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Moicano backs Tsarukyan as next lightweight champion but urges Gaethje to take Volkanovski fight
Renato Moicano believes Arman Tsarukyan is destined to become UFC lightweight champion, but argues Justin Gaethje would be wise to accept Alexander Volkanovski's proposed double-retirement bout first. Moicano headlines UFC Vegas 123 against Tom Nolan this Saturday.
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Carragher apologises to Aston Villa after club threatens legal action over 'shut the f*** up' row
Jamie Carragher has publicly apologised to Aston Villa, their owners and supporters after the club announced legal action over comments in which the Sky Sports pundit told Villa fans to 'shut the f*** up' during a debate about the club's stature.
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Russell backs Vesti for Cadillac seat as Herta struggles in Mexico FP1
George Russell has publicly endorsed Mercedes reserve Frederik Vesti as a genuine contender for Cadillac's vacant 2027 seat, after the Dane impressed in Friday practice at the Mexican Grand Prix while Colton Herta finished bottom of the timesheet.
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Carragher apologises to Aston Villa after legal threat over 'clumsy' podcast comments
Jamie Carragher has issued a public apology to Aston Villa after the club threatened legal action over remarks he made on the Stick to Football podcast, in which he told Villa fans to 'shut up' and insisted the club would 'never be Manchester United'.
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Aston Villa threaten legal action against Jamie Carragher over Emery comments
Aston Villa have issued a formal statement threatening legal action against Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher after he suggested Unai Emery should leave the club to manage Manchester United, prompting a furious public dispute between the club and the broadcaster.
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Martinez reveals he cried nightly over broken finger that almost ended his World Cup dream
Emiliano Martinez has disclosed he wept every night after breaking his finger in Aston Villa's Europa League final win, fearing he would miss the 2026 World Cup. The Chelsea goalkeeper played through the injury with a custom Adidas glove and still requires surgery months later.
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Carrick restores Fernandes to United XI despite calls to strip him of the captaincy
Michael Carrick has brought Bruno Fernandes back into Manchester United's starting line-up for the trip to Chelsea, just weeks after dropping him for publicly criticising the manager's tactics. Former Premier League striker Glenn Murray has urged the club to remove Fernandes as captain.
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Hakimi scores five-goal haul for PSG at Le Havre ahead of rape trial
Achraf Hakimi scored three goals and provided two assists in PSG's 1-5 victory at Le Havre on Friday in Ligue 1 matchday 9, delivering a stellar performance as France's Court of Cassation confirmed his referral to the criminal court of Hauts-de-Seine on rape charges.
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Kaipo Olsen-Baker crowned World Rugby Player of the Year at 24 after landmark Black Ferns season
New Zealand No.8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker was named World Rugby Player of the Year on Saturday, receiving the award pitchside in Christchurch after the Black Ferns sealed a 36-7 victory over France — their 10th win of a record-breaking 2026 season.
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Man City reject 2017 dinner explanation as 'Red Cartel' suspicions deepen ahead of appeal
Manchester City's hierarchy reportedly refuses to accept the American-ownership explanation for a 2017 New York dinner between Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal executives, with CEO Ferran Soriano directing conspiracy claims at rival clubs as City prepare their appeal against 114 financial charges.
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Medina admits "26 shit matches" at OM before returning as opponent
Loaned by Lens to Marseille last season, Argentine defender Facundo Medina gives a ruthless assessment of his spell at OM. He will face the Phocaean club on Thursday in the Europa League, this time wearing Bayer Leverkusen colours.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Vincent Garcia's vote for Mbappé sparks controversy
France Football editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia placed Kylian Mbappé at the top of his ballot, ahead of winner Harry Kane. Several observers have questioned the choice, accusing him of voting with knowledge of partial results.
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Sporting CP targets Fonseca to replace Borges, Lyon caught off guard mid-season
According to CNN Portugal, Sporting CP has made initial contact with Paulo Fonseca's representatives to offer him the Lisbon job. The Lyon manager, under contract until June, cannot leave without an agreement between the two clubs.
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Red Bull's RB22 shows front-to-rear 'disconnect' as Verstappen ends Mexico practice fifth
Max Verstappen finished fifth in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix, three tenths off the pace, after sustaining front-wing damage in a collision with Liam Lawson. Technical director Pierre Wache identified a balance 'disconnect' between the front and rear of the RB22 as the team's key problem to solve.
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Carrick sidesteps fan communication question as United hierarchy faces growing fury
Michael Carrick refused to address calls for Manchester United's hierarchy to communicate better with supporters, as the club sit with just two wins from 12 games and fans openly boo players and owners at Old Trafford.
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Five clubs circle as Martinez eyes exit from Manchester United with one year left on deal
Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Roma and Como are all monitoring Lisandro Martinez as the Argentine defender grows increasingly frustrated at Old Trafford, with just one year remaining on his contract.
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Espanyol stun Villarreal 1-0 under interim Sergio García to end six-game winless run
Leandro Cabrera's 60th-minute goal and goalkeeper Ángel Fortuño's heroics gave Espanyol a 1-0 victory at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Friday, with B-team coach Sergio García deputising three days after Manolo González's sacking.
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Coventry's Ellis Simms secures Polish citizenship to abandon England and debut for Poland
Ellis Simms, 25, has received confirmation of his Polish citizenship and is set to be considered for Poland's Nations League squad in November, having previously featured in England youth camps without earning a cap.
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Hamilton left praying over Ferrari engine after Mexico FP2 power failure
Lewis Hamilton completed just 28 minutes of second practice at the Mexico Grand Prix after his Ferrari SF-26 suddenly lost power on the start-finish straight, leaving him with minimal data ahead of qualifying.
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Hadjar summoned by stewards after shoving fan who grabbed him in Mexico City paddock
Red Bull's Isack Hadjar faces the Mexican Grand Prix stewards after video showed him pushing away a fan who grabbed at him for a selfie in the paddock on Friday. The incident drew widespread support for the driver online, with many arguing his personal space had been violated.
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