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Ten Hag accuses Man Utd of broken promises and 'embarrassing' McTominay sale in first interview since sacking
Erik ten Hag has launched his most detailed public attack on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Manchester United hierarchy, claiming they broke pledges made to him and sold Scott McTominay against his explicit wishes in Ibiza talks.
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Jordan names Chelsea as 'bigger and worse offenders' than City after 114-charge verdict
Former Premier League chairman Simon Jordan has argued Chelsea committed more serious financial violations than Manchester City, pointing to £47.5m in undisclosed payments made during Roman Abramovich's ownership and questioning why the Blues have faced less scrutiny.
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Man City face Championship relegation as Premier League plots points deduction punishment
Manchester City could be relegated to the Championship via a points deduction if their appeal against 114 financial charges fails, with the Premier League reportedly requiring EFL cooperation to enforce a multi-season ban from the top flight.
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Souness brands Saka a 'cheat' after Arsenal's win at Nottingham Forest
Graeme Souness has publicly accused Bukayo Saka of simulation, calling the Arsenal forward a 'cheat' who 'dives when he should be staying on his feet' following Arsenal's 1-0 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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Ten Hag accuses Man United board of broken promises and reveals McTominay embarrassment
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United's board broke a pre-season agreement to keep Scott McTominay, leaving him 'very embarrassed and disappointed' after the midfielder was sold to Napoli — where he has since won Serie A.
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Mbappé reveals he plays without insoles since childhood despite custom-made boots
In an interview with Onze Mondial, Kylian Mbappé confesses to a habit he considers bad: he has played without insoles since his childhood in Bondy, even with his current high-end custom-made boots.
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Laporta Reveals PSG Offered €250M for 17-Year-Old Lamine Yamal
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that PSG tabled a €250 million offer for Lamine Yamal when the Spanish winger was just 17 years old. The Catalan club rejected the bid and intends to keep their young star.
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Ferdinand warns Man Utd missed out on 'incredible' £85m Bouaddi after City cameo stuns PSG
Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United made a costly error by withdrawing from the race to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi, who joined Manchester City for £85m and impressed against PSG — the same fee United spent on two of their three summer midfield signings combined.
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Maddison ends 526-day wait with dream goal as Tottenham climb off Premier League bottom
James Maddison scored on his first start in 526 days as Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 at home to record their first Premier League win of the season. Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies also scored, while Dejan Kulusevski made his own comeback after 17 months out.
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Nuno Mendes Injured, Zaïre-Emery to Start on Left Against Barcelona on Tuesday
Nuno Mendes suffered a thigh injury during PSG's 3-1 victory at Strasbourg on Saturday and will be sidelined for several weeks, missing the crucial Champions League clash against FC Barcelona. Luis Enrique has reportedly decided to start Warren Zaïre-Emery on the left wing in place of Lucas Digne.
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Thauvin on fire with Lens, but Ménès already rules him out of Zidane's plans
Author of seven assists in Ligue 1 this season, Florian Thauvin is shining with RC Lens. But according to Pierre Ménès, his age — 33 years old — would exclude him from the plans of new manager Zinedine Zidane.
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Lamine Yamal defies PSG with 'Paris, I'm coming' ahead of Champions League clash
On the eve of PSG-Barcelona in the Champions League (matchday 3), Lamine Yamal displayed his intentions on social media. Luis Enrique, meanwhile, shared his recipe for containing the Catalan prodigy: keep the ball.
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Alexander-Arnold rebuffed Ferguson with one-liner before leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold once told Sir Alex Ferguson his mother's reason for not joining Manchester United as a youngster, despite having a family connection to Old Trafford through his uncle, a former club secretary at the club.
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Carrick given two-game ultimatum as United target defensive reinforcements in January
Gary Neville has warned Michael Carrick that Manchester United must climb out of mid-table by January or his position will come under serious threat, with the club sitting 13th after seven Premier League games. United are also prioritising centre-back and left-back signings in the winter window.
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Lescott recalls AEK Athens ultras storming hotel with flares before City's Champions League opponents lost
Joleon Lescott has described the intense football culture he encountered during a brief spell at AEK Athens, including ultras gathering in the team hotel with flares the night before a derby. AEK now face his former club Manchester City in the Champions League.
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French international tried to buy Ballon d'Or, reveals ex-France Football director
In his book The Hidden Face of the Ballon d'Or, Pascal Ferré, former director of France Football, reveals that a French international player approached him to buy the trophy, even claiming he could influence journalists on the jury.
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PSG vs Barcelona in Champions League: two teams in perfect form at Parc des Princes
PSG, the reigning double European champions, host an unbeaten FC Barcelona (11 wins in 11 matches) on Tuesday at 9 p.m. for matchday 3 of the Champions League league phase.
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Ngumoha plays down Bayern and Arsenal links as Ndukwe's work permit ban is lifted
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has addressed transfer interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal, insisting he is focused on his football. Separately, defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has become eligible for a UK work permit after his loan spell at Levante.
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Maresca set to rest Haaland and rotate squad as City host AEK Athens in Champions League
Manchester City face AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday with Enzo Maresca expected to rotate his squad heavily. Erling Haaland is among those due a rest, while Antoine Semenyo faces eight weeks out with a knee injury.
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Alexander-Arnold's six-word quip that ended Ferguson's Man United recruitment pitch
Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed how he shut down Sir Alex Ferguson's attempt to recruit him to Manchester United as a youngster, citing a memorable six-word reason rooted in family logistics rather than club loyalty.
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