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Andorra goalkeeper 'suffering deeply' as manslaughter investigation opened after Jesus de Miguel's death
FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz has spoken out in support of goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who collided with Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel during Monday's Segunda División match. De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest and died in hospital on Tuesday, prompting a routine police investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.
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Rodon returns to Wales squad after two-month injury layoff for Nations League double-header
Joe Rodon has been named in Craig Bellamy's 26-man Wales squad despite missing more than two months with a hamstring injury, as Wales face Norway and Portugal in back-to-back Nations League fixtures. Harry Wilson and Karl Darlow also return from injury.
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Cardiff sign Harlequins lock Jonny Green to fill void left by Nott's retirement
Cardiff Rugby have signed 22-year-old Harlequins second-row Jonny Green with immediate effect, one day after George Nott announced his retirement from professional rugby to pursue a career in medical sales.
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Contepomi names 750-cap Argentina side to end three-game winless run against Ireland
Felipe Contepomi has selected an experienced Argentina XV averaging 50 caps per player for Friday's Nations Championship clash against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, with three centurions in the starting line-up as Los Pumas look to snap a three-game winless streak.
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Real Madrid close on 16-year-old JJ Gabriel as Manchester United are left in the dark
Manchester United have received no contact from Real Madrid or JJ Gabriel's family despite reports the teenager is set to leave Old Trafford for the Bernabéu. United still hold his registration and have not ruled out legal action.
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Fonseca leaves Lyon mid-season to join Sporting Portugal, club receives €5m
Paulo Fonseca has terminated his contract with Olympique Lyonnais, just months after arriving in January 2025, to join Sporting Portugal. Lyon, which publicly regrets the mid-season departure, will receive a €5 million compensation fee.
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Infantino faces criminal-penalty subpoenas over Trump ties after Democrats' midterm gains
Democratic gains in the US midterm elections give the House Judiciary Committee new powers to compel FIFA president Gianni Infantino to hand over documents and testify about his relationship with Donald Trump, including questions over World Cup commercialisation and payments to the Trump family.
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Carrick steered red-carded Cunha off pitch to shield him from further punishment after United's comeback
What looked like a tense exchange between Michael Carrick and Matheus Cunha after Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League comeback win over Roma was actually the manager protecting his match-winner from breaching post-match red-card rules.
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Paul Scholes backs Beckham as United owner but Butt warns Glazers demand £8bn
Paul Scholes has openly endorsed the idea of David Beckham buying Manchester United, saying he would 'be open to anybody', while Nicky Butt cautioned that the Glazer family's £8bn valuation remains the central obstacle.
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Ratcliffe faces quit dilemma as Man Utd fans renew protests during Roma comeback win
Green and yellow balloons and tennis balls thrown onto the pitch marked fresh protests at Old Trafford during Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League win over Roma on Tuesday, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe again targeted alongside the Glazers and director of football Jason Wilcox.
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Whitley Bay postpone Northern League fixture after COVID-19 outbreak hits squad
Whitley Bay's Northern League home match against Shildon AFC was called off on Tuesday after a COVID-19 outbreak affected multiple players and staff, with the club announcing the postponement hours before kick-off.
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France Women Face Morocco in Sochaux Ahead of 2027 World Cup
The France women's team, qualified for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, will play three matches during a November-December gathering, including a France-Morocco fixture on December 5 in Sochaux.
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Cunha faces extended Champions League ban after ignoring red-card protocol at Old Trafford
Matheus Cunha scored twice to complete Manchester United's 3-2 comeback against Roma, but was sent off late on and may face further punishment after new footage showed him celebrating on the pitch instead of heading to the dressing room.
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Bayern Munich target Liverpool teenager Ngumoha to fill left-wing crisis after Barcola miss
Bayern Munich are eyeing Liverpool's 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha as January reinforcement, according to BILD, after missing out on Bradley Barcola and losing Diaz, Gnabry and Musiala to injury.
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Forest Green Rovers fill dressing room with houseplants to ease player stress and lift form
Forest Green Rovers have lined their changing room at The New Lawn with hundreds of potted plants during Stress Awareness Week, partnering with Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland in a bid to reduce anxiety and improve results in England's fifth tier.
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Cunha double completes United's comeback as Roma boss fumes over penalty retake
Manchester United overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Champions League, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice after a controversial penalty retake swung the game in the hosts' favour.
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Cunha scores twice to seal United's comeback over Roma, then sees red in Champions League thriller
Matheus Cunha struck twice in three second-half minutes to rescue Manchester United's 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford, before being sent off for two rapid yellow cards. Academy player Shea Lacey assisted the decisive goal.
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Herta drives Perez's car in Brazil FP1 to seal final superlicence point for F1 debut push
Colton Herta will take part in Friday practice at Interlagos in Sergio Perez's Cadillac, his sixth FP1 outing of the season, to claim the one remaining FIA superlicence point he needs after a miscalculation left him short following Mexico.
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Wales expect home clean sweep against Japan, All Blacks and Australia as World Cup countdown begins
Loosehead prop Nicky Smith says Wales expect to win all three autumn home Tests against Japan, New Zealand and Australia, with the side treating the Nations Championship campaign as the launchpad for their Rugby World Cup push in Australia next year.
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Real Madrid close in on Man United's JJ Gabriel in £8.5m January move
Real Madrid have reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle to sign 16-year-old JJ Gabriel from Manchester United as early as January, with the deal expected to earn United £8.5 million. Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSG remain on standby while nothing is yet signed.
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