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Morocco claims 2030 World Cup final with 115,000-capacity Benslimane stadium
Morocco's football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa announced that the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane province, relying on the future Hassan-II stadium with a capacity of 115,000 seats. FIFA has not yet officially decided.
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Mendilibar becomes Marinakis's 25th managerial casualty as Olympiacos axe Conference League winner
Evangelos Marinakis has sacked José Luis Mendilibar from Olympiacos despite the Spaniard remaining unbeaten in 90 minutes this season, taking the Nottingham Forest owner's total managerial dismissals across his three clubs to 25.
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Deco explains why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford in £69m summer switch
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that Anthony Gordon's playing style was a better fit for Hansi Flick's system than Marcus Rashford, despite the Manchester United forward scoring 14 goals and 14 assists during his loan spell in Catalonia.
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Jake and Logan Paul to coach rival teams in new fight-elimination reality series
Jake Paul and Logan Paul will serve as rival coaches on an untitled fight competition series set to air on Hulu and ESPN, with production expected to begin in 2027. Competitors from MMA, boxing and traditional martial arts will battle in fighter-chosen matchups, with eliminations decided by combat.
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Zidane ready to surprise with Diouf and Lepaul in first France squad
Eight days before his first selection, Zinédine Zidane has pre-called Andy Diouf (Inter Milan) and Esteban Lepaul (Rennes) for the September Nations League gathering.
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Russell concedes Antonelli is faster but insists he has found an answer to 66-point deficit
George Russell has effectively written off his 2026 title chances after team-mate Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 66 points with a stunning Monza victory from 19th. The Mercedes veteran says he has finally identified why the 20-year-old has outpaced him all season.
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Casado reveals three-year-old memory of Deportivo sealed his Barcelona loan move
Marc Casado has explained that a lasting impression from a reserve-team fixture at Deportivo three years ago proved decisive in his decision to join the newly promoted La Liga side on a season-long loan from Barcelona.
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Genge skips England camp but Lam says Bristol prop is looking fresh after Nations Championship grind
Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam has confirmed Ellis Genge missed England's 36-man three-day camp this week, with Steve Borthwick granting the vice-captain extra recovery time after he played all 12 Tests during the Nations Championship.
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Hat-trick in UEFA Youth League debut makes 15-year-old Gabriel United's youngest scorer in the competition
JJ Gabriel scored a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut as Manchester United's Under-19s beat Sabah FK 5-0 on Thursday, making the 15-year-old the youngest player to score three goals for the club in the competition.
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Hamilton rules out asking Ferrari for preferential treatment despite slim 2026 title hopes
Lewis Hamilton insists he has not asked Ferrari to prioritise his championship bid over Charles Leclerc's, even as a 76-point deficit to leader Kimi Antonelli makes him the team's more realistic title contender with ten rounds remaining.
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Europa League kicks off September 16 with Sunderland first English side in action
The 2025/26 Europa League league phase begins on Tuesday, September 16, with Sunderland hosting AZ on opening night. Bournemouth and Crystal Palace follow on Wednesday, while the Conference League gets underway a month later on October 15.
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Bouaddi's calm Porto debut hints at big role as Manchester derby looms
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first Manchester City start in the Champions League win over Porto, displaying a composure that belied his 18 years — and now faces his first Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Verstappen jokes he may move aside at Red Bull for 11-year-old Robin Raikkonen
Max Verstappen has quipped he might one day vacate his Red Bull seat for Robin Raikkonen, the 11-year-old son of 2007 world champion Kimi, after the youngster officially joined the Red Bull Junior Team this week.
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Nine-year-old Sabah FK arrive at Old Trafford as youngest club in Champions League history
Sabah FK, founded in Azerbaijan in 2017, make their Champions League debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 10 September — entering the competition as the youngest club ever to reach the league phase.
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France hand debuts to Grosz and Dezou for WXV opener against resurgent Black Ferns
Coach François Ratier has named two debutants and three sevens specialists in France's starting XV for their WXV Global Series opener against New Zealand on Sunday, with stand-in captain Pauline Bourdon-Sansus leading a reshuffled side.
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Ménès Trial: Portolano Stands by Accusations and Denounces Those Who 'Let Him Do It'
Before the Paris court on Monday, Marie Portolano confirmed the passages from her book targeting Pierre Ménès, who was absent from the hearing and not represented by his lawyer. The judgment has been adjourned to November 4, 2026.
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Madrid's inaugural F1 Spanish Grand Prix bans cash in favour of MAD-Coins bracelet system
Fans attending the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's new Madring circuit from 11-13 September must use MAD-Coins — a proprietary digital currency loaded onto a smart bracelet — as cash, debit cards and standard digital wallets will not be accepted at any venue outlet.
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De Allende singles out Jordie Barrett as the rival who 'really does stand out' after three-Test battle
Springbok centre Damian de Allende has praised All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett as the standout opponent of his career's current chapter, saying he has 'learned a lot' from their three clashes in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
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Sabah FK: The £16m Azerbaijan debutants standing between Man United and a Champions League opener
Manchester United host Sabah FK at Old Trafford on Thursday in their Champions League opener. The Azerbaijani side, valued at just £16m compared to United's £800m, are making their first-ever appearance in the competition after a dramatic comeback win over Hapoel Beer Sheva.
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Akliouche sole blemish as PSG crushes Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League
PSG opened their Champions League campaign with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday evening at Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres scored a historic hat-trick on his European debut for the club, while Ousmane Dembélé added two goals and two assists. Analyst Laure Boulleau singled out Maghnes Akliouche as the only disappointing performer of the night.
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