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Parker would snub Haaland signing and target two Man City defenders for United instead
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker says he would not want Erling Haaland at Old Trafford despite the striker's 172 goals in 207 City appearances, preferring to strengthen United's backline with Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi.
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Despite six defeats in eight matches, OM pockets nearly €13 million from Europa League
In the midst of a sporting and financial crisis, Olympique de Marseille is nevertheless earning nearly €13 million from its participation in the Europa League, thanks in particular to UEFA's audiovisual revenue distribution system.
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Martinez ready to leave United over recruitment failures, tactical frustration and logistics concerns
Lisandro Martinez is open to leaving Manchester United when his contract expires in 12 months, frustrated by the club's failure to sign a striker and left-back, a limp Carabao Cup capitulation against Brighton, and what he sees as poor away-game logistics.
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Maresca weighs Haaland rest after record-breaking PSG brace adds to Norway fatigue
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has flagged that Erling Haaland and several other heavily used players need a break, with the striker already on 13 starts this season after four Norway appearances during the international break.
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Arteta defends Arsenal's 60 redundancies a week after signing £20m-a-year contract
Mikel Arteta has publicly backed Arsenal's decision to cut 60 jobs, saying the move will help the club 'evolve and improve', despite the announcement coming just seven days after he signed a new £20m-a-year deal.
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Arteta defends Arsenal job cuts as Premier League champions shed 60 roles
Mikel Arteta has responded to news that Arsenal will cut 60 jobs — up to seven per cent of permanent staff — just months after winning the Premier League title, saying the redundancies were explained to him as necessary to "achieve the success we want to create".
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Cyclist Paul Seixas, Tour of Lombardy winner, to kick off OL-Nice match
A week after winning his first Monument at age 20, cyclist Paul Seixas will be in Lyon on Sunday evening to kick off the Ligue 1 match between Olympique Lyonnais and OGC Nice.
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Gibbs-White doubt for Forest as Arsenal arrive with Milenkovic also racing to be fit
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed Morgan Gibbs-White is a doubt for Sunday's Premier League visit of Arsenal after the midfielder missed the entire week of training with a calf injury sustained at Crystal Palace.
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Benzema's Former Agent Reveals Lyon Return Was Seriously Considered
Karim Djaziri, Karim Benzema's former agent, confirms that the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner seriously considered returning to Olympique Lyonnais, his academy club, before his ambassador contract with Saudi Arabia closed the door this summer.
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Arbeloa dismisses sack speculation as bottom-placed Fulham face must-win Hull clash
Alvaro Arbeloa insists he is blocking out talk of his dismissal as Fulham sit bottom of the Premier League with just two points from six games, ahead of a home fixture against Hull he has called a 'final'.
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Trump may remain the only Fifa Peace Prize winner as Infantino faces review of controversial award
Fifa's Football Social Responsibility Committee has been tasked with assessing the future of the Fifa Peace Prize, with a decision expected at the Council's December 2026 meeting — leaving Donald Trump as potentially the award's sole recipient.
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Maresca flags five City players — Haaland included — who need rest amid nine-game run
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has identified Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Marc Guehi as players requiring rest during a gruelling stretch of nine games in 28 days.
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Carrick defends Martinez and dismisses pundits after United's worst start in 40 years
Michael Carrick has pushed back against outside criticism of Manchester United, insisting pundits do not know 'the truth' about the dressing room following Lisandro Martinez's public outburst over the club's summer recruitment.
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Maresca signals Bouaddi is ready for bigger role after PSG comeback
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has indicated Ayyoub Bouaddi will get more opportunities after the £85m Moroccan midfielder impressed off the bench in Manchester City's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
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Carrick reprimands Amad over cryptic social media post backing Martinez at Man United
Michael Carrick has confirmed Amad was reprimanded after posting a cryptic message in support of Lisandro Martinez, who publicly criticised Manchester United's leadership following their defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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Shaw and Mainoo face late fitness tests as Sesko ruled out for United's trip to Leeds
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo will undergo late fitness checks before Sunday's Premier League visit to Elland Road, while striker Benjamin Sesko remains sidelined with a recurring shin injury.
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Real Madrid close in on Man Utd teenager Gabriel as La Liga move nears
Sixteen-year-old JJ Gabriel is edging closer to leaving Manchester United, with Real Madrid now the frontrunners to sign him after interest from PSG and Bayern Munich cooled. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano puts the probability of his Old Trafford exit at 95 per cent.
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Arteta confirms Saliba squad photo absence was logistical as Arsenal plan retake
Mikel Arteta has explained that William Saliba missed Arsenal's 2026/27 squad photo due to a medical appointment, not a falling-out, and confirmed the club will arrange a retake once the injured defender is available.
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Fifa fines Spain and orders partial stadium closure over Islamophobic chants at Egypt friendly
Spain's football federation has been fined $20,000 and ordered to close at least 15% of seats for their next friendly after Fifa found supporters guilty of Islamophobic chanting during a 0-0 draw with Egypt in March.
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Luis Enrique dismisses Maresca's criticism of Ligue 1 standard
After PSG's victory over Manchester City (4-2), the Paris coach responded on Friday in a press conference to Enzo Maresca's insinuations, who suggested the club was benefiting from a weak league to manage its players.
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