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Odegaard Down, Arsenal's Build-Up in Question: Reading the Silva Tackle Beyond the Moment
An ankle injury, a public rebuke, and the question Arsenal cannot avoid: who carries the structure when the captain is unavailable?
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Mancini Acknowledges 'Double' Contract at Manchester City, Says 'It Isn't My Problem'
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has publicly confirmed a 'double' contract during his 2009–2013 Etihad tenure, dismissing the arrangement as 'not my problem' while the Premier League's 115-charge case against the club remains open.
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Mancini: 'Turkiye-Italy not a relegation play-off, can afford risks'
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has played down the significance of the upcoming Nations League match against Turkiye, insisting it is not a relegation play-off and that his side can take risks.
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TransferBreaking
Official: Juventus re-sign Neto as Grabara replacement
Juventus have officially re-signed goalkeeper Neto on a free transfer, bringing him back to the club as a replacement for the departing Grabara.
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Transfer
Lewis Ferguson retains Rangers dream but Bologna exit was never close
Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson says he still dreams of playing for Rangers but insists a move away from the Serie A club was never realistically on the cards.
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Editorial
How does CAS work and why can't Manchester City appeal to it?
An explainer detailing the function of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and why Manchester City cannot use it to appeal against the independent panel's verdict on their alleged breaches of Premier League rules.
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Team News
Stramaccioni defends Italy boss Mancini against early criticism
Former Inter and Udinese coach Andrea Stramaccioni has publicly defended Roberto Mancini, saying it is 'ridiculous' to criticise the Italy national team coach after just three days in charge.
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Transfer
Official: Lazio sell Patric to Al-Ettifaq
Lazio have officially sold Spanish defender Patric to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.
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Injury blow for Frosinone as four-goal Raimondo withdraws from Italy U21 squad
Frosinone striker Raimondo has withdrawn from the Italy U21 squad due to injury, dealing a blow to the Serie B club's attack.
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Editorial
Cape Verde hero Vozinha reflects on newfound fame
A feature profile on Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper who became a national hero after his standout performances for the island nation.
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LAFC fires Marc Dos Santos; Wilfried Nancy emerges as coaching candidate
LAFC have parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos at an inflection point in their season, with former CF Montréal boss Wilfried Nancy mentioned as a potential candidate to return to MLS.
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Jos Buttler ruled out of Pakistan white-ball tour after injury in second ODI vs Sri Lanka
England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming tour of Pakistan after sustaining an injury during the second ODI against Sri Lanka.
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TransferBreaking
Forest Green allow Savage to talk to another club
Forest Green Rovers have given permission for player Savage to hold talks with another club, indicating a potential transfer departure.
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Roma stadium approved: 'It's a certainty and it will be built'
AS Roma's new stadium project has received official approval, with the club confirming construction will proceed.
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Bellamy backs Wales to belong as Haaland threat looms in Norway clash
Wales manager Craig Bellamy insists his side belong on the international stage ahead of facing Norway and Erling Haaland, expressing confidence despite the daunting challenge.
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Transfer
Ferguson: Rangers dream always in back of my mind
Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson admits playing for Rangers has always been a dream, amid summer speculation about his future.
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Editorial
Cavan Sullivan turns 17: Nine things to know about the USMNT's teenage prospect
A birthday profile of Philadelphia Union and USMNT midfielder Cavan Sullivan as he turns 17, highlighting key facts about one of America's most talked-about young players.
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FAI investigates alleged racist abuse of Adam Idah
The Football Association of Ireland has opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse directed at Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah.
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Milan forward Ramos reacts after scoring for Portugal: 'A great victory'
Milan forward Ramos scored for Portugal in an international match, describing the result as a great victory for his national team.
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Konsa and O'Reilly fitness doubts for England vs Czech Republic
Ezri Konsa and O'Reilly are doubts for England's upcoming match against Czech Republic due to fitness concerns.
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Transfer
Report: Juventus join race for Inter veteran Calhanoglu
Juventus have reportedly entered the race to sign Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who is also attracting interest from other clubs.
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Mancini responds to allegations of double Manchester City contract
Roberto Mancini has publicly responded to allegations that he held a double contract with Manchester City during and after his tenure as manager.
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Transfer
Milan, Tottenham and Aston Villa tracking Kim as Bayern weigh up defender's future
Bayern Munich are weighing up the future of centre-back Kim Min-jae, with AC Milan, Tottenham and Aston Villa monitoring the situation ahead of a potential summer move.
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Could Potter be England's next breakthrough star?
BBC Sport profiles a young English talent named Potter, examining whether he could emerge as the next breakthrough star for the England national team.
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Match Result
Manchester City verdict and England's narrow loss to world champions
The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast discusses the Manchester City verdict related to the Premier League's 115 charges case, plus England's recent international match against reigning world champions Argentina.
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Transfer
Steve Parish Closed the Door on Liverpool — Out Loud
Crystal Palace's chairman used a Premier League 'Paper Talk' roundup to publicly reject a £50m move for Ismaila Sarr. With The Athletic reporting Parish is 'raising the roof' for the Senegalese winger and Jean-Philippe Mateta, the statement reads less as a transfer denial than as a declaration of project.
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Editorial
The Athletic FC: Ask David Ornstein Your Questions
The Athletic opens a reader Q&A with transfer insider David Ornstein, inviting fans to submit questions about ongoing and upcoming transfer activity.
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Analysis
Manchester City Found Guilty: The Tactical Map Guardiola Now Has to Read Differently
A Premier League independent panel has found Manchester City guilty on the majority of financial breach charges, with sanctions to be set in a follow-up hearing. The tactical consequences for Guardiola's squad geometry, weekly risk calculus, and recruitment are already in motion.
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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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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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Analysis
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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Feature
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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Analysis
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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Feature
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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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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Feature
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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