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Cherki turns Bournemouth around with two assists in added time
Brought on as a substitute while Manchester City trailed 1-0, Rayan Cherki delivered two assists in quick succession to secure a 2-1 victory for the Citizens against Bournemouth, including a decisive assist for Gvardiol in added time.
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Isak jeered relentlessly on St James' Park return as Newcastle fans greet £125m Liverpool signing
Alexander Isak was met with boos, whistles and X-rated chants from Newcastle supporters as he returned to St James' Park for Liverpool in their Premier League opener — his first visit since forcing a £125m move last summer.
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Dana White confirms UFC acted on Namo Fazil attack claim but refuses to reveal details
UFC president Dana White has acknowledged that action was taken after Contender Series fighter Namo Fazil alleged he was attacked by a group of Chechens before his fight against Kaik Brito, but declined to share specifics, saying the promotion 'handled it behind the scenes'.
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Deco flies to Madrid to keep Barcelona's stalled £85m Álvarez pursuit alive
Barcelona sporting director Deco met Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo in Madrid in a bid to revive a transfer blocked by Atlético's flat refusal to sell. The 26-year-old, who scored 20 goals last season, has already made a public transfer request.
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Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal rescues City in Maresca's first Premier League win
Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol scoring late goals after Marcus Tavernier had given the visitors a first-half lead. Gvardiol's winner was confirmed only after a VAR review overturned an offside flag.
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Liverpool and Newcastle fans unite at St James' Park to honour Kevin Keegan with 'Keegan 7' mosaic
Supporters of both clubs created a stadium-wide mosaic tribute before their Premier League opener at St James' Park, as former teammates Alan Shearer, Kenny Dalglish and others gathered to honour the two-time Ballon d'Or winner who died in July aged 75.
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Russell accepts Mercedes team orders at Dutch GP as Antonelli seals second ahead of him
George Russell was instructed to yield position to championship-leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with Mercedes securing a double podium behind race winner Lando Norris.
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Russell reclaims second in F1 standings as Norris wins Dutch GP and Hamilton slips back
George Russell has retaken second place in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship from Lewis Hamilton after the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris claimed victory. Kimi Antonelli remains top despite Mercedes team orders favouring the Italian over Russell.
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Verstappen admits early acceleration error caused Dutch GP crash on damp Zandvoort banking
Max Verstappen has explained that misjudging a dry patch on a still-wet final corner triggered his lap-one crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, ending his home race prematurely and leaving Red Bull as the fourth-fastest team at Zandvoort.
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Newcastle and Liverpool honour Kevin Keegan with mosaic tribute before Premier League opener
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid an emotional tribute to Kevin Keegan ahead of their Premier League clash at St James' Park on Sunday. Players warmed up in shirts bearing his iconic number seven, while 500 shirts formed a 'legend' mosaic in the centre circle.
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Newcastle and Liverpool unite to honour Kevin Keegan before Premier League opener at St James' Park
Wreaths were laid by Bobby Moncur, Ian Rush, Shola Ameobi and Sir Kenny Dalglish at Newcastle's memorial gardens as the two clubs paid tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died aged 75 in July after a battle with stage four cancer.
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Norris dominates Dutch GP as Verstappen's crash triggers red flag at Zandvoort
Lando Norris claimed a second consecutive victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, crossing the line 11.5 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli. Max Verstappen's first-lap spin into the barrier brought out a red flag at Zandvoort, ending the home favourite's race early.
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Konaté delivers remarkable debut for Real Madrid with 97% pass accuracy and 89 touches
Starting against Espanyol in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory, Ibrahima Konaté produced statistically impressive numbers: 72 successful passes out of 74, 9 defensive contributions and no dribbles conceded.
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Guehi and Gvardiol rescue Maresca's Man City in dramatic late comeback against Bournemouth
Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol scored in the final 10 minutes to give Enzo Maresca a winning start to his Manchester City reign, overturning a Marcus Tavernier opener at the Etihad in a chaotic Premier League opener.
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Norris dominates Dutch GP as champion Verstappen crashes out on lap one
Lando Norris converted pole into a commanding 11.5-second victory at Zandvoort, with Kimi Antonelli second and George Russell third. Defending home favourite Max Verstappen spun into the barrier on the opening lap, triggering a red flag.
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Bouaddi joins Manchester City for €100m, historic record for Ligue 1 club
LOSC and Manchester City reached an agreement on Sunday for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old midfielder joins the Skyblues for 100 million euros, marking the biggest sale abroad in Ligue 1 history.
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L'Équipe du Soir returns with six major departures and two new female contributors
The L'Équipe channel is relaunching its flagship evening show on Tuesday with a heavily revamped panel: six long-standing contributors have left the program, while former footballer Nicole Abar and former athlete Héloïse Kane are joining.
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Anderson limps off on debut as Man City's midfield crisis deepens against Bournemouth
Elliot Anderson, City's £116m club-record signing from Nottingham Forest, was forced off after the hour mark in his Premier League debut against Bournemouth following a collision with Alex Scott, adding to a growing list of midfield concerns at the Etihad.
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Alexander-Arnold says World Cup should never have been for sale as he settles into Madrid life
Trent Alexander-Arnold has called the World Cup a football "institution" that should never have been opened to private investment, while also reflecting on a difficult debut season at Real Madrid and his adjustment to life in Spain.
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Mo'unga returns and Tuipulotu captains overhauled All Blacks side to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga makes his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as Patrick Tuipulotu leads a heavily rotated squad in the final midweek fixture against the British and Irish Lions.
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