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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-pitch collision in second-tier match
Jesus de Miguel, 30, died on Tuesday morning after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest during Tenerife's second-division match on Monday, following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono in added time.
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Butt clarifies Carrick 'only for the big job' claim that angered Manchester United
Nicky Butt has moved to explain comments he made about Michael Carrick not wanting to return to management before taking the Manchester United role, amid growing pressure on Carrick following nine games without a win.
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Ajorque knocks on France's door ahead of Zidane's squad announcement Friday
Author of a decisive goal in the Breton derby and involved in 100 goals in Ligue 1, Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) is sparking debate over a possible call-up before Zinédine Zidane announces his squad Friday.
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West Ham sack Nuno Espirito Santo after back-to-back Championship defeats leave Hammers eighth
West Ham have dismissed manager Nuno Espirito Santo following consecutive home defeats to Southampton and West Brom in the Championship. The Hammers sit eighth after 13 games, with their promotion push having stalled.
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Zimbabwe face Samoa in Wakefield's first-ever Test rugby union match at Belle Vue
Wakefield's DIY Kitchens Stadium hosts Test rugby union for the first time on Saturday when Zimbabwe meet Samoa in the World Rugby Nations Cup — the 12th international union fixture ever staged in Yorkshire.
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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's neurological condition worsens after cardiac arrest on pitch
Jesus de Miguel, who suffered a cardiac arrest during Tenerife's second-division clash with Andorra on Sunday, has seen his condition worsen neurologically, the club confirmed less than 24 hours after initially reporting him as stable in intensive care.
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Moyes stonewalls Grealish questions as Everton omit loanee for second time in a week
Jack Grealish was absent from Everton's matchday squad for the second successive fixture, with manager David Moyes citing only that the Manchester City loanee is 'unavailable' and declining to address any disciplinary angle.
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2027 Asian Cup postponed to December after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
The Asian Football Confederation has rescheduled the 2027 Asian Cup away from its January 7 start date following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an October strike on Riyadh's international airport that killed at least 12 people. The 24-team tournament could now run from December 23, 2027 to January 21, 2028.
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Sillari reaches 100 Italy caps but insists her place in the Azzurre is never guaranteed
Michela Sillari became one of only four Italy players to earn a century of international caps during the WXV match against the USA Eagles in Nashville. The 33-year-old centre, capped since 2012, says she still works to earn every selection.
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Leclerc blames Mexico track layout for Hamilton clash as Vasseur rejects the excuse
Charles Leclerc argued that a wall at Turn 4 would have prevented his lap-one collision with Lewis Hamilton at the Mexico Grand Prix, but Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur refused to accept the circuit as an excuse for costing the Scuderia a likely victory.
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PSG travel to Villarreal in Champions League; Lille also away on Tuesday
PSG travel to Villarreal on Tuesday for Matchday 4 of the Champions League league phase. Lille face Bodø/Glimt simultaneously in Norway in a crucial match for the Dogues.
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Nicky Butt brands Lisandro Martinez a 'bluffer' and calls for United to sell him
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has launched a scathing attack on Lisandro Martinez, labelling him a 'bluffer' and demanding the club sell the defender after his red card in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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Martinez-Balde swap emerges as Manchester United eye January left-back fix
Manchester United are reportedly exploring a swap deal that would send Lisandro Martinez to Barcelona in exchange for out-of-favour left-back Alejandro Balde, potentially resolving a defensive headache on both sides.
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Injured, Ekitike treats himself to a unique Lamborghini worth €750,000
Sidelined since rupturing his Achilles tendon, Liverpool striker Ugo Ekitike has acquired a one-off Lamborghini Revuelto with 1,015 horsepower, delivered by Centurion Motors for nearly €750,000.
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Ferdinand laments Man Utd's failure to sign Arsenal's Konsa after £55m move
Rio Ferdinand has praised Ezri Konsa as a 'top, top player' following Arsenal's clean sheet at Anfield, admitting he wished Manchester United had signed the England defender instead of spending their entire £155m summer budget on midfielders.
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Thierno Barry seals Everton's second win over Newcastle in four days to climb seventh
Everton moved into seventh place in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at St James' Park on Monday, four days after beating Newcastle 3-1 in the Carabao Cup. Thierno Barry's fourth league goal of the season proved the difference on Tyneside.
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Adama Traore reveals bitter Barcelona exits ahead of Aston Villa's Champions League trip
Adama Traore has opened up on two painful departures from Barcelona, admitting Luis Enrique never explained why he was frozen out before his £7m move to Aston Villa in 2015, and that Xavi blocked his permanent return during a 2022 loan spell.
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Solskjaer reveals unfinished business at United while coaching Norwegian fourth-tier side
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been assisting FCK's youth and first-team setup in Norway's fourth tier since his Besiktas dismissal in August 2025, admitting he would have welcomed a return to Old Trafford before Michael Carrick was appointed United manager.
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UEFA rule bars Arsenal from visiting Slavia Prague in Champions League for third straight season
A UEFA regulation introduced last season prevents the same home fixture between two clubs from being repeated for three consecutive seasons. Arsenal, who beat Slavia Prague 3-0 at Fortuna Arena in November 2025, face the same opponents there again on Wednesday — meaning a return trip in 2026/27 is now ruled out.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Mustapha Hadji defends Morocco's walkover victory ahead of CAS ruling
With CAS set to rule at the end of November on the disputed final between Morocco and Senegal, former Morocco international Mustapha Hadji insists the Atlas Lions committed "no fault" and deserve the title.
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