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Rice backs Kane for Ballon d'Or as Merino labelled rusty on Arsenal return
Declan Rice has declared his support for Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or despite being nominated himself, while Mikel Merino was criticised for a rusty display in Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli.
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Carrick hails 'fantastic' Mainoo as United's midfield clicks in 4-0 Champions League rout
Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo as a player having a 'massive influence' after Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, with the interim boss also explaining the tactical changes reshaping United's midfield.
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Carrick confirms Shaw's Champions League absence was precautionary ahead of Manchester derby
Luke Shaw sat out Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, but interim boss Michael Carrick confirmed the left-back's absence was a precaution following cramp against Everton, with the derby against City in mind.
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Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal resigns after Champions League return ends in draw with Roma
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach following a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma on Wednesday, ending his fourth stint in charge of the Turkish club just days after they reached the competition proper for the first time in 18 years.
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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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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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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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Carrick rules out Shaw for Champions League opener to protect him ahead of Manchester derby
Luke Shaw has been left out of Manchester United's squad entirely for their Champions League game against Sabah, with interim boss Michael Carrick citing cramp and a desire to manage the left-back's fitness ahead of the derby.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Six goals but shaky defence: Zabarnyi under fire after PSG-Slovan
PSG thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in their Champions League opener, but the goal conceded on the opponent's first shot on target reignites concerns about Paris's defensive solidity, particularly regarding Ilya Zabarnyi.
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