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Is Baleba the best replacement for Casemiro at Man United?
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United, but is he the right choice?
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Men's transfer grades: Man United get a B+ for Baleba
The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.
Man United complete £65m signing of Baleba
Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion.
OPENING WEEKEND REACTION
All 20 Premier League teams have played their first game of the new season: Let's overreact!
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Chelsea's potent attack and weak defense point to one thing: Get ready for chaotic fun
TOP HEADLINES
AUSTRALIA
Why Marcus Neill wants to flip the script on being called 'Lucas' son'
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Socceroos transfer tracker: Izzo's move falls through
MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
FOOTBALL
Lucky Liverpool have a long road back to the top; Mourinho, Real Madrid win ugly
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ARSENAL
TITLE DEFENSE BEGINS ON TRACK
Arsenal want another Premier League title, but repeating won't be easy
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Burley: Arsenal are the Premier League's only finished article
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Could Jackson to Atlético pave way for Álvarez exit?
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Will Álvarez join Barcelona or Arsenal in summer's last major transfer? Or stay at Atlético?
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2026-27 English Premier League
New coach, same Reds: Iraola has work cut out for him as Liverpool struggle in opener
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Iraola: Isak expected a tough atmosphere at St James' Park
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Ogden questions whether Van Dijk should still be at Liverpool
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Hutchison: Liverpool's last-gasp draw vs. Newcastle an 'absolute robbery'
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Ogden: Liverpool right to protect Isak from last-minute penalty
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2026-27 English Premier League
With Guéhi in midfield, Maresca makes transfer needs clear in Man City win
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Nicol: Title challengers win games like Man City did vs. Bournemouth
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Nicol: Anderson's good, but he's 'just not Rodri' for Man City
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2026-27 English Premier League
Top Headlines
- Man United complete £65m signing of Baleba
- Spurs complete signing of Sávio from Man City
- Madrid's Mourinho: Referees must protect Vini
- Chelsea's new-look attack delivers in Alonso debut
- Arnold to manage Iraq through 2027 Asian Cup
- Sources: City monitoring Liverpool's Cody Gakpo
- Sources: Forest eye move for Chelsea's Delap
- Sources: Man United monitor Barça left-back Balde
- Éderson: I don't know why United move fell through
- Sources: Man City agree €40M deal for Allan
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Ranking every FIFA World Cup from 1930 to 2026
Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?
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World Cup 2030 Way-Too-Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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