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Samba penalized for time-wasting, Rennes concedes draw against PSG (2-2)
Leading 2-0 at half-time, PSG snatched a draw at Rennes on Sunday in the closing match of Ligue 1 matchday 1. Referee Dechepy applied the new time-wasting rule against Brice Samba, awarding a corner to the Parisians.
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Palmeiras boss warns Manchester City they must pay top price for winger Allan
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira has cautioned Manchester City that a cut-price deal for 22-year-old winger Allan Elias is off the table, despite City hoping to sign him for well under his €100m release clause.
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Barcelona, Milan and Amorim all chase Sporting captain Gonçalo Inácio as €60m exit looms
Gonçalo Inácio was left on the bench for Sporting's full 90 minutes against Alverca amid reports of an imminent transfer, with Barcelona, AC Milan and Ruben Amorim all said to be pursuing the 25-year-old centre-back.
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Bath risk losing loyal servant Obano to Bordeaux-Bègles after contract talks
England loose-head Beno Obano, who has made close to 200 appearances for Bath, held face-to-face talks with Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Bègles last week, leaving the Premiership club facing a significant prop shortage heading into next season.
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PFL CEO declares postponed Eblen-Van Steenis rematch biggest fight in promotion's history
PFL CEO John Martin has labelled the delayed rematch between Johnny Eblen and Costello van Steenis the biggest fight in the promotion's history, citing genuine bad blood between the two middleweights after a cage confrontation following Eblen's interim title win.
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PFL CEO opens door to Cyborg vs. Shields boxing bout after PFL-MVP merger
Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin praised Cris Cyborg's five-round win over Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa and confirmed a crossover boxing match with two-division champion Claressa Shields is a genuine possibility following the promotion's merger with Most Valuable Promotions.
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Ceferin rules himself out of Fifa race but warns Infantino to quit or face challenger in March
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed he will not stand against Gianni Infantino at the next Fifa Congress, but issued a stark ultimatum: the embattled Fifa chief must resign or expect a rival candidate at the March election in Morocco.
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Padilla submits Haqparast at UFC Sacramento, calls out record-holder Jim Miller
Chris Padilla extended his unbeaten UFC record to 5-0-1 by submitting Nasrat Haqparast via arm-triangle choke in the third round at UFC Sacramento, then immediately called out Jim Miller — the veteran he grew up watching and the winningest fighter in UFC history.
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Emery's silence speaks volumes as Watkins snubs Villa's 4-0 drubbing to force Al-Hilal move
Unai Emery strongly implied Ollie Watkins refused to feature in Aston Villa's 4-0 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday, with the England striker pushing for a £50m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes.
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Rodrigues reveals how patience and experience carried him past Hernandez at UFC Sacramento
Gregory Rodrigues earned a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, extending his win streak to four. In his post-fight interview, 'Robocop' explained how composure and hard-won experience helped him weather Hernandez's relentless pressure.
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Ceferin declares Infantino's FIFA privatisation plan 'dead' and worse than the Super League
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has launched a sharp public attack on FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, calling his scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors worse than the European Super League and warning it will never be revived.
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Anthony Smith breaks silence after pleading not guilty to four felony charges in Nebraska
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest in Nebraska, posting a family photo on Instagram and vowing to tell his story after pleading not guilty to four felony charges.
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Relegated to Régional 1, Bordeaux breaks Alain Giresse's heart
After Paris administrative court confirms Girondins de Bordeaux's relegation to Régional 1, club legend Alain Giresse expresses "infinite sadness" while refusing to abandon all hope of survival.
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Jaissle shuts down Man United's Lewis Hall pursuit with emphatic live TV response
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle publicly dismissed Manchester United's reported interest in left-back Lewis Hall, responding with an unambiguous "No chance!" when challenged about the 21-year-old's future during a post-match interview.
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Luis Enrique fumes at referees after PSG's draw with Rennes
Held to a 2-2 draw at Roazhon Park in the opening match of Ligue 1, PSG saw manager Luis Enrique lose his temper at a press conference against the refereeing body, while also sharply rebuking his stars late in the match.
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Alvarez open to Arsenal move as Liverpool close in on Minteh after Barcola pursuit stalls
Julian Alvarez was jeered by Atletico Madrid fans on his return to the squad amid reports he is now open to joining Arsenal, while Liverpool have seen two bids for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh rejected but the winger has reportedly agreed personal terms.
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Dana White confirms UFC quietly resolved altercation involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series fight week
UFC president Dana White has acknowledged a serious behind-the-scenes incident involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series fight week, confirming the promotion handled it internally. Fazil had alleged he was confronted by a group of Chechens, with the situation escalating into a physical altercation that drew police attention.
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United close in on £70m Baleba as £43m Balde 'approves' Old Trafford move
Manchester United are set to finalise the £70m signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after a medical, while Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has reportedly told his agent to pursue a move to Old Trafford.
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Ferran Torres Saves PSG from Defeat with Historic Brace on Debut
Brought on at half-time when PSG trailed 2-0, Ferran Torres scored a brace in Ligue 1 on his first match in a Paris shirt, becoming only the third player in the club's history to achieve this feat.
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Olise secures German Super Cup for Bayern with goal and assist
Named man of the match against Dortmund (2-1), Michael Olise scored and provided an assist on Saturday in the German Super Cup, responding to Real Madrid departure rumors with a convincing first official outing.
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