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PSG to Strasbourg: Luis Enrique ready to field a third-string team in Ligue 1
Three days after their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain travel to Strasbourg for Matchday 7 of Ligue 1. Luis Enrique is expected to make sweeping changes again, sparking controversy.
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Laure Boulleau sounds alarm over violence threatening amateur football's future
Former international and TV pundit Laure Boulleau co-directs a documentary on violence in football. She explains why this fight has become personal since the birth of her daughter.
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Donovan and Johnson clash over Man City-bound teen Cavan Sullivan's potential
Landon Donovan urged caution over the hype surrounding 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan, the Philadelphia Union midfielder set to join Manchester City next year — prompting a fierce public response from fellow US legend Eddie Johnson.
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CSD weighs action against Tebas after Nazi propaganda comparison aimed at Real Madrid TV
Spain's Consejo Superior de Deportes is examining whether to act on its own initiative after LaLiga president Javier Tebas compared Real Madrid TV's communication methods to Nazi propaganda techniques. No formal disciplinary case or sanction has been confirmed.
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Bellingham agrees five-year Real Madrid extension to keep him at club until 2031
Jude Bellingham has reached an agreement with Real Madrid on a contract extension through 30 June 2031, adding two years to his existing deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club has yet to make a formal announcement.
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Real Madrid demand Tebas quits LaLiga and RFEF roles over Nazi propaganda comparison
Real Madrid have formally called for Javier Tebas to resign as LaLiga president and RFEF vice-president after he compared Real Madrid TV's methods to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels. The club rejected his subsequent clarification as insufficient.
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Lamine Yamal arrives exhausted for PSG-Barcelona Champions League clash as Liga's most-used player
With 1,042 minutes played across all competitions, Lamine Yamal is Barcelona's and La Liga's most-used outfield player, far ahead of PSG's attackers as the two clubs prepare for their European showdown.
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Kai Rooney, 16, makes Man Utd U21 debut but Forest deny him winning start
Wayne Rooney's son Kai came off the bench in the 77th minute for Manchester United's Under-21s against Nottingham Forest in Premier League 2, but a late Forest winner sealed a defeat for the young Red Devils.
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Messi to Present 2026 Ballon d'Or in London, Strong Signal for Lamine Yamal
According to journalist Juan Jesus, Lionel Messi will personally present the Ballon d'Or at the ceremony on October 26 in London. A role that fuels speculation around Lamine Yamal as the favourite.
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Joao Neves benched at City, a demotion raising questions at PSG
Absent from Manchester City's starting lineup, Joao Neves played only 58 minutes in the previous match and is also struggling to establish himself in the Portuguese national team. Warren Zaïre-Emery is gaining ground in Luis Enrique's hierarchy.
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Carrick sweats on Shaw and Mainoo as United face Leeds with 10 players sidelined
Michael Carrick heads into Manchester United's clash at Elland Road with as many as 10 players unavailable, including doubts over Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo, as United seek a first win in six matches.
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Elyaz Zidane establishes himself at Red Star under watchful eye of his father, France coach
Central defender Elyaz Zidane, 20, signed by Red Star last summer, has quickly become a key player for the Ligue 2 side. On the eve of a clash against Saint-Étienne, he speaks for the first time about his relationship with his father Zinédine, now France's head coach.
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Ferguson wanted Benzema and Ben Arfa: the impossible call to Manchester United in 2009
In summer 2009, Alex Ferguson sought to sign Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa to form what he described as « one of the best duos in football history ». Benzema's former agent, Karim Djaziri, reveals how the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner ultimately chose Real Madrid.
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Martinez's investment rant headlines six explosive moments from Man Utd's All Or Nothing doc
Amazon's All Or Nothing series covering Manchester United's 2024/25 season is shaping up to be compulsive viewing for all the wrong reasons, with Lisandro Martinez's public attack on the club's hierarchy after a Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid leading a catalogue of damaging moments already captured on film.
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Seedorf reveals Lippi's Ronaldo promise convinced him to snub Manchester United
Clarence Seedorf has disclosed he was set to join Manchester United before Marcello Lippi called and offered him the chance to play alongside Ronaldo R9 and Christian Vieri at Inter Milan, ultimately steering him away from Old Trafford.
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Robert Pirès makes cinema debut at 52: "It's a real profession"
Days after his testimonial match at Metz, former France winger Robert Pirès reveals an unexpected career shift: he stars in the film Melpomène, released September 30, alongside Andie MacDowell.
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Martinez fined after Champions League outburst as Gabriel edges closer to Real Madrid exit
Manchester United have punished Lisandro Martinez with a fine following his public criticism of the club's summer recruitment after Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, academy prospect JJ Gabriel looks increasingly likely to leave for Real Madrid without making a senior competitive appearance.
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Liverpool in driving seat to sign £100m Alex Scott as Hamann warns Iraola over top-four hopes
Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January, with Bournemouth demanding £100m for the 23-year-old. Former Red Dietmar Hamann has meanwhile cast doubt on Andoni Iraola's chances of securing a top-four finish this season.
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Injured adductors sideline Pavard for two weeks, ruling him out of France squad
Benjamin Pavard is sidelined for two weeks with an adductor injury, confirmed by Inter Milan after their 3-4 home defeat to Bruges in the Champions League on Wednesday. The French international will miss any chance of being included in Zinédine Zidane's next France squad.
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Olise signs with Nike and inherits Mbappé's role at the American equipment maker
Previously without an official equipment partner, Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has officially announced a partnership with Nike. The French international (24) is expected to wear the upcoming Hypervenom range, which the brand will relaunch in 2027 after a nine-year absence.
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