Football
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Barcelona Holding out Hope for Alvarez as Atletico Resist Sale
The Catalan giants have made Alvarez their prime target, with Spanish media reporting Laporta’s stance is effectively “Alvarez or nobody” as Barca seek to strengthen their attack following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran…
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Arsenal Sign Villa Centre-back Konsa as Champions Bolster Defence
Konsa, who was a regular for England at the World Cup this year, will partner Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of Arsenal’s defence in the absence of France international William Saliba, who is sidelined for…
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Man City Boss Maresca Hit with Doku Injury Blow
Doku will miss City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth with a calf injury and is unlikely to return for up to three weeks.
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Carrick insists Manchester Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window
Michael Carrick expects Manchester United’s Premier League title challenge to be bolstered by new signings after his side were linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
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Chelsea Fined £10mn, Handed Suspended Transfer Ban for Breaching Agent Rules
Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after an appeal hearing into sanctions imposed for multiple breaches of Football Association rules.
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Chawinga Sisters Sparkle as Malawi Stun WAFCON Holders Nigeria
Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks since the WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.
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Anderson Declares Man City ‘Kings of Manchester’ After £116 MN Move
Anderson said he was “over the moon” to be signing for “one of the biggest clubs in the world”, with the 23-year-old adding: “I can’t wait to play for this club. It’s a club built…
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Premier League Champions Arsenal Sign Greece Winger Tzolis from Brugge
No fee was disclosed but British media reports said the 24-year-old had arrived from Club Brugge for £34 million ($45 million), with Tzolis effectively a replacement for Leandro Trossard following his move to Besiktas.
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Garnacho Joins Villa on Season-Long Loan from Chelsea
The 22-year-old leaves the London club after a poor first season following his move from Manchester United, with Garnacho scoring eight goals in 43 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last term.
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Former Man Utd Boss Ferguson Salutes Old Rival Keegan
Ferguson and Keegan were involved a fierce battle for Premier League supremacy, with United famously pipping Newcastle to the title in 1996.






