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Whistles at San Mamés: World Cup presentation by Simon, Laporte and Williams sparks controversy
Before hosting Seville on Saturday, Athletic Bilbao's three World Cup winners presented the FIFA trophy at San Mamés. Whistles disrupted the ceremony, triggering fierce controversy in Spain.
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Richards pledges to quit punditry by 2034 as Keane eyes even earlier exit
Micah Richards has publicly committed to leaving football media by the 2034 World Cup, aged 46, to focus on community work in Leeds. Roy Keane, 55, has suggested he could walk away from punditry even sooner, hinting at a move abroad within a couple of years.
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De Zerbi admits he knew Tottenham were physically off before Brentford's 3-0 mauling
Roberto De Zerbi confessed he had spotted Tottenham's poor physical condition a week before their 3-0 Premier League opener defeat at Brentford, blaming disrupted pre-season preparation for a side that spent £228m in the summer.
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De Zerbi admits Tottenham are 'not a team yet' after 3-0 humbling by Brentford on opening day
Roberto De Zerbi conceded Tottenham lack cohesion and physical sharpness after a 3-0 opening-day defeat to Brentford, singling out Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali as players not yet at full fitness.
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Tsunoda closes gap to Lindblad lap by lap as Racing Bulls praises Dutch GP adaptation
Yuki Tsunoda says Racing Bulls is "pretty impressed" with how quickly he has adapted to F1's 2026-spec machinery at the Dutch Grand Prix, standing in for Liam Lawson at Zandvoort after a chain of driver changes triggered by Isack Hadjar's wrist injury.
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Premier League chief admits no timeline for Man City's 115-charge verdict as rivals grow frustrated
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has conceded he cannot say when a verdict in Manchester City's 115-charge financial misconduct case will arrive, nearly 18 months after the independent commission concluded its three-month hearing.
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Griezmann scores decisive brace to save Orlando City against Real Salt Lake
Antoine Griezmann scored two goals on Saturday night to give Orlando City its first MLS victory in three matches, a 2-1 success against Real Salt Lake in front of 17,000 supporters.
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Fernandes admits United repeating 'same mistakes' after shock 2-0 opening-day loss at Hull
Bruno Fernandes said Manchester United made the same away-game errors that plagued them last season after a 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull on the opening day of the Premier League campaign, with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy settling the contest.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer, favourite to make Zidane's first squad
Zinédine Zidane will announce his first squad as France manager on 17 September for four international matches. Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season, is expected to receive his first call-up.
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Balde asks Mendes to find new club as Benfica, Villa and United circle Barcelona left-back
Alejandro Balde has reportedly instructed agent Jorge Mendes to secure a move away from Barcelona before the window closes, with Benfica submitting a €20m offer and Aston Villa and Manchester United also monitoring the 22-year-old.
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Wolff jokes Mercedes already has Verstappen for the 'real hero races' via GT3 deal
Toto Wolff has played down any lingering hope of signing Max Verstappen for Mercedes in F1, quipping that the two parties are already working together through their joint GT3 programme — and that Mercedes gets Verstappen for the 'real hero races' on the Nordschleife.
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Liverpool's opening Minteh bid rejected as Arsenal, United and City pursue late window deals
Brighton have turned down Liverpool's £50 million offer for winger Yankuba Minteh, though a deal is expected to follow. Elsewhere, Arsenal are linked with Julian Alvarez, Manchester United eye Alejandro Balde, and Manchester City open talks for Palmeiras winger Allan.
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Alvarez open to Arsenal move if Barcelona deal collapses, as Liverpool are rebuffed by Real Madrid over Endrick
Julian Alvarez has been in contact with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta and would welcome a move to the Gunners if his preferred switch to Barcelona falls through. Liverpool, meanwhile, have been told Endrick is not for sale by Real Madrid, while PSG are demanding £145m for Bradley Barcola.
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Ex-Arsenal fan Hjulmand had Gunners tattoo removed after signing his first pro deal
Atletico Madrid's new £34m signing Morten Hjulmand revealed he had his Arsenal crest tattoo removed after turning professional, saying his mindset as a fan changed once he entered the game as a player.
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Mbappé misfires over ten shots without scoring as Real Madrid snatch victory at Barcelona
Decisive in setting up Carlos Espi's goal in the 90th minute, Kylian Mbappé becomes the first Real Madrid player to fire over ten times without scoring in La Liga since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018, during the 2-1 win over Espanyol.
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Isak jeered by Newcastle fans on return ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener
Alexander Isak was met with boos and foul-mouthed abuse outside Liverpool's team hotel in Newcastle on Saturday, a year after his £125m British-record move to Anfield ended a bitter stand-off with the club.
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Man United pursue £70m Baleba as Hull defeat piles pressure on summer rebuild
Manchester United are closing in on a £70 million move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after a chastening 2-0 opening-day defeat at Hull City exposed the squad's weaknesses. Left-back cover also remains a priority before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Antonio Valencia reveals Steve Bruce phone call that steered him away from Real Madrid to Manchester United
Antonio Valencia has disclosed that a conversation with then-Wigan manager Steve Bruce was the decisive factor in choosing Manchester United over Real Madrid in 2009. The Ecuadorian spent a decade at Old Trafford, winning six major honours and eventually captaining the club.
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Marmoush exit looms as Man City race to seal Bouaddi and Fernandez before deadline
Manchester City face a frantic end to the transfer window, with Omar Marmoush expected to follow Savinho out the door while deals for Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez remain unfinished with time running short.
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Manchester United submit £65m bid for Baleba as striker and left-back questions linger
Manchester United have made a formal offer of around £60m plus £5m in add-ons to Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the club also facing questions over striker depth and left-back cover as the transfer window nears its close.
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