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Transfer
Scalvini Stays in Bergamo: Atalanta Hold Onto a Defender Newcastle Wanted
Giorgio Scalvini has agreed a new contract with Atalanta, ending a summer in which Newcastle United had identified the Italian centre-back as a primary target. The choice, and what it says about both clubs.
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Analysis
Inter's Continental Pattern: Six Losses in Seven Champions League Matches, and the Question the Domestic Form Cannot Answer
A tactical read of Inter Milan's 6-of-7 Champions League record, the domestic form that sits against it, and the question the available data does not yet answer.
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De Bruyne Defends Himself After Napoli's 0-1 Loss to Arsenal: 'This Is the Real De Bruyne'
Kevin De Bruyne publicly defended his form after Napoli fell 0-1 to Arsenal in the Champions League, telling reporters critics are now seeing 'the real De Bruyne.' The result hands Arsenal a narrow advantage from the trip to Naples.
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Player
Alonso Took the Word. Chelsea's Bench Took the Night.
Xabi Alonso accepted responsibility after Leverkusen's Champions League result against Chelsea, where the visitors' substitutes rescued a tie that had been tilting away from them — a familiar story of squad depth at this level.
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Analysis
Odegaard's New Latitude: How a Higher Position Is Restoring Arsenal's Number Ten
Arsenal's captain is operating in a more advanced role under Mikel Arteta, and the early returns — four goals in five games, including the winner at Napoli — suggest the structural change is real. A tactical reading of the shape behind the streak.
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Match Result
Demirović Hat-Trick Books Stuttgart's Date With Real Madrid
Ermedin Demirović's Champions League hat-trick sent VfB Stuttgart through to a tie against Real Madrid, the Bundesliga's official website confirmed on Wednesday, and the striker's record-setting night hands the Stuttgart coaching staff a fresh selection question.
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Feature
Como's First Champions League Night, and the Coach Who Wants It to Feel Like Any Other Game
Cesc Fabregas has urged his Como squad to keep their heads ahead of the club's maiden Champions League fixture. The lake-side club's rapid rise from Serie B makes that easier said than done.
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Gabriel Set to Become Manchester United's Youngest-Ever Player Against Newcastle
Fifteen-year-old academy product Gabriel is in line to become Manchester United's youngest-ever player if selected by Michael Carrick for the Newcastle fixture, according to BBC Sport.
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Player
Distraught, and Confirmed: The Week Manuel Locatelli Stopped Hiding
The Italian midfielder said the words before the club did. Juventus then confirmed surgery — and the shape of a midfield without him came into focus.
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Match Result
Baturina scores Como's first ever Champions League goal
Baturina scored Como's historic first-ever goal in the UEFA Champions League.
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Analysis
Hall's New Five-Year Deal and What It Locks In for Newcastle's Left Side
Newcastle have committed Lewis Hall to a new five-year contract, removing a left-back option Manchester United had been monitoring. The tactical reading is more interesting than the contract length.
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Champions League official line-ups: Como vs. RB Leipzig
Official team line-ups have been confirmed for the Champions League match between Como and RB Leipzig.
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Team News
Fabregas 'honoured' to be Como's first Champions League coach
Cesc Fabregas expressed pride after Como secured qualification for the Champions League, becoming the first coach to lead the club into Europe's top club competition.
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Match Result
USMNT's Sergiño Dest salvages point for PSV with goal in Champions League opener
Sergiño Dest scored to earn PSV a draw in their Champions League group stage opener against Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Match Result
Svilar: 'Roma had the better game against Fenerbahce, we'll take the draw'
Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar reflected on his side's draw against Fenerbahce in European competition, claiming Roma were the better side.
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Match Result
Fenerbahce 1-1 Roma: Solid point for Roma in Istanbul
Roma earned a 1-1 draw away at Fenerbahce in a UEFA Champions League group stage match in Istanbul.
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Match Preview
Como coach Fàbregas and player Milla preview Champions League debut
Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas and player Milla spoke to the media ahead of the club's first-ever Champions League match, emphasizing the hard work that went into preparing for the historic occasion.
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Match Preview
Is US Open win a formality for Zverev or could a home hope break the drought?
A Sky Sports feature previews the US Open men's singles, weighing whether Alexander Zverev can convert his hard-court form into a maiden Grand Slam title or whether an American home hope like Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe or Karen Khachanov can stop him.
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InjuryBreaking
Napoli confirm extent of Meret and Alisson injuries after 1-0 Arsenal defeat
Napoli have confirmed the severity of injuries sustained by goalkeeper Alex Meret and defender Alisson during their 1-0 Champions League defeat to Arsenal.
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InjuryBreaking
Roma worry as Kone sustained injury during 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce
Roma are concerned after midfielder Kone picked up an injury during a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce.
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Transfer
Matheus Fernandes says De Zerbi 'was the key' in his Tottenham move as he targets trophies
Midfielder Matheus Fernandes credits Roberto De Zerbi as decisive in his move to Tottenham and outlines his ambition to win trophies at the club.
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Match Result
Cristante: 'Roma go home with heads held high, happy with how it went'
Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante reflected positively on Roma's European campaign despite elimination, expressing satisfaction with the team's performance.
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Team News
Doncaster boss Grant McCann reveals he is undergoing skin cancer treatment
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has publicly disclosed that he is receiving treatment for skin cancer while continuing in his role at the club.
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Match Incident
Leclerc takes blame for Hamilton clash at Monza after Ferrari talks
Charles Leclerc has accepted responsibility for his collision with Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix, after Ferrari held internal talks with both drivers ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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Press Conference
Rowe: 'I'm a different player to Lookman, England call-up has always been a dream'
Rowe discusses his move to Italian football, drawing comparisons to Ademola Lookman, and expresses his ambition to earn an England national team call-up.
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Editorial
Galantic: 'Roma return to Champions League is fundamental after seven years'
A figure identified as Galantic has highlighted the significance of AS Roma returning to the UEFA Champions League after a seven-year absence.
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Player
Mac Allister Says He Is 'Very Sad.' The Rest Belongs to Liverpool.
Alexis Mac Allister has said he is 'very sad' that Liverpool have not offered him a new contract. It is the rare moment a player has named, on the record, the feeling the rest of the room had been politely avoiding.
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Match Preview
Sutton's FA Cup predictions: Chris Sutton vs Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White
BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton delivers his weekly FA Cup predictions, with Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White providing his own score predictions for the upcoming round.
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Media Report
McInnes: Rangers must get fans on side in Old Firm League Cup final
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes says Rangers must reconnect with their supporters ahead of the Old Firm League Cup final against Celtic, while outlining his own goal to make Kilmarnock relevant again.
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Transfer
Chelsea and Real Madrid interested in Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi
Chelsea and Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of a potential summer move.
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Team News
Malagò surprised by 'incredible' attempts to block FIGC role
Giovanni Malagò expressed astonishment at efforts to obstruct his potential involvement in the FIGC leadership, describing the attempts as 'incredible'.
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Match Preview
Diouf in contention for first France call-up under Zidane
A resurgent player known as Diouf is reportedly in line for a first senior cap for France under newly appointed manager Zinedine Zidane.
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Match Result
Manchester United v Sabah: Champions League – live
The Guardian provides live coverage of Manchester United's Champions League match against Sabah.
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Liverpool Agree £60m-a-Year Shirt Deal With Turkish Airlines
Liverpool have agreed a five-year shirt sponsorship with Turkish Airlines worth more than £60m a year, the Guardian and The Athletic report, in one of the club's most valuable commercial deals.
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