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Mourinho challenges press over silence on Barcelona and Atlético penalty calls
José Mourinho ended his Real Madrid pre-match press conference by pointedly questioning why journalists had not asked about contentious penalties awarded to Barcelona and Atlético Madrid over the weekend, raising the topic himself as he left the room.
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Bayern Munich backs Kane for 2026 Ballon d'Or, drops Olise
With four Bayern players among the 30 Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees, the Bavarian club has decided to concentrate its official support on Harry Kane, who scored 61 goals last season.
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Sole candidate in Rabat, Infantino heading toward FIFA re-election
On March 18 in Rabat, Gianni Infantino is expected to be re-elected FIFA president unopposed, despite UEFA's opposition to his plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
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Owen backs Carrick's Sesko decision but warns United striker is not yet world-class
Michael Owen has defended Michael Carrick's choice to keep Benjamin Sesko on the bench for Sunday's Manchester derby, but cautioned that the £74m striker must play more regularly before he can be considered among the world's best centre-forwards.
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Rami defends Mbappé and Dembélé, lashes out at journalists over Ballon d'Or controversy
Adil Rami, 2018 World Cup winner alongside Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, has strongly defended the two players on Threads, calling the tensions reported around the Ballon d'Or "false controversies".
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Newcastle's injury crisis deepens ahead of unbeaten Hull's visit to St James' Park
Newcastle United head into Saturday's Premier League clash with Hull City carrying six injury concerns after a 3-0 thrashing by Leeds United, with Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey and Nico Gonzalez all doubts alongside three long-term absentees.
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Rodri reveals personal Mourinho call after choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid
Rodri has disclosed that he personally phoned José Mourinho to thank him after rejecting Real Madrid and completing a £65m move to Barcelona, where he has helped Hansi Flick's side win all six of their opening matches.
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FA urged to act on Fernandes after United star escapes punishment in Foden red-card row
Bruno Fernandes avoided a retrospective ban despite appearing to kick Phil Foden before the Manchester City midfielder was sent off in United's 1-0 derby defeat. Former professionals and journalists are divided over whether the FA should still intervene.
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Anderson's 'Kings of Manchester' call backed up by standout derby display against United
Elliot Anderson delivered his finest Manchester City performance yet in Sunday's derby win at Old Trafford, leading all City players in touches and accurate passes despite Phil Foden's early red card leaving the visitors a man down.
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Ruben Dias' father accidentally headbutted Noel Gallagher during City's dramatic 2022 title win
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was left with stitches and two black eyes after Ruben Dias' father accidentally headbutted him during Manchester City's chaotic Premier League title-clinching victory over Aston Villa in May 2022.
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Boudache chooses Algeria and closes door to Zidane before first squad
As Zinédine Zidane prepares to unveil his first France squad on September 18, Ligue 1 midfielder Kaïl Boudache has confirmed his definitive choice for the Algeria national team, citing his Kabyle roots.
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Lens sacks Toppmöller after just four Ligue 1 matches
RC Lens have decided to part ways with manager Dino Toppmöller after a record of one win, two defeats and a draw in four Ligue 1 matches. His assistant Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take over starting with the trip to Monaco on Friday.
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Liverpool host Spurs in Carabao Cup third round at Anfield with Fowler and Ferdinand on punditry
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur meet at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round, with Mark Pougatch presenting and Robbie Fowler and Les Ferdinand serving as pundits for the midweek clash.
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Mbappé's Ballon d'Or 2026 campaign causing friction at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé's public campaign for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is creating tension at Real Madrid, where some close to the club view his claims as excessive given his record in La Liga.
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Unconvincing win at Brest: tension simmers between Luis Enrique and his players
PSG secured their first Ligue 1 victory of the season away at Brest (0-1) thanks to Ferran Torres, but Luis Enrique showed his disappointment and internal tensions with several senior players appear to be emerging.
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Uefa awards 2029 Champions League final to renovated Nou Camp, snubbing Wembley
Uefa has chosen Barcelona's redeveloped Nou Camp over Wembley Stadium to host the 2029 Champions League final, with the Allianz Arena confirmed as the 2028 venue. Barcelona last staged the final in 1999.
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Newcastle face six-man injury crisis after 4-1 humbling at Leeds
Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey, and Nico Gonzalez all emerged from Newcastle's 4-1 defeat at Elland Road on Monday with fitness concerns, compounding existing absences that leave head coach Matthias Jaissle severely short-handed ahead of the Hull City fixture.
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Scholes warns Manchester United jury still out on Lammens as title barrier
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United cannot seriously challenge for the Premier League title until they confirm whether goalkeeper Senne Lammens is truly world-class, pointing to elite stoppers at Liverpool, City and Arsenal as the blueprint.
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Lekjaa demands 2030 World Cup final for Morocco against Spain
Morocco's Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa maintains his claim to host the 2030 World Cup final in Morocco, invoking Africa's rights despite a recent FIFA clarification.
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Scholes questions Lammens after City defeat as United's goalkeeper problem persists
Paul Scholes has cast doubt on Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens following a 1-0 loss to Manchester City, arguing that Michael Carrick has yet to solve the same positional concern that plagued Erik ten Hag's tenure.
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