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Sesko ruled out until February as Manchester United's striker crisis deepens
Benjamin Sesko faces months on the sidelines after reports suggest his injury is worse than initially feared, with The Sun claiming the Slovenian striker will not return until February — leaving Manchester United dangerously short of attacking options.
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Hakimi equals Salah as Africa's best assist provider in Champions League history
Achraf Hakimi delivered his first assist of the 2024-2025 season in PSG's 4-2 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday, setting up Fabián Ruiz's goal. The Moroccan international now has 19 assists in the Champions League, level with Mohamed Salah for second place among African players all-time.
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Ronaldo remains world's highest-paid footballer with €267M per season
According to Forbes' annual ranking, Cristiano Ronaldo earns approximately €267 million per season, far ahead of Lionel Messi (€129M) and Kylian Mbappé (€90M).
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Sesko injury could keep him out until February, forcing Man Utd into January striker search
Benjamin Sesko faces up to four months on the sidelines with a shin problem, leaving Manchester United dangerously short of recognised centre-forwards and potentially forcing the club into the January transfer window.
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OM vs Le Havre match threatened by national mobilization day this weekend
The Ligue 1 encounter between Olympique de Marseille and Le Havre, scheduled for Sunday at the Vélodrome for matchday 8, could be cancelled if authorities deem security insufficient during the national mobilization day planned for Saturday.
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Safonov criticized for Barcelona's opening goal despite PSG's victory
After PSG's commanding 4-2 win over Barcelona in the Champions League, Bixente Lizarazu singled out goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, deeming him at fault for Barcelona's opening goal scored by Xavi Espart in the 55th minute.
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ACL Rupture: Kvaratskhelia Broken but Vows to Return Stronger
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during PSG's 4-2 victory over FC Barcelona on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League league phase. The Georgian winger posted an emotional message on Wednesday, promising supporters he would not "waste a second" during his recovery.
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Injury-hit Manchester United face Como in Champions League with only two senior centre-backs available
Manchester United travel to Como's Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium for a Champions League fixture on Wednesday, with manager Michael Carrick severely short of defensive options. Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are all unavailable.
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Arne Slot emerges as Tottenham target with agent in talks and return 'certain' in 2027
Arne Slot is being linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job, with reports from the Netherlands claiming his agent is in regular contact with interested clubs and that the Premier League title-winning coach will return to a major European side in 2027.
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Sesko faces four-month injury absence as United weigh January striker options
Benjamin Sesko could miss up to four months with a shin injury, leaving Manchester United dangerously short of centre-forward cover and prompting the club to consider a January transfer window move for a striker.
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VAR official who missed Haaland offside in Manchester derby returns to Premier League duty
Matt Donohue, the VAR official who failed to spot an offside Enzo Fernandez interfering with Erling Haaland's goal in Manchester City's 3-0 win at Old Trafford on September 13, returns to Premier League duty as assistant VAR for Coventry vs Fulham after three rounds stood down.
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Ten Hag breaks silence on Ronaldo, Rashford and the toxic culture he left behind at United
Sacked 18 months after winning the FA Cup, Erik ten Hag has given his most candid account yet of his Manchester United tenure, accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of poor preparation and blaming a lingering 'Real Madrid connection' for a toxic dressing-room culture.
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VAR Matt Donohue reinstated for Premier League duty after Manchester Derby offside blunder
Matt Donohue, the VAR official who failed to disallow Erling Haaland's offside winner in the Manchester Derby on 13 September, returns to Premier League action this weekend as assistant VAR for Coventry vs Fulham after a three-match absence.
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Met Police to deploy live facial recognition at Chelsea vs Tottenham amid high-risk assessment
The Metropolitan Police will use live facial recognition technology outside Stamford Bridge when Chelsea host Tottenham on Saturday 24 January, targeting individuals with football banning orders and those wanted for serious offences.
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Doué named man of the match against Barcelona, refuses comparison with Lamine Yamal
Author of a goal and an assist in PSG's victory over FC Barcelona in the Champions League, Désiré Doué dismissed comparisons with Lamine Yamal after the match.
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Bruges player mocks Lens's lack of world-class stars ahead of Champions League clash
Ahead of hosting RC Lens on Wednesday in the Champions League (matchday 3), Bruges left-back Joaquin Seys regretted the absence of "world-class players" in the Lens squad, handing the Sang and Or extra motivation before kick-off.
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Foden's hat-trick fires City past AEK Athens but midfielder warns he is still far from his best
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, yet the 26-year-old insists he still has a long way to go to recapture his best form after two difficult seasons.
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Harry Amass set to leave Manchester United in January despite Carrick's injury crisis at left-back
Manchester United academy graduate Harry Amass is expected to depart Old Trafford in the January transfer window, with up to a dozen Championship clubs interested in the 19-year-old, despite the club facing a left-back injury crisis.
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The Times apologises to Infantino over false FIFA salary and property claims
The Times has issued a public apology to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, retracting claims he received an undisclosed second salary and purchased a Miami property at undervalue. FIFA called the original report part of a "concerted effort" to undermine its leadership.
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Ten Hag claims INEOS rejected his data advice, saying they 'knew everything already'
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he offered INEOS guidance on improving the club's data department after joining in 2022, only to be turned down — with the group insisting their background in petrochemicals, Formula 1 and cycling was sufficient preparation for elite football.
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