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Carrick demands mental reset as winless Manchester United host Bournemouth with nine absentees
Michael Carrick has called for improved mental preparation from his Manchester United players ahead of Sunday's home fixture against Bournemouth, with the club winless in seven games and carrying a lengthy injury list following Wednesday's 4-1 loss at Como.
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Malacia reveals Amorim never explained 'bomb squad' exile that left him training alone at United
Former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia has spoken candidly about his isolation under Ruben Amorim, revealing he received no explanation for being placed in the club's 'bomb squad' and at times trained alone with the under-18s.
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Ex-Man United football director John Murtough lands Birmingham City role after Ratcliffe axe
John Murtough, who left Manchester United in 2024 following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's takeover, has been appointed director of football at Birmingham City. The 55-year-old brings nearly three decades of elite football experience to a Blues side sitting fourth in the Championship.
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Carrick clings to Manchester United job after 4-1 Champions League collapse against Como
Michael Carrick remains in charge at Manchester United ahead of Sunday's clash with Bournemouth, but a second defeat in quick succession could end his tenure after a damaging 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
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Saka faces up to eight weeks out after quadriceps injury in Arsenal's Champions League clash with Bayern
Bukayo Saka could miss six to eight weeks of action after limping off within the opening 10 minutes of Arsenal's Champions League match against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The injury threatens to rule him out of at least eight fixtures, including Premier League clashes with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham.
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Koundé's Agent Meets Deco as Defender Loses Starting Spot at Barcelona
Jules Koundé has lost his guaranteed starting role at FC Barcelona and is sidelined with a left ankle injury. A discreet lunch between his agent Jonathan Kebé and Barcelona sporting director Deco has sparked fresh speculation about the French international's future at the club.
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Leicester Tigers and Harlequins battle to sign Gloucester's England centre Seb Atkinson
Gloucester are racing to extend Seb Atkinson's contract as Leicester Tigers and Harlequins circle the 24-year-old England centre, who has won seven caps and is understood to favour a move to London.
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Gibbs-White demands on-pitch ownership after VAR spares Diop a red card against Forest
Morgan Gibbs-White criticised Premier League referees for over-relying on VAR after Ipswich's Issa Diop escaped a red card in Friday night's match against Nottingham Forest, receiving only a yellow following a video review.
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Bayern expect Kompany out for weeks after training ground collapse leaves him hospitalised
Vincent Kompany faces a recovery measured in weeks rather than days after collapsing at Bayern Munich's training ground on Friday. The Bayern head coach remains hospitalised in a stable condition, with assistant Aaron Danks set to take charge against Freiburg.
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Hadjar's Austin practice unravels as front tyres die in sector one of FP2
Isack Hadjar described his RB22 as "just undriveable" after a set-up gamble backfired badly in Friday practice at the Circuit of the Americas, leaving him nearly a second behind team-mate Max Verstappen and facing a major reset ahead of qualifying.
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Malacia reveals he trained alone with United's under-18s after Amorim gave him no explanation for exile
Former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia has spoken out about his time in the club's 'bomb squad', saying Ruben Amorim never explained the decision and that he eventually trained alone with the under-18s after Rashford, Garnacho and Antony all secured moves away.
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PSG Captain Déhu Slammed the Door to Join OM After 20% Pay Cut
A mainstay and captain of PSG from 2000 to 2004, Frédéric Déhu left the Parisian club in a dramatic fashion: two days before lifting the Coupe de France with the armband, his transfer to OM had already been announced, after he was offered a 20% salary reduction.
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Safonov criticized but untouchable: PSG prepares contract extension until 2030
Despite questions about his performances in victories over Manchester City and Barcelona, Matvey Safonov remains Luis Enrique's number one goalkeeper. PSG is considering extending his contract by two years, until 2030.
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Honda's turbo lag returns to haunt Alonso and Aston Martin despite Singapore upgrade
Fernando Alonso flagged driveability issues at the Marina Bay Street Circuit after Honda's second power unit upgrade failed to cure persistent turbo lag. Honda's chief trackside engineer Shintaro Orihara confirmed the problem resurfaced due to Singapore's energy-rich conditions.
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Kompany hospitalized after collapse, out for several weeks; Danks takes interim charge at Bayern
Vincent Kompany collapsed during a Bayern Munich training session on Friday and has been hospitalized. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed Saturday that the Belgian head coach will be sidelined for several weeks, without disclosing the cause. Assistant Aaron Danks will take interim charge.
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De Zerbi backs Tottenham medical staff as Kulusevski and Maddison doubts for Chelsea derby
Roberto De Zerbi has defended Spurs' medical team despite a mounting injury list ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison doubts and Destiny Udogie still sidelined.
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Wade equals Ashton's try record as Newcastle edge Sale 17-3 at Kingston Park
Christian Wade scored his 101st Premiership try to draw level with Chris Ashton's all-time record as Newcastle claimed their first league win of the season, defeating Sale 17-3 at Kingston Park.
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Lineker warns Fabregas off Manchester United job after Como's 4-1 Champions League demolition
Gary Lineker has urged Cesc Fabregas to resist any approach from Manchester United, calling Old Trafford a 'graveyard' for managers after Como thrashed the Red Devils 4-1 in the Champions League.
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10-man Gloucester edge Bath 23-5 to stay top as Carreras and Pepper face injury scans
Gloucester survived 22 penalties and three yellow cards to beat Bath 23-5 at Kingsholm, staying top of the Gallagher Premiership. Bath's misery deepened as internationals Santi Carreras and Guy Pepper were both forced off with injuries requiring scans.
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Verstappen ends Austin Friday second as Red Bull targets low-speed deficit
Max Verstappen finished second and third in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix, within two tenths of pace-setter Charles Leclerc on both occasions. Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché identified low-speed corner performance and the Circuit of the Americas' notorious bumps as the team's key areas to address.
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