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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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Arteta admits Saka thigh injury signs 'not good' as Arsenal await MRI results
Bukayo Saka did not train on Friday after limping off in Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich, with Mikel Arteta warning the early signs are 'not good' ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.
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Sesko and Mainoo ruled out as injury-hit United face Bournemouth under Carrick
Manchester United head into Sunday's Premier League clash at Bournemouth with a lengthy injury list, with Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo both unavailable as Michael Carrick fights to save his job after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.
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Asian Football Confederation backs Infantino for fourth FIFA term after summer rebellion
Gianni Infantino's grip on the FIFA presidency has strengthened significantly after Asian Football Confederation head Sheikh Salman reversed course and publicly endorsed him, just two months after co-signing a letter accusing the incumbent of deception and poor judgement.
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Carrick invokes Giggs, Rooney and Ferguson in passionate six-minute address as United crisis deepens
Michael Carrick opened his pre-match press conference with an uninterrupted six-minute speech, calling on Manchester United's players to match the standards set by the club's greatest figures ahead of Saturday's home fixture against Bournemouth.
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From university pub to Test starter: Lizzie Gibson's rapid rise with Canada
Twelve months ago Lizzie Gibson watched Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup final from a pub in Kingston, Ontario. By September she was a Test starter, scoring four tries and playing 54 minutes as Canada ended England's 41-match unbeaten run.
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Manchester United and Chelsea chase Sporting's £51m teenage winger Flavio Goncalves
Manchester United and Chelsea are both preparing offers for Sporting CP winger Flavio Goncalves, 19, who carries a £51 million release clause and has drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo after just ten Liga Portugal appearances.
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Carrick insists he is '100% confident' of turnaround as United weigh managerial alternatives
Michael Carrick has confirmed talks with Manchester United's hierarchy following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, with the club's worst Premier League start in 40 years piling pressure on the manager ahead of Sunday's trip to Bournemouth.
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United face 'unbreakable' Emery bond as Carrick's seven-game winless run deepens crisis
Manchester United are weighing up potential replacements for under-pressure manager Michael Carrick, but landing Aston Villa's Unai Emery would require breaking a reportedly ironclad bond with co-owner Nassef Sawiris. Eddie Howe is said to be the current favourite.
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PSG-OL postponed to Monday, October 26, clashing with Ballon d'Or ceremony
The Paris police prefecture banned PSG-OL on Sunday evening due to insufficient police resources. The LFP officially rescheduled the Matchday 8 clash to Monday, October 26 at 8:30 p.m.
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Carrick refuses to confirm Fernandes' captaincy future after Man United's Champions League humiliation
Michael Carrick declined to clarify Bruno Fernandes' standing as Manchester United captain following the Portuguese midfielder's public outburst over tactics after a humiliating Champions League defeat to Como.
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Kahn warns Nagelsmann off Manchester United job as Carrick's future hangs in balance
Oliver Kahn has cautioned Julian Nagelsmann against taking the Manchester United manager's role, citing the club's chronic managerial instability. Michael Carrick faces a critical Premier League home fixture against Bournemouth after seven games without a win.
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Conte denies making control demands as Man Utd managerial links intensify
Antonio Conte has published a statement on social media dismissing reports that he is demanding full control and high wages from prospective clubs, with Manchester United among those linked with the out-of-work Italian.
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Carrick admits Manchester United have 'lost our way' after seven-game winless run
Michael Carrick delivered a five-minute opening address at his pre-match press conference, acknowledging United have strayed from their values while insisting he remains the right man to reverse a seven-game winless streak.
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Both UFC 333 title fights official as Caliari misses weight by 4.5 pounds
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev and the Petr Yan–Merab Dvalishvili trilogy are confirmed after Friday's UFC 333 weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi. Strawweight Nicolle Caliari was the sole fighter to miss the mark, coming in 4.5 pounds heavy against Iasmin Lucindo.
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Szoboszlai and Munoz doubts for Brighton clash as Barcola gets Liverpool all-clear
Dominik Szoboszlai is ruled out of Liverpool's home match against Brighton, while Victor Munoz is a major doubt after picking up a knock. Bradley Barcola has been cleared to play despite missing Thursday's training session.
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Match-worn poppy shirts from Salah, Haaland and more go to auction to raise funds for veterans
Football clubs across the UK will wear poppy-emblem shirts this autumn as part of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. The signed, match-worn shirts will be auctioned by MatchWornShirt, with net proceeds going to the RBL — a partnership that has raised over £4 million across eight years.
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Oliver Kahn warns Nagelsmann against Manchester United job after 4-1 Champions League humiliation
Former Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has urged Julian Nagelsmann to avoid Manchester United, warning that 'essentially every manager has failed' at Old Trafford. The caution comes as pressure intensifies on current boss Michael Carrick following a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League.
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