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Kovac rules out Sancho return to Dortmund as free agent's options narrow
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has publicly closed the door on signing Jadon Sancho, leaving the 26-year-old without a club after his Manchester United contract expired this summer and Dortmund instead moved for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri on loan.
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Barcelona tie down 18-year-old Abdelkarim until 2030 with €150m release clause after preseason starring role
Barcelona have secured Hamza Abdelkarim on a new contract through 2030, inserting a €150m release clause for the Egyptian forward who topped the club's preseason scoring charts with four goals.
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Ronaldo demands lifetime stadium bans after fans taunt Neves over Jota's death
Cristiano Ronaldo has called on the Saudi Pro League to permanently ban fans who chanted Diogo Jota's name to unsettle Ruben Neves during Al-Hilal's 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025, and Neves was a pallbearer at his funeral.
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Dana White denies blocking De La Hoya from Garcia vs. Benn despite long-running feud
Dana White has pushed back on reports that Oscar De La Hoya was denied a credential for Saturday's Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn card at T-Mobile Arena, saying his organisation had no role in the Golden Boy Promotions boss's absence.
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Dugarry slams LFP for failing to observe minute of silence for Éric Roy
Ahead of PSG's trip to Brest on Sunday evening, Christophe Dugarry strongly criticized the Professional Football League for not organizing an official minute of silence in memory of Éric Roy, the former Brest manager who recently passed away.
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Kovac rules out Sancho return as Dortmund sign Nwaneri to fill squad gap
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has closed the door on re-signing Jadon Sancho, saying the squad is already too large. The club instead brought in Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri on loan, leaving the 26-year-old free agent with dwindling options.
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Zabarnyi and Mayulu left out by Luis Enrique for Brest-PSG in Ligue 1
Despite playing minutes in the UEFA Champions League this week, Illya Zabarnyi and Senny Mayulu have been excluded from the PSG squad by Luis Enrique for Sunday's away trip to Brest in Matchday 4 of Ligue 1.
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McGregor blasts Holloway for seeking stoppage at UFC 329 and vows retribution on return
Conor McGregor has hit out at Max Holloway for urging the referee to stop their UFC 329 rematch, which ended 69 seconds in when McGregor ruptured his knee. The Irishman, targeting a return next summer, says he is driven by a desire for retribution.
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Manchester United fans march against mass season ticket bans ahead of derby with City
Supporters' groups took to the streets before Sunday's Manchester derby after United confirmed 685 season ticket holders had been banned and a further 464 sanctioned following a summer-long ticket-touting investigation.
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Pirès warns OM after three defeats: "I don't wish on them what we lived through in 1999-2000"
Twelve years after his spell at Marseille, Robert Pirès is sounding the alarm. With three defeats in four Ligue 1 matches, OM sits in 12th place and revives in the former midfielder's mind the memory of a 1999-2000 season that nearly saw relegation.
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Mbappé responds to Platini: «I will not accept racism»
Kylian Mbappé has responded to Michel Platini's stance that footballers should «accept everything», insisting in an interview with France Football that there are matters that are «non-negotiable». He referenced racist abuse from a Paraguayan senator following France's World Cup match against Paraguay.
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Norris snatches Spanish GP pole by 0.011s as Wolff thought Antonelli had it
Lando Norris denied Kimi Antonelli a maiden pole position for Mercedes at the Spanish Grand Prix, clocking a 1m31.824s on his final Q3 lap at the Madring circuit to edge the teenager by just 0.011 seconds.
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Van Dijk holds talks with new Netherlands boss Xavi to settle international future
Virgil van Dijk, 35, has met with newly appointed Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez to determine whether he will continue representing his country, with the Liverpool captain also facing uncertainty over his club contract, which expires in 2026.
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Barcola Still Silent, Liverpool Held to Goalless Draw at Anfield by Fulham
In his third match for Liverpool, Bradley Barcola failed to make an impact as the Reds drew 0-0 against Fulham at Anfield. The attacking trio valued at nearly €400 million could not break through.
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Gilmore credits improved preparation as Harlequins open season with perfect 10 points
Harlequins lead Group B of the PREM Rugby Cup with maximum points after bonus-point victories over Leicester (45-21) and Northampton (29-14), with interim-turned-permanent head coach Jason Gilmore pointing to sharper week-to-week standards as the driving force.
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Verstappen warns Spanish GP victory will be 'tough' after qualifying third in Madrid
Max Verstappen qualified third at Madrid's Madring street circuit, just over a tenth behind polesitter Lando Norris, and admitted he has yet to identify where he can overtake to challenge for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix win.
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Wallaroos captain defiant after 48-15 loss: 'Against England, we can actually give it'
Australia led England 10-5 at half-time of their WXV Global Series 2026 opener in Salford before the Red Roses pulled clear with seven second-half tries. Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu said the scoreline did not reflect her side's performance.
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Verstappen qualifies third at Madring but warns overtaking will decide Spanish GP fate
Max Verstappen starts Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix from third on the grid at Madrid's new street circuit, just over a tenth behind polesitter Lando Norris, and admits he has yet to identify a viable passing opportunity on the tight layout.
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Sesko vows to be United's main striker after overcoming injury that blighted debut season
Benjamin Sesko has opened up on the fitness problems that restricted him to 19 starts in his first Manchester United season, insisting he is now fully recovered and ready to lead the line — starting with Sunday's derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
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How Arteta ended up bleeding after a bottle was thrown in the 2017 Manchester Derby dressing room brawl
Mikel Arteta was struck by a plastic bottle and left bleeding during a dressing room confrontation at Old Trafford in December 2017, after Manchester City's celebrations following a 2-1 derby win provoked a furious reaction from the home side.
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