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Álvarez jeered and isolated as 10-man Atlético squander lead to draw with Villarreal
Julián Álvarez was booed on and off the pitch and walked straight down the tunnel at full time as Atlético Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Villarreal at the Metropolitano, with Robin Le Normand's red card and two conceded penalties compounding a deeply troubled afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
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Norris credits his driving, not the MCL40, after back-to-back wins in Budapest and Zandvoort
Lando Norris has pushed back on claims from Kimi Antonelli and George Russell that McLaren now has the best car in Formula 1, insisting his own driving is the primary reason behind his consecutive victories in Budapest and Zandvoort.
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United and Villa's opening defeats expose Premier League top-four cracks before window closes
Manchester United and Aston Villa both lost their Premier League openers, while Liverpool's midfield was laid bare at Newcastle. With the transfer window closing imminently, several clubs face a defining week of business.
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Italian media criticise Amorim's team selection despite Milan's opening-day win over Torino
Ruben Amorim won his first competitive game as AC Milan head coach on Sunday, with a 2-1 Serie A victory over Torino in Turin. But Italian outlets questioned his starting line-up, with Corriere della Sera and Calciomercato both noting that the match only turned after key substitutes came on.
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Gvardiol urges every City player to step up as departures leave squad stretched
Josko Gvardiol has called on his Manchester City teammates to raise their levels immediately, warning that with Rodri, Reijnders and others gone, everyone must be ready to take on greater responsibility.
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Van Dijk names Szoboszlai as his long-term successor as Liverpool captain
Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Dominik Szoboszlai to eventually take the Liverpool captaincy, pointing to the Hungarian's new five-year deal and his composed 99th-minute penalty in the 2-2 draw at Newcastle as evidence of his leadership credentials.
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Andy Diouf, two assists against Monza and a spot in Zidane's first squad?
Author of an outstanding performance with Inter Milan in their 4-1 victory over Monza in Serie A, Andy Diouf is emerging as a surprise candidate for the right-back position in Zinedine Zidane's first France squad, expected on September 17.
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Gvardiol admits City's defensive habits are slowing Maresca's system overhaul
Josko Gvardiol says Manchester City's defensive frailties stem from ingrained habits under Pep Guardiola rather than a lack of fitness, as new head coach Enzo Maresca works to install a new defensive concept after a 3-0 loss to Arsenal and a shaky 2-1 win over Bournemouth.
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Arsenal handed Julian Alvarez hope as Atletico-Barcelona tensions open door before deadline
Arsenal are actively pursuing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez ahead of next week's transfer deadline, with the Argentina forward reconsidering his preference for Barcelona after Atletico made clear they will not sell to their La Liga rivals.
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Stormers eye Faf de Klerk on loan to fill scrum-half crisis before URC opener
DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson is exploring a loan move for 34-year-old Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk after losing two half-backs to injury ahead of their United Rugby Championship season opener against Connacht on 25 September.
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Alvarez booed at Madrid: Atlético sets €150M price for Arsenal, Barcelona blocked
Heavily jeered by Atlético supporters during the 2-2 draw against Villarreal, Julián Álvarez is at the centre of a power struggle: the Madrid club would accept selling him to Arsenal for €150M, but flatly refuses to strengthen FC Barcelona.
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Vasseur reveals why Ferrari kept Hamilton in the dark during Dutch GP strategy gamble
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has explained why Lewis Hamilton was not told about his extended second stint at Zandvoort, after the seven-time world champion complained on the radio that he felt like a "guinea pig" during the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Atletico Madrid set £128m price tag for Alvarez with Arsenal his only realistic route out
Atletico Madrid will only sanction Julian Alvarez's departure if Arsenal meet a €150m (£128m) asking price, having ruled out selling to La Liga rivals Barcelona or Real Madrid. The Argentine forward received a hostile reception from Atletico fans at the weekend after making his desire to leave clear.
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Hall's stoppage-time penalty gift hands Man United a transfer ultimatum with eight days left
Lewis Hall delivered one of Newcastle's best individual performances in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, yet his stoppage-time foul that gifted the equaliser has reignited Manchester United's interest — with just eight days left in the summer window to sign Luke Shaw's long-targeted successor.
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Chile's Lucas Berti signs two-year deal with Grenoble after Montpellier exit
Scrum-half Lucas Berti, a key figure in Chile's 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification campaign, has joined ProD2 side FC Grenoble on a two-season contract after leaving Montpellier without making a Top 14 appearance.
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Igor Tudor, former Marseille coach, in sights of Algerian national team
Two weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's dismissal, the Algerian Football Federation is targeting several coaches to replace him. Gustavo Poyet reportedly declined the financial offer, while Igor Tudor, free since leaving Tottenham, remains a serious option.
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Luis Enrique Demands Reinforcements After PSG's Disappointing Draw With Rennes
Held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes in Ligue 1's opening match, PSG was rescued by a Ferran Torres brace. At his post-match press conference, Luis Enrique made clear his desire to continue recruitment before the transfer window closes.
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Kolisi bracketed as injury toll forces Erasmus into four Springbok changes for All Blacks rematch
Rassie Erasmus has named South Africa's squad for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, with Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams ruled out through injury and Siya Kolisi's fitness still being monitored ahead of the match.
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Feyenoord fans throw fireworks at rival supporters, injuring five in Leeuwarden
Five SC Cambuur supporters suffered burns, hearing damage and eye injuries after visiting Feyenoord fans launched pyrotechnics during Sunday's Eredivisie fixture in Leeuwarden, halting play for around 20 minutes.
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Gordon's two assists in four minutes light up Barcelona debut in 5-0 Elche rout
Anthony Gordon came off the bench to deliver two assists in four minutes on his Barcelona debut, helping the Spanish champions open their La Liga title defence with a commanding 5-0 win at Elche on Sunday.
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