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Willy Sagnol backs David Lisnard in 2027 presidential race
Former French international Willy Sagnol, with 58 caps and a 2006 World Cup finalist, has officially announced his support for Cannes mayor David Lisnard in the race for the Élysée, citing his desire to stop being a bystander in political debate.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG's absence from Top 5 sparks widespread confusion
No Paris Saint-Germain player features in the top five of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, despite the club winning the Ligue des Champions last season. Vitinha, ranked 14th, is defended by Luis Enrique and journalist Dominique Grimault.
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Draw in Bodø keeps LOSC alive but in near-desperate situation
Held to a 0-0 draw in Norway by FK Bodø/Glimt, Lille finally opens its account in the UEFA Champions League but sits in 34th place with just one point. The Dogues will need to win almost all of their remaining four matches to reach the playoff round.
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RC Lens Stripped of Premium Canal+ Slot for Final Three Champions League Matches
After Wednesday's Lens-Como broadcast, the Artois club will lose access to Canal+'s premium channel for their remaining three league-phase fixtures, with PSG and Stuttgart-Lille taking priority slots instead.
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Injured Kvaratskhelia Revives PSG's Interest in Eli Junior Kroupi for Over €100M
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's long-term injury is prompting PSG to explore the winter transfer market. According to the Mirror, the Paris club is targeting Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth), valued at over €100M, competing with Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
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Fan protests at Old Trafford signal Ratcliffe may be nearing his exit threshold at Manchester United
Around 3,000 green and gold balloons and a coordinated tennis-ball pitch invasion marked a fierce anti-ownership demonstration during Manchester United's Champions League tie against Roma, echoing conditions Ratcliffe himself once said would push him to sell his stake.
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Skrtel reveals 'Klopp is a d*******' post hastened his £5.5m Anfield exit in 2016
Martin Skrtel has shed light on how a social media post mocking Jurgen Klopp contributed to his departure from Liverpool in 2016, with the defender sold to Fenerbahce for £5.5m that July after eight-and-a-half years at Anfield.
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Six goals against Villarreal, but Luis Enrique refuses to get carried away with PSG
PSG thrashed Villarreal 6-0 on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League, with four goals scored in seventeen minutes. Despite this fourth consecutive European victory, Luis Enrique tempered enthusiasm and reminded that the real competition will only begin in February.
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Sofiane Diop stands by Morocco choice over Senegal: "A very difficult decision"
Born to a Senegalese father and Moroccan mother, OGC Nice midfielder Sofiane Diop reflects on his 2023 decision to represent Morocco, acknowledging it was a tough choice while maintaining his attachment to Senegal.
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Mané returns, Pathé Mboup called up for first time: Vieira unveils Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira announces on Thursday his second squad list as Senegal manager for two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Sudan. Sadio Mané, absent through injury at the last gathering, makes his return, while Brest winger Pathé Mboup receives his first call-up.
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Howe and Emery named as only credible Carrick successors as Balde signals January exit
Jamie Redknapp has identified Eddie Howe and Unai Emery as the sole realistic candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, while Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has reportedly accepted he must leave the Nou Camp in January, with the Catalan club valuing him at £33m.
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PSG crushes Villarreal 6-0 and equals Lyon's Ligue des Champions unbeaten record
With a 6-0 victory away at Villarreal, including four goals scored in sixteen minutes, PSG equals Lyon's 14-match unbeaten streak in the Ligue des Champions established between 2004 and 2006.
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PSG Crushes Villarreal 6-0 and Stuns Spanish Press
Four goals in less than eight minutes, a final 6-0 victory at La Ceramica: PSG inflicted a historic thrashing on Villarreal in the Champions League, sparking alarm among Spanish media who compare the Parisian club to Mike Tyson.
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Dean Saunders says Liverpool fans would welcome Alexander-Arnold back as Real Madrid exit expected
Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders has declared Trent Alexander-Arnold 'irreplaceable' and believes supporters would welcome him back to Anfield, with the right-back's departure from Real Madrid increasingly anticipated.
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Ajorque scores at Lorient, his manager pleads for first France call-up
Two days before Zinédine Zidane announces his squad, Ludovic Ajorque scored as Brest won at Lorient (0-2). His manager Julien Lachuer publicly called for the 32-year-old striker to be selected, whose profile could fill the gaps in attack.
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Fernandes denies clear-the-air talks with Carrick after United's 3-2 comeback over Roma
Bruno Fernandes dismissed reports of a reconciliation meeting with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick, calling them "a lot of lies", after captaining United to a dramatic 3-2 Champions League win over Roma.
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Redknapp names Howe and Emery as only Carrick replacements as Balde eyes January exit
Jamie Redknapp has told INEOS that Eddie Howe and Unai Emery are the only viable candidates to replace under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, while Barcelona's Alejandro Balde has accepted he must leave the club in January for regular football.
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Deschamps to Lyon: His Anti-Lyon Reputation Seriously Complicates the Prospect
Mentioned as a candidate to succeed Paulo Fonseca at Olympique Lyonnais, Didier Deschamps carries a persistent reputation for hostility toward the club's players, forged during his years leading the French national team.
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Premier League clubs push for second City investigation as executives clash over next steps
Some Premier League clubs want a fresh investigation into Manchester City's finances from 2018 onwards, but chief executives are divided, with several warning a second probe could harm the game before the first has concluded.
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Arsenal plot double January swoop as £60m Zubimendi pushes for exit
Arsenal are targeting Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz in January, while midfielder Martin Zubimendi is reportedly seeking a move back to Spain after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates.
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