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OM absent from top 10 favorites ahead of Europa League debut
Projected 11th by statistical models, Olympique de Marseille enters the Europa League without being among the title favorites. The Marseille club faces Besiktas on Thursday, three days before the Classique against PSG at the Vélodrome.
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Thuram holds record for France wins despite Giroud and Griezmann's retirement
With 93 victories for France, Lilian Thuram remains the record holder for wins with the Bleus. Giroud (91) and Griezmann (90), now retired from international football, failed to surpass him.
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Dembélé's Ballon d'Or jab at Mbappé was carefully orchestrated
Ousmane Dembélé's remarks against Kylian Mbappé following PSG's victory at Brest were not spontaneous: the club and the player's entourage had imposed the Ballon d'Or question on the broadcaster before kickoff.
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Rashford blasted for lack of intensity as United slump to controversial derby defeat
Manchester United fell 1-0 to City at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Erling Haaland's offside-controversy winner condemned by VAR. Club legend Jaap Stam singled out Marcus Rashford and three team-mates for failing to track back in the build-up.
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Arsenal open talks with Pro Ref after Arteta's penalty fury as Gunners eye Nico Paz
Arsenal have entered talks with officiating body Pro Ref following Mikel Arteta's furious reaction to a controversial penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win at Sunderland. The Premier League leaders are also tracking Como's Nico Paz, though Real Madrid hold a buy-back option on the 22-year-old.
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Howard Webb to face cameras over VAR blunder that handed Haaland controversial derby winner
PGMOL chief Howard Webb is set to publicly explain how VAR incorrectly overruled an offside flag to award Erling Haaland's 1-0 winner for 10-man Manchester City against United, after Pro Ref admitted an 'error of judgement' and suspended the two officials involved.
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Mbappé's Ballon d'Or campaign fractures France dressing room, says Rothen
Kylian Mbappé's public candidacy for the Ballon d'Or has allegedly deeply irritated Ousmane Dembélé and part of the France squad, to the point of dividing the dressing room into two camps on the eve of the Zidane era.
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De Zerbi confirms Richarlison will miss Carabao Cup trip to Liverpool as contract saga drags on
Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Richarlison will not feature in Tottenham's Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool, with the forward still frozen out after rejecting a contract extension and turning down a move to Vasco da Gama.
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Richarlison publicly questions De Zerbi after Spurs boss rules him out of League Cup squad
Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed he will not select Richarlison for Tottenham's Carabao Cup third-round tie at Anfield, and the Brazilian striker has responded on Instagram with a pointed one-word challenge to his manager's decision.
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Carragher condemns Fernandes for 'disappointing' reaction that sparked Foden's red card in derby
Jamie Carragher has criticised Bruno Fernandes for his role in the incident that led to Phil Foden's sending-off during Manchester United's loss to Manchester City, saying he was 'really disappointed' by the United captain's reaction to a minor contact.
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Carragher brands Arteta 'the Sir Alex Ferguson' of modern football after Arsenal's referee complaint
Jamie Carragher has compared Mikel Arteta to Sir Alex Ferguson after the Arsenal manager publicly condemned a penalty awarded against his side in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland, with the club also contacting refereeing chief Howard Webb for an explanation.
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Pro Ref admits 'error of judgement' as Haaland goal seals 10-man City win over United
Erling Haaland's 59th-minute goal gave Manchester City a controversial 1-0 derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pro Ref have since acknowledged an 'error of judgement', admitting the goal should have been ruled offside.
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Paris Court of Appeal Orders Mbappé to Compensate PSG for Abusive Conservatory Seizures
Paris Court of Appeal has ordered Kylian Mbappé to pay €60,000 to PSG in damages for conservatory seizures made on the club's bank accounts in spring 2025. The sum is symbolic compared to the €60 million the player obtained from the Labour Council in December.
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Carragher slams Fernandes for 'pretending to be hurt' in Foden red-card controversy
Jamie Carragher has accused Bruno Fernandes of feigning injury to help get Phil Foden sent off in Manchester United's 1-0 derby defeat to City at Old Trafford on Sunday. The former Liverpool defender said he 'can't accept' that kind of reaction.
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Fernandes should have been carded for Foden incident, says ex-FIFA referee Hackett
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett says Bruno Fernandes escaped punishment he deserved during Sunday's Manchester derby, arguing the United captain should have received at least a yellow card for kicking Phil Foden before Foden's straight red.
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Adeyemi at €20M vs Diomandé at €140M: Barcelona star's girlfriend takes aim at Real Madrid
After Karim Adeyemi scored in Barcelona's 2-4 victory over Levante, his girlfriend Loredana Zefi posted a pointed "140 million" on social media, mocking the fee Real Madrid paid for Yan Diomandé — seven times the cost of the German's transfer to Barcelona.
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Mbappé brace and Bellingham goal send Real Madrid level with Barcelona after 4-1 rout of Rayo
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a third as Real Madrid dismantled Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on matchday five, pulling level on 12 points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
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Howard Webb faces club revolt as VAR duo axed after Haaland offside howler
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has stood down the VAR team responsible for allowing Erling Haaland's offside winner in the Manchester derby, while Arsenal have also lodged a complaint over a penalty decision — leaving several Premier League clubs demanding answers on refereeing consistency.
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VAR officials stood down after Pro Ref apology over Haaland's derby winner at Old Trafford
Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus have been suspended from refereeing duties by Howard Webb after Pro Ref admitted an error of judgement allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over United on Sunday.
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Marseille host PSG in Classique to close Matchday 5 of Ligue 1 on Sunday
Olympique de Marseille welcome Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening at the Vélodrome to close out Matchday 5 of Ligue 1, in a Classique where the two clubs display starkly contrasting form.
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