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Man City's opening Premier League fixtures confirmed, including September derby at Old Trafford
Manchester City's early Premier League schedule is now set, with the first Manchester derby of the season confirmed for Sunday 13 September at Old Trafford, alongside a Friday night trip to Crystal Palace on 28 August.
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Desailly backs Tchouameni to follow Varane and Casemiro to Manchester United
Former France defender Marcel Desailly has endorsed Aurélien Tchouameni's potential move to Manchester United, as reports from Spain suggest club officials are planning a trip to Madrid to explore a deal worth more than £85 million.
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Liverpool lead Premier League chase for Mexico's 17-year-old World Cup star Gilberto Mora
Liverpool have made contact with the camp of Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, the youngest player at World Cup 2026, as the Reds look to get ahead of Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for the £34m-rated teenager.
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Messi's penalty saved as Argentina trail Egypt in World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved by Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir as Argentina found themselves 1-0 down to Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, after Yasser Ibrahim's 15th-minute opener.
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Argentine Referee Facundo Tello Appointed for France-Morocco Quarter-Final, Four Years After World Cup Final Loss
FIFA has assigned Argentine referee Facundo Tello, 44, to oversee the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco. The decision has sparked controversy, as Franco-Argentine tensions remain high following the Albiceleste's 2022 final victory.
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Guehi warns Haaland will be 'up for it' as England plot World Cup quarter-final plan
Marc Guehi has admitted stopping Erling Haaland will be England's greatest challenge at the World Cup, with the Norway striker having scored seven goals against Guehi alone before the Crystal Palace defender joined Manchester City.
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Norway hit by illness scare ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami
Norway coach Stale Solbakken confirmed several players, including striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and defender Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, have been struck by illness ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, though he said the squad is recovering.
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Wrong wing setting before the race left Hamilton struggling with understeer at Silverstone
A pre-race front wing adjustment backfired on Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix, leaving him with severe understeer throughout his first stint and contributing to a third-place finish behind race-winner Charles Leclerc.
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Henderson ruled out of World Cup after broken wrist as Guehi confirms recovery progress
Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the 2026 World Cup after breaking his wrist celebrating England's win over Mexico. The 36-year-old, who made history as the only men's player to appear at four World Cups, hopes to remain with the squad in a support role.
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Arsenal agree free transfer for Meslier with Setford set to leave on loan
Arsenal have reportedly finalised an agreement to sign former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a free agent, with the 26-year-old still to complete a medical. The deal is expected to trigger a loan exit for young keeper Tommy Setford.
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Meslier joins Arsenal as third-choice goalkeeper behind Raya and Kepa
Free after losing his place at Leeds United, French goalkeeper Illan Meslier has reached an agreement with Arsenal. He still needs to pass his medical examination before the move is officially confirmed.
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Messi faces Salah as Argentina meet Egypt in World Cup 2026 last 16 in Atlanta
Lionel Messi, 39, arrives in Atlanta having scored seven goals in four matches as Argentina defend their World Cup title against an Egypt side captained by Mohamed Salah, who helped the Pharaohs reach the knockout rounds for the first time.
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Manchester United set to open £85m talks with Real Madrid for Tchouameni this week
Manchester United are expected to make first contact with Real Madrid over Aurelien Tchouameni in the coming days, with the Spanish club willing to sell the France international for a minimum of £85m.
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O'Reilly reveals Tuchel's 'we became the rock' message after England stun Mexico at Azteca
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel's dressing-room speech after England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca sealed a World Cup quarter-final place against Norway.
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Mbaye wants to leave PSG this summer despite contract until 2028
Author of a goal with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, Ibrahim Mbaye wishes to leave PSG this summer. The 18-year-old winger, underused by Luis Enrique, is attracting interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa.
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Wenger to succeed Infantino at FIFA: an appealing but complicated idea
As pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027, French voices are calling for Arsène Wenger to run for the top job as a credible alternative. However, the scenario is complicated by Wenger's close ties to the current president.
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BBC sends presenters to USA for World Cup semi-finals after Salford studio backlash
The BBC will fly key personnel including Gabby Logan to the United States for next week's World Cup semi-finals, reversing a cost-saving decision that kept their coverage in a Salford studio while rivals ITV broadcast from Brooklyn.
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Manchester derby at Old Trafford moved to September 13 as Premier League confirms fixture dates
The Premier League has rescheduled the first Manchester derby of the season to Sunday, September 13, with a 4.30pm kick-off at Old Trafford. The fixture change is among several confirmed for City's August and September schedule.
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Manchester derby moved to Sunday 13 September as United's opening fixtures reshaped
Manchester United will host Manchester City on Sunday, 13 September at 4.30pm after the first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 season was shifted from its provisional Saturday slot. All four of United's matchweeks 2–5 fixtures have also been rescheduled.
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McGregor and King Green unveil custom Venum shorts for UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Venum has revealed bespoke fight shorts for Conor McGregor and Bobby Green ahead of UFC 329 on July 11. McGregor's design features Celtic symbolism and Irish flag colours, while Green's lightweight bout shorts draw on his Inland Empire upbringing.
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