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Did Dean Really Play Whistle Games? Analysis of His Premier League Matches

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean defended his integrity after revealing he played whistle-delay games during matches. Analysis of his pre-VAR fixtures found limited evidence supporting his 20-25 minute claims, though some matches showed extended periods without intervention.

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Scottish FA Unveils Financial Incentives to Boost Homegrown Player Development

The Scottish FA is introducing financial incentives and quota requirements to boost homegrown player development, following a summit with all 42 SPFL clubs at St Andrews. The initiative aims to reverse declining youth participation and stem the exodus of young talent to English academies.

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Five storylines to follow as EFL season takes shape

Five compelling storylines are emerging across the EFL as the 2026-27 season unfolds, from surprise Championship leaders to dramatic local derbies and Bristol Rovers' remarkable resurgence under Steve Evans.

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Old Firm derbies to have no away supporters this season

Celtic and Rangers will not permit away supporters at their Scottish Premiership and Premier Sports Cup matches this season following a temporary arrangement with the SPFL, after crowd disorder at last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final.

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Celtic to pursue Gineitis deal in January transfer window

Celtic plan to revive their interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis in January, while also pushing to make Oliver Sorenson's loan permanent. Rangers welcome Badredine Bouanani on loan from Stuttgart.

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Richarlison excluded from Spurs' Premier League squad as exit looms

Tottenham have excluded Richarlison from their Premier League squad as the Brazilian forward seeks an exit. The 29-year-old is expected to leave within days, with Turkish club Trabzonspor emerging as a leading destination before the window closes on 4 September.

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Martinelli completes £60m transfer to Al-Hilal after seven years at Arsenal

Gabriel Martinelli has completed his transfer from Arsenal to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for £60m, ending his seven-year spell in north London after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans.

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Rangers seal Kelsy deal and land Bouanani on loan as summer window closes

Rangers have completed the signing of Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers and taken Algeria winger Badredine Bouanani on loan from Stuttgart, bringing their summer additions to 14 as the Scottish transfer window closed.

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Sarr faces emotional reckoning after Liverpool transfer falls through

Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr must process the disappointment of a failed Liverpool transfer while sidelined by a groin injury. Manager Pierre Sage says the Senegal attacker needs time to recover emotionally and physically.

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Queiroz Returns as Ghana Manager Two Months After World Cup Exit

Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana head coach two months after stepping down following the team's World Cup elimination. The 73-year-old will lead the Black Stars through 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers beginning later this month.

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Rangers seal £9.6m deal for Timbers striker Kelsy; Celtic's Gineitis move collapses

Rangers have completed the signing of Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers for £9.6m plus add-ons. Celtic's pursuit of Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis has collapsed after negotiations stalled, while the club completed the sale of Reo Hatate to Burnley for £6.5m.

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10-Year-Old Walks All 42 Scottish Football Grounds to Honour Late Mother

A 10-year-old Dundee boy is walking ten laps around all 42 Scottish professional football grounds to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis and honour his mother Vivienne, who died from the rare lung disease at age 32.

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