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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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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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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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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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Analysis
Three Games, No Goals: The Tactical Question Facing Villa at Club Brugge
Aston Villa's goalless Premier League start meets the Champions League, and Unai Emery's history of slow openings meets its first real test. The question is what shape the answer takes.
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Transfer
Chiesa Open to Liverpool Exit as Italian Pushes for Playing Time
Federico Chiesa has told The Athletic he 'wants to play' and is weighing a departure from Anfield, where he has been reduced to a peripheral role behind Alexander Isak.
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Feature
Graham Scott Got the Microphone. Now He's Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud.
An ex-PGMOL referee's Q&A with The Athletic — covered by ESPN under the phrase 'not fit for purpose' — is the closest thing to an insider audit Premier League officiating has had in years.
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Analysis
De Zerbi's public criticism of his Spurs forwards is the surface. The goalless shape underneath is the harder question.
Tottenham have yet to score in the Premier League this season. Roberto De Zerbi has publicly criticised his forwards and his medical staff. The tactical picture behind the press conference is murkier than the criticism suggests.
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Match Result
Everton 2-2 Manchester United: Late Penalty Overturned After Ashley Young Goes Down in the Box
Everton were denied a stoppage-time winner against Manchester United after the referee initially pointed to the spot when Ashley Young went down in the box, only for the penalty to be overturned following a review at Goodison Park.
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Editorial
Ranking the 2026 Ballon d'Or contenders: Does Harry Kane's stunning form give him the edge?
The Athletic profiles the leading candidates for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, headlined by Harry Kane's prolific season alongside Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland.
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Inside Genk's academy: how Lucca Brughmans is producing '3D' goalkeepers for Liverpool, Chelsea and Europe's elite
A feature on Genk academy goalkeeping coach Lucca Brughmans, credited with developing ball-playing goalkeepers now emerging at top European clubs, including prospects linked to Liverpool and Chelsea.
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Transfer
Anthony Gordon's stunning Barcelona start: A Catalan hat, being a team player and learning the language
Anthony Gordon has made a remarkable start at Barcelona, scoring a hat-trick early in his Barcelona career while integrating with teammates and learning the local language.
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Team NewsBreaking
Cristian Volpato's Socceroos fate uncertain after second sample confirms positive cocaine test
Sassuolo midfielder Cristian Volpato's second sample has confirmed an initial positive cocaine test, casting doubt on his potential Socceroos call-up and his club career.
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InjuryBreaking
Dortmund's Karetsas hospitalized with circulatory problems during Villarreal match
Borussia Dortmund's Konstantinos Karetsas was taken to hospital after suffering circulatory problems during the match against Villarreal.
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Analysis
Is Marcus Rashford really getting back to his Manchester United best?
The Athletic analyses whether Marcus Rashford is returning to his peak form at Manchester United, examining his recent performances and underlying numbers.
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Match Result
Why Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or
Bundesliga editorial argues that Bayern Munich's Michael Olise has a compelling case for the 2026 Ballon d'Or based on his performances for club and country.
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Match Preview
Bundesliga 2 Matchday 5: Hertha Berlin chase perfect start, St. Pauli seek first win vs Wolfsburg
Bundesliga 2 Matchday 5 preview featuring league leaders Hertha Berlin's perfect record under pressure and winless St. Pauli hosting Wolfsburg.
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Match Result
Willock grabs late goal as Newcastle edge past Millwall
Joe Willock scored a late goal to give Newcastle United a narrow victory over Millwall in their cup tie.
epl
Match Result
Watford comeback condemns Heckingbottom's Preston to fifth defeat in six
Watford came from behind to beat Paul Heckingbottom's Preston North End, extending Preston's poor run to five defeats in six matches.
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Analysis
Mourinho says Alexander-Arnold 'not a midfielder' amid continued midfield role discussion
Jose Mourinho has publicly stated that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not a midfielder, despite ongoing debate about his positional role.
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Match Result
Haaland scores twice as Man City beat Porto but fail to impress in Champions League
Erling Haaland scored twice to give Manchester City a Champions League win over Porto, though the performance drew criticism.
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Match Result
Bowen at the double as West Ham climb top of the Championship
Jarrod Bowen scored twice as West Ham United defeated Bolton Wanderers to move to the top of the EFL Championship table.
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Hughes confirmed at Al-Hilal as Anfield's recruitment brief waits for a name
The sporting director's move to Saudi Arabia closes a chapter that opened with his quiet exit from Anfield, and puts the next question to Liverpool: who now carries the recruitment brief he once held?
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Match Result
Christie nets hat-trick as Bournemouth blitz Lincoln in cup tie
Bournemouth demolished Lincoln City with a Christie hat-trick in a dominant cup victory.
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Bradford see off Orient to keep Carabao Cup dreams alive
Bradford City eliminated Leyton Orient from the Carabao Cup with a victory, keeping their progression in the competition alive.
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Southampton knock Swansea off Championship top spot
Southampton defeated Swansea City to overtake them at the top of the Championship standings.
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Champions League briefing: Mbappé vs Haaland battle continues, goalkeeping howlers and a perfect free kick
A Champions League matchday recap highlighting the latest chapter of the Mbappé–Haaland rivalry, notable goalkeeping errors, and a standout free kick goal.
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Match Result
Chivu: 'I'm happy and optimistic for Inter, took the game to Real Madrid'
Inter coach Cristian Chivu expressed satisfaction and optimism after his side's performance against Real Madrid, suggesting they competed well against the European champions.
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Match Result
Burnley still without a win after draw at Wrexham
Burnley failed to secure their first victory of the season after drawing away at Wrexham.
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Match Result
West Ham go top of Championship - are they ready to leave the past behind?
West Ham United sit at the summit of the EFL Championship, prompting discussion over whether the club can put recent struggles behind them and push for promotion back to the Premier League.
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Match Result
Talbi dink gives Sunderland victory over Hull City
Sunderland beat Hull City thanks to a delicate dink finish from Talbi in a Championship match.
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TransferBreaking
Newcastle lock down Lewis Hall with new five-year deal, dealing blow to Manchester United interest
Lewis Hall has agreed a new five-year contract with Newcastle United, ending speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
epl
Match Preview
Bouaddi impresses on first start: have Man City found 'a gem'?
A BBC Sport editorial assesses whether young Manchester City midfielder Bouaddi's strong first start signals the discovery of a significant talent.
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Team NewsBreaking
Report: Fiorentina could take legal action against Grosso to terminate contract
Fiorentina are reportedly considering suing manager Fabio Grosso in order to terminate his contract following the club's poor run of form.
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Analysis
Vardy to Burnley: The Tactical Question Behind a Sentimental Move
A 38-year-old Vardy joining newly promoted Burnley raises a specific tactical question: what does a veteran counter-attacking striker offer a side built for survival?
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Match Result
Arsenal Host Chelsea in First Live Test of the Premier League's Record Summer
A tactical preview of Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates, framed by a Premier League transfer window that equalled the British record and saw one club sign 18 players.
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