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Ballon d'Or 2026: No juror ranked Dembélé first, an anomaly for the defending champion
Crowned in 2025, Ousmane Dembélé received no first-place votes from the 100 international journalists on the jury and finished only seventh overall with 418 points.
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DNCG blocks OM from winter recruitment, meagre summer budget expected
Under financial constraints from the DNCG, Olympique de Marseille should be unable to recruit during the January transfer window. The club hopes to convince the financial watchdog before Christmas, and would have a limited budget for summer 2027.
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Larsonneur out and Eymard relapse: Saint-Etienne depleted ahead of Guingamp trip
Ligue 2 leaders Saint-Etienne travel to Guingamp on Saturday evening (8 p.m.) without goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur, sidelined by a knee sprain, and midfielder Paul Eymard, who has suffered a relapse from a tibia fracture.
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Nunes and Ndiaye available as Semenyo remains sidelined for Man City vs Brighton
Manchester City host Brighton in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on October 31, with Matheus Nunes and Iliman Ndiaye both declared fit despite recent concerns, while Antoine Semenyo remains out with a leg injury until at least December.
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Carrick cheered as United players booed by train passengers ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester United's squad were met with jeers from fellow passengers on their train to London on Friday, ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture at Chelsea — though manager Michael Carrick received a cheer despite the club's eight-match winless run.
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Bosnich savaged Ferguson's tactical prowess before Chelsea move left United boss 'very upset'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich claimed Sir Alex Ferguson had 'negligible' tactical ability and likened the legendary manager to a jockey riding a champion horse. Bosnich made the remarks after leaving Old Trafford for Chelsea in 2001.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Greek Juror Ignores Mbappé and Yamal, Places Willian Pacho on Podium
The detailed voting breakdown for the 2026 Ballon d'Or revealed a particularly bewildering ballot from Greek juror Manos Staramopoulos: he excluded both Mbappé and Lamine Yamal from his top 10, while ranking Willian Pacho in third place.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Suspicious $264,000 Bets Reignite Leak Suspicions
Five days after Harry Kane's victory, financial media outlet Upside Media reveals that twelve accounts wagered $264,000 on the exact top 5 of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, generating nearly $200,000 in winnings without a single losing bet, raising serious questions about a potential information leak.
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Patrick Vieira to lead Senegal at home for the first time on November 12
Appointed Senegal head coach, Patrick Vieira will experience his first home match on November 12 against Sudan at Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar, as part of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
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Glazers turn on Ratcliffe as Carrick fights to save his job before Chelsea trip
Manchester United face Chelsea on Saturday with Michael Carrick winless in eight games, while the Glazer family have reportedly grown frustrated with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting approach since taking charge of football operations.
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Carragher backs Liverpool to challenge Arsenal as Araujo agent rules out early exit talk
Jamie Carragher has reversed his early-season scepticism to tip Liverpool as Arsenal's closest title rivals, while Ronald Araujo's agent insists the on-loan Barcelona defender is happy at Anfield and dismisses speculation about his future.
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Goalkeeper son of Premier League legend joins Man City Academy as Maresca backs youth
Manchester City have added 20-year-old goalkeeper Seb Jensen — son of former Burnley keeper Brian Jensen — to their academy setup, while Enzo Maresca continues to hand first-team opportunities to emerging talents. City's Under-21s, meanwhile, crashed out of the EFL Trophy after a 5-0 defeat to Port Vale.
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Glazers turn on Ratcliffe as United weigh Calvert-Lewin move ahead of Chelsea test
The Glazer family are reportedly furious with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's stewardship of Manchester United, while the club is considering a surprise January move for Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Michael Carrick faces a must-win trip to Chelsea.
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Carrick survives United sacking threat after frank talks with players and board
Michael Carrick kept his job at Manchester United after Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox deliberated over his future following eight games without a win. The manager held candid conversations with squad leaders and senior staff before receiving confirmation he would stay on Tuesday.
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Arsenal eye £58m RB Leipzig winger Nusa as Arteta faces Gyokeres calls ahead of Liverpool trip
Arsenal are reportedly showing serious interest in RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, valued at £58m, while Micah Richards has urged Mikel Arteta to move on from misfiring striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners head to Anfield on Sunday without teenage winger Max Dowman, whose red card appeal was rejected.
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Matic reveals Chelsea's winning culture dwarfed Manchester United's commercial focus during his time at both clubs
Nemanja Matic, who won two Premier League titles at Chelsea before joining United in a £40m deal in 2017, says Roman Abramovich's Chelsea cared only about results, while Old Trafford felt more commercially driven — a contrast he noticed within months of arriving.
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Carrick backs Fernandes' captaincy style after Solskjaer's 'too emotional' verdict
Michael Carrick has defended Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United captain, disagreeing with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's view that the Portuguese midfielder was too emotional to wear the armband. The comments came at a pre-match press conference ahead of United's clash with Chelsea.
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Luis Enrique becomes PSG's most successful manager, surpassing Laurent Blanc
With a commanding 5-1 victory at Le Havre, featuring a hat-trick from Achraf Hakimi, Luis Enrique claimed his 127th win with PSG, breaking Laurent Blanc's all-time record across all competitions.
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Carrick dismisses Neville's unprofessionalism claims with two-word response
Michael Carrick flatly rejected Gary Neville's accusation that several Manchester United players lack professionalism off the pitch, responding 'No, I haven't' when asked if he had witnessed any such behaviour since returning to the club.
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Aston Villa launch legal action against Jamie Carragher over 'unacceptable insults' to club and fans
Aston Villa have confirmed they will pursue legal action against Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher after he told Villa supporters to 'shut the f*** up' amid a row over Unai Emery's future. The statement, signed by chairman Nassef Sawiris, was posted on the club's social media on Friday night.
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