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Man Utd open contract talks with Fernandes as Carrick plans rotation role for captain
Manchester United have entered contract discussions with Bruno Fernandes after Galatasaray plotted a €50m (£43m) bid for the captain, who is in the final year of his deal. Manager Michael Carrick has signalled he will manage Fernandes's workload more carefully this season.
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Dewsbury-Hall and Barry seal Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Hackney's debut
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry scored either side of half-time as Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Goodison Park, with new signing Hayden Hackney impressing on his Premier League debut despite David Moyes' ongoing transfer concerns.
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Clarke's 90th-minute curler rescues Ipswich on Gary O'Neil's competitive debut
Jack Clarke came off the bench to curl home in the 90th minute and hand newly-promoted Ipswich a 2-1 opening-day win over Sunderland at Portman Road, capitalising on a wayward pass from substitute Omar Alderete.
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Antonelli admits Turn 1 error cost him Dutch GP pole as title lead stays intact
Kimi Antonelli will start Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix from third after a self-confessed mistake at Turn 1 in Q3 left him 0.133 seconds behind McLaren polesitter Lando Norris. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver still holds a 53-point championship lead over Lewis Hamilton, who starts fifth.
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Alexander-Arnold opens up on abuse and vandalism after leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken publicly for the first time about the fallout from his move to Real Madrid, detailing online threats, the defacing of his Anfield mural, and being booed on his return to Liverpool in November's Champions League fixture.
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Stach's 88th-minute free-kick fires Leeds to first win at Nottingham Forest since 1972
Anton Stach curled home a late free-kick as Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on the opening day of the Premier League season — their first victory at that ground in 53 years.
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Steveson targets UFC heavyweight title 'as fast as possible' after rapid MMA rise
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson says he wants the UFC heavyweight title as quickly as possible, but insists on earning his stripes first. The 26-year-old made his promotional debut at UFC 329 earlier this year and fights Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 next month.
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Rodri and Adeyemi cleared for Barcelona's La Liga opener as Gordon and Cancelo await registration
Barcelona have registered summer signings Rodri and Karim Adeyemi with La Liga ahead of Sunday's title-defence opener against Elche, while Anthony Gordon and João Cancelo are still pending clearance.
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Manchester United weigh €40m move for Balde as Inter circle Barcelona left-back
Manchester United are preparing a €40m approach for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, though the offer is expected to fall short of the club's valuation. Inter Milan are also monitoring the 22-year-old Spain international, adding competition to any potential deal.
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Convincing victory, but Marseille must sell key players to balance finances
Olympique de Marseille crushed Strasbourg 4-0 in the Ligue 1 season opener, but owner Frank McCourt confirmed to supporter representatives that the club will not return to financial equilibrium for two to three years and must sell several key players this summer.
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Luca Zidane seizes unexpected opportunity at Leganés after goalkeeper's red card
Backup goalkeeper Luca Zidane made his debut for Leganés on Saturday against Oviedo in Liga 2 after starter Fernandez was sent off. At 28, Zinédine Zidane's son hopes to overturn the hierarchy and earn a recall to the Algeria national team.
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Norris leads Piastri 13-4 in qualifying as Verstappen dominates Hadjar at Dutch GP
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying head-to-head data reveals Lando Norris holds a commanding 13-4 advantage over Oscar Piastri, while Max Verstappen leads rookie Isack Hadjar 12-3 across all sessions this season.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 against Rodez and remain pointless after three Ligue 2 matches
Relegated at the end of last season, the Canaries suffered their third consecutive home defeat on Saturday against Rodez (2-5), despite a brace from Killian Corredor. Michel Der Zakarian is under mounting pressure.
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Arsenal in frequent contact with Alvarez as Atletico feud opens Premier League door
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are maintaining regular contact with Julian Alvarez as the Argentina striker grows increasingly unsettled at Atletico Madrid, with Barcelona now reported to have abandoned their pursuit.
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Barcola and Mbaye left out of PSG squad for Rennes clash, Liverpool transfer imminent
Luis Enrique has not called up Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye for PSG's trip to Rennes in the Ligue 1 opener. Both players are in advanced talks to join Liverpool, with Paris demanding €170 million for Barcola.
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Wolff rules out near-term Verstappen move after Mercedes lock in Russell and Antonelli
Toto Wolff has admitted a move for Max Verstappen is off the table for the foreseeable future, after Mercedes confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2027 — though the team principal stopped short of closing the door permanently.
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Carrick backs Dorgu after half-time hook as United fall to Hull defeat
Michael Carrick insists Patrick Dorgu remains a key part of his plans despite substituting the Denmark winger at half-time in Manchester United's defeat to Hull at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
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Norris snatches Dutch GP pole from Russell as championship leader Antonelli takes third
Lando Norris claimed his second pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Zandvoort, edging George Russell by 0.102 seconds in a rain-affected Q3. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified third for Mercedes, with Oscar Piastri fourth.
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Carrick admits system flaws after Manchester United fall to Hull on opening day
Michael Carrick acknowledged his side have vulnerabilities against teams playing a back five after Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium on the opening day of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
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Hull stun Manchester United on opening day as fans mock Joe Cole's relegation prediction
Hull City beat Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on the Premier League's opening weekend, with the home crowd serenading TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole, who had predicted Hull would be relegated.
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