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Thompson scores first United goal as £4m Tottenham signing begins to find his feet
Tynan Thompson broke his duck for Manchester United with a composed first-time half-volley against Roma Under-19s in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, adding to three assists already recorded since his summer move from Spurs.
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Winless in nine for first time in 40 years, Carrick faces Roma in must-win Champions League clash
Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United against Roma in the Champions League under severe pressure, with United having failed to win in nine games — their worst such run in four decades — and sitting 17th in the Premier League.
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Kuyt vows full loyalty to Fenerbahce as he prepares to face former club Liverpool in Champions League
Dirk Kuyt insists he has set aside his affection for Liverpool ahead of taking interim charge of Fenerbahce against his former club in the Champions League on Wednesday, saying his responsibility lies entirely with the Turkish side.
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Baxter backs Welsh regions joining Gallagher Premiership as 'simple' fix to ten-team problem
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has reiterated his support for Welsh regions crossing into the Gallagher Premiership, calling it a straightforward solution after the WRU signalled interest in leaving the United Rugby Championship for an Anglo-Welsh league.
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Tchouaméni rested, Valverde returns for Real Madrid against AEK
Aurélien Tchouaméni has been left out of Real Madrid's squad for the Champions League match against AEK Athens on Wednesday. Federico Valverde makes his return after a hamstring injury sustained during the Clásico.
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England drawn against France in Women's Nations League with LA 2028 Olympics qualification at stake
Sarina Wiegman's England will face France, Austria and Portugal in the UEFA Women's Nations League, which doubles as qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The Lionesses are determined to avoid a repeat of their painful Paris 2024 miss.
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Federico Chiesa set to leave Liverpool in January after just one appearance this season
Federico Chiesa is close to departing Liverpool in January, according to reports, having made only one appearance under Andoni Iraola this season. The Italian winger, valued at €10 million, is expected to return to Serie A after a difficult two years at Anfield.
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Spanish police open manslaughter inquiry after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies from on-field collision
Jesus de Miguel, 30, died in hospital on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest caused by a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Segunda División match on Monday. Spanish police have confirmed a routine involuntary manslaughter investigation has been opened.
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Matt Brown demands Miragliotta be reprimanded after standup strips Moicano of dominant position
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown has sharply criticised referee Dan Miragliotta for standing up Renato Moicano during back control at UFC Vegas 123, arguing the call directly contributed to Moicano's third-round stoppage loss to Tom Nolan.
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Saliba returns to Arsenal training after months out with back injury
Absent since France's World Cup 2026 semi-final loss to Spain, William Saliba resumed collective training with Arsenal on Tuesday, November 3, though his match return remains to be determined.
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Blair navigates 'cagey' friendship with Townsend ahead of All Blacks clash at Murrayfield
All Blacks assistant Mike Blair has opened up on his shifting dynamic with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, a close friend and former colleague, as New Zealand prepare to face Scotland at Murrayfield in the Nations Championship.
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Simon Amor returns to RFU as interim head of women's performance in 2027
Former England Sevens coach Simon Amor will rejoin the Rugby Football Union as interim head of women's performance from early 2027, covering for Charlie Hayter during the British & Irish Lions Women's Tour of New Zealand.
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Wilcox backed Russell Martin as future Man Utd manager before his career unravelled
Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox privately championed Russell Martin as a potential Old Trafford manager during the club's 2024 search, despite acknowledging Martin was not yet ready for the role. Martin has since been sacked by Southampton and Rangers.
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Recruitment chief Vivell set to leave Manchester United for Bayern Munich amid Old Trafford crisis
Christopher Vivell, Manchester United's director of recruitment, is reportedly on the verge of joining Bayern Munich. His potential departure deepens the club's off-field turmoil as they sit near the foot of the Premier League with one win from nine games.
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Darren Till blasts Jake Paul as 'a fraud' after losing out on Christmas Eve fight to Cédric Doumbé
Darren Till has hit out at Jake Paul after learning his team had been negotiating for a Christmas Eve boxing match, only for Paul to announce an eight-round bout with MMA fighter and kickboxer Cédric Doumbé instead.
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Two goals and an assist: Sinayoko propels Paris FC to the top of Ligue 1
Author of a brace and an assist against Monaco (3-1) in Matchday 9, Lassine Sinayoko confirms his status as Ligue 1's leading scorer with 8 goals and takes Paris FC to fourth place.
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Four forwards battle for Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month as Hicks earns England A call
New Zealand-born loose forward Max Hicks, fresh from joining from Perpignan and earning an England A squad call-up, is among four forwards shortlisted for the Gallagher Premiership's October Player of the Month award alongside Jac Morgan, Ollie Chessum, and Alex Coles.
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Arsenal linked with Hull City's Mohamed Belloumi in potential January transfer move
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Hull City winger Mohamed Belloumi, 24, who has impressed in the Championship this season and recently made his international debut for Algeria. The Gunners are said to be seeking attacking reinforcements in January.
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Saliba returns to Arsenal training after back injury ahead of Champions League trip
William Saliba has been pictured training with Arsenal's first team for the first time this season, closing in on a return from the back injury he sustained during the summer's World Cup.
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McTominay returns from heart surgery as Penrice earns first Scotland call-up
Scott McTominay is back in the Scotland squad after heart surgery sidelined him for the previous camp, while Rangers loanee James Penrice receives his first international call-up for Nations League fixtures against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
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