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Gary Neville demands Glazers sell Manchester United immediately after Ineos failures

Gary Neville has called on the Glazer family to sell Manchester United without delay, citing 14 years of footballing failure, a £1.3bn debt pile, and growing frustration between the American owners and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos operation.

Football Oct 29

Diallo confirms break between Deschamps and Zidane eras at helm of France

FFF president Philippe Diallo fully embraces the change of direction with Zinédine Zidane's arrival, describing a "break" at all levels after fourteen years under Didier Deschamps.

Football Oct 29

Bulls ring 13 changes for Scarlets visit but retain eight Springboks in 23

The Bulls have overhauled their squad for Saturday's URC clash with the Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld, making 13 changes including a new front row, while Marcell Coetzee returns from a disciplinary process to take a bench role.

Rugby Oct 29

Gloucester seal Seb Atkinson on two-year deal to fend off Leicester Tigers

Gloucester Rugby have secured England centre Seb Atkinson on a new two-year contract, keeping the 24-year-old at Kingsholm until 2029 and ending Leicester Tigers' pursuit of the two-time club Player of the Year.

Rugby Oct 29

West Brom captain Campbell declares Baggies 'desperate' to end six-year Premier League exile

Club captain George Campbell has set the play-offs as West Brom's minimum target this season, insisting the Baggies are 'desperate' to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2021.

Football Oct 29

Tevez reveals he 'wanted to kill' Neville after acrimonious Manchester United exit

Carlos Tevez has opened up on the bitter fallout from his 2009 move to Manchester City, admitting Gary Neville's public criticism left him determined to exact revenge on the pitch against his former United teammate.

Football Oct 29

Kai Rooney nets four as Gabriel celebration link raises eyebrows at Man United

Kai Rooney scored four goals in Manchester United Under-18s' 6-0 rout of Burnley, with his second-goal celebration drawing comparisons to JJ Gabriel amid the winger's reported push for an exit from the club.

Football Oct 29

Volkanovski targets Tsarukyan or Sterling if Gaethje retirement ends lightweight dream

After stopping Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, Alexander Volkanovski is pushing for a double-retirement fight with Justin Gaethje — but has named Arman Tsarukyan and Aljamain Sterling as his preferred alternatives if that bout falls through.

MMA Oct 29

Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse rules out heart attack or stroke

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been released from hospital after collapsing at the club's training ground on Friday. Doctors ruled out a heart attack or stroke, with meningeal irritation identified as the likely cause.

Football Oct 29

Larqué hails Doué and sees little room for improvement given his already high level

With four goals and four assists in twelve matches across all competitions, Désiré Doué is impressing consultant Jean-Michel Larqué, who ranks him alongside Michael Olise as a technical model.

Football Oct 29

Kane says knighthood would feel 'weird' after becoming first English Ballon d'Or winner since 2001

Harry Kane has admitted he would be 'massively proud' to receive a knighthood but would find being called Sir Harry Kane strange, speaking after claiming the Ballon d'Or following a 73-goal season for Bayern Munich and England.

Football Oct 29

PSG's Young Talents Face Dead End: Wave of Departures Looming

Despite a renowned academy, Paris Saint-Germain's prospects struggle to find their place in an ultra-competitive squad under Luis Enrique. Several departures seem inevitable, and the recruitment of external talent is worsening the situation.

Football Oct 29

Arsenal target Bournemouth's Kroupi despite £87m clause and Cherries' refusal to sell

Arsenal are pursuing 20-year-old striker Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored a record 13 Premier League goals as a teenager last season, but Bournemouth insist the Frenchman will not be sold in January despite reported interest from Manchester United as well.

Football Oct 29

Deschamps in contact with Juventus to replace Spalletti amid crisis

Three months after leaving the French national team, Didier Deschamps is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Juventus Turin, where Luciano Spalletti is under pressure following a catastrophic start to the season.

Football Oct 29

Anscombe returns to Wales with Scarlets to savour one final chapter at 35

Gareth Anscombe has joined the Scarlets on what may be the last contract of his playing career, drawn back to Wales by a call from head coach Dwayne Peel after 42 caps, two World Cups, and stints in Japan, England, and France.

Rugby Oct 29

Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to nightclub assault charge, trial set for 2028

England striker Ivan Toney entered a not guilty plea at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, following an alleged headbutting incident at a Soho nightclub in December 2024. A provisional trial date has been set for June 12, 2028.

Football Oct 29

McReight claims John Eales Medal as Rugby Australia crowns its best of 2026

Fraser McReight has won the John Eales Medal at the 2026 Rugby Australia Awards after a standout year for the Wallabies, while 21-year-old Faitala Moleka was named Wallaroos Player of the Year in her first such honour.

Rugby Oct 29

USA Eagles lead Nations Cup Pool A with defining European tests to come in November

Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles sit top of their World Rugby Nations Cup pool with 14 points and a +24 scoring differential, holding a four-point lead over Chile ahead of November clashes against Hong Kong China, Romania, and Georgia.

Rugby Oct 29

Mbappé loses Ballon d'Or 2026 to Kane: Ménès and Latour clash violently over his case

Overtaken by Harry Kane in the 2026 Ballon d'Or race, Kylian Mbappé is at the centre of a public row between journalists Bertrand Latour and Pierre Ménès, who accuse each other of lacking professionalism.

Football Oct 29

Kane plans lavish gifts for team-mates after becoming first Englishman to win Ballon d'Or since 2001

Harry Kane has promised to buy presents for his Bayern Munich and England team-mates following his Ballon d'Or victory, the first by an Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001. The 33-year-old striker beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal after a 73-goal campaign.

Football Oct 29