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Sabah FK, founded in 2017, crashes UEFA Champions League and could face PSG
Founded in 2017 and crowned Azerbaijan champions for the first time this season, Sabah FK secured their UEFA Champions League qualification on Tuesday after an epic extra-time victory against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. PSG has never faced an Azerbaijani club.
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Fonseca insists Fofana will stay at Lyon despite Roma transfer rumours
On the eve of the Champions League playoff return leg against Fenerbahçe, Paulo Fonseca has stated that Malick Fofana will not leave Olympique Lyonnais, even as Italian media reports suggest a deal with AS Roma worth €35 million is nearly done.
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EFL introduces pre-draw to keep Europe's Premier League clubs apart in Carabao Cup third round
European fixture clashes in September have forced the EFL to restructure the Carabao Cup third-round draw, introducing a pre-draw to determine home or away status for the eight Premier League clubs competing in the Champions League and Europa League.
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Five English clubs learn their fate as 2026/27 Champions League draw set for Monaco
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw takes place in Monaco on Thursday, 27 August, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool among the 36 teams finding out their eight group-stage opponents.
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Arsenal set £100m asking price for Zubimendi as Real Madrid circle but balk at fee
Arsenal have quoted Real Madrid £100 million for Martin Zubimendi — more than £60m above the club's record sale — but manager Mikel Arteta insists the 27-year-old is not for sale after a Premier League-winning campaign.
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RC Lens faces Inter and Bayern: a daunting draw looms in the Champions League
Placed in pot 4, RC Lens could face Inter (29% probability) and Bayern (28%) in the new Champions League league phase, with the draw taking place Thursday in Monaco.
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Alexander-Arnold says World Cup should never have been for sale as he settles into Madrid life
Trent Alexander-Arnold has called the World Cup a football "institution" that should never have been opened to private investment, while also reflecting on a difficult debut season at Real Madrid and his adjustment to life in Spain.
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Alexander-Arnold opens up on Liverpool fan abuse after Real Madrid move: 'It hurts, but I understand'
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly about the hostile reception he faced from Liverpool supporters following his departure to Real Madrid, saying the abuse hurt given his 20-year commitment to the club — but that he understands the anger.
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Domenech leaves L'Équipe du Soir but remains consultant for European nights
At 74, Raymond Domenech is no longer among the regular commentators on L'Équipe du Soir, whose roster has been tightened for the new season. The former France manager is repositioning himself on the channel's European cup coverage.
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Ex-Arsenal fan Hjulmand had Gunners tattoo removed after signing his first pro deal
Atletico Madrid's new £34m signing Morten Hjulmand revealed he had his Arsenal crest tattoo removed after turning professional, saying his mindset as a fan changed once he entered the game as a player.
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Lyon wins at Toulouse with reshuffled XI before Fenerbahçe clash
Lyon began their Ligue 1 season with a 2-0 victory away at Toulouse FC, thanks to goals from Nartey (68') and Fofana (85'), ahead of their Champions League playoff return leg on Wednesday.
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Alexander-Arnold opens up on abuse and vandalism after leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken publicly for the first time about the fallout from his move to Real Madrid, detailing online threats, the defacing of his Anfield mural, and being booed on his return to Liverpool in November's Champions League fixture.
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Barcelona and Aston Villa target Balogun as Monaco fears another departure
After Maghnes Akliouche's sale to Paris Saint-Germain, AS Monaco could lose a second key striker this summer. Folarin Balogun, who scored 19 goals last season, is in the sights of FC Barcelona and Aston Villa just days before the transfer window closes.
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Shakhtar Donetsk to stage Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge
Shakhtar Donetsk will use Chelsea's Stamford Bridge as their Champions League home ground for the upcoming season, the clubs have confirmed. The Ukrainian side have been unable to play in Donetsk since Russia annexed the region in 2014.
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LFP refuses to postpone Toulouse-OL, Tolisso and Fonseca speak out
The French Professional Football League rejected Olympique Lyonnais's request to reschedule their match against Toulouse, scheduled for Saturday, which falls between two Champions League playoff legs against Fenerbahçe. Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso and manager Paulo Fonseca strongly criticized the decision.
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Kroos names Kvaratskhelia as major favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has publicly named PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his top pick for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, praising his 19 goals and 11 assists as well as his best player award in the Ligue des Champions.
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Spurs agree £75m Savinho deal as Arsenal target Yildiz and United close in on Baleba
Tottenham have agreed a £75m fee with Manchester City for winger Savinho, with a further £10m in add-ons. Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been rejected by Brighton, and Manchester United are ready to spend over £60m on Carlos Baleba.
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Zidane as selector: Udol sees Champions League as his passport to France
Present at the Trophée des champions won by Lens against PSG, Zinédine Zidane observed Matthieu Udol. The Lens left-back, 30, is banking on the Champions League to earn his first France call-up.
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Celtic fan, 65, dies after falling ill during Champions League qualifier at Celtic Park
Celtic have confirmed the death of a 65-year-old supporter who was taken ill during their 3-0 Champions League qualifying win over LASK at Celtic Park on Wednesday, 19 August. Police Scotland said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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Aston Villa sign Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid to fill Digne's left-back void
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Italy international Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, replacing Lucas Digne who departed for Paris Saint-Germain. The move is part of a broader summer rebuild as Villa prepare for their Champions League campaign.
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