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Lavezzi opens up about depression and tremors after retiring from football
Appearing visibly trembling during a recent television interview, Ezequiel Lavezzi has openly discussed the severe depression that struck him after his retirement from professional football and the medical treatment he continues to receive today.
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Tamanivalu recalled to Fiji squad as injury forces Ravouvou out of PNC Final
Former All Blacks centre Seta Tamanivalu has been drafted into the Flying Fijians squad for the Pacific Nations Cup Final against Japan in Tokyo after Kalaveti Ravouvou was ruled out with injury.
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Leeds demolish Newcastle 4-1 to climb third and raise European hopes
Leeds United recorded their biggest Premier League home win at Elland Road in 25 years, thrashing Newcastle 4-1 to move third in the table. Daniel Farke's side have lost just five of their last 29 top-flight games and are now targeting European football.
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Arsenal hand Carabao Cup call-up to summer signing Scanlon as Arteta rotates against Ipswich
Mikel Arteta has included 19-year-old James Scanlon, signed from Manchester United this summer, in Arsenal's training group ahead of their Carabao Cup tie at Ipswich, with Bukayo Saka among those likely to be rested.
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Mbappé and Dembélé in total breakdown as Zidane era begins with France
Kylian Mbappé's comments about the Ballon d'Or have sparked fury from Ousmane Dembélé. According to Spanish insider Juan Jesus, the two forwards are no longer speaking, just days before their first gathering under Zinedine Zidane.
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Benatia reveals OM missed out on Greenwood sale to Atlético Madrid
Former OM sporting director Medhi Benatia claims Mason Greenwood could have joined Atlético Madrid instead of Fenerbahçe for a higher fee than the 39 million euros ultimately received.
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Three defeats in four matches, Genesio under pressure but will not resign
After a dominant start against Strasbourg (4-0), Olympique de Marseille has suffered three consecutive Ligue 1 defeats. While resignation rumours about Bruno Genesio have circulated, his entourage categorically denies them.
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Taufete'e ends 1,130-day USA exile but Eagles fall apart in 63-14 loss to Japan
Joe Taufete'e, the first tier-two player ever nominated for World Rugby's Men's 15s Player of the Year, came off the bench for the USA Eagles against Japan in Osaka after more than three years away from Test rugby — only to suffer a heavy 63-14 defeat.
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Volkanovski and Sucupira back underdog Ruffy to knock out Tsarukyan at UFC 331
Mauricio Ruffy enters his UFC 331 co-main event bout against Arman Tsarukyan as a significant underdog, but former coach Pablo Sucupira and new training partner Alexander Volkanovski insist the Brazilian's overhauled takedown defence makes him a genuine knockout threat.
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UEFA to decide in Thessaloniki whether Wembley hosts 2028 or 2029 Champions League final
UEFA's Executive Committee is meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, to confirm the host venues for the 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals. Wembley Stadium, which has staged three previous finals, is among the candidates under consideration.
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Dana White adds $50K 'proper chaos' bonus to UFC 331 with no set criteria
UFC CEO Dana White has announced a special $50,000 'proper chaos' bonus for UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on September 19, awarded entirely at his own discretion and separate from the promotion's standard bonuses.
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Five players face injury doubt as Arsenal visit Ipswich in Carabao Cup third round
Arsenal travel to Portman Road on Tuesday for a Carabao Cup third-round tie against Ipswich Town, with Ben White, William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera among five players carrying injury concerns ahead of the match.
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Hokit demands Gane title fight as Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight belt due to eye injury
Josh Hokit has publicly called out interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane after Tom Aspinall relinquished the UFC title following eye-related complications that blocked his medical clearance. Both Hokit and Gane recorded stoppage wins at UFC Freedom 250.
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Suspended Without Knowing It, Fournier Costs PSG €13M Before Historic Comeback
In August 1997, PSG fielded Laurent Fournier against Steaua Bucharest despite him being suspended—an administrative error that cost the club €13 million and led to the removal of sports coordinator Guy Adam.
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Jérémy Jacquet, 21, Already in Zidane's Sights for France
Liverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, signed this summer for €70 million from Rennes, has been pre-selected by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad, according to L'Équipe.
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Ethan Mbappé offers fine Burgundy wine to Ancelotti to make amends for Champions League red card
Sent off during LOSC's defeat to Real Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologized to his teammates and on social media before presenting a bottle of Burgundy wine to his coach Davide Ancelotti.
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Jaap Stam calls out Rashford and three United stars for walking as 10-man City win derby
Manchester United's miserable start deepened with a 1-0 home defeat to 10-man Manchester City, as club legend Jaap Stam publicly criticised Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes for failing to track back in the build-up to Erling Haaland's controversial winner.
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James Milner returns to Liverpool Academy as Robertson prepares for emotional Anfield homecoming
James Milner has quietly returned to Liverpool's Academy in a coaching capacity after retiring this summer, while former captain Andy Robertson is set to face his old club at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round.
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OM absent from top 10 favorites ahead of Europa League debut
Projected 11th by statistical models, Olympique de Marseille enters the Europa League without being among the title favorites. The Marseille club faces Besiktas on Thursday, three days before the Classique against PSG at the Vélodrome.
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Scott Coker launches Ki MMA with 32-fighter global grand prix set for 2027
Former Bellator chief Scott Coker has unveiled Ki MMA, a new promotion launching in early 2027 that will centre on a 32-man featherweight World Grand Prix spanning four continents, with the inaugural champion required to win five fights.
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