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Former Fiji captain Nayacalevu reinvents himself as a No.8 on debut for fifth-tier RO Grasse

Waisea Nayacalevu, the former Fiji captain and ex-Stade Français and Toulon centre, will make his debut for Fédérale 2 side Rugby Olympique de Grasse in an unfamiliar position — No.8 in the forward pack.

Rugby Sep 20

15-year-old JJ Gabriel flies to Barcelona as Man Utd reject his de-registration request

Manchester United are scrambling to retain academy prodigy JJ Gabriel after the 15-year-old formally requested de-registration and travelled to Barcelona to hear a pitch from the Catalan club, with Real Madrid also reportedly interested.

Football Sep 20

United and Arsenal set for £60m battle to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza

Manchester United are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza ahead of the January window, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Atletico Madrid also in the running for the 20-year-old valued at around £60m.

Football Sep 20

Munoz singles out Mac Allister as key ally in candid verdict on Premier League physicality

Victor Munoz has spoken openly about his adaptation to English football since his £34.5m move from Osasuna, admitting the physical demands of the Premier League caught him off guard and crediting Alexis Mac Allister, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Ronald Araujo for helping him settle at Anfield.

Football Sep 20

Pereira reveals he dodged Ten Hag to seal £10m Fulham move from Manchester United

Andreas Pereira has explained how he deliberately avoided speaking to incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in 2022, fearing the Dutchman's powers of persuasion would derail his £10m move to Fulham.

Football Sep 20

Pereira reveals he dodged Ten Hag to force his Manchester United exit in 2022

Andreas Pereira has admitted he deliberately avoided speaking to Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman was appointed Manchester United manager, fearing a conversation might convince him to stay. The Brazilian left for Fulham in 2022 and has no regrets.

Football Sep 20

Van der Sar reveals Ferguson voicemail that finally sealed his Manchester United move six years late

Edwin van der Sar has recalled how close he came to joining Liverpool and Manchester United in 1999, only for a chairman's decision to sign Mark Bosnich to delay his Old Trafford move by six years — a wait that ultimately delivered four league titles and a Champions League.

Football Sep 20

Carrick's academy message as 19-year-old Lacey shines and Gabriel pushes to leave United

Shea Lacey scored his first Manchester United goal in the League Cup defeat to Brighton, prompting Michael Carrick to praise the club's academy pipeline — an indirect response to reports that 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel is pushing to leave Old Trafford.

Football Sep 20

Arteta open to Dowman loan as Arsenal monitor 17-year-old Austrian midfielder Weinhandl

Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out a loan move for teenage forward Max Dowman in the second half of the season, while Arsenal are being linked with Sturm Graz's 17-year-old midfielder Luca Weinhandl.

Football Sep 20

Laporta accuses Atletico of blocking Alvarez move to every club except Barcelona

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has accused Atletico Madrid of behaving 'inappropriately' during the Julian Alvarez transfer saga, claiming the Spanish club refused to sell the Argentine to anyone but made their stance against Barcelona explicit.

Football Sep 19

Atletico Madrid and Juventus eye Madueke loan as Arsenal winger struggles for minutes

Noni Madueke has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus, with both clubs weighing up a loan move for the £48.5m Arsenal winger after he managed less than 30 minutes of Premier League football across his first five matches of the season.

Football Sep 19

Gerrard warns 15-year-old Gabriel that leaving Man Utd for Real Madrid solves nothing

Steven Gerrard has urged caution over JJ Gabriel's push to leave Manchester United, warning the 15-year-old that outside influences rushing young careers are damaging — and that elite managers like José Mourinho will not simply hand him first-team football elsewhere.

Football Sep 19

Gerrard warns 15-year-old Gabriel that forcing Man Utd exit 'scares' him

Steven Gerrard has urged Manchester United's teenage prospect JJ Gabriel to reconsider his push to leave Old Trafford, warning that outside agents and parents rushing young talents can derail promising careers.

Football Sep 19

Gerrard warns 15-year-old Gabriel that Real Madrid move carries same risks as Man United exit

Steven Gerrard has cautioned Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel that the pressures forcing his Old Trafford departure will follow him to Real Madrid, urging those around the youngster to stop rushing his development.

Football Sep 19

Huijsen recalled to Spain squad after World Cup snub as Cucurella holds left-back spot

Dean Huijsen returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming FIFA international window after being left out of the World Cup, while Marc Cucurella retains his place as first-choice left back. La Roja face England, Croatia twice, and the Czech Republic.

Football Sep 19

Raphinha reveals he rejected Saudi offer that "could have changed his life"

In top form with FC Barcelona — 9 goals in six Liga matches — Brazilian winger Raphinha has revealed he turned down a colossal financial offer from Saudi Arabia this summer, choosing to stay at the Catalan club where he is enjoying an exceptional start to the season.

Football Sep 19

How Millwall owner Theo Paphitis signed Dennis Wise before telling manager Mark McGhee

Theo Paphitis has recalled how a chance drink with Ray Wilkins led to Dennis Wise joining Millwall in 2002 — a deal completed so quickly that manager Mark McGhee only found out when a press conference had already been arranged.

Football Sep 19

Carrick hails Lacey's 'amazing' debut goal as Gabriel pushes for Old Trafford exit

Shea Lacey, 19, marked his first start for Manchester United with a goal against Brighton in the Carabao Cup, just 24 hours after 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel formally requested to leave the club.

Football Sep 19

Real Madrid and Barcelona circle Cavan Sullivan despite his agreed Manchester City move

Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring 16-year-old USMNT midfielder Cavan Sullivan, who has already agreed to join Manchester City at 18. The Spanish giants could make a move if Sullivan fails to break into City's first XI after arriving in England.

Football Sep 19

Mbappé leaves Nike after twenty years to become shareholder of On

Kylian Mbappé has ended his partnership with Nike, his equipment supplier since age seven, to join Swiss brand On, becoming both ambassador and shareholder.

Football Sep 19