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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 18:49Dictator meme shows lack of human awareness - Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe criticises a viral meme which superimposes his face on the body of a dictator, saying it shows "a lack of political and human awareness".
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 18:18Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty
Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 18:00Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: ‘I’ve seen all of the meltdowns and it annoyed me’
Midfielder on rising above the negativity after Everton’s struggles in the transfer window, becoming a leader in the dressing room and a possible England call-up Transfer deadline day may be “exciting for everyone”, as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall puts it, but his experience of that transfer deadline day at Everton hauled…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 17:59US Open tennis finals, the Manchester derby and Solheim Cup – follow with us
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 17:59Football Daily
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 17:32Liverpool unveil memorials for former manager Beard
Liverpool have unveiled permanent memorials at their training ground and outside Anfield in tribute to former women's team manager Matt Beard.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 17:26Collins a doubt for Republic of Ireland with calf injury
Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins is a doubt for the start of the upcoming Nations League campaign after picking up a calf injury.
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 17:24Gray has no issue with flak as Hibs eye semi-final
David Gray insists he is not preoccupied by rumbling criticism after a disappointing start to the season as Hibernian set their sights on the first semi-final of his reign.
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 17:04Ex-West Ham striker Antonio joins Watford
Watford announce the signing of former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio on a free transfer.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 16:54Leicester boss Martin says criticism has become 'really personal'
Leicester City boss Russell Martin does not know why he "upsets so many people" and says criticism has "become personal".
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 16:16Celtic given 'timely' police reminder before derby
Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a timely reminder" about their "general behaviour" in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against city rivals Rangers, manager Martin O'Neill reveals.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 15:29Champions League opening data shows English dominance and too few shocks
The numbers from the first round of the league phase point to Italian teams struggling even if Inter impressed in defeat at Real Madrid The 2026-27 Champions League is under way. There are still 126 matches to play until we know which 24 teams will feature in the knockout phase but that doesn’t mean we haven’t learn…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 15:22Mourinho compares Mbappe and Vini Jr to fruit trees after boos
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says fans "want a piece" of star duo Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr after they were booed by supporters this week.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 14:55Chelsea hand Pedro Neto new deal in wake of his rejecting Manchester City
Winger shining after summer pursuit by several clubs Chelsea felt selling Fernández to City was right move Chelsea have rewarded Pedro Neto’s strong start to the season and commitment to the club by handing the winger a new contract. The Portugal international had summer interest from several Premier League clubs in…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 14:32I disrupted pre-season travel plans to prepare players - Arteta
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were ready for their midweek Champions League flight delay - because he deliberately disrupted their training and travel plans in pre-season to prepare them.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 14:30Davidson's US Shrewsbury takeover involves Friedel
Scott Davidson's proposed takeover of League Two club Shrewsbury Town is supported by fellow American Brad Friedel.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 14:01Bergvall signs new Spurs deal after uncertain future
Lucas Bergvall signs a new contract at Tottenham after telling the club he wanted to leave in the summer.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 13:33Man Utd ban 685 fan accounts after touting probe
Manchester United bans 685 fan accounts after a ticket touting investigation and insists innocent fans have not been punished.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 13:31Who am I? Guess Bundesliga star No 3
Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.
Guardian — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 13:18Olid’s United on back foot due to late business and unforgiving WSL start
Head coach has harsh spotlight on her as she prepares for Chelsea on Sunday, but she deserves time and investment It was tough watching Manchester United’s players labour ineffectively against the hungry and aggressive press of London City Lionesses. Simi Awujo’s late consolation goal did little to ease the mounting…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 11 Sept · 13:16What is the Premier League's KMI Panel and how does it work?
The Premier League introduced its Key Match Incident (KMI) Panel four years ago
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