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Gullit reveals 50/50 split in Netherlands over Van Dijk's international future
Ruud Gullit says Dutch fans are evenly divided over whether Virgil van Dijk should retire from international football, with new Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez set to hold talks with the Liverpool captain during the Nations League break.
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Klay Rooney declares dad Wayne more famous than mum Coleen in new family documentary
Wayne and Coleen Rooney's 13-year-old son Klay delivers a blunt verdict on the family's celebrity pecking order in the trailer for The Real Rooneys, a new Disney+ documentary series releasing on 24 September.
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Alonso warns Chelsea they cannot 'compete in the Premier League' after 3-0 Brentford humbling
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's second-half collapse in a 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Friday was 'not enough to compete in the Premier League', with Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho both scoring in the final ten minutes to compound the Blues' defensive misery.
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Floyd Samba scores twice on debut as Man City's 17-year-old sensation eyes international future
Floyd Samba marked his Manchester City debut with two goals in a 5-0 Carabao Cup win, with his family watching from the stands. The 17-year-old also opened up on his international ambitions and the footballing dynasty his father Christopher helped build.
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Saliba out, White and Timber doubts as Arsenal head to injury-hit Brighton
Arsenal travel to Brighton this weekend without William Saliba, who is still recovering from a back injury, while Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Piero Hincapie are all doubts. Brighton are also severely depleted, missing six confirmed players including Mitoma and Minteh.
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Baleba nears United debut as club moves to keep Gabriel from cancelling registration
Carlos Baleba has returned to training and could feature against Fulham after missing the start of the season with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Manchester United are holding talks to persuade 15-year-old JJ Gabriel to withdraw his request to cancel his registration.
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Liverpool told to pay £130m release clause as Genk chief admits shock at Brughmans deal
Liverpool have been told Bournemouth's Rayan will cost £130m when his release clause activates in 2027, while Genk's director of football revealed he never expected the Reds to move so quickly for goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans.
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West Ham fan's first date turned into a riot — now the rivals meet again after 14 years
A West Ham supporter who took his girlfriend to the infamous 2009 Upton Park riot during a Carling Cup tie against Millwall recalls the chaos ahead of the clubs' first meeting in 14 years at The Den on Saturday.
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Samba shines on debut as City Academy reshapes coaching staff with key return
Floyd Samba impressed during his first-team debut as Manchester City's academy undergoes behind-the-scenes changes, including the return of coach Craig Mudd in a newly created individual development role.
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Carrick retains United backing despite Brighton collapse, but results must come soon
Michael Carrick keeps the support of Manchester United's football leadership after a 2-0 lead was squandered against Brighton, but with three defeats in six games, the pressure on the head coach is mounting rapidly.
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Gabriel wants out at 15 as Baleba nears United debut ahead of Fulham clash
Manchester United face mounting pressure ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Fulham, with teenage prodigy JJ Gabriel requesting to cancel his registration while £65m signing Carlos Baleba edges closer to his debut after returning to training.
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Trossard reveals De Zerbi humiliated him into quitting Brighton for Arsenal in £27m deal
Leandro Trossard has opened up on the breakdown that triggered his £27 million move from Brighton to Arsenal, claiming then-manager Roberto De Zerbi publicly humiliated him in front of team-mates and stopped speaking to him for four weeks.
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Maresca backs Sunderland to have beaten Arsenal as Hurzeler revives time-wasting feud
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has claimed Sunderland 'didn't deserve to lose' their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, while Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has revisited his feud with Mikel Arteta ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at the Amex.
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From bakery worker to Guardiola favourite: Matheus Nunes' unlikely road to Man City
Matheus Nunes once worked in a bakery after failing trials across Europe, yet now starts at right-back for Manchester City — with added motivation this weekend: his Sunderland-supporting stepdad holds a season ticket at the Stadium of Light.
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Chelsea collapse at Brentford and extend winless run to three matches
Xabi Alonso's Blues suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Friday night, their third consecutive poor result in the Premier League following losses to Arsenal and a draw against Hull City.
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Brentford sweep Chelsea aside 3-0 to stay unbeaten in the Premier League
Brentford ended Chelsea's winless Premier League run at three matches with a dominant 3-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium. Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho all scored in the second half to leave Xabi Alonso's side without a league win.
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Manchester United's U21s win 3-2 as academy carries on without absent Gabriel
Manchester United's Under-21s beat Brentford 3-2 at Leigh Sports Village on Friday, with 15-year-old JJ Gabriel absent after requesting to leave the club. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both pursuing the teenager.
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Mainoo keeps England spot as Tuchel freezes out Foden for Nations League squad
Kobbie Mainoo retains his England place in Thomas Tuchel's Nations League squad despite playing no minutes at the World Cup, while Phil Foden is absent for a sixth consecutive month following a run of poor form at Manchester City.
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Yamal reveals Rashford failed to grasp Clasico intensity before Barcelona rejected permanent deal
Lamine Yamal has claimed Marcus Rashford did not understand the demands of an El Clasico during his loan spell at Barcelona, a reality check that came too late to save a permanent move — leaving him to return to a struggling Manchester United.
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Rivaldo, Cafu and Premier League legends to clash at Goodison Park in Game4Hope charity match
A star-studded charity fixture bringing together Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United legends against a Rest of the World XI will be held at Goodison Park on Saturday, 26 September, raising funds for Everton in the Community and Shelter.
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