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Barcelona Wanted Lautaro. Inter's Refusal Speaks to a Deeper Calculation.
Deco confirmed Barcelona pursued Inter's Lautaro Martinez. What the refusal reveals about Inzaghi's project and the leverage Serie A clubs now hold in negotiations.
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Top Four European Leagues Align in Joint Demand for FIFA Reform
Premier League, Serie A, LaLiga and Bundesliga publish coordinated statement against Infantino's leadership, citing calendar, governance and financial disputes.
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Alaba at Udinese: The Tactical Equation Behind an Unusual Signing
Udinese have signed David Alaba on a free transfer, ending his injury-stalled spell at Real Madrid. The tactical case for the move is real; the injury case is genuine uncertainty.
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Italiano to Istanbul: The Agreement Napoli Couldn't Sign
Vincenzo Italiano leaves Bologna for Besiktas after a reported agreement with Napoli fell through — and the gap at the top of Italian football shows.
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Guardiola's Left-Back Calculus: Why Ait-Nouri Is Already Up for Grabs
Manchester United and Juventus are already circling the Manchester City left-back within months of his summer move from Wolves. The arithmetic of Guardiola's system explains why.
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The Bill Comes Due at Old Trafford
Manchester United's seventh straight annual loss sits alongside a £1bn debt, a £63.5m land purchase, and an £8.2m managerial parting. A reckoning the spreadsheets cannot defer.
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Late Gakpo strike denies Klopp winning start as Germany manager
Cody Gakpo scored a late goal for the Netherlands to deny Jürgen Klopp a winning debut as Germany head coach in their Nations League encounter.
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Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has called for improvement from his squad following a defeat to Portugal in an international friendly.
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Manchester United borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn
Manchester United have taken on an additional £90m in debt, pushing the club's total borrowings beyond £1.1bn amid ongoing financial pressures.
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Rice prepared to commit long-term future to Arsenal, UK papers report
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is set to extend his stay at the Emirates, according to multiple UK newspapers pointing to an imminent new agreement.
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Republic of Ireland slip to deserved defeat in Kosovo
Republic of Ireland lost to Kosovo in a Nations League match, with the visitors outplayed in a performance that highlighted ongoing concerns for the Irish side.
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Israel's Saied Abu Farchi sent off for gun gesture celebration in defeat by Austria
Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was shown a red card for making a gun gesture during his goal celebration in a UEFA Nations League defeat by Austria.
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João Félix strike gives Portugal narrow win over Wales in Nations League as Ronaldo disappoints
Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in the Nations League thanks to a João Félix goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo failing to make an impact on the match.
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Gakpo denies Klopp perfect start as Xavi's Netherlands rescue draw against Germany
Cody Gakpo scored a late equalizer for Xavi's Netherlands to deny Jürgen Klopp a perfect start as Germany manager in a Nations League draw.
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Late Netherlands goal denies Klopp's Germany in Nations League opener
Germany were held to a draw by the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League after conceding a late equalizer, spoiling what was effectively Jürgen Klopp's first match in charge of the national team.
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Mancini: 'Still two Italy doubts, three players can play on right or left'
Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he has two remaining selection doubts ahead of the next international matches and is weighing three players who are versatile enough to operate on either flank.
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Kosovo vs Republic of Ireland: Latest score in UEFA Nations League
Live score coverage of the UEFA Nations League match between Kosovo and the Republic of Ireland.
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UEFA fears Premier League spending distorting transfer market
UEFA has expressed concern that the Premier League's financial dominance is distorting the European transfer market and undermining competitive balance across the continent.
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Netherlands v Germany, Portugal v Wales and more: UEFA Nations League – Live
The Guardian provides live coverage of UEFA Nations League matches on September 24, 2026, including Netherlands v Germany, Portugal v Wales, and other fixtures.
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Ogbene urges calm over Ireland's upcoming games against Israel
Ireland winger Ogbene asks the public not to put pressure on the team ahead of fixtures against Israel, amid heightened political and sporting scrutiny.
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Barcelona's Deco denies interest in Manchester United's Gabriel
Barcelona sporting director Deco has denied that the club is interested in signing Manchester United defender Gabriel, dismissing recent transfer speculation.
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Bundesliga Fantasy Team of the Season so far
Official Bundesliga fantasy roundup naming the highest-scoring fantasy players of the season to date, including Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Igor Matanovic.
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How PSG's Ballon d'Or duo are pushing each other on
BBC feature exploring how PSG's Ballon d'Or nominees are driving each other to greater heights in pursuit of individual and collective success.
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A Call in the Brentford Dressing Room: How Kayode Chose the Azzurri
The Brentford forward heard the Italy call in the room where he'd just beaten Chelsea. The choice between the Azzurri and the Super Eagles had been made earlier — in private, and on his terms.
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James Garner keen to live up to 'mini-Valverde' tag after late England call-up
Everton midfielder James Garner has received a late call-up to the England squad, drawing comparisons to Real Madrid's Federico Valverde after a strong start to the season.
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Mancini hopes Tresoldi will 'feel 51 per cent Italian' ahead of national team decision
Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he hopes young striker Mattia Tresoldi will identify as Italian enough to choose the Azzurri when deciding his international future.
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Three Years for Arteta: What Arsenal's New Contract Actually Locks In
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract at Arsenal, multiple outlets report, weeks after leading the club to its first Premier League title in 22 years. The deal's length — and its timing — is a project-length statement about continuity, not a coronation.
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Inter targeted Chiesa if Roma signed Luis Henrique from Marseille
Reports suggest Inter Milan considered a move for Federico Chiesa as a contingency plan if Roma completed the signing of Marseille winger Luis Henrique.
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How the Premier League Stopped Being a Set-Piece Story
A 2.82 goals-per-game start, more long-range strikes, and a tactical identity shift — the Premier League is no longer the dead-ball contest it became.
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Two Tactical Briefs, One Defender: The Calafiori Conundrum at Arsenal and Italy
Jamie Carragher has called Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori the Premier League's best left-back 'by far'. Italy, however, is asking the same player to operate as something else entirely. The tactical case for, and against, a defender living two positional lives at once.
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Brighton Exposed Arsenal's Defensive Edges — and the Title Race Shifted
Arsenal were well beaten at the Amex as Manchester City moved clear at the top. A tactical read on what the result tells us about Arsenal's structural problems — and what it does not.
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Superliga trophy unveiled ahead of Boca Juniors' potential celebration at La Bombonera
Infobae reports that the Superliga trophy was officially presented ahead of Boca Juniors potentially lifting it at La Bombonera. The piece is mainly ceremonial and focuses on the design and presentation of the cup.
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Boca Juniors' back-to-back title updates Argentina's all-time honors table
Filo News reports on how Boca Juniors' bicampeonato reshaped the ranking of Argentina's most successful clubs. The piece focuses on historical title totals rather than immediate squad or match developments.
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