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Bath student Wheeler set for pro debut as Arundell and De Glanville return against Sale
University of Bath student Claudius Wheeler is named on the bench for Bath's home clash with Sale Sharks on Saturday, poised for his professional debut. Henry Arundell and Tom de Glanville also return from injury as Johann van Graan makes seven changes to his starting XV.
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Carnevali backs Spalletti and cools Deschamps speculation at Juventus
As Juventus faces a severe sporting crisis — three defeats in nine Serie A matches — general manager Giovanni Carnevali has publicly maintained his confidence in Luciano Spalletti, effectively dismissing rumors about Didier Deschamps.
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Carragher reverses Liverpool title scepticism as Man City charges loom over Premier League
Jamie Carragher has changed his stance on Liverpool's title chances under Andoni Iraola, citing initial doubts about the Spaniard's credentials but acknowledging growing optimism — and arguing that a significant points deduction for Manchester City could open the door for a genuine challenge.
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Man Utd target Calvert-Lewin in January as Sesko injury deepens striker crisis
Manchester United are exploring a move for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in January, with Benjamin Sesko sidelined by a shin injury until the New Year and the club short of reliable options up front.
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City's second-half surge faces Brighton's watertight defence in Etihad rematch
Manchester City host Brighton at the Etihad for the second time in a week, with both sides boasting a perfect record when scoring first and the match shaping the early-season narrative for Enzo Maresca's tenure.
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Grealish donates £10,000 to Everton fan with terminal cancer hours before club discipline ban
Jack Grealish donated £10,000 to a fundraiser for Leon Skapars, an Everton fan given one to three years to live after a stage four kidney cancer diagnosis, leaving the family in tears — hours before Everton dropped him for a disciplinary breach.
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Joao Pedro ruled out for Chelsea's clash with Manchester United after thigh injury
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro will miss Saturday's Premier League home fixture against Manchester United — his third consecutive absence — after Xabi Alonso confirmed the Brazilian faces 'a few weeks' out with a thigh injury sustained in training.
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Porro signs new Spurs deal but admits returning to La Liga is 'a big dream'
Pedro Porro has opened up about his desire to return to Spain after helping Tottenham Hotspur to Europa League glory, despite having signed a new contract running until 2031 before the World Cup.
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Mbappé boycotted in China: jersey removed and Real Madrid sanctioned
Following his remarks calling Mao Zedong a « dictator », Kylian Mbappé has been removed from EA Sports FC in China and Real Madrid sees its matches withdrawn from the Migu platform, which has 400 million subscribers.
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Hadjar walks back Austin criticism of Red Bull but stands by strategy concerns
Isack Hadjar has admitted he should have kept some of his post-race comments to himself after publicly criticising Red Bull's strategy and operational issues following the United States Grand Prix, though he maintains the team was not open-minded enough to a one-stop strategy in Austin.
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Premiership Rugby revenues beat forecasts by £7.8m as all 10 clubs pass financial checks
Premiership Rugby's second annual Financial Monitoring Report shows revenues exceeded projections by £7.8m in the 2025 financial year, with combined club losses forecast to fall by £26.7m between FY23 and FY27 and external debt set to drop by 26 per cent.
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Keane and Scholes round on Lammens as United goalkeeper's errors mount in Bournemouth defeat
Roy Keane has accused Senne Lammens of 'costing' Manchester United after the Belgian goalkeeper's unforced error contributed to a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with Paul Scholes also questioning whether Lammens has the quality to help United challenge for the Premier League title.
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Grealish's Everton loan future in doubt after disciplinary breach clouds bright start
Jack Grealish was dropped from Everton's squad for the Carabao Cup win over Newcastle after a reported training absence, casting doubt over his loan future at a club where he had contributed two goals and six assists this season.
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Bella Vogel becomes first Eagle nominated for World Rugby Breakthrough Player award
USA fly-half Bella Vogel, 19, has been nominated for World Rugby Women's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year — the first American Eagle to receive the recognition — ahead of her 10th Test cap against England's Red Roses.
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Van Graan rules out rushed signing despite £400,000 Carreras injury windfall at Bath
Bath head coach Johann van Graan says he will not hurry into the transfer market despite having up to £400,000 in injury dispensation funds available after Santi Carreras suffered a season-ending ACL injury against Gloucester.
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Thierno Barry's home burgled during Everton's Carabao Cup win as partner issues distressing statement
Everton forward Thierno Barry became the latest Premier League player to be targeted by burglars while playing, with his home broken into during Thursday's 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle. The incident follows similar break-ins affecting Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes.
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Former Espanyol and Auxerre striker Michel Pineda dies at 62
Michel Pineda, a Franco-Spanish forward who played for AJ Auxerre, Espanyol Barcelona and Toulon, has died of a heart attack at the age of 62. The Catalan club announced the news on Friday.
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CAF reverses course and restores AFCON to biennial cycle with four tournaments confirmed
The Confederation of African Football has scrapped its short-lived plan to hold AFCON every four years, confirming the tournament will return to a two-year cycle. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will co-host the next edition in 2027, with further tournaments set for 2028, 2031 and 2033.
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AC Milan and Inter unveil 71,000-seat Generali Stadium to replace iconic San Siro
AC Milan and Inter Milan have revealed joint plans for the Generali Stadium, a 71,000-seat arena designed by Foster + Partners and Manica that will replace the historic San Siro, which has stood for more than a century.
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Malcolm Marx to leave Japan and return to South Africa after six years with Kubota Spears
Malcolm Marx has confirmed he will not extend his contract with Kubota Spears beyond June 2027, ending a six-year stint in Japan. The 93-cap Springbok hooker is set to return to South Africa for family reasons, with the Bulls and Sharks among likely suitors.
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