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FPL Gameweek 1 deadline set for 6.30pm Friday as Premier League season opens
The Fantasy Premier League deadline for Gameweek 1 falls at 6.30pm on Friday, 90 minutes before Arsenal host Coventry City at 8pm to open the 2026/27 Premier League season. The 90-minute rule replaced the old one-hour cut-off after team news leaks became a problem.
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Ex-Premier League referee reveals how Bruno Fernandes 'exploded' at his tunnel icebreaker
Former Premier League official Graham Scott attempted to disarm Bruno Fernandes with a joke about World Cup referees before a 2022 match — and the Manchester United captain's reaction was not what he expected.
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Manchester United submit £65m Baleba bid and eye surprise left-back signing before deadline
Manchester United have bid around £65m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and are expected to reach an agreement. Attention will then turn to a left-back, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jorge Salinas among the options being considered.
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Rashford's team-mates back him to stay at United after Barcelona loan return
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United following his Barcelona loan spell and is impressing team-mates and coaching staff alike, with Harry Maguire, Youri Tielemans, and Noussair Mazraoui all speaking positively about his attitude and value to the squad.
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Roigard finally gets his Springboks start after two years lost to injury
Cam Roigard will start at No.9 for the All Blacks against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, ending a two-year wait caused by successive injuries that denied him a crack at the world champions.
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Éric Chelle in line to replace Petkovic as Algeria head coach
The Algerian Football Federation is pursuing Éric Chelle, currently Nigeria's head coach, as the leading candidate to succeed Vladimir Petkovic, who was sacked following a disappointing 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
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Osula set to stay at Newcastle and play central role after Bundesliga links fade
William Osula is expected to remain at Newcastle United this season after a near-miss January move to Eintracht Frankfurt collapsed. The Danish striker impressed new head coach Matthias Jaissle in pre-season and could start against Liverpool this weekend.
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After Stassin, Saint-Étienne threatened with losing Kévin Pedro, targeted by Premier League club
With Lucas Stassin's future already uncertain, AS Saint-Étienne could also lose right-back Kévin Pedro, who is being pursued by a Premier League club and a Ligue 1 club with just two weeks left before the summer transfer window closes.
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Schooled under his mother's name to protect him, Luca Zidane recalls his Madrid childhood
Goalkeeper at Leganés and Algeria international, Luca Zidane reflects on his childhood in Madrid, where his parents enrolled him at school under his mother's maiden name, Fernandez, to shield Zinedine Zidane's sons from media pressure.
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Wallaroos teen Ellis earns maiden fly-half start against Black Ferns great Demant in historic 100th Test
Eighteen-year-old Waiaria Ellis will start at fly-half for Australia in the Wallaroos' 100th Test on Saturday, lining up directly against World Rugby Player of the Year and 2022 Rugby World Cup winner Ruahei Demant.
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United close to losing Scanlon and Ogunneye to Arsenal as Kambwala exit brings sell-on windfall
Manchester United are set to lose academy prospects James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye to Arsenal on free transfers, while a sell-on clause in Willy Kambwala's Villarreal deal will return a modest fee to Old Trafford. The club also has a £65m bid in for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
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Arsenal explore £60m Yildiz move with Martinelli offered in swap deal
Arsenal are targeting Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with Gabriel Martinelli potentially included in a swap deal. The Gunners have already spent heavily this summer after missing out on Vinicius Junior and Morgan Rogers.
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Van Dijk calls last season 'unacceptable' as Liverpool approve three loan exits before opener
Virgil van Dijk has broken his silence on Liverpool's disappointing previous campaign, declaring it 'unacceptable' ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Newcastle. The club have also sanctioned loan moves for Kieran Morrison, Calvin Ramsay and Ifeanyi Ndukwe.
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Man United's £65m Baleba bid headlines busy window as Kambwala sell-on clause set to pay off
Manchester United have submitted a bid worth up to £65m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, while a sell-on clause from Willy Kambwala's 2024 Villarreal move is expected to generate a windfall. The club also face losing academy prospects James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye to Arsenal.
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Ferdinand hails Konsa as 'magnificent steal' while Martinelli-Yildiz swap deal emerges
Rio Ferdinand has backed Arsenal's £51m signing of Ezri Konsa as an 'absolute steal', while a separate report suggests the Gunners could offer Gabriel Martinelli to Juventus in a swap deal for winger Kenan Yildiz.
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Northland snatch Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury to end 46-year drought
Northland defeated Canterbury 35-12 at One NZ Stadium on Wednesday to claim the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979, with All Blacks Sevens star Rob Rush scoring twice in a dominant second-half display.
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Vieira calls UFC release 'unbelievable' after decade as elite bantamweight, signs with PFL to face Cyborg
Ketlen Vieira has described her UFC release as 'unbelievable' after spending a decade among the division's elite, winning 10 of 15 fights and defeating the likes of Holly Holm and Miesha Tate. She has since signed with PFL to face featherweight champion Cris Cyborg on August 22.
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Wallaroos target first-ever win over Black Ferns in historic 100th Test
Australia's Wallaroos travel to New Zealand for their 100th Test in team history, chasing a maiden victory over the Black Ferns after 30 consecutive defeats stretching back to 1994.
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Ronaldinho unveiled at third-tier Ravenna in front of 6,000 fans, a decade after retiring
Ronaldinho touched down in Italy on Thursday for a glitzy beachside presentation ceremony attended by around 6,000 fans, after the 46-year-old signed with Serie C club Ravenna — his first professional contract since leaving Fluminense in 2015.
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Atletico Madrid open to selling Alvarez to Arsenal but striker holds out for Barcelona
Atletico Madrid have shifted their stance and are now willing to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, with a Viktor Gyokeres swap reportedly on the table. The Argentina striker, however, remains determined to join Barcelona despite the Catalan club's €100m bid being rejected.
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