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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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Barcola exiled by PSG as Liverpool close in on £128m deal with deadline looming
Bradley Barcola has been left out of PSG's last two squads as his future remains unresolved, with Liverpool understood to be willing to pay between £111m and £128m for the French winger. Separately, Yankuba Minteh has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Reds despite two bids being rejected by Brighton.
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Brutal weight cut against Borralho convinced De Ridder to abandon UFC middleweight
Reinier de Ridder has revealed he decided to leave UFC middleweight during his weight cut before losing to Caio Borralho in March, describing that fight week as the worst of his career. He has since moved up to light heavyweight and stopped Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento.
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Mo'unga embraces All Blacks return and backs Rennie's attacking game-plan ahead of Lions clash
Richie Mo'unga says he has quickly adapted to Dave Rennie's new All Blacks system and is excited by the licence it gives players, as he prepares to start alongside Beauden Barrett against the Lions at Ellis Park on Wednesday.
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Gilbert Burns splits UFC's best jiu-jitsu crown between Oliveira and Diego Lopes
Veteran grappler Gilbert Burns has named Charles Oliveira as the UFC's premier MMA jiu-jitsu practitioner, while reserving the pure jiu-jitsu crown for featherweight Diego Lopes — a distinction Burns says matters far more than most fans realise.
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Masvidal closes in on UFC return with Leon Edwards rivalry fight in his sights
Jorge Masvidal says contract talks with the UFC are progressing and a major announcement could come soon, with the former BMF champion targeting a grudge rematch against Leon Edwards before the end of the year.
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United close in on Baleba as Carrick targets left-back after Hull defeat
Manchester United are set to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for £70m and are pursuing Barcelona's Alejandro Balde at left-back, as manager Michael Carrick looks to strengthen following a 2-0 opening-day loss to Hull City.
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Dolidze suffers third straight UFC loss but vows dignity intact after de Ridder stoppage
Roman Dolidze dropped to 15-6 after Reinier de Ridder stopped him in the first round at UFC Sacramento, extending his losing streak to three. The Georgian fighter addressed his fans in a candid Instagram statement, accepting criticism while insisting he had not lost his dignity.
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RC Lens faces Inter and Bayern: a daunting draw looms in the Champions League
Placed in pot 4, RC Lens could face Inter (29% probability) and Bayern (28%) in the new Champions League league phase, with the draw taking place Thursday in Monaco.
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Luis Enrique warns Dembélé after catastrophic first half at Rennes
Substituted at half-time alongside Kvaratskhelia following PSG's 2-0 defeat at Rennes, Ousmane Dembélé received a blunt warning from Luis Enrique: the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner has "no credit" and must prove himself in every match.
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Wint survives kimura he couldn't defend to finish UFC debut on pure will
Unbeaten heavyweight Anthony Wint admitted he had no idea how to escape a kimura during his UFC debut at Sacramento, yet still wrenched free and choked out Terrance Chatman with an arm-triangle in the first round.
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Woodley stages comeback to beat Buckley in wrestling match, then offers to coach him to UFC gold
Tyron Woodley overturned an 8-0 deficit to defeat Joaquin Buckley 14-8 at RAF 12 in Cleveland, then offered to train the welterweight contender — believing he has the tools to become a UFC champion.
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Maresca admits he still lacks a settled Man City XI after opening-day win over Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca conceded he has yet to identify his best Manchester City lineup after a dramatic 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth, with Marc Guehi deployed in midfield and Rayan Cherki coming off the bench to provide two assists.
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Freire targets UFC contract renewal after final fight on deal against Choi at UFC 331
Patricio Freire has confirmed his bout with Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331 on September 19 is the last fight on his current contract, and the former Bellator champion says a win will be his case for a renewal.
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