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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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NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends owner Ballmer over Leonard salary-cap violations

The NBA has fined the LA Clippers $30 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for 12 months over salary-cap violations related to Kawhi Leonard's acquisition. The team must also forfeit five first-round draft picks between 2029 and 2033.

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Scottish Football Seeks Consensus on Youth Development at St Andrews Summit

Scottish football's 42 SPFL clubs gather in St Andrews on 4 September for a summit on youth development, as the nation grapples with declining homegrown player opportunities and an exodus of young talent to England.

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City's £458m Midfield Overhaul: Tactical Masterclass or Haaland Gamble?

Manchester City have invested a record £458m this summer, completely overhauling their midfield with three marquee signings. Yet beneath the headline figures lies a tactical puzzle: can manager Enzo Maresca integrate his new midfielders, and have they overlooked backup for Erling Haaland?

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Barry-Murphy insists Cardiff had backing despite quiet transfer deadline

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy says the club backed him in the transfer window despite signing only four players before the 1 September deadline. Speaking after a 2-1 defeat at QPR, he insisted the club had a clear recruitment plan but it proved impossible to execute.

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Parkinson relieved as Wrexham break duck with dominant Millwall win

Wrexham secured their first Championship win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Millwall on 2 September, with manager Phil Parkinson expressing relief that the transfer window had closed and his squad could now focus on the campaign ahead.

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