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Deschamps writes to Cherki after World Cup to predict bright future
Days after stepping down as France manager, Didier Deschamps and his assistant Guy Stéphan personally sent a message to Rayan Cherki, encouraging him to master his frustrations to fully flourish with the national team.
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PSG Target Julian Alvarez for €150M Winter Transfer
According to Spanish media El Nacional, Luis Enrique has asked sporting director Luis Campos to sign Atlético Madrid's Argentine striker this January. His release clause stands at €150 million, with Arsenal and Barcelona also in the race.
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Eight targets from Arsenal's 21-man summer shortlist Arteta could still pursue
Arsenal ended the summer window without a marquee forward despite having 21 players on their shortlist. Eight of those targets remain available, with Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and Como's Nico Paz among the names Mikel Arteta could revisit in January or next summer.
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Asakura eyes top-ranked bantamweight after two straight stoppages at 135
Kai Asakura is calling for a top-ranked UFC bantamweight opponent following back-to-back stoppage wins at 135 pounds. The former Rizin champion argues his flyweight title shot on debut proves the UFC already rated him highly enough to deserve elite competition.
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Szoboszlai warns Liverpool's rivals 'no one can stop us' if intensity returns under Iraola
Liverpool vice-captain Dominik Szoboszlai has identified a lack of intensity as the root cause of the club's failed Premier League title defence last season, telling Steven Gerrard that Andoni Iraola's direct, high-tempo approach could make the Reds unstoppable.
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Maitland-Niles snatches stoppage-time equaliser to deny United all three points at Everton
Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Everton on Sunday after Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck deep into added time. Benjamin Sesko had appeared to win it for Michael Carrick's side in the 87th minute before the late leveller.
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Mbappé responds sharply to journalists ahead of Real Madrid–Inter in Champions League
On the eve of the clash against Inter Milan in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé reacted strongly to questions about PSG's titles after his departure and his lack of defensive work, compared to Dembélé and Raphinha.
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Bayern refuses to promise Olise extension despite Real Madrid interest
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen refused to guarantee Michael Olise's contract extension, which runs until 2029, while confirming no offers were received this summer despite reported Real Madrid interest.
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Pereira demands Gane rematch after 'illegal shots' ended UFC Freedom 250 heavyweight fight
Alex Pereira has publicly called out Ciryl Gane for a rematch following their controversial interim heavyweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250, claiming the stoppage involved illegal shots. The bout's winner, Gane, had been lined up to face Tom Aspinall, but the Englishman's return remains delayed due to ongoing eye surgery recovery.
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Maresca brings music to Man City training sessions to lift energy and morale
Enzo Maresca has introduced music into Manchester City training sessions, a habit carried over from his spells at Leicester and Chelsea. The manager says players are happier and perform better with dance tracks in the background.
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Chido Obi makes Willem II debut as Manchester United monitor striker's loan progress
Manchester United teenager Chido Obi came off the bench on his Willem II debut in the Eredivisie, beginning a loan spell the club hope will accelerate the 18-year-old striker's development after Ruben Amorim admitted he was introduced to first-team football too soon.
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Nemkov defends PFL heavyweight title against Team Fedor teammate Bilostenniy in Dubai
Vadim Nemkov will make his first PFL heavyweight title defense against Sergey Bilostenniy on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, with both fighters sharing roots in Team Fedor.
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Liverpool lose sporting director Hughes and two more staff to Al-Hilal as Ndukwe concern grows
Richard Hughes has officially joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal as sporting director, taking recruitment duo Mark Burchill and Craig McKee with him. Meanwhile, on-loan teenager Ifeanyi Ndukwe is yet to make an appearance for Levante.
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Chimaev vows to keep wrestling despite Nurmagomedov's takedown KO warning
Khamzat Chimaev says he will not alter his wrestling-heavy style after watching Umar Nurmagomedov get knocked out by Yadong Song while shooting a takedown, insisting that any fighter can be put to sleep by an unlucky shot in MMA.
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Free-agent Brunson calls out Michael Page after UFC Paris contract expires
Derek Brunson has publicly challenged Michael Page to a fight after the former Bellator star completed his UFC contract at UFC Paris, where a low-output decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev left him reportedly set to be dropped from the rankings and unlikely to be re-signed.
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Neville slams Dorgu's 'massive mistake' as United concede late equaliser at Everton
Manchester United were denied all three points at Everton on Sunday after conceding a last-minute Ainsley Maitland-Niles equaliser to draw 2-2. Gary Neville has singled out substitute Patrick Dorgu for his role in the late collapse.
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Fatherhood-fuelled Mickey Gall targets fresh start against Dumas at UFC Fight Night 289
Mickey Gall returns to the UFC after nearly two years away when he faces Sedriques Dumas at UFC Fight Night 289 in Las Vegas on September 26. The 7-7 veteran says becoming a father has transformed him both as a fighter and as a person.
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Hokit tears into Pereira for demanding Gane rematch without a single heavyweight win
Josh Hokit has launched a scathing attack on Alex Pereira after the former two-division UFC champion called for an immediate rematch with heavyweight titleholder Ciryl Gane, who stopped Pereira by TKO at UFC Freedom 250.
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Gabriel escapes red card as Arsenal prepare for Napoli Champions League opener
Arsenal kept their perfect Premier League start with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, but the victory sparked controversy after Gabriel avoided a red card for a high boot on Emi Martinez. The Gunners now turn their attention to a Champions League opener against Napoli.
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Retired Niko Price returns after six months to face Leon Shahbazyan at October UFC Fight Night
Niko Price has ended a retirement that lasted less than six months, returning to the UFC Octagon to face Leon Shahbazyan on October 10 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Price, on a four-fight losing streak, was last seen submitting to Michael Chiesa in March.
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