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15 September 2026
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Xhaka: Reaching Europa League Final with Sunderland 'a Dream'
Sunderland's captain, a two-time Europa League runner-up, says he wants to reach a final with the club before Wednesday's clash with AZ Alkmaar.
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Merson Questions Wirtz's Liverpool Struggles
Paul Merson doubts Florian Wirtz will succeed at Liverpool, questioning how much longer the club can wait for the €136m signing to click.
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Dembélé Hits Back at Mbappé Over 'Chosen One' Remark
Without naming him, Ousmane Dembélé responded to Kylian Mbappé's Ballon d'Or comments, saying he worked hard and was rewarded last year for his PSG form.
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Akinfeev Already Pictures His Final CSKA Match
Injured since April, the 40-year-old CSKA goalkeeper says he has a clear mental image of his career farewell, to take shape after the 26 September game.
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Mourinho: Vinícius Júnior needs goals to hit top form
Real Madrid's coach says he's satisfied with Vinícius despite just one goal in six games, insisting the winger's physical and mental state point to goals arriving soon.
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Estan Slams Ballon d'Or Amid Mbappé Debate
Barcelona forward Estan says the Ballon d'Or is now a marketing tool, citing Mbappé's big goal tally but lack of titles this season with Real Madrid.
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14 September 2026
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Vicens: Braga still lacking precision despite Estoril win
Sp. Braga beat Estoril 1-0 thanks to substitute Jonas Wind's late strike, but coach Carlos Vicens said his side must sharpen up in front of goal.
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Tashuyev: Zenit players grown sated with success
Yenisei coach Sergei Tashuyev says fatigue, not Semak's management, explains Zenit's flat form, pointing to new arrivals like Karpukas and Kondakov.
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Obi Mikel: Chelsea missing Caicedo as defence leaks goals
Chelsea remain unbeaten but have conceded 12 goals in six games; Obi Mikel and Merson diagnose different causes as Alonso hunts a settled defence.
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Allegri: De Bruyne substitution was cramp, not injury
Napoli's coach eased fears over Kevin De Bruyne after his 88th-minute withdrawal in the 1-0 win over Bologna, calling it cramp rather than a serious problem.
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Lamine Yamal: Ballon d'Or Race Is Me and Mbappe
Yamal tells Movistar+ he and Mbappe are the two best players in the world, saying his trophy haul this year makes him the deserving Ballon d'Or winner.
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13 September 2026
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Sergio Gómez slams penalty in Real Sociedad's loss to Atlético
Real Sociedad full-back says a 75th-minute penalty cost them against Atlético Madrid, as coach Matarazzo blasts a string of refereeing decisions.
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Rooney: Manchester United Toothless in Defeat to City
Wayne Rooney says United controlled the first half but lacked a cutting edge after City's Haaland goal, leaving Carrick's side eight points behind City.
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Neville: Man Utd owed apology over Haaland derby goal
Gary Neville insists officials got Erling Haaland's VAR-awarded derby winner wrong and says Manchester United should expect an apology from Pro Ref.
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Joey Veerman: Bayern still the benchmark for Dortmund
The Dutch midfielder made his BVB debut in the Supercup loss to Bayern but has since inspired five straight wins, praising Guirassy's impact along the way.
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Luis Enrique defends Zabarnyi over Slovan error
PSG's coach dismissed criticism of Illia Zabarnyi after the Champions League slip, saying scrutiny is normal for players at a big club like PSG.
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12 September 2026
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Mourinho: Real Madrid Are an All-Action Team
After beating Rayo Vallecano 4:1, Mourinho praised his side's intensity, addressed wasted chances, and explained Valverde's precautionary substitution.
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Arteta responds to Gabriel Jesus over Arsenal exit
Arteta says he spoke privately with Jesus before his Barcelona move and expects their relationship to improve, as it has with other former players.
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Ruben Amorim Reignites Feud With Man Utd Legends
AC Milan boss Amorim revisits his rocky Old Trafford spell, hitting back at former players-turned-pundits who criticised him during his time in charge.
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Mourinho on Tchouaméni and Valverde training bust-up
Real Madrid's coach says he never had to mediate after last season's clash, insisting the two midfielders resolved their differences on their own.
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11 September 2026
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Lamine Camara opens up on failed Chelsea transfer
The Monaco midfielder admits his £47m deadline-day move to Chelsea nearly happened but says he has now turned the page and refocused on club football.
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Mbappé Makes His Case for the Ballon d'Or
Mbappé says last season's form set him apart, invoking Messi and Ronaldo as the standard-bearers of an award he believes only special players win.
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De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d'Or
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal can win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, also naming Mikel Oyarzabal a snub and praising Xavi Espart's rise.
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Mbappé Hits Back at Viral 'Dictator' Memes
The Real Madrid forward says AI memes comparing him to dictators reveal a lack of political and human awareness, though he laughs off Dembélé's 'Mobut' nickname.
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