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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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Bernardo Silva Named Portugal Captain Following Ronaldo's International Retirement
After Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement following 234 caps and 146 goals, manager Jorge Jesus officially confirmed Bernardo Silva as the new captain of the Seleção, based on his status as the most-capped player after CR7.
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Jesus Owono considering quitting football after fatal collision with Jesus de Miguel
Andorra FC goalkeeper Jesus Owono is reportedly weighing up whether to leave football permanently following the death of striker Jesus de Miguel, who suffered accidental chest trauma after the two collided on 2 November.
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Dembélé extends at PSG, Kvaratskhelia and Hakimi in the same corridor
Ousmane Dembélé's contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly done, according to journalist Abdellah Boulma. Official announcement is now just a formality, while the files for Kvaratskhelia, Doué and Hakimi are also progressing.
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Franck Haise reveals he rejected Brighton, Everton and Forest over his English language fears
Stade Rennais manager Franck Haise has disclosed that Brighton, Everton and Nottingham Forest all made contact about managerial roles, but he turned down further discussions each time because he felt his English was not good enough to communicate effectively with players and staff.
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Suspended Lewis-Skelly forces Tuchel into midfield rethink for England's Croatia clash
Myles Lewis-Skelly has been named in Thomas Tuchel's 25-man England squad but will miss Thursday's Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley, serving a one-match ban accumulated during the last international break.
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Maresca calls £116m Anderson a 'dream' as he outlines City's midfield pecking order
Enzo Maresca has revealed Elliot Anderson is his first-choice holding midfielder at Manchester City, describing the £116m summer signing as a 'dream' to work with and hinting the England international can eventually play further forward.
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Tuchel hands Jobe Bellingham his first senior England call-up on his own merit
Thomas Tuchel has named Jobe Bellingham in England's 25-man squad for Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, rewarding the Borussia Dortmund midfielder's outstanding form and his captaincy of the Under-21s.
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Akliouche ruled out through injury, Zidane without seventh player for November
Struck on the calf after two repeated impacts, Maghnes Akliouche will not be available for France's November international break. The PSG midfielder joins a lengthy list of absentees before Zinedine Zidane announces his squad.
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Twelve Guinness World Records: PSG Makes History in World Football
After two consecutive UEFA Champions League titles and unprecedented dominance in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain has officially registered twelve collective and individual records in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Bayern Munich target Liverpool's Ngumoha after missing out on Man United's JJ Gabriel
Bayern Munich are set to renew their pursuit of Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha in January, according to reports in Germany. The 18-year-old, who has made 13 appearances this season and started all four of Liverpool's Champions League games, is one of several young attackers on Bayern's shortlist.
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Mourinho warns Vinicius: the team comes before any player
Six matches without a decisive contribution, a suspension to serve and now a clear message from José Mourinho: Vinicius is going through the most difficult period of his Real Madrid career, with no guarantee of special treatment.
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Maresca says Donnarumma needs no lectures after string of costly Chelsea errors
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has spoken with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma following a series of high-profile mistakes, including a costly error against RB Leipzig, but insists the Italian international recognises his own faults without needing deep conversations.
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Luis Enrique rests Hakimi before international break, Boly set for right-back role against Troyes
PSG has officially announced that Achraf Hakimi will miss Saturday's trip to Troyes, the club's final match before the international break. The decision, made jointly by Luis Enrique and the sporting director, is a precautionary workload management measure with no injury involved.
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Struggling Man United target Man City's Ait-Nouri and Fulham's Muniz in January overhaul
Manchester United, mired in 17th place under Michael Carrick, have identified Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rodrigo Muniz as January targets to address critical gaps at left-back and striker as the club scrambles to arrest a alarming slide.
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Tuchel drops Palmer from England squad for missing 'too many opportunities'
Thomas Tuchel has left Cole Palmer out of his 25-man England squad for the Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, citing the Chelsea forward's repeated absences from international camps. Josh King and Jobe Bellingham receive first call-ups.
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Maresca backs injury-hit O'Reilly to return after England squad omission
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has played down concerns over Nico O'Reilly's absence from the England squad, saying the Manchester City midfielder needs the international break to recover fully from a persistent back problem.
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Mourinho Hails Ronaldo's International Retirement, Says Player's Career Unfinished
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, José Mourinho, who coached Cristiano Ronaldo for three seasons at Real Madrid, reacted to the announcement of his international retirement with Portugal after 234 caps and 146 goals.
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Carrick previews Aston Villa clash after United's comeback win over Roma
Michael Carrick faces the media ahead of Manchester United's Premier League home fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday, with team news expected after United's 3-2 Champions League comeback victory over Roma.
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1-9 defeat to Como: Lens dressing room fractured, senior player says 'some don't have the level'
After RC Lens's historic 1-9 defeat to Como in the Champions League, no open clash erupted in the dressing room, but tensions are simmering: a senior player reportedly judged several teammates unworthy of the highest level.
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