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Hamilton admits his outspoken drive for change has complicated Ferrari integration
Lewis Hamilton has acknowledged that his forceful, push-for-everything personality has made it harder to settle at Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, days after the pair clashed on the opening lap of the Mexican Grand Prix.
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Létang suspended four months after criticizing refereeing in Lille-PSG draw
The FFF appeals commission increased the initial sanction against Lille president Olivier Létang on Thursday, imposing a six-month suspension with two months suspended for his comments on refereeing after the 2-2 draw against PSG on August 28.
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Merino's father hints at La Liga return as Arsenal starter drought fuels Atletico interest
Mikel Merino has started just once in the Premier League this season, and his father has openly discussed a potential return to Spain, with Atletico Madrid reportedly eyeing a loan move for the £32m midfielder.
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Rivals claim Man Utd paid £25m too much for Andrey Santos as Wilcox faces scrutiny
Manchester United's £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea is being questioned by rival Premier League clubs, with sources close to Chelsea believing the Brazilian midfielder was worth only half that fee.
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Newcastle's £30m signing Dedic triggers armed police response after bow-and-arrow outing
Amar Dedic, Newcastle United's £30 million summer signing from Benfica, sparked a major Northumbria Police operation on Wednesday after a member of the public reported two men carrying a bow and arrows near a reservoir in Northumberland. Six police cars, including armed officers, were dispatched before Dedic was stopped and questioned seven miles away.
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Ralf Schumacher accuses Hamilton of acting like 'Al Capone' after Mexico City radio threats
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has sharply criticised Lewis Hamilton for threatening Ferrari's pitwall over the radio during the Mexico City Grand Prix, comparing his tone to that of gangster Al Capone and warning that 'the dog is walking the owner' at Maranello.
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Verstappen jokes about antivirus fix as rain looms over Brazilian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen quipped he had 'installed antivirus' in his car ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, referencing the software bug that stranded half the field during the wet formation lap in Malaysia. Rain is forecast for Interlagos this weekend.
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Cejudo and Usman roast Covington after 43-second submission loss to bantamweight Rosas
Colby Covington tapped out to Raul Rosas Jr. in just 43 seconds at a Hype Fighting grappling event in Italy, and former UFC champions Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman wasted no time calling out the former interim champion ahead of his bout with Khamzat Chimaev.
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Hamilton confirms Leclerc races him harder than any rival after Mexico collision
Lewis Hamilton has backed observations that Charles Leclerc applies more pressure to him than to drivers from other teams, following their Turn 4 clash at the Mexican Grand Prix that handed Max Verstappen victory and cost Ferrari a potential 1-2 finish.
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Rivals believe Man United overpaid Chelsea by £25m for Andrey Santos as Wilcox faces scrutiny
Manchester United paid £50m to Chelsea for Andrey Santos this summer, but sources close to the Blues believe the Brazilian midfielder was worth half that fee, intensifying pressure on director of football Jason Wilcox.
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Dembélé's absence sends Mbappé back to centre-forward for France in November
Injured in the thigh, Ousmane Dembélé will miss France's two Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey. Kylian Mbappé should take the opportunity to reclaim his centre-forward role under Zinédine Zidane's management.
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Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty as Jesus pays tribute after bitter falling-out
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his retirement from international football in an emotional social media video, ending a Portugal career that concluded amid a public dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his omission against Norway.
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Lisboa reveals depression battle as she defends husband's fiery corner at UFC Vegas 123
Tainara Lisboa has spoken out in defence of coach and husband Bruno Polengo after his aggressive corner work drew widespread criticism during her TKO loss to Lucia Szabova at UFC Vegas 123 on 31 October. The Brazilian fighter revealed she has long struggled with depression and mental health issues that affect her performance.
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Holmes explains Black Ferns Sevens switch with LA28 Olympics firmly in her sights
Renee Holmes has committed to the Black Ferns Sevens after six years as a 15-a-side standout, citing a desire for fresh challenge and growth as she targets a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Van Dijk admits Liverpool's three-goal defensive leaks in Europe are 'not sustainable'
Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged Liverpool's defensive frailties must be fixed after a 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Istanbul — the third consecutive Champions League match in which the Reds have conceded three goals, an unprecedented occurrence in the club's history.
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Ronaldo leaves Portuguese national team by private jet, retirement branded 'pathetic'
After twenty-three years with the national team, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement on Thursday via social media. The departure came without a farewell ceremony, marked by an abrupt exit during the last squad gathering, disappointing several observers.
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Dhorasoo reveals how AC Milan stood him up at Marseille in 2004
In summer 2004, Vikash Dhorasoo was ready to sign for Olympique de Marseille when a phone call from his agent changed everything: AC Milan was waiting for him at Milanello. The former French international recounts this little-known episode from his career.
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Leicester City fans condemn club's shirt sponsor after deal with adult content star
Leicester City's front-of-shirt sponsor BC Game, an unlicensed cryptocurrency gaming platform, has signed adult content creator Eva Elfie as a brand ambassador, drawing a formal rebuke from supporter group Foxes Trust.
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Camara embraces 'very surprising' F1 debut on home soil after Ocon's Haas exit
Ferrari junior Rafa Camara will make his Formula 1 debut at Interlagos this weekend after being called up by Haas to replace Esteban Ocon mid-season — several months ahead of his planned 2027 arrival. The 21-year-old Brazilian says he intends to enjoy the occasion rather than be overwhelmed by it.
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Capello brands United squad 'average' after Roma squander two-goal lead at Old Trafford
Fabio Capello says Roma's Champions League collapse against Manchester United hurts more than their late defeat to Real Madrid, because Michael Carrick's side lacks the exceptional players capable of turning a game — making the surrender of a two-goal lead even harder to accept.
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