 1 deadline.
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Ashley Cole departs England Under-21 set-up after five years to pursue club management
The Football Association has confirmed Ashley Cole has left his coaching role with England's Under-21s, where he helped the side win back-to-back European Championships. The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender is understood to be targeting a return to club football.
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