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Bouaddi leaves Lille for Manchester City for €80 million
Moroccan international midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is set to join Manchester City from LOSC for approximately €80 million, according to transfer specialists. His arrival accelerates after City's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
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Barcelona seals Rodri for €70m and signs Cancelo for free on same day
FC Barcelona is set to announce two signings in a single day: Rodri, arriving from Manchester City for around €70 million, and João Cancelo, who joins on a free transfer after terminating his Al-Hilal contract.
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Ronaldo announces retirement for 2027 and targets 1,000 career goals
In an interview with Vogue, Cristiano Ronaldo indicated that the 2026-2027 season would be his last as a professional footballer. At 41 years old with 976 goals to his name, the Portuguese player wants to depart on one final record.
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OM Awaits €50M Saudi Offer for Igor Paixao Before Transfer Window Closes
Signed for €30 million last summer, Brazilian winger Igor Paixao could leave Olympique de Marseille before the end of the summer transfer window. Owner Franck McCourt has reportedly set his asking price at €50 million.
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Busquets joins Barcelona's coaching staff eight months after retirement
FC Barcelona announced on Monday that Sergio Busquets is returning to the club, not as a player but as assistant coach of Barça Atlètic, the reserve team competing in Spain's fourth division, under the direction of Juliano Belletti.
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Liverpool Stumbles Over PSG's Asking Prices for Barcola and Mbaye
Liverpool is negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain to sign wingers Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, but the English club finds PSG's financial demands too steep. Two weeks remain before the transfer window closes to reach an agreement.
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OL in Istanbul: Fonseca calls up Tolisso and new signings, Sulc and Merah absent
Olympique Lyonnais have unveiled their squad for the Champions League playoff first leg against Fenerbahçe on Tuesday in Istanbul. Paulo Fonseca can count on new signings Bidstrup and Athekame, but will be without Pavel Sulc and Khalis Merah.
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Liverpool vs Man City moved to Sunday as Premier League reshuffles October fixtures
The Premier League has confirmed fixture changes across matchweeks six to nine, with Liverpool's home clash against Manchester City shifted to Sunday 11 October and Chelsea's meeting with Manchester United rescheduled to Halloween morning at Stamford Bridge.
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Uncapped Ma'u called up as All Blacks absorb fifth injury blow of Rivalry tour
Highlanders prop Saula Ma'u has been flown in to replace Ollie Norris, who faces six weeks out with a knee injury. Coach Dave Rennie says Cam Roigard and Will Jordan are expected to be fit for Saturday's first Test in Johannesburg.
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Three-time Champions Cup winner Jocelino Suta joins Toulon women's coaching staff
Jocelino Suta, who made 233 appearances and won three Champions Cup titles with Toulon, has joined the coaching staff of Rugby Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée ahead of the 2026/27 Élite 1 Féminine season.
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Holloway questions why Makhachev still carries two belts after vacating lightweight title
Max Holloway has publicly called out Islam Makhachev for walking around with two UFC championship belts despite having vacated the lightweight title, with the 155-pound crown since changing hands twice.
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Nine Manchester United players set to exit before the September transfer deadline
Manchester United are preparing a wave of departures before the September 1 deadline, with academy prospects Toby Collyer and Dan Gore among those expected to leave permanently or on loan.
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Premier League reschedules Man United and City fixtures across four matchweeks
The Premier League has confirmed rescheduled kick-off times for matchweeks 6 to 9, with Manchester United and Manchester City among the clubs affected. Notable changes include City's trip to Anfield on 11 October and United's visit to Leeds on 18 October.
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Ollie Watkins agrees personal terms with Al Hilal as Aston Villa face striker exit
Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, according to reports, potentially leaving Aston Villa without their top scorer from each of the last six seasons.
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FairSquare urges Fifa to bar Infantino from re-election over three-term limit breach
Human rights group FairSquare has filed a formal complaint arguing Gianni Infantino has already served the maximum three terms as Fifa president and should be ruled ineligible to stand again at next year's Congress in Morocco.
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Kerkez hails Iraola's aggressive style as Liverpool's new era takes shape
Milos Kerkez says Andoni Iraola's high-press, front-foot approach gives him far more freedom than under Arne Slot, with the left-back confident the new Liverpool manager's methods will bring out the best in him after a difficult debut season at Anfield.
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Mercedes refuses to favour Antonelli over Russell despite 59-point gap in 2026 title race
Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord insists it is 'far too early' to prioritise either Kimi Antonelli or George Russell in the 2026 drivers' championship, with Antonelli leading Russell by 59 points and Hamilton's Ferrari 50 points adrift.
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Scarlets secure Eddie James on new deal amid WRU West Wales licence battle
Wales centre Eddie James has extended his contract with the Scarlets, with Director of Rugby Nigel Davies describing the retention of the 24-year-old as a significant moment for a club fighting to preserve its WRU West Wales regional licence against the Ospreys.
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Infantino loses Ireland and New Zealand backing as global support crumbles over World Cup sell-off
The Republic of Ireland and New Zealand have withdrawn their endorsement of Gianni Infantino, joining England, Wales and other European nations in opposing the FIFA president's re-election after his failed plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
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Scottish FA withdraws support for Infantino ahead of 2027 Fifa presidential vote
The Scottish Football Association has publicly withdrawn its backing for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, aligning with Uefa's collective stance. Chief executive Ian Maxwell confirmed the SFA will not vote for Infantino at the 2027 re-election.
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