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Uefa awards 2029 Champions League final to renovated Nou Camp, snubbing Wembley
Uefa has chosen Barcelona's redeveloped Nou Camp over Wembley Stadium to host the 2029 Champions League final, with the Allianz Arena confirmed as the 2028 venue. Barcelona last staged the final in 1999.
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UEFA to decide in Thessaloniki whether Wembley hosts 2028 or 2029 Champions League final
UEFA's Executive Committee is meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, to confirm the host venues for the 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals. Wembley Stadium, which has staged three previous finals, is among the candidates under consideration.
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Suspended Without Knowing It, Fournier Costs PSG €13M Before Historic Comeback
In August 1997, PSG fielded Laurent Fournier against Steaua Bucharest despite him being suspended—an administrative error that cost the club €13 million and led to the removal of sports coordinator Guy Adam.
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Ethan Mbappé offers fine Burgundy wine to Ancelotti to make amends for Champions League red card
Sent off during LOSC's defeat to Real Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologized to his teammates and on social media before presenting a bottle of Burgundy wine to his coach Davide Ancelotti.
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Ait-Nouri dropped from Man City squad for derby on tactical grounds, not injury
Rayan Ait-Nouri was left out of Manchester City's 20-man squad for Sunday's Premier League win at Old Trafford for tactical reasons, with manager Enzo Maresca preferring other options for the Manchester derby.
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Marcelo Gallardo takes charge of Ecuador with Willian Pacho in defence
Former Monaco and PSG midfielder Marcelo Gallardo has been appointed Ecuador manager. He will lead the Tri for the first time during an East Asia tour, with Willian Pacho in the squad.
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England host Spain at Wembley in Nations League opener after World Cup third-place finish
England begin their UEFA Nations League campaign at Wembley on 26 September against Spain, their first meeting since the Euro 2024 final. Further home fixtures follow against Czechia on 6 October and Croatia on 12 November.
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Algerian Federation Pursues Mezian Mesloub, Lens's 16-Year-Old Gem
The Algerian Football Federation has contacted the entourage of Mezian Mesloub, a 16-year-old midfielder at RC Lens, hoping to convince him to choose the Fennecs before France or Portugal step in. The player impressed on Thursday in the Champions League, providing an assist in Lens's stunning 2-3 victory over Slavia Prague.
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Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United monitor midfielder's future
Bournemouth will demand a minimum of £100 million for midfielder Alex Scott in future transfer windows, with Manchester United among the clubs who tracked him last summer. The 23-year-old rejected a new contract and is tied to the Cherries until 2028.
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Dembélé responds to Mbappé on Ballon d'Or: "I was never the chosen one but I worked hard"
After PSG's victory at Brest, Ousmane Dembélé humbly responded to Kylian Mbappé's statements about the Ballon d'Or race, recalling his quiet but effective career path.
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Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United and Chelsea circle
Bournemouth will demand a minimum of £100 million for midfielder Alex Scott in future transfer windows, according to The Athletic, after Chelsea's £64m bid was rejected in the summer. Lisandro Martinez has also backed Leny Yoro to become the cornerstone of Manchester United's defence.
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Pablo Barrios ruled out for Real Sociedad after Atlético confirm leg injury from Liverpool defeat
Atlético de Madrid have confirmed Pablo Barrios suffered a low-grade myofascial injury in his right leg during the 2-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield, ruling the midfielder out of Sunday's La Liga trip to Real Sociedad. His availability for subsequent fixtures against Osasuna and Real Madrid remains uncertain.
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Injured Alvarez misses Atletico trip as Arsenal transfer saga rumbles on
Julian Alvarez has been ruled out of Atletico Madrid's La Liga clash at Real Sociedad on Sunday with a muscle overload, the club confirmed. The absence arrives as the Argentine continues to be linked with Arsenal following a turbulent summer of speculation.
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ESPN's Ryan O'Hanlon crowns Dembélé world's best player ahead of Ballon d'Or
ESPN journalist Ryan O'Hanlon ranks Ousmane Dembélé atop his global rankings, praising a complete forward capable of excelling in any system, despite chronic injury concerns.
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Sesko declares shin injury 'perfect' after scoring on first United start of the season
Benjamin Sesko scored and offered an encouraging injury update after making his first start of the season in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah, saying his troublesome shin is now fully healed.
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Olise silent in interview, Bayern and Kompany defend him
After Michael Olise gave a nearly silent interview following Bayern Munich's 5-0 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt, the controversy forced the German club to respond. The sporting director and head coach both defended the Franco-British winger's reserved personality.
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How Tapie's sidelining of Barthez launched a French football legend
In September 1992, Bernard Tapie chose young Fabien Barthez over Pascal Olmeta for Marseille's Champions League debut against Glentoran. The bold decision nearly backfired, but a broken fibula ultimately relaunched the future World Cup winner's career for good.
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Zidane calls up Da Cunha, Como captain, for first France squad
Zinédine Zidane is set to include Lucas Da Cunha, 25-year-old attacking midfielder and Como captain, in his first France squad selection, expected on September 18. The player is among around fifty pre-selected candidates.
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Shearer tells Carrick fixture gap is no excuse ahead of Manchester derby at Old Trafford
Alan Shearer has warned Manchester United manager Michael Carrick he cannot use the two-day scheduling disadvantage against Manchester City as an excuse, though the former striker predicts a draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Iraola warns Liverpool lack freshness after £400m attack misfires in Fulham stalemate
Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham at Anfield on Saturday, with manager Andoni Iraola admitting his side lacked energy just 60 hours after their Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.
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