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Sergio Gómez strikes twice as Real Sociedad demolish Lillestrøm 6-0 to equal European record
Real Sociedad routed Lillestrøm 6-0 in Norway on matchday three of the Europa League, matching the biggest away win in their European history. Left-back Sergio Gómez scored twice to become the club's leading scorer in the competition.
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Carrick faces the media as United's winless run stretches to seven games
Michael Carrick addressed reporters at Carrington on Friday ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, with his future as Manchester United head coach under intense scrutiny after just two wins in 11 games and a heavy Champions League defeat at Como.
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Premier League clubs fear Man City appeal will drag punishment past this season
Premier League clubs are growing anxious that Manchester City's appeal against their financial rule violations will extend well beyond the current season, leaving rivals uncertain what they are actually playing for.
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Howe leads the race to replace Carrick as United weigh managerial options
Manchester United are preparing for a potential fourth permanent managerial change in three years under Ineos, with Michael Carrick under severe pressure after a seven-game winless run and a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.
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Wilcox favours Howe, Emery and Conte over Nagelsmann as United weigh manager shortlist
Manchester United's technical director Jason Wilcox reportedly prefers candidates with Premier League experience over Julian Nagelsmann, with Eddie Howe, Unai Emery, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte all ahead of the German on his personal shortlist.
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Asian football chief backs Infantino for re-election in sharp reversal of stance
AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa publicly endorsed Gianni Infantino for another FIFA term at an extraordinary congress in Tokyo, just two months after the confederation accused him of a fundamental breach of trust over the now-scrapped $4.2bn World Cup deal.
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Kvaratskhelia out with injury: Nuno Mendes repositioned as winger to fill void at PSG
Victim of an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during the clash against Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is ruled out for the rest of the season. Luis Enrique is considering repositioning Nuno Mendes as left winger to compensate for the Georgian's absence.
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United face £12m compensation hurdle as Emery emerges among top Carrick replacements
Manchester United are weighing a move for Aston Villa's Unai Emery to replace under-pressure Michael Carrick, but the Spaniard's £12m-a-year salary and contract until 2029 could force a record-breaking compensation package from Old Trafford.
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Amorim's AC Milan humiliated 3-0 at Bournemouth as red card chaos compounds Europa League misery
Ruben Amorim's return to English football ended in a 3-0 Europa League defeat at Bournemouth on Thursday, with goalkeeper Mike Maignan sent off and Amorim himself causing confusion by attempting to bring on a replacement keeper without removing an outfield player.
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UEFA Coefficient: Ligue 1 Wastes Golden Opportunity Against Portugal
While Portuguese clubs suffered three defeats during the third week of European competitions, French representatives delivered an almost identical record. France's lead in fifth place in the UEFA coefficient has shrunk to 3,660 points.
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Walker backtracks on tattoo removal as Man City face points deduction, fine or expulsion
Kyle Walker has clarified he has no plans to remove his Manchester City tattoos after comments suggesting otherwise caused controversy. Meanwhile, City's appeal against 114 Premier League financial charges is under way, with a points deduction considered the most likely sanction if the guilty verdict stands.
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TF1 and M6 enter the race for Coupe de France broadcasting rights
As France Télévisions seeks a 50% reduction in its contract, TF1 and M6 have approached the FFF to acquire Coupe de France broadcasting rights, according to L'Équipe. The final would be the prized centerpiece coveted by TF1.
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Coupe de France TV rights: TF1 circles as France Télévisions struggles
As France Télévisions seeks to halve its contribution to free-to-air Coupe de France rights from 8 to 4 million euros, TF1 is closely monitoring the situation and could secure at least the final.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Lamine Yamal Already Planning Private Jet and Paris Celebration
According to Spanish media, the FC Barcelona prodigy has reportedly organized his trip to London by private jet and planned a celebration in Paris if he wins the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony.
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Third defeat in three matches, Genesio's OM mathematically eliminated from Europa League
Beaten 1-0 away at Sturm Graz on Thursday, Marseille remain on zero points after three matchdays of Europa League. Since the new format was introduced, no team in this situation has qualified.
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Favard reignites feud with Riou: "Hated everywhere he goes"
Nearly ten years after their on-air altercation on L'Équipe's channel, Gilles Favard has reopened hostilities in a podcast, targeting commentator Yoann Riou over his football knowledge and interpersonal relationships.
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Luca Zidane threatened with fresh exclusion from Algeria squad in November
Already suspended during September's international break, Luca Zidane is not guaranteed a place in coach Brahim Hemdani's next squad list for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo.
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Nagelsmann open to United approach as Hurzeler rules himself out of Old Trafford vacancy
Julian Nagelsmann has signalled he would listen to Manchester United following his Germany resignation, while Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler is understood to have no interest in replacing under-pressure manager Michael Carrick.
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Maresca backs Cherki's showboating but urges City star to find the right balance
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca praised Rayan Cherki's flair and creativity after his performance against AEK Athens, but stressed the Frenchman must combine his natural showmanship with better positioning to maximise his impact.
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Walker tips Alexander-Arnold for United or City move as Chelsea battle Liverpool for Camara
Kyle Walker has suggested Trent Alexander-Arnold could return to the Premier League with Manchester United or City rather than Liverpool, while the Reds are reportedly tracking Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara alongside Chelsea.
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