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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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LFP launches tender for Ligue 1 TV rights for 2027-2032
The Ligue de Football Professionnel officially opened its tender on Tuesday for Ligue 1 television rights covering the 2027-2032 period. A single package covering 100% of matches is at stake, with a submission deadline set for December 7.
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Man Utd contact Bayern wonderkid Lennart Karl as Carrick defends Martinez commitment
Manchester United have reportedly reached out to Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl, valued at around £50m, amid unrest over comments from Bayern's honorary president. Manager Michael Carrick also defended Lisandro Martinez's commitment following his red card at Chelsea.
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Mainoo calls on United teammates to fight for Carrick amid nine-game winless run
Kobbie Mainoo has urged his Manchester United teammates to back head coach Michael Carrick 'on and off the pitch' as the club prepares to face Roma in the Champions League, winless in nine games and with senior players having publicly criticised the manager.
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Havertz record goal seals Arsenal's first Anfield win in 14 years as Iraola fumes over penalty call
Kai Havertz's 16th-minute strike — his record-breaking goal as the Premier League's all-time leading German scorer — gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Anfield on Sunday, their first win there since 2012, moving them three points clear at the top of the table.
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Vieira unveils first Senegal squad on Thursday, Mané returns from injury
Patrick Vieira will announce Thursday morning in Dakar the Senegal squad for the next two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Sudan. Sadio Mané, absent from the last gathering due to injury, is expected in the group.
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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel in intensive care after cardiac arrest during abandoned Segunda División clash
Jesus de Miguel, 30, suffered a cardiac arrest on the way to hospital after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono left him motionless on the pitch. The Segunda División match was abandoned in stoppage time with the score level at 2-2.
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Redknapp names only two managers who can rescue struggling Manchester United
Jamie Redknapp has argued that Eddie Howe and Unai Emery are the only realistic candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, as the club sit 17th in the Premier League after nine games without a win.
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Gerrard backs Arsenal to win Premier League title after 'huge' Anfield victory
Steven Gerrard has declared Arsenal capable of winning the Premier League title following their 1-0 win at Anfield on Sunday, with Kai Havertz's first-half goal moving the Gunners three points clear of Manchester City.
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Griezmann cuts ties with French media, Rothen calls on FFF to intervene
Since joining Orlando City in MLS, Antoine Griezmann has refused all contact with the French press. Former international Jérôme Rothen reacted strongly, urging French football authorities to go and explain themselves to the 2018 World Cup winner.
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Gasperini warns United as Carrick's future hangs on Roma and Villa results
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has backed his side's firepower ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit to Old Trafford, with United winless in nine games and Michael Carrick's position under growing scrutiny.
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Nicky Butt calls Lisandro Martinez a 'bluffer' and demands Man Utd sell him after Chelsea red card
Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has launched a scathing attack on Lisandro Martinez, calling him a 'bluffer' and demanding the club sell him after the Argentine was sent off in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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Kane expects new Bayern Munich contract 'within days' after Ballon d'Or win
Harry Kane says a contract extension with Bayern Munich is imminent, telling reporters ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid that key terms have been agreed and only minor details remain.
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Ballon d'Or winner Kane announces imminent Bayern Munich contract extension
A week after winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, Harry Kane confirmed at a press conference that his contract extension with Bayern Munich is now just a matter of days away.
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Belhanda suspects agreement between Brahim Diaz and Mendy over AFCON final penalty
Former Morocco international Younès Belhanda claims that Brahim Diaz may have warned Edouard Mendy about his panenka attempt during the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal. The official winner of the final remains unknown, with the case currently before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Fifa to share Infantino's confidential World Cup sell-off documents with Council members
Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom has invited Council members to view documents related to Gianni Infantino's abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, which sought private investment in the World Cup's commercial rights before being rejected by three confederations.
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Rami criticizes Putellas at Ballon d'Or, OM women's team speaks out
After mocking the length of Alexia Putellas's speech at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, Adil Rami drew criticism from Louise Fleury, striker for Olympique de Marseille's women's team.
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Former West Brom manager Pepe Mel in intensive care after stroke surgery at 63
Pepe Mel, who managed West Bromwich Albion during the 2013-14 Premier League season, is recovering in intensive care at a Seville hospital after undergoing successful surgery following a stroke on Sunday.
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Redknapp names Emery and Howe as only viable Carrick replacements at struggling Man United
Jamie Redknapp has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe that Unai Emery and Eddie Howe are the only credible candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, as the club sits just above the relegation zone after nine games without a win.
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Gordon vows to sign viral photo for Aguirre after World Cup 'f*** you' exchange
Anthony Gordon has promised to sign a print-out of his now-famous sideline exchange with Javier Aguirre from England's 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, after the Valencia manager requested a copy for his children.
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