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Ten Hag claims Ronaldo has failed to deliver for seven or eight years since leaving Real Madrid
Sacked Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has renewed his attack on Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the 41-year-old has been unable to deliver since leaving Real Madrid and could no longer push through the pain to train at his maximum.
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Martinez reveals France 2022 inspired him with more respect than Spain in 2026
Known for his provocations towards the French team since the 2022 World Cup final, Emiliano Martinez surprised by admitting that the France squad inspired him with more respect than Spain, the victorious finalists in 2026.
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Hemp's late strike seals Manchester City's narrow WSL win over London City Lionesses
Lauren Hemp scored in the 74th minute to give champions Manchester City a 2-1 Women's Super League victory at London City Lionesses, moving them six points clear of third place despite a spirited display from the hosts.
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Amad and Mbeumo back United to bounce back after ninth consecutive winless match
Manchester United slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday, extending their winless run to nine matches. Winger Amad posted a defiant message on Instagram while forward Bryan Mbeumo pointed to first-half chances as cause for cautious optimism.
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Lizarazu slams Mbappé after Ballon d'Or: "He went into something hyper-individualistic"
Second in the 2026 Ballon d'Or behind Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé has faced criticism from Bixente Lizarazu, who reproaches him for a lobbying campaign deemed too individualistic and a lack of humility.
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Pierre Sage and Thiago Motta eyed to replace Fonseca if OL loses its manager
Sporting Portugal is targeting Paulo Fonseca to succeed Rui Borges, putting OL at risk of losing its manager. Pierre Sage, struggling at Crystal Palace, and Thiago Motta are among the profiles being studied by Lyon's leadership.
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Godts breaks free at PSG after decisive international break with Belgium
Transferred from Ajax for €45 million last summer, Mika Godts is gaining momentum at Paris Saint-Germain. After a successful international break with Belgium, the 21-year-old winger scored two goals in a week against Lyon and Le Havre.
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Alfie Haaland breaks silence on Man City verdict, insisting Erling remains focused on football
Erling Haaland's father Alfie has spoken publicly for the first time since an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 financial charges, saying his son is concentrating on football while the club pursues an appeal.
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Martinez red card and penalty gift Chelsea win as Carrick urged to drop United defender permanently
Lisandro Martinez was sent off for a second yellow card after elbowing Wesley Fofana and conceding a penalty at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, handing Chelsea a decisive advantage and intensifying calls for Michael Carrick to drop the Argentine for good.
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JJ Gabriel rejects PSG to pursue Real Madrid move in £8.5m exit from Man Utd
Manchester United's 16-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel has turned down an offer from Paris Saint-Germain and is closing in on a move to Real Madrid, with the Spanish club reportedly willing to meet a total package of £8.5 million.
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Tchouaméni hit with scathing criticism ahead of Zidane's November squad announcement
Journalist Sébastien Tarrago has sharply criticized Aurélien Tchouaméni, accusing him of playing diminished in France's 2-0 World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat to Spain, just days before Zinédine Zidane announces his squad for November.
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Maresca admits individual errors are costing Chelsea after back-to-back Premier League defeats
Chelsea have lost consecutive Premier League games for the first time under Enzo Maresca, with Brighton's Yasin Ayari punishing a Matheus Nunes miskick to seal a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge — following costly mistakes in last week's 2-1 loss at Aston Villa.
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Kai Rooney scores four goals in one game as Wayne's son targets United first-team debut
Kai Rooney, 16, scored four times for Manchester United's Under-18s in a 6-0 win over Burnley, continuing a promising start to the season that has him on course to sign professional terms next week.
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Howe open to Old Trafford role as United weigh £3m compensation amid Carrick pressure
Eddie Howe is reportedly willing to consider becoming Manchester United manager, with the club understood to have made initial contact and facing a £3m Newcastle compensation fee. United sit 17th in the Premier League after one win from their opening eight fixtures.
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Glasner threatens to quit Nottingham Forest unless club makes major changes after Brentford defeat
Oliver Glasner warned Nottingham Forest he could walk away after a 2-0 loss at Brentford left the club second from bottom in the Premier League, saying a 'same s*** situation' as last season demands immediate change or a sixth manager will follow.
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Sage vows 'I will never give up' as Crystal Palace slide into relegation zone
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage struck a defiant tone after a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham left the Eagles in the Premier League relegation zone, with Jean-Philippe Mateta's 13th-minute red card effectively deciding the contest.
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Suzuki's costly howler denies Aston Villa victory as Fulham snatch point at Villa Park
Zion Suzuki spilled a corner over his own line to gift Fulham a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Saturday, cancelling out Nicolas Jackson's fifth goal in five games and continuing Villa's inconsistent start to the season.
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Lizarazu appeals to silent Griezmann since his MLS departure
Since signing with Orlando City in July, Antoine Griezmann has deliberately avoided French media. Bixente Lizarazu made a public appeal to him, suggesting possible resentment linked to Euro 2024.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Moroccan Juror Claims He Was Pressured to Change His Vote
Mustapha Badri, general director of Al Mountakhab and member of Morocco's Ballon d'Or 2026 jury, reveals he was contacted in the final hours of voting to vote against Achraf Hakimi. He says he resisted these influence attempts.
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McCourt's camp denies OM sale despite Adidas return
As the early agreement with Adidas fueled speculation about a change of ownership at OM, a club executive formally ruled out this hypothesis, reaffirming Frank McCourt's commitment to his Marseille project.
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