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Edu joins Levski Sofia board just one week after leaving Nottingham Forest
Edu Gaspar has been appointed to the board of directors at Bulgarian champions Levski Sofia, seven days after officially departing Nottingham Forest following a 14-month spell as head of global football.
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Nicky Butt warns Michael Carrick may not survive to January amid Man Utd defensive crisis
Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has claimed Michael Carrick could lose his job before the January transfer window after a difficult start to the season, pointing to a threadbare defence and a disconnect between the manager and the club's recruitment strategy.
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Iraola demands 'higher levels' from Liverpool ahead of Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham
Andoni Iraola has called out Liverpool's performance in Saturday's goalless draw with Fulham, admitting the Reds must reach higher standards when they host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
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Tuchel to reveal first post-World Cup England squad on September 18 for Nations League campaign
Thomas Tuchel will announce his England squad on Friday, September 18 at 10am, ahead of four UEFA Nations League fixtures in League A Group 3, beginning with a home clash against Spain at Wembley on September 26.
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Carrick faces squad dilemma as United's poor league form complicates Brighton Carabao Cup plans
Michael Carrick may be forced to abandon rotation plans for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Brighton after Manchester United's disappointing return of four points from four Premier League games raises the stakes of every fixture.
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Legal action against Premier League over VAR 'is coming', warns former top referee after Haaland offside blunder
Former top-level referee Janie Frampton has warned that a Premier League club will eventually pursue legal action over VAR errors, citing the wrongly-allowed Erling Haaland goal that handed Manchester City a 1-0 win over Manchester United.
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Ferran Torres establishes himself at PSG and relegates Désiré Doué to the bench
After a convincing start to the season with PSG, Spanish forward Ferran Torres has taken the starting spot from Désiré Doué. The French player's entourage is now closely monitoring his playing time, as discussions over a contract extension have tentatively begun.
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Shaw set to miss Brighton but expected back for Fulham as De Ligt and Amad remain sidelined
Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw could be fit for Manchester United's Carabao Cup tie with Brighton on Wednesday, but the left-back is more likely to return for Sunday's Premier League visit of Fulham. Matthijs de Ligt and Amad are both ruled out this week.
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Baleba targets October debut for Manchester United after ankle injury delays £70m signing
Carlos Baleba could make his Manchester United debut against Tottenham on October 10 after the £70m midfielder returned to grass work for the first time. The 22-year-old arrived from Brighton in August already carrying an ankle ligament injury.
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Carrick expects £65m Baleba to return after international break for Tottenham clash
Carlos Baleba has been sidelined by an ankle injury since his £65m move from Brighton, but Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick expects the Cameroon midfielder to be available after the international break, potentially in time to face Tottenham.
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Raheem Sterling appears in court on dangerous driving and nitrous oxide charges
Raheem Sterling attended Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday for his first appearance on charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen, following a single-vehicle collision on the M3 on 28 May.
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Nou Camp snatches 2029 Champions League final from Wembley after 30-year absence
UEFA's Executive Committee has awarded the 2029 Champions League final to Barcelona's revamped Nou Camp, ending a 30-year wait for the venue and passing over Wembley and Dortmund's Westfalenstadion. The 2028 final goes to Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena.
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Manchester United in talks to sign Leicester's Louis Page, an 18-year-old boyhood Red Devils fan
Manchester United are in initial talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, 18, who is a boyhood Old Trafford supporter. The England Under-19 international has registered three assists in four League One matches this season.
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Toppmöller leaves Lens after his assistant's dismissal, according to Bild
Arriving at RC Lens this summer, Dino Toppmöller reportedly resigned after the club removed his assistant Nelson Morgado, deemed too demanding with the French staff. Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take interim charge from Friday at Monaco.
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Mourinho challenges press over silence on Barcelona and Atlético penalty calls
José Mourinho ended his Real Madrid pre-match press conference by pointedly questioning why journalists had not asked about contentious penalties awarded to Barcelona and Atlético Madrid over the weekend, raising the topic himself as he left the room.
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Bayern Munich backs Kane for 2026 Ballon d'Or, drops Olise
With four Bayern players among the 30 Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees, the Bavarian club has decided to concentrate its official support on Harry Kane, who scored 61 goals last season.
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Russell and Hamilton concede 2026 title as Antonelli stretches lead to 81 points
Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 81 points over team-mate George Russell after winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, prompting both Russell and Lewis Hamilton to effectively rule themselves out of the title fight.
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Mercedes reveals why Russell's two-stop gamble was the only viable call in Spanish GP
Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has explained why George Russell was forced into a two-stop strategy at the Spanish Grand Prix, despite starting on hard tyres — a decision driven entirely by the timing of the virtual safety car on lap 14.
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Sole candidate in Rabat, Infantino heading toward FIFA re-election
On March 18 in Rabat, Gianni Infantino is expected to be re-elected FIFA president unopposed, despite UEFA's opposition to his plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
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Owen backs Carrick's Sesko decision but warns United striker is not yet world-class
Michael Owen has defended Michael Carrick's choice to keep Benjamin Sesko on the bench for Sunday's Manchester derby, but cautioned that the £74m striker must play more regularly before he can be considered among the world's best centre-forwards.
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