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Bayern expect Kompany out for weeks after training ground collapse leaves him hospitalised
Vincent Kompany faces a recovery measured in weeks rather than days after collapsing at Bayern Munich's training ground on Friday. The Bayern head coach remains hospitalised in a stable condition, with assistant Aaron Danks set to take charge against Freiburg.
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Malacia reveals he trained alone with United's under-18s after Amorim gave him no explanation for exile
Former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia has spoken out about his time in the club's 'bomb squad', saying Ruben Amorim never explained the decision and that he eventually trained alone with the under-18s after Rashford, Garnacho and Antony all secured moves away.
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PSG Captain Déhu Slammed the Door to Join OM After 20% Pay Cut
A mainstay and captain of PSG from 2000 to 2004, Frédéric Déhu left the Parisian club in a dramatic fashion: two days before lifting the Coupe de France with the armband, his transfer to OM had already been announced, after he was offered a 20% salary reduction.
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Safonov criticized but untouchable: PSG prepares contract extension until 2030
Despite questions about his performances in victories over Manchester City and Barcelona, Matvey Safonov remains Luis Enrique's number one goalkeeper. PSG is considering extending his contract by two years, until 2030.
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Kompany hospitalized after collapse, out for several weeks; Danks takes interim charge at Bayern
Vincent Kompany collapsed during a Bayern Munich training session on Friday and has been hospitalized. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed Saturday that the Belgian head coach will be sidelined for several weeks, without disclosing the cause. Assistant Aaron Danks will take interim charge.
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De Zerbi backs Tottenham medical staff as Kulusevski and Maddison doubts for Chelsea derby
Roberto De Zerbi has defended Spurs' medical team despite a mounting injury list ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison doubts and Destiny Udogie still sidelined.
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Lineker warns Fabregas off Manchester United job after Como's 4-1 Champions League demolition
Gary Lineker has urged Cesc Fabregas to resist any approach from Manchester United, calling Old Trafford a 'graveyard' for managers after Como thrashed the Red Devils 4-1 in the Champions League.
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Premier League hires Treasury Devil Sir James Eadie to lead Man City charges case
The Premier League has enlisted Sir James Eadie KC — the UK government's most senior civil barrister — alongside elite law firm Slaughter and May to bolster its legal team in the landmark financial charges case against Manchester City.
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Premier League faces 'worst-case scenario' as City charges verdict timeline grows uncertain
A high-level source has warned that Manchester City lifting the Premier League trophy after being found guilty of financial rule breaches 'cannot be ruled out', while a sports lawyer has flagged the potential for a surprising verdict in the unprecedented case.
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Kai Rooney's path to Manchester United first team opens as Gabriel seeks exit
Wayne Rooney's son Kai, 16, has scored on his Under-18 Premier League debut and made his UEFA Youth League bow this season, with JJ Gabriel's desire to leave Old Trafford and Michael Carrick's tactical alignment between the academy and first team clearing a clearer route for the teenager.
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Micoud leaves L'Équipe after twelve years over human disagreement, lands at Ligue 1+
Johan Micoud ended twelve years of collaboration with L'Équipe channel this summer, citing a loss of the "human side" in his work. The former Girondins playmaker now works as a consultant on Ligue 1+.
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Jean-Marc Furlan's neurodegenerative disease revealed by his wife in a book
Cécile Traverse Furlan breaks her silence in a book about her husband, manager Jean-Marc Furlan, who achieved five promotions from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1. She describes the neurodegenerative disease that is gradually stealing speech and memory from the 68-year-old coach.
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McClean reveals how he silenced Keane after furious half-time dressing room row on Ireland duty
James McClean has detailed a foul-mouthed dressing room confrontation with Roy Keane during a Republic of Ireland friendly in 2017, revealing how he answered his then-assistant manager's criticism by scoring in the very next game.
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Haaland fit but Nunes, O'Reilly and Kovacic doubts for Man City's trip to Aston Villa
Erling Haaland has been cleared to play at Villa Park on October 24, but Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic all remain fitness doubts for Manchester City ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
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Carrick delivers five-minute mea culpa at Man United press conference before a question is asked
Michael Carrick opened his Friday press conference at Carrington with an unprompted five-minute-36-second speech, admitting United had 'lost their way' and vowing to restore the identity that supporters deserve.
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Nine players sidelined as winless Carrick faces Bournemouth with United 13th
Manchester United host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday in the Premier League, with Michael Carrick navigating a nine-player injury list and no win in seven games across all competitions after a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como.
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Ballon d'Or Accused of Scam After Making BOAT Vote Purely Symbolic
France Football clarified that the BOAT, a public vote to elect the greatest Ballon d'Or winner of all time, will not result in any physical trophy or official award — a belated clarification that has outraged Cristiano Ronaldo fans, some of whom paid €1 to participate.
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AFCON 2025: Moroccan journalist claims CAS has ruled, Senegalese counterpart denies
A Moroccan journalist asserts that the Court of Arbitration for Sport has already decided the dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the AFCON 2025 final, but a Senegalese journalist immediately contests the reliability of this claim.
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Carrick delivers six-minute address as Hurzeler and rival deny interest in United job
Under mounting pressure after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick opened his pre-match press conference with an unusual six-minute speech before two managerial candidates publicly distanced themselves from the vacancy.
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Liverpool scouts monitor £50m Valencia winger Otorbi amid January transfer push
Liverpool have had scouts watching Valencia teenager David Otorbi, whose release clause is set to double to £50m. The club is also weighing an early recall of loanee Ifeanyi Ndukwe after his strong start in Spain.
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