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Benitez questions Real Madrid 'politics' behind Alonso's exit
Xabi Alonso left his role as Real Madrid head coach in January, and Rafael Benitez believes the decision was made for non-sporting reasons.
By Collins Godfrey · 25 Aug 2026
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Nuno apologises after West Ham 'fail' fans in Charlton defeat
West Ham have stumbled slightly after their relegation to the Championship, with a penalty miss proving costly against Charlton Athletic.
By Collins Godfrey · 23 Aug 2026
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That itch isn't there' – Kane not focused on Premier League return
Harry Kane has been linked with a return to the Premier League, but he insisted that his sole focus remains only on Bayern Munich.
By Collins Godfrey · 23 Aug 2026
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Ballon d'Or 'as big as it gets' for Kane
Harry Kane is considered one of this year's Ballon d'Or frontrunners, despite not winning the Champions League or the World Cup.
By Collins Godfrey · 18 Aug 2026
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Rooney: Rashford can become Man Utd's record scorer, but only if he is motivated
Marcus Rashford is back at Manchester United and could feature in their opening game of the Premier League season, at Hull City on Saturday.
By Collins Godfrey · 18 Aug 2026
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Pocognoli named as new Scotland boss
Scotland have found Steve Clarke's successor, bringing in Sebastien Pocognoli, who is managing a national team for the first time.
By Collins Godfrey · 17 Aug 2026
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This is probably my last year of football' – Ronaldo makes another retirement hint
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave a lasting legacy on football, and it looks like he has one last season to cap off a stunning career.
By Collins Godfrey · 17 Aug 2026
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Man City have 'many things to work on' after Community Shield thrashing, says Maresca
Enzo Maresca's first competitive match in charge of Manchester City ended in defeat, with Arsenal blowing them away in the Community Shield
By Collins Godfrey · 17 Aug 2026
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Flick concedes Barcelona could still be 'missing something'
Barcelona continued their pre-season with a thumping win, but with rumours swirling over potential signings, there could still be changes
By Collins Godfrey · 17 Aug 2026
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Mateta grateful for failed Milan medical after discovering knee issue
Only a failed medical kept Jean-Philippe Mateta at Crystal Palace last season, but his 2025-26 campaign ended with silverware in Europe.
By Collins Godfrey · 15 Aug 2026
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Preview: Arsenal and Man City set to usher in the new season
English football’s traditional curtain-raiser will see the Premier League champions and the FA Cup winners face each other.
By Collins Godfrey · 15 Aug 2026
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Mbappe certain Mourinho will bring trophies back to Madrid
Kylian Mbappe has returned to training with Real Madrid following France's World Cup run, and he is enjoying working with Jose Mourinho.
By Collins Godfrey · 15 Aug 2026
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Romero: I want to write my name into Atletico Madrid history
Cristian Romero completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid from Tottenham on Saturday, and he has big ambitions with the LaLiga club.
By Collins Godfrey · 15 Aug 2026
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McInnes admits Rangers 'not ready' for Europa League football after Jagiellonia loss
Conference League football is the best Rangers can ask for in Europe this term, and Derek McInnes admits they do not deserve anything more.
By Collins Godfrey · 14 Aug 2026
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Omar Artan’s Emotional Tribute to UEFA: “This Match Was My World Cup”
Somali referee Omar Artan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to UEFA after a landmark appointment, describing the match as his personal World Cup and saying the opportunity changed his life forever.
By Collins Godfrey · 14 Aug 2026
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Slot not ready for international coaching job
Arne Slot is a free agent after his departure from Liverpool at the end of last term, but he is not ready to step into an international job.
By Collins Godfrey · 12 Aug 2026
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Putellas '100% committed' to London City Lionesses project
Alexia Putellas swapped Barcelona for London City Lionesses this summer, and she is relishing the chance of playing in England.
By Collins Godfrey · 12 Aug 2026
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Mourinho confirms he rejected chance to succeed Ferguson at Man Utd
Jose Mourinho managed Manchester United from 2016 to 2018, but had things worked out differently, he could have taken charge in 2013.
By Collins Godfrey · 10 Aug 2026
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Fabregas hails Como's 'unprecedented' growth in last three seasons
Como have stunned Serie A with their rise through the ranks, earning a fourth-place finish and Champions League football last term.
By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026
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Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-3 Chelsea: Alonso's side snatch last-gasp draw
Chelsea rounded out their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-3 draw against Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim on Sunday.
By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026
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Lavia needed to overcome 'mental block', claims Alonso
Romeo Lavia has endured an injury-hit spell at Chelsea, and Xabi Alonso wants to see the midfielder regularly complete 90 minutes.
By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026
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Chelsea can do 'great things' under Alonso, says Sanchez
Chelsea are looking to put a poor 2025-26 season firmly behind them, with Robert Sanchez looking forward to what they can achieve.
By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026
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Sabalenka Suffers Shock Canadian Open Exit Ahead of US Open Defence
Aryna Sabalenka has suffered a surprise Canadian Open defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova, raising questions over her form ahead of her US Open title defence.
By David Ale · 9 Aug 2026
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Silva thrilled to make Real Madrid debut in pre-season win over Ferencvaros
Bernardo Silva got his first run-out for Real Madrid, helping them to earn a narrow win over Ferencvaros in Budapest on Saturday.
By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026