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Zidane reveals squad for France-Italy and France-Turkey with seven major absences
Zinédine Zidane announces on Friday at 6 p.m. his squad for the next two UEFA Nations League matches, against Italy in Milan (November 12) and Turkey in Bordeaux (November 15), with numerous injuries opening the door to new faces.
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Ballon d'Or and Bayern Contract Extended, Kane Remains a Priority for Tottenham
Named Ballon d'Or 2026 and under contract with Bayern Munich until 2029, Harry Kane could still return to Tottenham: the Spurs reportedly hold a right of first refusal on their former striker in the event of a departure from Bavaria.
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Man United cool on Eddie Howe as Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness emerges as managerial target
Manchester United are reportedly less keen on Eddie Howe than previously assumed, with Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness now emerging as a highly rated alternative as Michael Carrick's position remains under pressure.
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Spain's opposition leader demands withdrawal from 2030 World Cup if Morocco hosts the final
People's Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has called on Spain to abandon its co-hosting role at the 2030 World Cup if FIFA awards the final to Morocco rather than the Bernabéu or Camp Nou.
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Zidane reveals France squad Friday to face Italy and Turkey
France manager Zinedine Zidane will announce his selection for November's international break on Friday, November 6 at 6 p.m., with several notable absences through injury ahead of two decisive Nations League matches.
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Jorge Jesus claims no guilt in Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus rejected any responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement announced on Thursday, stating that the decision could have come at any time during the Nations League campaign.
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Jesus admits he expected Ronaldo to return, not retire from Portugal duty
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus revealed he had planned to recall Cristiano Ronaldo to the national squad, saying he was not anticipating the 41-year-old's international retirement announced on Thursday after a public falling out between the pair.
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Mary Earps reveals secret pregnancy as partner Kitty Forrest gives birth to baby boy
England and London City Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced the birth of a baby boy with partner Kitty Forrest, having kept the pregnancy entirely private until now. The 33-year-old shared the news via a video post on 6 November, the day after the birth.
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Alonso backs Palmer after Tuchel drops Chelsea attacker from England squad again
Thomas Tuchel left Cole Palmer out of his England squad for the November international break, citing too many missed opportunities to impress. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso responded by expressing full confidence in the 22-year-old's form and attitude.
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Iraola admits Liverpool are 'too honest' as fouls stat exposes Reds' struggles
Brentford manager Andoni Iraola has conceded his Liverpool squad can be 'sometimes too honest' after it emerged they have conceded the most fouls in the Premier League this season — 128 — while winning fewer than almost every other top-flight side.
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Baleba out for weeks as Dorgu and Rashford race to be fit for United's clash with Villa
Manchester United face Aston Villa on Sunday with a depleted squad, as Carlos Baleba is ruled out for several weeks and Patrick Dorgu and Marcus Rashford remain doubts for the Premier League fixture.
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Conor Coady retires at 33 after 503 appearances to focus on England Under-21 coaching role
Conor Coady has confirmed his retirement from professional football in an emotional Instagram video, posting minutes before Thomas Tuchel named his senior England squad. The 33-year-old, who earned ten caps and attended both Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, has joined Lee Carsley's Under-21 coaching staff.
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Mbappé named La Liga player of the month for October, ahead of Yamal and Grimaldo
With five goals in four La Liga matches in October, including a brace in the Clasico, Kylian Mbappé has been named La Liga's best player of the month, his fourth such award this season.
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Tuchel confident Anthony Barry will stay with England until next Euros despite club interest
England manager Thomas Tuchel has backed assistant Anthony Barry to remain with the national team despite links to Crystal Palace and Fulham, describing the coach as 'very important' to his staff and expecting him to stay at least until the next European Championship.
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Arteta confirms Konsa scare was precautionary ahead of Hull clash, Saliba nears return
Mikel Arteta has eased concerns over Ezri Konsa, saying the centre-back was substituted against Slavia Prague purely as a workload precaution and should be available on Saturday. William Saliba, absent all season with a back injury, is also in contention to face Hull.
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Real Madrid and PSG eye Aston Villa's Zion Suzuki just weeks after his arrival
Aston Villa face an early battle to keep goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Real Madrid, PSG, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all reported to be monitoring the Japanese international after his impressive start at Villa Park.
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Baleba faces months on sideline as hamstring blow clouds United's busy December
Manchester United's £70m midfielder Carlos Baleba could miss the rest of 2025 after suffering a hamstring injury during Tuesday's comeback win over Roma. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed the 22-year-old will be absent for several weeks at minimum.
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Luis Enrique defends Lens after historic 1-9 defeat to Como: "It's an accident"
After PSG's 6-0 victory over Villarreal and Lens's historic 1-9 defeat to Como, Luis Enrique downplayed both extreme scorelines in a press conference, describing each as an "accident" that does not reflect the true level of the teams.
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Baleba faces weeks out with hamstring injury after Roma comeback, ruling him out of Villa, Liverpool and Sporting
Carlos Baleba is set to miss several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Manchester United's victory over Roma. The £70m midfielder will sit out Premier League fixtures against Aston Villa and Liverpool, plus the Champions League trip to Sporting.
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Carrick confirms Baleba out for weeks with hamstring injury ahead of Villa clash
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has revealed Carlos Baleba will miss Sunday's Premier League match against Aston Villa with a hamstring injury, and cast doubt over the midfielder's return even after the international break.
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