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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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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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Transfer
Emily Fox signs new Arsenal Women deal
USA international defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women in the Women's Super League.
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Match Result
Russell fastest as Antonelli suffers hydraulics leak in Baku FP1
George Russell set the pace in the opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli was sidelined by a hydraulics leak.
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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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Match Result
Has the time come to separate home and away fans at WSL games?
The Guardian's 'Moving the Goalposts' column debates whether Women's Super League matches should adopt the practice of separating home and away supporters, a common measure in the men's game.
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AnalysisBreaking
Has Arsenal been figured out? Three big questions after Brighton's upset
The Guardian analyzes Arsenal's Premier League upset loss to Brighton, raising three big tactical questions about whether opponents have found a blueprint to beat the Gunners.
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Team News
Italiano hails Vlahovic as 'incredible' and praises surprise of Miretti
Juventus coach Vincenzo Italiano praised Dusan Vlahovic as incredible with plenty still to offer, and admitted being surprised by Fabio Miretti's development.
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Editorial
The making of Cavan Sullivan: A profile of Philadelphia Union's teenage prodigy
An in-depth feature tracing the upbringing, family soccer culture, and competitive mentality that shaped Philadelphia Union and USMNT prospect Cavan Sullivan.
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Match Preview
Robbie Ure earns first Scotland call-up after unusual Rangers-to-Sevilla route
Robbie Ure, 22, has received his first call-up to the Scotland national team after progressing from Rangers to Sevilla via an unconventional career path.
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Analysis
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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McTominay begins recovery at Napoli after heart procedure
Scott McTominay has started recovery work at Napoli following a heart procedure, with the club providing an update on the Scotland international's condition.
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Analysis
How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
BBC Sport takes an inside look at how Manchester City used a database of 650,000 players to rebuild their squad, employing analysts and data scientists to transform their recruitment strategy.
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Team NewsBreaking
Hibs appoint Dutchman Reedijk as new manager
Hibernian have appointed Dutchman Reedijk as their new manager, succeeding the previous coaching staff at the Scottish Premiership club.
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Match Preview
Kean on verge of Italy history ahead of Belgium clash in Mancini's second debut
Moise Kean could break an Italy scoring record when the Azzurri face Belgium in Roberto Mancini's second debut as national team coach, likely in a UEFA Nations League fixture.
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Match Preview
Wilson and Curtis leave Scotland squad to join U-21s
Two players have departed the Scotland senior national team squad and will instead link up with the Scotland U-21s.
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Match Preview
Mancini faces two selection dilemmas ahead of second Italy debut
Roberto Mancini is preparing for his second debut as Italy head coach and must resolve two key lineup decisions before the upcoming international match.
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Team News
Matthäus discusses Klopp's start as Germany head coach and his vision for German football
Lothar Matthäus has commented on Jürgen Klopp's early tenure as Germany head coach, highlighting Klopp's focus on the future of German football and his Dortmund roots.
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Transfer
Italian Papers: Italy unveil Zoma, Udinese sign Alaba, Juventus eye new goalkeepers
A roundup of Italian football front-page news: Italy's national team unveils Zoma, Udinese complete a signing of Alaba, and Juventus pursue new goalkeepers.
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Match Preview
McBurnie 'eternally grateful' and ready to show what Scotland have missed
Oli McBurnie says he is 'eternally grateful' and ready to prove himself for Scotland after being recalled to the national team squad.
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Transfer
Milan want Rabiot to commit to long-term contract at San Siro
AC Milan are pushing to extend Adrien Rabiot's contract, with the club hopeful he could see out his career at San Siro.
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Feature
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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Transfer
Roma's Romano regret is Cagliari's gain as market value soars ahead of Italy debut
A young talent released by Roma has thrived at Cagliari, with his market value rising sharply ahead of a call-up to the Italy national team.
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Team News
Podcast: Hibs' manager hunt & Scotland start afresh
BBC Sounds podcast discussing Hibernian's search for a new manager and the Scotland national team starting a new chapter.
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Analysis
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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Media ReportBreaking
Charles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride
A player named Charles, the subject of a record-breaking transfer fee, is reportedly adapting well to the pressure of his high valuation.
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Team News
Hibs impressed by Reedijk in manager search
Hibernian have been impressed by candidate Martin Reedijk during their ongoing search for a new manager, according to reports.
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Xhaka Withdraws From Switzerland Squad After Admitting Forged Covid Vaccine Certificate
Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has publicly admitted to forging a Covid-19 vaccine certificate and pulled out of the Switzerland national team squad. No sanctions have been disclosed by the club or the Swiss FA at the time of reporting.
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Analysis
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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Analysis
How Liverpool's System Caught Up to Isak
BBC Sport's tactical analysis attributes Isak's improved form to Liverpool's structural adjustments rather than individual play. Sky Sports' weekend column corroborates the broader attacking uptick — and shows where the patterns are not clicking.
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Match Result
Three Goals, No Points: Brobbey's Hat-Trick in a 5-3 Defeat as Manchester City Go Top
A hat-trick from Brobbey wasn't enough to stop Manchester City moving to the Premier League summit with a wild 5-3 win over Sunderland at the Etihad. The result told two completely different stories at once — and both of them were true.
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