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Prendergast clears wrist injury to start at fly-half as Ireland face Argentina
Sam Prendergast has been passed fit to start at fly-half for Ireland against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, shaking off a wrist injury that had cast doubt over his availability for the Nations Championship clash.
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INEOS sack Lausanne-Sport manager Elsner as Ratcliffe moves to sell Swiss club
FC Lausanne-Sport have parted ways with manager Luka Elsner after just five months in charge, with the club sitting bottom of the Swiss Super League. The dismissal follows INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to put the club up for sale.
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Pico names Murphy rematch and Sterling fight as targets after UFC 333 knockout
Aaron Pico improved his UFC record to 2-1 with a first-round knockout of Losene Keita at UFC 333 and is now eyeing ranked featherweight opponents — though he insists he will fight whoever the promotion puts in front of him.
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Manchester United set to pursue legal action as 16-year-old JJ Gabriel edges closer to Real Madrid
Manchester United are preparing to take legal action against Real Madrid over compensation for teenage winger JJ Gabriel, who has reportedly agreed terms with the Spanish giants after going AWOL from Old Trafford in September.
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Verstappen flags 'random' engine braking faults as Red Bull's new power unit passes Mexico altitude test
Max Verstappen says his Red Bull DM01 power unit is making unpredictable braking decisions on its own, joking he needs 'a conversation with the engine' — even as team principal Laurent Mekies praised the unit's debut at high altitude in Mexico City.
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UEFA clear Cunha of further ban after United hero returns to pitch following red card
Matheus Cunha scored twice to complete Manchester United's comeback from 2-0 down against Roma in the Champions League, but was sent off before full-time. UEFA have confirmed his punishment will remain a one-match ban after he returned to the pitch to celebrate.
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Maza admits his "huge dream" of joining PSG despite obstacles
Questioned by Sky Germany, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza openly stated that playing for Paris Saint-Germain represents a dream for him, while the German club refuses to let him leave and PSG has not begun negotiations.
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Exeter's All Black signing McLeod held back as Baxter refuses to rush debut
Rob Baxter has confirmed that new Exeter Chiefs signing Dallas McLeod will not make his debut against Bath this weekend, with the All Blacks centre eased in gradually after a non-stop season with the Crusaders and Canterbury.
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Real Madrid close in on 16-year-old Manchester United academy star JJ Gabriel after development rift
Real Madrid are set to sign Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel in January after the 16-year-old forward stopped training at Carrington following a falling-out with the club over his development pathway.
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Coach Longo questions whether UFC pressured referee into controversial standup at Vegas 123
Veteran MMA coach Ray Longo has publicly questioned whether UFC management influenced referee Dan Miragliotta's widely criticised standup call during the UFC Vegas 123 main event, suggesting the promotion pressures fighters and officials to favour a more aggressive style.
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Cole Palmer should have been sent off ten minutes earlier, KMI panel rules
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has ruled that Chelsea forward Cole Palmer deserved a straight red card in the 70th minute against Tottenham on 24 October, ten minutes before referee Chris Kavanagh eventually dismissed him for a second yellow.
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Infantino burned in effigy as Trump links and Congress probe threaten FIFA chief's re-election bid
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been chosen as the effigy for Kent's Edenbridge Bonfire Society, as a US Congressional investigation into his ties with Donald Trump and a rejected World Cup privatisation plan continue to overshadow his March re-election bid.
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Ulster tie down five academy graduates to 2030 deals, including Stockdale and O'Toole
Ulster have secured the futures of five homegrown players until at least 2030. Ireland internationals Jacob Stockdale, Tom O'Toole, Nick Timoney, James Hume and Ethan McIlroy have all signed new deals with the province.
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Barcelona's interest in Manzambi raises fresh questions over Emery's Villa future
Barcelona are monitoring Aston Villa record signing Johan Manzambi after watching him closely during their 3-0 Champions League win at Camp Nou, raising concerns that another high-profile departure could test Emery's commitment to his rebuild.
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CAF Awards 2026: Hakimi in contention, Diomandé absent despite 13 goals and €125m transfer
The CAF has unveiled the ten finalists for African Player of the Year, to be awarded on December 7 in Lagos. Yan Diomandé, who had an exceptional season with Leipzig before being signed by Real Madrid for €125m, is notably absent from the list.
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Dhorasoo Candidate for Havre Head Coach Position, Ligue 1 Bottom Club
After Didier Digard's dismissal, Vikash Dhorasoo has publicly put himself forward to take charge of Havre AC, bottom of Ligue 1 with two draws and seven defeats in nine matches.
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PSG eyes €2 billion overhaul of Parc des Princes with capacity expansion to 70,000
Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners are studying a €1.5–2 billion investment to renovate and expand Parc des Princes, increasing capacity from 48,000 to 70,000 seats. Stade de France would serve as a temporary home during construction.
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Dalot admits United were 'not near good enough' after comeback win over Roma ends nine-game drought
Diogo Dalot called out his Manchester United teammates after their 3-2 Champions League comeback victory over Roma on Tuesday, admitting the squad has fallen well short of expectations this season. Bruno Fernandes and a Matheus Cunha brace overturned a two-goal deficit to end a nine-game winless run.
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Dalot credits 'nothing to lose' mentality as 10-man United stun Roma in Champions League comeback
Diogo Dalot says Manchester United's mindset freed them to mount a stunning 3-2 comeback against Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to rescue the result.
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Cunha's gym quip leaves Carragher and Richards in stitches after Man Utd comeback
Matheus Cunha stole the post-match spotlight with a disarming one-liner during a live studio interview after scoring twice to complete Manchester United's Champions League comeback win over Roma at Old Trafford.
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