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Rodri calls Valencia's Gaya to apologise after mic picks up post-match criticism
Rodri contacted Valencia defender Jose Gaya to apologise after footage broadcast on Spanish television appeared to show the Barcelona midfielder dismissing Valencia as 'really weak' following Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga win at the weekend.
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Real Betis humiliates Kylian then Ethan Mbappé in four days
Four days after beating Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappé on the opposing side, Real Betis secured their first UEFA Champions League victory by defeating Lille 3-2 away, where Ethan Mbappé was sent off. The Andalusian club celebrated the event with a mocking meme targeting the two brothers.
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Amad Diallo ruled out until next month as De Ligt eases back into Man United training
Manchester United will be without Amad Diallo for their Champions League opener against Sabah on Thursday, with the winger not expected to return until after the international break. Matthijs de Ligt is back in training but has no confirmed return date.
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Rice's summer demand heeded twice as Arsenal spend £450m chasing back-to-back titles
Declan Rice publicly called for Arsenal to strengthen after two successive near-misses, and the club have obliged in consecutive windows — spending close to £450m combined to build a squad capable of retaining the Premier League title.
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Thierry Henry names Mbappé as Ballon d'Or 2026 favourite despite lack of collective title
Speaking on CBS Sports, Thierry Henry clearly backed Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his top scorer awards in the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the FIFA World Cup.
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Henry and Mourinho back Mbappé as their favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Thierry Henry and José Mourinho have both publicly backed Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his top scorer awards in the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the FIFA World Cup.
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Aston Villa edge Club Brugge 3-2 as Haaland brace seals City win at Porto
Aston Villa opened their Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium, while Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win at Porto courtesy of an Erling Haaland double.
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Dortmund chief reveals Karetsas could not speak after Champions League stretcher scare
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Nils-Ole Book confirmed that 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas was unable to speak when he was stretchered off during the Champions League match against Villarreal, with the club citing circulatory problems and sending him to hospital for further tests.
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Mourinho insists Alexander-Arnold is not a midfielder after Real Madrid's Champions League win over Inter
Jose Mourinho praised Trent Alexander-Arnold's effort but was unequivocal that the England international is not a midfielder, after Real Madrid edged Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in their Champions League opener.
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Carragher backs Haaland to score 1,000 career goals after Champions League brace against Porto
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in their Champions League opener, prompting Jamie Carragher to predict the Norwegian will surpass 1,000 career goals and become the greatest scorer the game has ever seen.
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Mourinho deploys Alexander-Arnold in midfield but insists 'he is not a midfielder'
José Mourinho used Trent Alexander-Arnold alongside Federico Valverde in midfield as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener, but the manager was candid that the England international does not belong in the position.
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Carragher turns bankruptcy scare into live TV punchline as Richards dissolves in laughter
Jamie Carragher, facing a reported £700,000–£800,000 unpaid tax bill, made light of his financial troubles on CBS during Champions League coverage, drawing laughter from co-pundit Micah Richards with a self-deprecating quip about Barcelona's past money problems.
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McTominay's heart surgery and Saliba absence headline seven injury concerns for Napoli vs Arsenal
Scott McTominay is sidelined for two weeks after successful heart ablation surgery, while Arsenal remain without William Saliba as both clubs head into their Champions League opener with significant injury lists.
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UEFA rule bars Liverpool from hosting Atletico Madrid at Anfield for third straight season
A new UEFA regulation prevents the same Champions League league-phase fixture from being played at the same venue in three consecutive seasons, meaning Liverpool cannot draw Atletico Madrid at home next term — provided both clubs qualify.
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Red card and apology: Ethan Mbappé owns up to his foul against Betis in Champions League
Sent off in the 56th minute for an elbow on Natan during Lille's 2-3 defeat to Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologized on Instagram, acknowledging an "unacceptable gesture".
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Luis Garcia reveals why he couldn't turn down Atletico Madrid after three years at Liverpool
Luis Garcia has explained his decision to leave Liverpool for Atletico Madrid in 2007, admitting he simply could not reject the chance to rejoin the Spanish club — while also revealing his biggest regret from his time at Anfield.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Deschamps absent from Coach of the Year nominees
Despite his third World Cup at the helm of France, Didier Deschamps is not among the five coaches nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. Luis Enrique, the defending champion, and Luis de la Fuente, Spain's World Cup-winning manager, dominate the list.
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Sent off for elbow, Ethan Mbappé plunges LOSC into Champions League crisis
After providing the assist for Ayase Ueda's opening goal in the 12th minute, Ethan Mbappé received a straight red card for an elbow to the face of Betis Sevilla defender Natan on Tuesday in the Champions League opener. Lille, who led 2-1 at half-time, ultimately lost 1-2.
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Rashford 'smelling of roses' as United seal record sleeve sponsorship with SumUp
Peter Schmeichel has hailed Marcus Rashford's return to form after his loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona, while Manchester United have announced a record-breaking sleeve sponsorship deal with fintech firm SumUp, worth more than the club's £20m-a-year training kit arrangement.
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Bouaddi's 98% passing masterclass steers Manchester City to 2-0 win in Porto
Ayyoub Bouaddi completed 55 passes at 98.2% accuracy on his first Manchester City start, helping Enzo Maresca's side to a commanding 2-0 Champions League victory at Porto's Dragao Stadium.
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