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Cardiff's Anyadike makes EFL Cup history as youngest starter at 15

Noah Anyadike became the youngest player in EFL Cup Cup history when he started for Cardiff City against Norwich City at 15 years and 98 days old, breaking Harvey Elliott's previous record. The teenager was forced off with a cramp in the second half of Cardiff's 2-1 defeat.

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Fernandes and Shaw crowned PFA players of the year for 2025-26

Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw have won the PFA player of the year awards for 2025-26. Fernandes set a Premier League record with 21 assists, while Shaw claimed her second title in three seasons with 21 league goals.

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LASK to observe silence for Celtic supporter who died at Champions League tie

LASK will hold a silence before their Champions League play-off return leg against Celtic to honour a 65-year-old supporter who died after collapsing during the first match at Celtic Park on Wednesday.

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Premier League clubs race to fill final gaps with one week left in transfer window

With one week remaining before the Premier League transfer window closes on 1 September, clubs assess their squad needs following opening-weekend fixtures. Arsenal pursue a forward, Aston Villa face striker uncertainty, and Manchester City must address multiple departures.

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Baleba deal done—now United must solve left-back puzzle before window closes

Manchester United complete their £155m midfield revamp with Baleba's arrival, but focus shifts to left-back recruitment before the 1 September transfer deadline. Luke Shaw's injury history and fixture congestion have made defensive reinforcements a priority, though financial constraints and Newca...

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Baleba Completes £70m Transfer to Manchester United from Brighton

Manchester United have completed the £70m signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old Cameroon international, who has 16 caps for his country, joins after United's midfield struggled in their opening-weekend defeat to Hull City.

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72 red cards and assault mar youth football league's opening week

A youth football league in central Scotland has issued a warning after 72 red cards were handed out, a team official was assaulted, and multiple matches were abandoned during the opening week of the season.

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Savio completes £85m Tottenham move, reverts to real name from Savinho

Tottenham have completed the signing of Brazilian winger Savio from Manchester City for £85m on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old reverts to his full name after playing as Savinho at City and will wear number 17. The move concludes over a year of negotiations.

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Wales plans under-23s women's football team to close pathway gap

The Football Association of Wales is establishing a women's under-23s team to address the gap between under-19s and senior football. The first camp will be held in October 2026 at FAW headquarters in Hensol.

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Dalglish and Carney Honoured with 2026 PFA Merit Awards

Sir Kenny Dalglish and Karen Carney have been named the 2026 PFA Merit Award winners, honouring their lasting contributions to football. The awards were presented at Manchester Opera House on 25 August 2026 alongside the announcement of the year's player-of-the-year winners.

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Man City enter Gakpo race as Newcastle close in on Gonzalez

Manchester City join Tottenham in pursuit of Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, while Newcastle near completion of a deal for Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City. Manchester United remain confident about signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly despite the club's £50m asking price.

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Saints Add All-Pro Kicker Carlson to Challenge Smyth for Starting Role

The New Orleans Saints have signed two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown for the starting kicker position ahead of the 2026 regular season.

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