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Galatasaray Table £38m Bid for Arsenal's Martinelli Amid Zubimendi Exit Talk

Galatasaray have submitted a 45m-euro bid for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, while Chelsea eye Martin Zubimendi and Newcastle push for Benfica's Amar Dedic in Thursday's transfer gossip.

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Chawinga Sisters Power Malawi Into First-Ever WAFCON Final

Malawi's Chawinga sisters scored three goals between them as the WAFCON debutants beat Algeria 3-1 in a red-card-marred semi-final, reaching their first-ever final against hosts Morocco.

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Madjo's Long Wait Ends as Villa Teen Shines on Super Cup Debut

Brian Madjo scored on his Aston Villa debut in a Super Cup defeat to PSG, ending an eight-month wait caused by a Fifa registration dispute resolved by CAS on 4 August 2026.

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Hull City Break Transfer Record to Sign Defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano

Hull City have signed Senegal defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano in a club-record deal, alongside centre-back Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids, as the Tigers strengthen their defence for a Premier League return.

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Ayrshire Amateur Side Face 700-Mile Round Trip for Shetland Cup Tie

Stewarton Annick Ladies face a 700-mile round trip for a Scottish Cup tie in Shetland, with the two clubs and local reports giving differing figures on costs and kick-off times.

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PSG Edge Aston Villa 2-1 in Super Cup Thriller as Teenage Sensations Shine

PSG and Aston Villa produced a dramatic European Super Cup final in Salzburg, with teenager Brian Madjo scoring a landmark goal before Désiré Doué's disputed late strike — though conflicting reports leave the final scoreline in question.

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Xavi Named Netherlands Head Coach, First Non-Dutch Boss Since 1978

Xavi Hernández has been named Netherlands head coach, becoming the first non-Dutch boss since 1978. He succeeds Ronald Koeman, with reports differing on whether the deal runs four years or through the 2030 World Cup.

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Rangers Scramble for Striker Cover After Chermiti's Long-Term ACL Injury

Rangers manager Derek McInnes says the club is acting swiftly to sign a striker after Youssef Chermiti's long-term ACL injury, while warning defensive injuries have left the side vulnerable ahead of Thursday's Europa League qualifier.

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Non-League Match Postponed Over Solar Eclipse Safety Concerns

AFC Turnford's match against Cuffley was postponed after the Herts Senior County League ruled non-floodlit games could not proceed during the rare solar eclipse, affecting clubs across the division.

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All 12 Scottish Premiership Clubs to Join Revived Tennent's Soccer Sixes in October

All 12 Scottish Premiership clubs will send legends teams to a revived Tennent's Soccer Sixes at Braehead Arena on 3-4 October 2026, reviving a tournament last held in 1993.

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Derry City Insist James McClean Still on Their Books Amid Exit Talk

Derry City interim boss Mark Connolly insists James McClean remains a club player despite speculation over a settlement, as tensions simmer following a difficult season for both the forward and the club.

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Stray Goose Halts West Sussex Football Match, Home Side Wins 3-0

A goose landed on the pitch during a West Sussex football match between Burgess Hill Town and Whyteleafe, causing a brief delay before the home side sealed a 3-0 win.

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