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Celtic fan, 65, dies after falling ill during Champions League qualifier at Celtic Park
Celtic have confirmed the death of a 65-year-old supporter who was taken ill during their 3-0 Champions League qualifying win over LASK at Celtic Park on Wednesday, 19 August. Police Scotland said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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Dunk leads Brighton players in refunding ticket costs for 407 fans travelling to Tromso
Lewis Dunk and a group of Brighton players have covered the match ticket costs for all 407 supporters making the last-minute trip to northern Norway for the club's Conference League play-off first leg against Tromso.
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Carrick confirms United push to sign Baleba in £65m deal before September deadline
Manchester United have submitted a bid of around £60m plus add-ons for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with manager Michael Carrick acknowledging the club are actively looking to strengthen before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Sesko nears return but De Ligt ruled out as United prepare for Hull opener
Benjamin Sesko is back in training and could feature against Hull City on Saturday, but Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined after back surgery and Mason Mount is doubtful with a knock, manager Michael Carrick confirmed.
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Carrick hails Rashford as 'fantastically well' returned forward eyes United future
Michael Carrick has praised Marcus Rashford's sharpness and fitness since returning from his season-long loan at Barcelona, with the 28-year-old now set to feature in Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull.
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Carrick backs Manchester United for title push but warns 'a whole new step' is needed
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out a Manchester United Premier League title challenge this season, though he acknowledged the club must improve significantly on last season's form to dethrone champions Arsenal.
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Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh as window enters final 11 days
Liverpool have had a £50 million offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down, with the Reds still searching for a wide attacker following Mo Salah's departure. The 22-year-old Gambia international is keen on the move but is currently sidelined for eight weeks.
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Rejected by Lazio over knee issue, Bamba Dieng heads to Red Star Belgrade
Free agent since leaving Lorient, Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng saw his transfer to Lazio Roma collapse after failing his medical due to a knee problem. He is now set to join Red Star Belgrade, where a medical examination is scheduled.
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Chimaev breaks silence after Fazil alleges he was slapped by Chechens before DWCS knockout loss
Khamzat Chimaev has responded on social media after Namo Fazil claimed he was confronted and slapped by 15 Chechen men during his weight cut ahead of his brutal third-round KO defeat to Kaik Brito on Dana White's Contender Series.
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Aston Villa sign Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid to fill Digne's left-back void
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Italy international Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, replacing Lucas Digne who departed for Paris Saint-Germain. The move is part of a broader summer rebuild as Villa prepare for their Champions League campaign.
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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson buys minority stake in Aston Martin F1 team
US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Formula 1 team and joined its board as vice chairman. The New York Jets owner was brought in by Lawrence Stroll to drive the team's commercial growth in the United States.
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McParland faces contract crossroads at Northampton with first-choice spot out of reach
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland, 21, is set for talks over his future after entering the final year of his contract, with Lions star Alex Mitchell blocking a clear path to the starting nine.
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Phil Thompson urges Liverpool to sign five players as defensive gaps concern legend
Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has warned that Andoni Iraola's squad needs up to five new signings before the window closes, naming defence, midfield and wide positions as urgent priorities ahead of the Premier League opener against Newcastle.
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Arteta insists Lewis-Skelly will stay at Arsenal despite Manchester United interest
Mikel Arteta has given a definitive response to speculation linking 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly with a summer move to Manchester United, declaring himself '100 per cent' confident the versatile full-back will remain at the Emirates.
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Brighton face Tromso in Conference League play-off with four first-team players sidelined
Brighton travel to Norway for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off against Tromso, with Fabian Hurzeler set to name a strong side despite the absences of Mitoma, Minteh, Baleba and Tzimas.
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Sage backs Crystal Palace to keep Wharton despite Man City interest this summer
New Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has expressed confidence the club will retain Adam Wharton, insisting the 22-year-old midfielder still has more to give at Selhurst Park despite reported interest from Manchester City.
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Barboza retires after UFC 330 loss, ending 16-year career on his own terms
Edson Barboza confirmed his retirement following a defeat to Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday, closing a 16-year UFC career that spanned 33 fights. The Brazilian featherweight admitted he had been wrestling with the decision for months before finally making peace with it.
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Arteta flags Bruno Guimaraes injury doubt ahead of Arsenal's Coventry opener
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has raised concerns over Bruno Guimaraes ahead of Friday's clash with Coventry, just days after the £75m signing started the Community Shield win over Manchester City. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both fit to play.
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Transferred for €50M, Ferran Torres impresses in training ahead of Rennes
Arriving from Barcelona this summer for approximately 50 million euros, Spanish forward Ferran Torres scored multiple goals during a training session at the Poissy Campus and is pushing for a spot in PSG's squad for the first Ligue 1 matchday against Rennes.
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Rennie refuses pressure talk as All Blacks enter South Africa series as underdogs
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has dismissed attempts to frame the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series around pressure, calling a Test tour of South Africa the ultimate coaching challenge as New Zealand prepare to face the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg.
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