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Barcelona withdraw from Álvarez pursuit after Atlético's tapping-up complaint to FIFA
Barcelona have abandoned their bid to sign Julián Álvarez after Atlético Madrid filed a formal complaint over alleged unauthorised contact with the Argentine forward's representatives. With Arsenal's interest also cooling, Álvarez is now set to remain at Atlético under Diego Simeone.
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Shaw admits United failed to prepare for Hull's set-pieces after 2-0 opening-day loss
Luke Shaw has publicly acknowledged that Manchester United were not adequately prepared for Hull City's set-piece threat, which proved decisive in a 2-0 defeat at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday.
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Barcelona drop Balde from La Liga opener as Manchester United weigh £33m move
Alejandro Balde was absent from Barcelona's 25-man squad for their La Liga opener against Elche, with the 22-year-old left-back openly seeking a move. Manchester United have held talks with his agent Jorge Mendes and are preparing a €40m bid.
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Norris jokes Mercedes must repeat McLaren's 2025 blunders for him to retain title
Lando Norris, 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli after 11 rounds, quipped after qualifying on pole at Zandvoort that his only realistic hope is Mercedes suffering the same disqualifications and strategic errors that nearly cost him the 2025 crown.
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Neuer becomes most decorated German footballer and hints at retirement at season's end
Manuel Neuer won his record 36th trophy with Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup victory over Borussia Dortmund (2-1), surpassing Thomas Müller. At 40 years old, the goalkeeper suggested that the 2024-2025 season could be his last.
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Xhaka reveals he snubbed Chelsea reunion with Alonso to chase 'big things' at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has confirmed he turned down a move to Chelsea this summer despite daily contact with new Blues boss Xabi Alonso, choosing instead to remain at Sunderland and pursue the club's Europa League ambitions.
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Rooney labels Luke Shaw's defending 'schoolboy' after Man Utd lose 2-0 to Hull
Wayne Rooney singled out Luke Shaw for sharp criticism on Match of the Day after Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy handing the hosts a shock opening-day victory.
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Haaland shaves off iconic blond hair to give Man City team-mates a shock before new season
Erling Haaland has ditched his trademark long blond hair for a buzz cut ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth, drawing stunned reactions from Pep Guardiola, Jack Grealish, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Haaland swaps long blonde hair for short cut ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener
Erling Haaland unveiled a radically different hairstyle on social media, ditching his long blonde hair for a short style just hours before Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in their Premier League season opener.
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Springboks fans demand Pollard recall after All Blacks hand South Africa 33-16 defeat
South Africa's 33-16 loss to New Zealand in the opening Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test has sparked widespread calls for Handré Pollard to replace Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for next week's Cape Town fixture.
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Haaland sheds his signature blond locks ahead of City's Premier League opener
Erling Haaland has cut off his long blond hair ahead of Manchester City's Premier League season opener against Bournemouth, documenting the transformation on Instagram and YouTube with the caption: "New season, new trim."
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Barcola omitted from PSG squad for third straight game as Liverpool chase £145m winger
Bradley Barcola has been left out of PSG's 21-man squad for their Ligue 1 opener at Rennes, his third consecutive absence, as Liverpool and Arsenal circle the France international and PSG hold firm on a £145m asking price.
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Torres and Godts called up, Mayulu left out: PSG squad for Rennes
For the trip to Rennes to close out Matchday 1 of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique has called up his two latest signings, Ferran Torres and Mika Godts, while leaving out Senny Mayulu, Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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De Gea backs Carrick after Hull stun ten-man United 2-0 on opening day
Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat to newly promoted Hull City on the Premier League's opening day, with Michael Carrick's side undone by first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Former United goalkeeper David De Gea responded with a public message of support for his ex-club's new manager.
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Rooney singles out Shaw for 'schoolboy' defending in Man United's 2-0 loss to Hull
Wayne Rooney has criticised Luke Shaw's positional play in Manchester United's 2-0 Championship defeat at Hull City on Saturday, arguing the left-back's decision to drop deep made Semi Ajayi's opener and Nobel Mendy's free-kick header virtually unstoppable.
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Domenech leaves L'Équipe du Soir but remains consultant for European nights
At 74, Raymond Domenech is no longer among the regular commentators on L'Équipe du Soir, whose roster has been tightened for the new season. The former France manager is repositioning himself on the channel's European cup coverage.
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Barcelona target Castello Lukeba for record-breaking central defence transfer
FC Barcelona has identified RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, 23, as a priority to strengthen their central defence. Valued at €60 million, the French international would become the most expensive defender in the club's history.
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Hamilton baffled as Ferrari's tyre-warming flaw costs both drivers in Zandvoort qualifying
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were left stranded in fifth and sixth after Ferrari's SF-26 needed two warm-up laps to bring its tyres up to temperature at the Dutch Grand Prix, leaving both drivers three to four tenths off polesitter Lando Norris.
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Tielemans' pre-season 'chill' comments resurface after Man Utd's humbling 2-0 loss to Hull
Manchester United's opening-day defeat to newly promoted Hull has turned a spotlight on Youri Tielemans, whose pre-season remarks about light training and relaxing after the World Cup have been widely shared by alarmed supporters.
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Two assists and a stadium chant: Sangaré dazzles Brentford on debut against Tottenham
Signed from Lens this summer, Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré delivered two assists in Brentford's 3-0 victory over Tottenham, winning over supporters so completely that they have already composed a chant inspired by Whitney Houston.
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