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Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG backs three candidates to avoid internal tensions
Stung by friction caused by the solo campaign for Ousmane Dembélé in 2025, PSG has decided to simultaneously support the candidacies of Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Fabián Ruiz for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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Como stun Leipzig 4-1 on Champions League debut as Bayern demolish Bodo/Glimt 5-0
Como marked their first-ever Champions League appearance with a commanding 4-1 home victory over RB Leipzig, while Bayern Munich thrashed Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 5-0 in their opening group-phase fixture.
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Fenerbahce's Kartal resigns mid-press conference after Champions League draw, leaving stunned Brown in the dark
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach during his post-match press conference following a 1-1 draw with AS Roma in the Champions League, leaving England youth international Archie Brown visibly bewildered after learning the news from a club media assistant.
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JJ Gabriel scores record hat-trick on UEFA Youth League debut as Man Utd eye first-team call-up
Manchester United's 15-year-old striker JJ Gabriel became the youngest player to score a hat-trick for the club in UEFA Youth League history, netting three times in a 5-0 win over Sabah FK Under-19s, with first-team manager Michael Carrick monitoring his progress closely.
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Williams revives 1981 title-winning colours for F1's return to Madrid after 44 years
Williams will race a one-off retro livery at the Spanish Grand Prix on 13 September, honouring the white, green and navy FW07C that won the 1981 constructors' championship — the last time Formula 1 raced in Madrid.
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NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown steps into boxing ring in Nigeria with zero preparation
Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown laced up the gloves for an impromptu boxing match in Nigeria this week, admitting he had "0 prep" for the bout. The former Celtics Finals MVP shared footage on Instagram just over a month before his first season with his new team.
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Sesko's clinical finish reminds Carrick he has a natural number nine as United ease past Sabah 4-0
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score a composed centre-forward's goal as Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 Champions League win over Azerbaijani side Sabah, raising questions about whether the Slovenian will start Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Baturina scores Como's first-ever Champions League goal against Leipzig
In its maiden Champions League appearance, Como opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Martin Baturina, before the Croatian midfielder also provided an assist for Douvikas' second goal.
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Pablo Pagis, Third Potential Surprise in Zidane's First France Squad
After Esteban Lepaul and Andy Diouf, Paris FC midfielder Pablo Pagis is reportedly also in Zinédine Zidane's expanded squad list, expected on September 18 for a four-match Nations League gathering.
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France eyes 2038 World Cup bid, Diallo confirms talks
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has confirmed that France is considering bidding to host the 2038 World Cup, forty years after 1998, potentially in partnership with Germany.
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Pimblett names Arsenal's Arteta as the man he most wants to fight in the ring
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has named Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as his dream opponent, joking he would love to "beat him up" — the latest salvo in the Liverpool fan's long-running feud with the Gunners.
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Ranked Wisniewska meets Hackett in PFL Chicago flyweight bout with title implications
Fifth-ranked women's flyweight Paulina Wisniewska will face Chelsea Hackett at PFL Chicago on October 16, in a divisional matchup that could reshape the 125-pound rankings beneath a title rematch between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop.
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Unbeaten Shaidulloev signs two-year MVP deal after claiming PFL title at Super RIZIN 5
Razhabali Shaidulloev made history at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka on Thursday, defending his RIZIN featherweight belt and claiming the vacant PFL title with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee — then immediately agreed a two-year deal with the newly rebranded MVP promotion.
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Canada frame WXV Global Series as World Cup rehearsal ahead of Scotland opener
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet has instructed his squad to treat their five-match WXV Global Series run — against Scotland, England and France — as a Women's Rugby World Cup simulation, with three debutants set to feature in Edinburgh on Saturday.
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Record salary cap of €832M: Real Madrid dominates La Liga for 2026-2027
La Liga has published its official salary caps for the 2026-2027 season. Real Madrid leads by a wide margin with €832 million authorized, far ahead of FC Barcelona (€582M) and Atlético de Madrid (€361M).
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Clearlake close to buying out Boehly and Walter as Chelsea ownership era nears end
Clearlake Capital are reportedly on the verge of acquiring the 12.8 per cent stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter at Chelsea, with a spokesperson confirming Walter will pocket a profit on his original investment.
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Hat-trick record-breaker JJ Gabriel deletes Instagram as United first-team debut looms
Manchester United's 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel has wiped all photos from his Instagram account days after scoring a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut, fuelling speculation over a potential first-team call-up this season.
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Topuria ready to return after Gaethje loss but UFC yet to settle on next opponent
Dana White has confirmed Ilia Topuria is fit and eager to fight again following his fourth-round stoppage defeat to Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House card in June, with a rematch or a bout against Paddy Pimblett both under consideration.
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Meunier reveals he would cycle to Old Trafford as United dream stays alive at Sunderland
Thomas Meunier has admitted Manchester United remain his dream club, saying he would cycle to Old Trafford if they ever called — while also revealing a previous move to United collapsed after a coach tried to steer him toward his own agent.
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Big Six clubs block Premier League plan to raise £550m in shared commercial rights
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are opposing a Premier League proposal to pool additional commercial rights, a move the league believes could lift annual commercial revenue from £200m to £750m.
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