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Balde benched for every Barcelona game as Man United's failed loan bid fades from view
Alejandro Balde has not featured in a single minute for Barcelona this season, sitting unused on the bench in all competitions after Manchester United's summer loan approach collapsed. Manager Hansi Flick has started Joao Cancelo at left-back ahead of the 22-year-old Spaniard.
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Fiorot confirms UFC has promised flyweight title shot to Grasso fight winner at Noche UFC 4
Manon Fiorot says the UFC has guaranteed a flyweight title shot to whoever wins her bout against former champion Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The stakes are heightened by Valentina Shevchenko's injury-enforced vacancy, with Natalia Silva and Cong Wang set to contest the belt at UFC 332.
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Michael Page shrugs off UFC exit criticism with social media joke after Dana White declines re-sign
Michael 'Venom' Page has responded to online backlash following his UFC release with a tongue-in-cheek social media post. The 39-year-old Englishman went 5-1 in six Octagon appearances but never recaptured the knockout form that made his pre-UFC reputation.
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Gaethje reveals the footwork flaw that handed him the lightweight title over Topuria
Justin Gaethje has explained how he exploited Ilia Topuria's predictable, linear footwork to force a corner stoppage and claim the UFC lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250. Gaethje also suggested Topuria's pre-fight overconfidence left him mentally unprepared for a deep championship fight.
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Rogers stuns Palmer with four-assist claim after Chelsea's 6-3 Carabao Cup comeback over Leeds
Morgan Rogers was visibly incredulous after Cole Palmer was named Player of the Match despite Rogers registering four assists in Chelsea's remarkable 6-3 comeback win over Leeds at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
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Man United name eight B-list players for Champions League opener against Sabah
Manchester United have confirmed their B-list additions ahead of Thursday's Champions League opener against Sabah at Old Trafford, with Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro among eight players cleared to feature despite missing the locked 25-man A-list.
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Barcola exits with cramps against Atlético, Liverpool breathes easy before international break
Deputizing for Cody Gakpo, Bradley Barcola left the pitch at Anfield in the 60th minute during Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. His manager Andoni Iraola quickly ruled out any serious injury.
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Pochettino insists Spurs should have been awarded 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea rule breaches
Mauricio Pochettino has said Tottenham deserve to be recognised as 2016-17 Premier League champions after Chelsea were punished for rule breaches from the Abramovich era. Spurs finished seven points behind Antonio Conte's side that season with a club-record 86 points.
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Makhachev gives 90% chance undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov signs with UFC
Islam Makhachev says there is a 90% chance his teammate Usman Nurmagomedov will join the UFC after the undefeated lightweight completed his PFL contract with a knockout win over Archie Colgan.
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Pochettino reveals he would have managed Spurs in the Championship and why he stayed with USA
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he received an approach to return to Tottenham last season and would have accepted regardless of division, but ultimately committed to the United States job through 2030 after being won over by the federation and fans during the World Cup.
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Pochettino brands Mike Dean 'stupid' for seeking controversy after podcast backlash
Mauricio Pochettino has criticised former Premier League referee Mike Dean, saying he has a habit of making 'stupid' remarks to stay in the spotlight after Dean admitted playing personal games during matches he was officiating.
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Pochettino demands Chelsea be stripped of 2017 Premier League title over transfer breaches
Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of the 2016/17 Premier League title after the club admitted making £47m in illegal agent payments, arguing Tottenham were denied a fair contest.
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How Schumacher's retirement announcement at Monza 20 years ago reshaped Formula 1
On 10 September 2006, moments after winning the Italian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher announced he would retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season — a decision that saved Felipe Massa's Ferrari seat and ended one of the sport's defining eras.
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Whitaker and Bemrose set for Wallaroos debuts against world champion Red Roses
NSW Waratahs winger Amelia Whitaker and Queensland Reds captain Jemma Bemrose will make their Wallaroos debuts against England at Salford's CorpAcq Stadium, with the Red Roses arriving on an unbeaten run stretching back to 2022.
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Soldic admits UFC pay 'not even close' to One Championship but vows to stay
Roberto Soldic has confirmed his UFC deal pays significantly less than his previous One Championship contract, yet the Croatian middleweight says he is content and committed to building a future in the promotion ahead of his UFC 332 debut against Kalinn Williams.
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SVNS Dream Team scrum-half Tamani set for Flying Fijians debut in PNC opener against Canada
Sevens star Terio Tamani is among three uncapped players named on the bench as interim coach Senirusi Seruvakula names his Fiji squad for Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup 2026 opener against Canada.
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Jake Paul targets free-agent Michael Page for Most Valuable Promotions after UFC release
Michael 'Venom' Page has left the UFC after completing his six-fight contract, going 5-1 but never securing a finish. Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions is among the organisations pursuing the English welterweight.
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Cortes-Acosta calls Aspinall 'not a champion' over prolonged absence from UFC heavyweight division
Waldo Cortes-Acosta has publicly questioned Tom Aspinall's status as UFC heavyweight champion, accusing the Englishman of avoiding a rematch with interim titleholder Ciryl Gane rather than recovering from eye surgery.
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Benzema fires back at Riou over exclusion from top 20 strikers of all time
The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner responded on Instagram after journalist Yoann Riou claimed that Karim Benzema does not even rank among the twenty greatest strikers in football history.
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Undefeated McKee faces hometown hero Lapilus for PFL bantamweight title in Lyon
Taylor Lapilus (25-4) and undefeated Mitchell McKee (11-0) will clash for the PFL bantamweight championship on December 12 at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France — the promotion's final event before it rebrands as Most Valuable Promotions in 2027.
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