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Hamburg defeats Freiburg as Matanović scores late consolation; Hamburg climbs to 11th, while Freiburg’s chance to qualify for the Conference League via the Bundesliga fades. Freiburg still has Europa League finals ambitions with a separate match against Aston Villa.
Newcastle United faces continued pressure as Bruno Guimarães pushes for a move to Arsenal, while the club pursues replacements after high-profile summer exits. Bazoumana Touré has joined for £43m, with Sean Steur set to arrive from Ajax; the squad rebuild accelerates as tensions rise over player departures and strategic direction.
Kevin Keegan has died at 75 after battling cancer. The former England manager and star, who won two Ballon d’Or awards and led Newcastle to top-flight success, has been mourned by clubs and fans. The family says he passed away in the company of his wife and daughters.