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Barcelona, Real Madrid Monitor JJ Gabriel Amid Manchester United Departure Demands

JJ Gabriel has requested to leave Manchester United, alerting Barcelona and Real Madrid to his potential availability next summer.

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Max Dowman Matches Wayne Rooney Record with Brace in Arsenal Carabao Cup Victory

Arsenal prodigy Max Dowman scored twice in a 4-2 win against Ipswich Town to become the second 16-year-old in history to record a multi-goal game for a Premier League side.

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Howard Webb Confirms VAR Error Allowed Erling Haaland Derby Winner to Stand

Referees' chief Howard Webb stated that Erling Haaland's goal against Manchester United should have been disallowed for offside interference by Enzo Fernández.

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Rodri Reveals Jose Mourinho Call After Choosing Barcelona Over Real Madrid

Midfielder Rodri joined Barcelona from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial €60 million ($69.2m) following seven seasons in the Premier League.

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Frank Lampard and Roberto De Zerbi Top Premier League Manager Hot Seat Index

Frank Lampard ranks as the manager most likely to be fired first after Coventry City started the season with zero goals and zero points.

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Arsenal and Manchester City Maintain Perfect Starts Amid VAR Controversy

Arsenal and Manchester City have opened a four-point lead at the top of the table after securing road victories in the fourth round of fixtures.

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Cavan Sullivan Records First Multi-Goal Game in Philadelphia Union’s 5-0 Win Over San Diego

Cavan Sullivan scored in the 45+1' and 62' minutes while providing an assist to secure a 5-0 Philadelphia Union victory on Sunday night.

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Arteta Confirms Max Dowman Will Feature This Season but Warns Minutes Must Be Earned

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed 16-year-old Max Dowman will receive playing time this season, though he remains an unused substitute through four matches.

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VAR Matt Donohue Dropped from Premier League Duty After Manchester Derby Error

Matt Donohue and assistant Blake Antrobus will not officiate this weekend following an error of judgement during Erling Haaland's goal at Old Trafford.

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Valencia Sack Carlos Corberán and CEO Ron Gourlay After Winless Start

Valencia dismissed Carlos Corberán on Sunday following a 1-0 loss to Sevilla that left the club bottom of LaLiga.

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Trinity Rodman Attends US Open Final Following Washington Spirit Defeat

Trinity Rodman arrived at the US Open final to support Ben Shelton after playing in the Washington Spirit's 3-0 loss to Boston Legacy FC.

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Lamine Yamal Asserts Ballon d'Or Claim Over Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scored twice in a 4-2 victory over Levante, bringing his season total to seven goals in six appearances.

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Ronaldo Demands Lifetime Bans for Supporters Taunting Ruben Neves Over Death of Diogo Jota

Cristiano Ronaldo called for the Saudi Pro League to permanently bar fans who taunted Ruben Neves with chants about his late teammate Diogo Jota.

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Pro Ref Issues Apology to Manchester United for Haaland Derby Winner 'Error'

Pro Ref admitted that VAR Matthew Donohue and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus failed to recommend an on-field review for Erling Haaland’s 60th-minute goal.

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Jonathan David Nets First Atlético Madrid Goal in Shutout Victory Over Real Sociedad

Jonathan David scored his first goal for Atlético Madrid in the 90th minute of a 3-0 win against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

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Maresca Backs Foden Red Card but Criticizes Bruno Fernandes Escape in Derby Win

Manchester City maintained a perfect start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden receiving a red card in the 25th minute.

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Yamal Double Leads Barcelona to 4-2 Victory at Levante

Lamine Yamal scored in the 19th minute and converted a second-half penalty to help Barcelona secure a 4-2 win over Levante.

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Mikel Arteta Slams 'Unacceptable' Penalty Decision in Arsenal's 2-0 Win at Sunderland

Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 on goals by Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka, though Mikel Arteta criticized a second-half penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa.

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Mourinho Praises Record Signing Yan Diomande After First Real Madrid Start in 4-1 Win

Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano as record signing Yan Diomande played 72 minutes in his first start for the club.

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Pulisic Returns With Assist in AC Milan’s 2-2 Comeback Draw Against Lazio

Christian Pulisic provided an assist in his first appearance since the 2026 World Cup as AC Milan recovered from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with Lazio.

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Nashville SC Denies Inter Miami With Stoppage-Time Equalizer in 2-2 Draw

Lionel Messi scored his 19th goal of the season, but a 91st-minute strike by Sam Surridge forced a 2-2 draw at Inter Miami.

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Elliot Anderson Adapts to Manchester City Following £116m Move

Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City for £116 million as part of a £458 million summer recruitment drive under Enzo Maresca.

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Arsenal Maintain Perfect Record With 2-0 Victory at Sunderland

Bruno Guimarães scored his first Arsenal goal and David Raya saved a 56th-minute penalty in a 2-0 win over Sunderland.

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Tottenham Draw 0-0 Against Everton as Goalless Start Continues

Tottenham remain winless after a 0-0 draw with Everton, extending a streak of four Premier League matches without a goal.

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