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Gibbs-White returns for Forest as Glasner eyes first win in four Premier League games
Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White is set to return for Friday's trip to Ipswich Town after sitting out last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal as a precaution. Defender Nikola Milenkovic is also available, though Igor Jesus and Nicolo Savona remain sidelined.
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Bournemouth owner insists club 'haven't given up' on keeping £100m-rated Alex Scott amid Chelsea pursuit
Bill Foley has publicly reaffirmed Bournemouth's determination to extend Alex Scott's contract, even as Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid circle the 23-year-old England midfielder.
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Boardroom rift over Carrick's successor echoes the row that cost Ashworth his job
Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox and head of recruitment Christopher Vivell are reportedly at odds over who should replace Michael Carrick, mirroring the internal divisions that led to Dan Ashworth's £4.1m exit in December 2024.
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Infantino's re-election bid strengthens as AFC reverses stance despite UEFA and Concacaf opposition
Gianni Infantino needs 106 votes from FIFA's 211 member associations to secure a third term as president in March 2027. Despite formal opposition from UEFA and Concacaf, support from the AFC, CAF, Mexico, and Argentina has bolstered his campaign.
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Marcus Smith set to become Harlequins' second-youngest player to reach 200 appearances against Saracens
Marcus Smith will make his 200th Harlequins appearance against Saracens at The Stoop on Sunday, aged 27, just over nine years after his debut as an 18-year-old. Fin Baxter also returns to the starting XV after a 10-month injury absence.
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Tchouameni admits Spain dominated France in World Cup semi-final
Eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, France's team is still nursing the wound. Aurélien Tchouameni acknowledges that La Roja were superior, as they were at Euro 2024, and that several French players, including himself, failed to reach their best level.
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Buckley announces retirement after third straight UFC loss and grandmother's plea
Joaquin Buckley will retire from MMA after one final fight, he announced on Thursday. The decision follows a brutal knockout loss to Mike Malott in the UFC Edmonton main event — his third consecutive defeat — and a heartfelt conversation with his grandmother.
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Conte dismisses 'unfounded' Man United links and denies advanced talks with any club
Antonio Conte has publicly denied reports placing him in advanced negotiations with Manchester United, insisting his next management role will be a carefully considered decision made only when conditions are right.
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Sheehan at No 8 and Carbery's emotional return headline Leinster-Munster derby
Former Ireland internationals Alan Quinlan and Ian Madigan have backed Leinster's bold selection of hooker Dan Sheehan at No 8 and Joey Carbery's first start of the season at fly-half ahead of Saturday's URC derby against Munster at the Aviva Stadium.
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Koundé, Olmo, Garcia: Barcelona face Real Madrid in Clásico with three major absences
Already beaten by PSG in the Champions League (4-2), Barcelona face Real Madrid on Sunday evening at Camp Nou with a decimated defensive sector: Koundé, Olmo and Eric Garcia are all unavailable or highly uncertain.
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Hurzeler dismisses Man United links and vows Brighton journey 'is not finished'
Fabian Hurzeler has firmly played down speculation linking him with the Manchester United job, insisting he is 'fully focused' on Brighton after guiding the Seagulls to third in the Premier League with four consecutive wins.
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Baxter demands Premiership commitment as Abuladze and Woodburn return for Bristol trip
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has called for the same intensity shown in last weekend's Champions Cup defeat to Toulouse as his side return to Premiership action at Bristol, with loosehead prop Nika Abuladze and full-back Olly Woodburn both returning to the starting XV.
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Alex Coles reaches 150 Saints appearances as Northampton make nine changes for Leicester Derby
Lock Alex Coles will earn his 150th Northampton Saints cap on Saturday when they host Leicester at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, becoming the fourth current squad member to reach the milestone. He is one of nine changes Phil Dowson has made for the Premiership Derby Day clash.
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Russell admits 2026 title bid 'hasn't meant to be' but credits season of soul-searching for driving breakthrough
George Russell has conceded his 2026 Formula 1 championship challenge is effectively over, but says a difficult season of self-examination has led him to a key technical breakthrough in understanding how to drive Mercedes' current car.
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Ten Hag scouts PSG's Champions League thriller days after blasting Man Utd's toxic culture
Erik ten Hag was at the Parc des Princes for PSG's 4-2 win over Barcelona in his UEFA Technical Observer role, just days after publicly accusing Manchester United of fuelling a toxic culture and criticising Cristiano Ronaldo, Rashford and others.
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Deschamps to succeed Mourinho at Real Madrid if Merengues lose Clasico
Free since leaving the France national team after the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps would be Florentino Perez's choice to replace José Mourinho at Real Madrid, provided the Merengues lose to Barcelona on Sunday.
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Haaland fit to face Aston Villa after Champions League absence, but City face selection dilemma
Erling Haaland missed Manchester City's Champions League win over AEK Athens with a knock sustained against Ipswich, but has been declared fit ahead of City's Premier League clash with in-form Aston Villa.
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Semenyo faces eight weeks out as Maresca admits Man City feared worse knee injury
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo will miss approximately eight weeks after sustaining a knee injury against Ipswich Town, ruling him out of fixtures against Aston Villa, Brighton, and a string of November matches. Manager Enzo Maresca said initial scans suggested a more serious problem than the one diagnosed.
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Szoboszlai's hamstring setback forces Liverpool to urge patience over Hungary captain's return
Dominik Szoboszlai aggravated an existing hamstring injury during Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League win over Brentford, and manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed it is the same problem that kept him out the previous two matches. The midfielder is highly unlikely to feature against Brighton on Sunday.
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Manchester United open design survey for £2bn, 100,000-capacity Old Trafford replacement
Manchester United are asking supporters to help shape the design of their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium, a £2bn replacement for Old Trafford announced in March 2025. The survey closes at noon on 6 November.
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