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Six goals against Villarreal, but Luis Enrique refuses to get carried away with PSG

PSG thrashed Villarreal 6-0 on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League, with four goals scored in seventeen minutes. Despite this fourth consecutive European victory, Luis Enrique tempered enthusiasm and reminded that the real competition will only begin in February.

Football Nov 4

Sofiane Diop stands by Morocco choice over Senegal: "A very difficult decision"

Born to a Senegalese father and Moroccan mother, OGC Nice midfielder Sofiane Diop reflects on his 2023 decision to represent Morocco, acknowledging it was a tough choice while maintaining his attachment to Senegal.

Football Nov 4

Mané returns, Pathé Mboup called up for first time: Vieira unveils Senegal squad

Patrick Vieira announces on Thursday his second squad list as Senegal manager for two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Sudan. Sadio Mané, absent through injury at the last gathering, makes his return, while Brest winger Pathé Mboup receives his first call-up.

Football Nov 4

Howe and Emery named as only credible Carrick successors as Balde signals January exit

Jamie Redknapp has identified Eddie Howe and Unai Emery as the sole realistic candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, while Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has reportedly accepted he must leave the Nou Camp in January, with the Catalan club valuing him at £33m.

Football Nov 4

PSG crushes Villarreal 6-0 and equals Lyon's Ligue des Champions unbeaten record

With a 6-0 victory away at Villarreal, including four goals scored in sixteen minutes, PSG equals Lyon's 14-match unbeaten streak in the Ligue des Champions established between 2004 and 2006.

Football Nov 4

PSG Crushes Villarreal 6-0 and Stuns Spanish Press

Four goals in less than eight minutes, a final 6-0 victory at La Ceramica: PSG inflicted a historic thrashing on Villarreal in the Champions League, sparking alarm among Spanish media who compare the Parisian club to Mike Tyson.

Football Nov 4

Fiji Rugby launches Latui side to strengthen pathways ahead of Europe tour

Fiji Rugby Union CEO Koli Sewabu has outlined the ambitions behind the newly formed Fiji Latui, a representative side replacing the Fijian Warriors that will face Munster Selection and Ireland A in November.

Rugby Nov 4

Dean Saunders says Liverpool fans would welcome Alexander-Arnold back as Real Madrid exit expected

Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders has declared Trent Alexander-Arnold 'irreplaceable' and believes supporters would welcome him back to Anfield, with the right-back's departure from Real Madrid increasingly anticipated.

Football Nov 4

Ajorque scores at Lorient, his manager pleads for first France call-up

Two days before Zinédine Zidane announces his squad, Ludovic Ajorque scored as Brest won at Lorient (0-2). His manager Julien Lachuer publicly called for the 32-year-old striker to be selected, whose profile could fill the gaps in attack.

Football Nov 4

Fernandes denies clear-the-air talks with Carrick after United's 3-2 comeback over Roma

Bruno Fernandes dismissed reports of a reconciliation meeting with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick, calling them "a lot of lies", after captaining United to a dramatic 3-2 Champions League win over Roma.

Football Nov 4

Redknapp names Howe and Emery as only Carrick replacements as Balde eyes January exit

Jamie Redknapp has told INEOS that Eddie Howe and Unai Emery are the only viable candidates to replace under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, while Barcelona's Alejandro Balde has accepted he must leave the club in January for regular football.

Football Nov 4

Deschamps to Lyon: His Anti-Lyon Reputation Seriously Complicates the Prospect

Mentioned as a candidate to succeed Paulo Fonseca at Olympique Lyonnais, Didier Deschamps carries a persistent reputation for hostility toward the club's players, forged during his years leading the French national team.

Football Nov 4

Buckley challenges retired Poirier to answer for airport arrest racial slur

UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley has publicly called out retired star Dustin Poirier over his June arrest at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, where Poirier directed a racial slur at female staff before sobering up when police arrived.

MMA Nov 4

Hokit accuses Steveson of faking Jackson-Wink ties while secretly training with Jones

UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has publicly called out Gable Steveson for claiming to train at Jackson-Wink MMA while actually working privately with Jon Jones, who was banned from the Albuquerque gym in 2021.

MMA Nov 4

Premier League clubs push for second City investigation as executives clash over next steps

Some Premier League clubs want a fresh investigation into Manchester City's finances from 2018 onwards, but chief executives are divided, with several warning a second probe could harm the game before the first has concluded.

Football Nov 4

Arsenal plot double January swoop as £60m Zubimendi pushes for exit

Arsenal are targeting Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz in January, while midfielder Martin Zubimendi is reportedly seeking a move back to Spain after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates.

Football Nov 4

Former Belgian international Toni Brogno, Sedan hero in Ligue 1, dies at 53

Toni Brogno, Belgian striker who played for CS Sedan Ardennes between 2000 and 2002, died Tuesday at age 53 from liver cancer. He was instrumental in the best season in the club's history, which ended in 5th place in Ligue 1.

Football Nov 4

Undefeated Abdullaev faces Santos in UFC debut at Saudi Arabia card on 5 December

Akbar Abdullaev, the 14-0 Kyrgyz finisher Dana White called the greatest talent in Contender Series history, will make his UFC debut against 17-1 Mairon Santos at UFC Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on 5 December.

MMA Nov 4

Mitchell calls for face stomps to be legalised as oblique kick ban debate intensifies

UFC bantamweight Bryce Mitchell has entered the ongoing debate over oblique kicks by arguing the move should stay legal — and going further, calling for Pride-era face stomps on grounded opponents to be added to the MMA ruleset.

MMA Nov 4

Pico calls for Murphy rematch after UFC debut KO loss: 'I know I can beat him'

Aaron Pico is pushing for a rematch with Lerone Murphy after suffering a first-round spinning back elbow KO on his UFC debut at UFC 319. The former Bellator fighter believes he was winning the fight before being caught, and says a victory over the top-five featherweight would put him in title contention.

MMA Nov 4