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Barry's brace fires Everton into top five as only Haaland outscores him
Thierno Barry struck twice as Everton came from behind to beat Coventry City 3-1 at Goodison Park, lifting the Toffees into the Premier League's top five. The 24-year-old now has 10 goals for the season — more than any outfield player in the division except Erling Haaland.
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Thierno Barry scores brace and guides Everton to convincing victory against Coventry
Author of a brace and an assist on Friday night, Thierno Barry led Everton to a 3-1 victory against Coventry in the opening match of Matchday 10 in the Premier League. The French striker now has six goals this season, the second-best scorer behind Haaland.
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Howe less favoured than thought as Hoeness emerges in Man Utd manager search
Manchester United are reportedly far less convinced by Eddie Howe than widely assumed, with Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness drawing significant admiration from the club's hierarchy as pressure mounts on interim boss Michael Carrick.
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Nancy clinches fifth straight win and takes second place in Ligue 2
Capitalizing on Montpellier's loss to Metz (2-3) and Reims's defeat at Grenoble (3-2), Nancy beat Sochaux (1-0) in Matchday 12 of Ligue 2 to move into second place, behind Saint-Étienne on goal difference.
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Zidane recalls Risser despite nine goals conceded in Champions League
Zinédine Zidane has called up Robin Risser for the upcoming Nations League matches, despite a catastrophic performance by the Lens goalkeeper in European competition on Wednesday. The manager explained his choice at a press conference.
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Three arrested as Man Utd fans throw tennis balls onto pitch in anti-Glazer protest
Greater Manchester Police confirmed 11 arrests in total following Manchester United's Champions League tie against Roma on Tuesday, three of them for throwing objects onto the pitch after fans staged a visible anti-ownership protest in the Stretford End.
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Zidane confirms Mbappé as striker for next France squad
Ousmane Dembélé's injury has freed up the centre-forward position for Kylian Mbappé at the next France gathering. Zinédine Zidane confirmed this in a press conference, stating that the Real Madrid forward will play « in his preferred position ».
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Tuchel calls up Jobe Bellingham to fulfil Jude's dream of playing together for England
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has received his first senior England call-up, with Thomas Tuchel confirming the brothers could line up together in the upcoming Nations League fixtures — a moment Jude described as his biggest dream two and a half years ago.
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Tuchel explains why Eze kept England spot and reveals public apology to Mainoo over World Cup snub
Thomas Tuchel has defended Eberechi Eze's place in the England squad despite limited minutes at Arsenal, while revealing he apologised to Kobbie Mainoo in front of the entire squad for failing to use him at the World Cup.
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Bellingham reportedly urges 16-year-old Gabriel to join Real Madrid as United await £300k compensation
Jude Bellingham has played a significant role in convincing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel to join Real Madrid, according to reports, with the England midfielder set to become his mentor at the Bernabéu. United, who say they have yet to be contacted by Madrid, could receive as little as £100,000–£300,000 in compensation.
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Grealish set to rejoin Everton training next week after three-game absence
Jack Grealish is on course to return to first-team training at Everton next week following his three-game exile, with the loan forward potentially available for the Toffees' trip to Brentford on November 23.
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Tenerife president vows De Miguel's daughter 'will never lack anything' after striker's death
Tenerife president Rayco Garcia has pledged financial support to the family of Jesus De Miguel, the 30-year-old striker who died on Tuesday from chest trauma sustained in a collision with Andorra FC goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday's league fixture.
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Mary Earps welcomes baby boy with partner Kitty Forrest after keeping pregnancy secret
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced the birth of a baby boy with partner Kitty Forrest, revealing the couple had kept the pregnancy private. The child, whose first name is yet to be disclosed, was born on 5 November.
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Zidane recalls Thuram and names Pagis for first time with France
Zinédine Zidane unveiled his second squad list as France head coach for the UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey. Marcus Thuram makes his return, while Pablo Pagis (Paris FC) receives his first-ever call-up.
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Da Cunha reveals how Zidane made him feel at ease from his first call-ups
New France squad member Lucas Da Cunha has told Le Parisien how Zinédine Zidane welcomed and integrated him into the group, highlighting the personal attention the manager gives to each new player.
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Warnock savages Manchester United's transfer strategy and pinpoints their defensive blind spot
Former Premier League manager Neil Warnock has criticised Manchester United's recruitment, arguing the club continues to overspend on attackers and midfielders while neglecting a defence he says still cannot defend. He warned United will 'struggle' until that changes.
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Saint-Maximin reveals he earned €45m net in three years playing in Saudi Arabia
Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has disclosed he earned €45 million net over three years in Saudi Arabia, making the admission while explaining why he rejected a €26 million buyout offer for his board game venture.
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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's death prompts urgent call to scrap referee permission rule
Physiotherapist Antonio Perez has called for football to allow medical staff onto the pitch without waiting for referee approval, citing the more than ten seconds lost before treatment reached Jesus de Miguel after his fatal collision.
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Haise backs Cahuzac after Lens's historic 9-1 defeat in Champions League
Stade Rennais manager Franck Haise publicly supported his successor at RC Lens, Yannick Cahuzac, after the club's 9-1 loss to Como—the heaviest defeat in French club history in the Champions League—drawing on his own experience of a 6-0 thrashing at Arsenal in 2023.
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Bertrand Latour and the Lens-Como bet: legal, but risky for a journalist
Caught betting live on the Lens-Como match he was commentating, journalist Bertrand Latour broke no French law. The Sports Code only prohibits betting for competition participants, not for the media covering them.
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