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Hadjar misses third straight race as wrist injury keeps him out of Spanish GP
Isack Hadjar will sit out the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, his third consecutive absence due to a wrist injury. Liam Lawson steps in at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, while Yuki Tsunoda continues at Racing Bulls.
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Ligament damage to shoulder and back forces Shevchenko to vacate UFC flyweight title
Valentina Shevchenko has vacated the UFC women's flyweight title after her coach revealed she suffered ligament damage to her shoulder and back. The seven-time champion is expected to be sidelined for nearly a year, with Natalia Silva and Wang Cong now set to fight for the vacant belt at UFC 332.
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Edu departs Nottingham Forest after failed transfers and fractured relationships end his tenure
Edu has left his role as Nottingham Forest's Global Head of Football after less than two years, with a string of underwhelming transfer decisions and a deteriorating relationship with key staff members proving his undoing at the City Ground.
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Three points after four games: OM faces a fixture list that could make things worse
Tenth in Ligue 1 with just one win in three matches, Olympique de Marseille face Rennes then PSG before the international break, with a trip to Besiktas in Europa League sandwiched in between.
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Mbappé claims Ballon d'Or for himself and takes swipes at Raphinha and Dembélé
In an interview with L'Équipe, Kylian Mbappé states he would vote for himself for the Ballon d'Or, citing his World Cup goal-scoring record and performances in major competitions. A statement unlikely to go unnoticed.
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Napoli's McTominay faces 28-day absence after heart surgery confirmed for next week
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has revealed Scott McTominay will need 28 days to return to full fitness after undergoing cardiac arrhythmia ablation surgery next week, with two weeks of rest required before he can resume any competitive activity.
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Norris walks back radio outburst after Piastri's 'fair' move forced him onto the grass at Monza
Lando Norris has retracted his heated on-board radio complaint about Oscar Piastri after the Italian Grand Prix, admitting his McLaren team-mate did nothing wrong when a late battle at Monza pushed him two wheels onto the grass.
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Joey Barton to spend Christmas in prison as bail refused and trial pushed to 2025
Former Premier League midfielder Joey Barton will remain in HMP Liverpool over Christmas after a bail application was refused at Liverpool Crown Court on 7 October. His trial on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent has been adjourned until next year.
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Ménès questions Benatia's legitimacy as Canal+ pundit after failed OM exit
Two months after leaving a struggling Olympique de Marseille, Medhi Benatia has joined Canal+ as a consultant. Former pundit Pierre Ménès publicly questions whether the ex-OM football director has the credibility to comment on others' work.
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Neville warns Carrick over late defensive subs after United squander lead at Everton
Gary Neville has criticised Michael Carrick for substituting both full-backs late in Manchester United's 2-2 Premier League draw at Everton on Sunday, drawing uncomfortable comparisons with the defensive fragility that plagued the tenures of Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag.
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Benzema to Lyon this summer: sporting director confirms the deal was unfeasible
Matthieu Louis-Jean, sporting director of Olympique Lyonnais, acknowledged at a press conference that contact with an intermediary had taken place over the summer regarding Karim Benzema, before ruling out any concrete follow-up due to his contractual situation.
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Bernie Ecclestone detained in Portugal after arriving with undocumented shotgun at 95
Former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone was reportedly detained by Portuguese police at Cascais's Tires Aerodrome after a routine inspection found he was carrying a shotgun without the required documentation. Ecclestone confirmed the incident but denied he was formally arrested.
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Man United turn attention to £39m Dortmund left-back after Hall pursuit ends
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund's Daniel Svensson ahead of the January transfer window, having failed to sign a left-back in the summer. Newcastle's Lewis Hall and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly were both pursued but unavailable.
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Baxter warns Exeter fans Black Knight investors won't simply 'throw money' at the Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has clarified that new majority owners Black Knight Entertainment expect the club to return to profitability, not act as a blank-chequebook rescue. Bill Foley's investment has eased cash-flow pressure and allowed squad strengthening, but sustainable business performance remains the goal.
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Sherwood says Sesko 'isn't the answer' as Carrick's bench role raises United doubts
Tim Sherwood has questioned Benjamin Sesko's quality after the Slovenian striker was again used as a substitute by Michael Carrick, coming off the bench to score in Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Everton on Sunday.
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Ferdinand urges Carrick to start teenage defender Heaven as United leak two goals a game
Rio Ferdinand has called on Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick to hand 19-year-old Ayden Heaven a starting role at Manchester United, arguing the £1.5m signing from Arsenal is ready now after the Reds conceded two goals in each of their opening three Premier League games.
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Tottenham winless and goalless in three matches, De Zerbi already under pressure
One point, zero goals scored and five conceded in three Premier League matchdays: Tottenham is experiencing an alarming start to the season, and the English press is already questioning Roberto De Zerbi's longevity on the Spurs bench.
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One-club loyalist Lotte Sharp re-signs with Saracens for record 13th season
Lotte Sharp has extended her stay at Saracens, committing to a 13th season with the North London club. The 31-year-old USA international has made over 180 appearances for Saracens and won the Women's Premiership four times.
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Berta's tunnel chat with Joao Pedro fuels Arsenal transfer interest after Chelsea win
Arsenal fans have seized on footage of sporting director Andrea Berta speaking with Chelsea's Joao Pedro after the Gunners' 2-1 Premier League victory at the Emirates on Sunday, reigniting speculation over a potential move for the Brazilian.
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New signing Allan joins training as City prepare for Porto Champions League opener
Manchester City held a Monday session ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Porto, with Brazilian winger Allan training for the first time and Enzo Fernandez pushing for a second successive start. Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly were both absent through injury.
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