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Bayern Munich boss Kompany hospitalised as air ambulance lands at training ground
Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after an air ambulance landed at Bayern Munich's Säbener Straße training ground on Friday. The 40-year-old head coach had been battling a viral infection in recent days.
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Rooney accuses Fernandes and United squad of selfishness after Carrick tactics row
Wayne Rooney has condemned Bruno Fernandes for publicly criticising manager Michael Carrick's tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, accusing the squad of deflecting blame and refusing to take responsibility.
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Manchester United survey fans on 100,000-seat stadium as new ground plans advance
Manchester United are consulting supporters via a formal survey as the club pushes forward with plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium, with the controversial 'circus tent' concept design still open to change based on fan feedback.
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Ex-Manchester United director John Murtough appointed at Birmingham City
John Murtough, who served as Manchester United's director of football from 2021 to 2024, has been appointed in the same role at Championship side Birmingham City, marking his return to English football after a stint at Atalanta.
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Hamilton praises Antonelli as 'deserving champion' with F1 title in reach at Austin
Lewis Hamilton has backed his Mercedes successor Kimi Antonelli to clinch the 2026 Formula 1 world championship, calling the 18-year-old 'massively impressive'. Antonelli leads team-mate George Russell by 102 points heading into the United States Grand Prix and can seal the title this weekend.
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Allan's early City displays hint £34m winger can fill the void left by Savinho
The 22-year-old Brazilian made his second start for Manchester City in their Champions League win over AEK Athens, showing the directness and work rate that persuaded the club to spend £34 million on a player largely unknown outside South America.
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Borussia Dortmund rewards fans who lock their phones during matches to preserve atmosphere
Borussia Dortmund have launched a scheme that locks supporters' phones during games at Signal Iduna Park, rewarding them with points redeemable for jerseys and gift cards. The move follows a survey of 1,000 fans who reported growing frustration with selfies and social media use in the stands.
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Volkanovski and Yan face off with UFC 333 rivals ahead of Abu Dhabi title fights
Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan squared off with their respective challengers at UFC 333's ceremonial weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi on Friday, with both champions and contenders trading sharp words ahead of Saturday's dual title bouts.
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Third consecutive Europa League defeat for OM, Genesio points to collective attitude
Olympique de Marseille suffered a 1-0 loss away to Sturm Graz on Thursday evening, conceding their third consecutive defeat in the Europa League. Bruno Genesio spared young Kamissoko, who made the fatal error, to better target his team's collective shortcomings.
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Borussia Dortmund reward fans for putting phones away during matches
Borussia Dortmund have launched a voluntary in-app initiative that awards signed shirts and merchandise vouchers to fans who keep their smartphones locked during games, starting with Saturday's home fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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A French international attempted to buy the Ballon d'Or, reveals former France Football director
In his book The Hidden Face of the Ballon d'Or, Pascal Ferré, former director of France Football, reveals that an unnamed French international approached him to purchase the trophy, even claiming he could influence jury journalists.
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Revived London Irish target Championship return as early as next season under new owners
New London Irish chief executive Jamie Balls says the club could enter Championship Rugby as soon as next season, with owner Steve Daniels also planning a new-build stadium within three to five years.
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PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Lyon moved to Monday, forcing squad to skip Ballon d'Or ceremony
Paris Saint-Germain's home match against Lyon has been rescheduled from Sunday to Monday due to security concerns in Paris, creating a direct clash with the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Ten PSG players are nominated for the men's award, though injured trio Dembele, Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos may still attend.
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Saka faces weeks on sideline after calf injury leaves Arsenal without key man until December
Bukayo Saka could miss Arsenal's clashes with Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham after sustaining a calf injury in the Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. The England winger faces a race to be fit for the visit of Real Madrid on December 9.
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Carrick demands humility and sacrifice from United as Bournemouth test looms
Michael Carrick opened his pre-Bournemouth press conference with an unprompted speech calling on Manchester United players to show humility, sacrifice, and hard work to reverse a poor start to the season.
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Oliver Kahn warns Nagelsmann that Manchester United's managerial graveyard should give him pause
Germany legend Oliver Kahn has urged Julian Nagelsmann to think carefully before accepting the Manchester United job, pointing to the club's chronic lack of managerial continuity as a serious red flag for the free-agent coach.
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Dvalishvili targets Song Yadong at UFC 334 just weeks after trilogy clash with Yan
Merab Dvalishvili says he would welcome a fight with top bantamweight contender Song Yadong at UFC 334 in November, potentially just weeks after his trilogy bout with champion Petr Yan at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
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Xabi Alonso expects Emi Martinez back in weeks as Penders steps up for Chelsea
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed Emi Martinez is recovering well after successful surgery for a serious head injury sustained against Everton, with 21-year-old Mike Penders set to deputise in goal.
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Injured thigh, Dembélé to miss three weeks and France squad
Ousmane Dembélé suffered a left thigh injury during PSG's clash with Barcelona and will be sidelined for approximately three weeks. The Paris Saint-Germain forward will miss three Ligue 1 matches, one Champions League game and the next France squad gathering.
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Anik warns undefeated Evloev that UFC 333 title shot may be his only chance
UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Movsar Evloev's featherweight title challenge against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday is effectively a must-win, with the division's depth leaving little room for a second shot.
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