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2027 Asian Cup postponed to December after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
The Asian Football Confederation has rescheduled the 2027 Asian Cup away from its January 7 start date following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an October strike on Riyadh's international airport that killed at least 12 people. The 24-team tournament could now run from December 23, 2027 to January 21, 2028.
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PSG travel to Villarreal in Champions League; Lille also away on Tuesday
PSG travel to Villarreal on Tuesday for Matchday 4 of the Champions League league phase. Lille face Bodø/Glimt simultaneously in Norway in a crucial match for the Dogues.
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Nicky Butt brands Lisandro Martinez a 'bluffer' and calls for United to sell him
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has launched a scathing attack on Lisandro Martinez, labelling him a 'bluffer' and demanding the club sell the defender after his red card in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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Martinez-Balde swap emerges as Manchester United eye January left-back fix
Manchester United are reportedly exploring a swap deal that would send Lisandro Martinez to Barcelona in exchange for out-of-favour left-back Alejandro Balde, potentially resolving a defensive headache on both sides.
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Injured, Ekitike treats himself to a unique Lamborghini worth €750,000
Sidelined since rupturing his Achilles tendon, Liverpool striker Ugo Ekitike has acquired a one-off Lamborghini Revuelto with 1,015 horsepower, delivered by Centurion Motors for nearly €750,000.
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Ferdinand laments Man Utd's failure to sign Arsenal's Konsa after £55m move
Rio Ferdinand has praised Ezri Konsa as a 'top, top player' following Arsenal's clean sheet at Anfield, admitting he wished Manchester United had signed the England defender instead of spending their entire £155m summer budget on midfielders.
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Thierno Barry seals Everton's second win over Newcastle in four days to climb seventh
Everton moved into seventh place in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at St James' Park on Monday, four days after beating Newcastle 3-1 in the Carabao Cup. Thierno Barry's fourth league goal of the season proved the difference on Tyneside.
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Adama Traore reveals bitter Barcelona exits ahead of Aston Villa's Champions League trip
Adama Traore has opened up on two painful departures from Barcelona, admitting Luis Enrique never explained why he was frozen out before his £7m move to Aston Villa in 2015, and that Xavi blocked his permanent return during a 2022 loan spell.
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Solskjaer reveals unfinished business at United while coaching Norwegian fourth-tier side
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been assisting FCK's youth and first-team setup in Norway's fourth tier since his Besiktas dismissal in August 2025, admitting he would have welcomed a return to Old Trafford before Michael Carrick was appointed United manager.
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UEFA rule bars Arsenal from visiting Slavia Prague in Champions League for third straight season
A UEFA regulation introduced last season prevents the same home fixture between two clubs from being repeated for three consecutive seasons. Arsenal, who beat Slavia Prague 3-0 at Fortuna Arena in November 2025, face the same opponents there again on Wednesday — meaning a return trip in 2026/27 is now ruled out.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Mustapha Hadji defends Morocco's walkover victory ahead of CAS ruling
With CAS set to rule at the end of November on the disputed final between Morocco and Senegal, former Morocco international Mustapha Hadji insists the Atlas Lions committed "no fault" and deserve the title.
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Mkhitaryan reveals he called Mourinho 'an enormous s***' during toxic Man Utd fallout
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has described the bitter breakdown of his relationship with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, revealing a war of words that ended with the manager pleading via WhatsApp for him to leave and make way for Alexis Sanchez.
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Nine players ruled out as injury-hit United host Roma in Champions League
Manchester United welcome Roma to Old Trafford on Tuesday without Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Benjamin Sesko and Manuel Ugarte, while the visitors are also missing four key players including Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala.
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Deschamps too expensive for Lyon, who turn to Carlos Vicens to replace Fonseca
Despite repeated contact attempts in the past under Jean-Michel Aulas, Didier Deschamps will not be the next manager of Olympique Lyonnais. Financial constraints are steering the club towards Spanish coach Carlos Vicens, recently sacked by Braga.
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Di Meco confirms Deschamps' return to coaching, Juventus in his sights
Free since leaving the France national team, Didier Deschamps is reportedly preparing to take up a club coaching position, according to his former teammate Éric Di Meco. Juventus Turin, where Spalletti faces growing criticism, is said to be a serious option.
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Roma's Malen targets Old Trafford strike to deepen Manchester United's nine-game winless run
Donyell Malen, who was linked with a summer move to Manchester United, arrives at Old Trafford in red-hot form — 11 goals in 12 games — as Roma look to extend the Red Devils' miserable nine-match winless streak in the Champions League.
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United contact Bayern's Lennart Karl as Carrick defends Martinez after Chelsea red card
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl's representatives over a potential £50m move, while manager Michael Carrick has defended Lisandro Martinez's commitment despite a red card in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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Nicol slams Iraola's Nyoni substitution as Arsenal seal 1-0 win at Anfield
Steve Nicol criticised Andoni Iraola for withdrawing teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni in the 59th minute, arguing the change handed Arsenal control of midfield and contributed to Liverpool's 1-0 home defeat. Tunnel footage of Gabriel Magalhaes and referee Andy Madley also angered supporters.
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Ethan Mbappé Emerges as LOSC's Key Player at 19
Author of two Ligue 1 goals since the start of the season, including one in the clash against Monaco, Ethan Mbappé has established himself in Lille's starting XI at 19 years old. Observer Dave Appadoo now designates him as « the superior player » of the team.
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Tchouaméni, Thuram and Thauvin return to France squad for Nations League
To manage absences of Koné, Lacroix and Lepaul, Zinédine Zidane is expected to recall Aurélien Tchouaméni, Marcus Thuram and Florian Thauvin for matches against Italy and Turkey on November 12 and 15.
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