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Simeone equals Aragonés's La Liga wins record as Atlético's seventh straight victory stuns Levante
Diego Simeone matched Luis Aragonés's all-time La Liga wins record for an Atlético Madrid coach as his side beat Levante 2-0 in Valencia on Saturday, a seventh consecutive league win that briefly lifted them to the top of the table.
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Gilmore's half-time discipline warning steers Harlequins to 31-28 comeback win at Exeter
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore revealed he urged his players to cut out their penalty count at the break, and a near-flawless second half secured a 31-28 victory at Exeter — their third win in a row across all competitions.
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Glasner warns Nottingham Forest players to buy in or face sixth manager in a year
Oliver Glasner has issued a blunt ultimatum to his Nottingham Forest squad after a 2-0 defeat at Brentford left them second bottom of the Premier League, admitting he could be sacked if results do not improve.
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United board's private agreement delays Carrick sack decision after ninth winless game
Manchester United's hierarchy privately agreed to wait until the November international break before acting on Michael Carrick's future, but a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea — leaving the club outside the relegation zone only on goal difference — has forced another round of crisis talks.
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Saint-Étienne Collapse 0-3 at Guingamp: Cathro Slams Tactical Chaos
Saint-Étienne suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat at Guingamp on Saturday in Ligue 2 matchday 11, ending a three-game winning streak. Manager Ian Cathro expressed his anger at a press conference, denouncing a "chaotic" team too focused on attacking.
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Olise Injury at Klassiker: Bayern Hold Their Breath Ahead of Medical Tests
Michael Olise limped out of Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, joining Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry on the injury list from a costly evening for the Bavarians. While sporting director Max Eberl expressed cautious optimism about Olise's condition, he was far more pessimistic regarding the other two players.
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Man United insiders back Kai Rooney after four-goal haul in under-18s rout
Kai Rooney, 16, scored four goals including a second-half hat-trick as Manchester United's under-18s beat Burnley 6-0. Club insiders say the son of Wayne Rooney is progressing well after a season disrupted by injury.
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Man City's Noel Gallagher 'Definitely City' shirt drops to £24 in pre-Black Friday deal
Manchester City's limited-edition fourth shirt, designed by Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher to mark the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe, has fallen from £125 to £24 through a cashback offer at Pro:Direct Sport.
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Micoud leaves L'Équipe after twelve years over human disagreement, lands at Ligue 1+
Johan Micoud ended his twelve-year collaboration with L'Équipe channel this summer, citing a loss of the "human side" in his work. The former Girondins playmaker now works as a consultant on Ligue 1+.
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Arteta vows to end Arsenal's 13-year Premier League drought at Anfield
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are finally ready to win at Anfield in the Premier League for the first time since September 2012, as the defending champions look to bounce back from a Carabao Cup defeat to League Two Fleetwood Town.
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Four-goal Kai Rooney earns United insiders' backing for step up at 16
Kai Rooney scored four goals, including a second-half hat-trick, as Manchester United's under-18s beat Burnley 6-0. Multiple club insiders say the 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney is ready to take on greater responsibility after a bright start to the season.
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Mourinho stunned by Bellingham's 11th-place finish at 2026 Ballon d'Or
José Mourinho expressed his bewilderment at Jude Bellingham's 11th-place ranking at the 2026 Ballon d'Or, won by Harry Kane ahead of Kylian Mbappé. "What leaves me speechless is seeing Bellingham in 11th place," said the Portuguese manager.
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Gareth Barry reveals why he snubbed Liverpool and Arsenal to join Man City in 2009
Gareth Barry has dismissed claims his £12m move to Manchester City was financially motivated, revealing that Liverpool and Arsenal offered him identical terms — but City's underdog appeal and ambition proved the deciding factor.
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Sofiane Diop explains his choice of Morocco over Senegal: "A very difficult decision"
Born to a Senegalese father and Moroccan mother, OGC Nice midfielder Sofiane Diop explained why he opted for the Lions of the Atlas in 2023, while reaffirming his attachment to Senegal.
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Alonso's half-time demand for ball control unlocks Chelsea's 2-0 win over Manchester United
Xabi Alonso instructed Chelsea to 'be better with the ball' at half-time against Manchester United on Saturday, and second-half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer — plus a Lisandro Martinez red card — sealed a 2-0 Premier League victory.
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Dias rallies Man City dressing room after Brighton end Etihad winning run
Ruben Dias urged his Manchester City teammates to stick together after Brighton's Bart Verbruggen kept a clean sheet to seal a 1-0 Premier League win at the Etihad on Saturday, with Yasin Ayari's early goal proving the difference.
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Erosa knocks out Lee in 91 seconds to seal $100,000 bonus in retirement fight at UFC Vegas 123
Julian Erosa closed out his MMA career in style at UFC Vegas 123, stopping Jeong Yeong Lee with a right hand just 91 seconds into their bout to earn a $100,000 performance bonus. Tom Nolan, Lucia Szabova and Joe Kropschot also claimed bonuses on the night.
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Lily Gillett scores first-ever try for Australia NextGen U21 in defeat to New Zealand
NSW Waratahs winger Lily Gillett etched her name into Australian rugby history on Saturday, becoming the first player to score a try for the newly formed Australia NextGen U21 side. Her effort briefly levelled the match at 5-5, but New Zealand ran out dominant 43-10 winners in Christchurch.
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Tom Nolan survives submission barrage to brutalize Moicano and claim UFC Vegas 123 main event
Australian prospect Tom Nolan weathered relentless submission attempts from Renato Moicano before reversing the tide with devastating ground and pound, stopping the Brazilian at 1:28 of the third round in the UFC Vegas 123 main event.
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Referee Dan Miragliotta's controversial reset hands Tom Nolan UFC Vegas 123 victory over Moicano
Tom Nolan stopped Renato Moicano in the third round at UFC Vegas 123, but referee Dan Miragliotta's disputed mid-round standup — which stripped Moicano of dominant back control — drew near-universal condemnation from the MMA community.
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