FOOTBALL NEWS IN BRIEF | Rafa Leão Quells Saudi League Proposal 

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AC Milan's Rafa Leão has quelled speculations making the rounds that he wants to move for Saudi League. 

"For me, Champions League is worth more than €10m salary. I still haven't achieved great results to accept go to that league.

 “I’m focused on doing great things with AC Milan. That’s why I signed new deal few months ago," he stated.

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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong is set to be out for over a month with an ankle injury and is a major doubt for October's Clásico against Real Madrid, reports ESPN

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Newcastle United are the first team in Premier League history to have eight different players score in a single game.

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Barcelona talent Lamine Yamal signs new contract valid until June 2026. Release clause included €1B, says Fabrizio Romano