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Manchester United target Ait-Nouri and two others as January transfer shortlist takes shape
Manchester United have accepted January signings are likely necessary and have identified Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri, Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell, and Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz as targets to address gaps at left-back and centre-forward.
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Giroud at 38 can no longer play consecutive matches, Larqué says after Ancelotti's decision
Left out of the starting lineup against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League despite absences in attack, Olivier Giroud's situation is analyzed by Jean-Michel Larqué, who believes the striker's body no longer allows him to play full 90-minute matches consecutively.
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Three teams could break into rugby's top three as Nations Championship resumes this weekend
France, England and Australia all have a realistic path to third in the World Rugby Rankings this weekend, while Scotland could match their all-time high of fifth with a historic win over New Zealand at Murrayfield.
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Pyrotechnic Incidents: ASSE Sanctioned and Security Provider Dismissed
The LFP disciplinary commission handed AS Saint-Étienne a three-match partial closure of its Kop Nord stand following pyrotechnic incidents during the ASSE-Nantes match on October 24. Saint-Étienne has also terminated its contract with the security company managing access control to the stand.
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France's lead over Portugal cut to just 3 points in UEFA rankings race
Despite three wins and three draws from Ligue 1 clubs this week, including RC Lens's historic 1-9 home defeat to Como, Portugal has nearly erased France's advantage in the UEFA rankings, directly threatening France's European qualification spots.
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Ligue 1 TV rights: LFP sets reserve price for 2027-2032
The French Professional Football League has officially launched its call for tenders for Ligue 1 television rights for the 2027-2032 period. A reserve price has already been set and deposited with a bailiff, according to L'Équipe.
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Tuchel names England squad with Mainoo recalled and Foden decision confirmed
Thomas Tuchel has announced his England squad for Nations League fixtures against Spain and Croatia, with Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo returning after injury and a decision made on Phil Foden.
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Tuchel names England squad for Nations League clashes with Croatia and Spain
Thomas Tuchel has announced his England squad for the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia at Wembley on November 12 and Spain in Madrid on November 15, with the Three Lions needing results to secure a quarter-final place.
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Benzema shows support for struggling Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid
Karim Benzema posted a photo with Vinicius Junior accompanied by the message "#1 forever", as the Brazilian winger is going through a difficult period: one goal in twelve matches, a suspension and repeated racist abuse.
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Gouiri snatches victory from Leverkusen and revives OM in Europa League
After losing their first three European matches, Marseille claimed their first Ligue Europa win of the season away at Bayer Leverkusen (1-0), thanks to a goal from Amine Gouiri in the final quarter of an hour.
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Left out by Hemdani due to lack of playing time, Luca Zidane's Algeria future darkens
Absent from Brahim Hemdani's squad for the Fennecs' two matches against Togo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Luca Zidane is paying the price for his bench role at Leganés. The Algeria coach cited purely sporting criteria.
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Glazer insists United's commercial power needs no trophies as Carrick backed over interim plan
Avram Glazer has claimed Manchester United's commercial appeal is independent of silverware, while the club's football chiefs are said to prefer a permanent managerial appointment over another interim solution should Michael Carrick lose his job.
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Carragher slams Liverpool's costly squad imbalance as teenagers outshine £120m signings
Jamie Carragher has publicly questioned Liverpool's transfer strategy after teenagers Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha outperformed expensive senior signings in a 3-2 Champions League defeat to Fenerbahce — the club's second loss in under a week.
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Jakobs retires from international football at 27, Vieira struggles to understand
Called up for November's gathering, Ismail Jakobs informed Patrick Vieira of his decision to end his international career with Senegal. The head coach made no secret of his bitterness over the Galatasaray player's choice.
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United plan permanent manager appointment as Glazer insists trophies not vital to club's brand
Manchester United's football operations chiefs Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are aligned on avoiding another interim appointment if Michael Carrick is replaced, while co-chairman Avram Glazer has claimed the club's commercial power does not depend on on-field success.
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Zaïre-Emery or Akliouche: Zidane decides on final midfield spot for France
Zinedine Zidane announces his squad for France's UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey this November. In midfield, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Maghnes Akliouche are competing for the last available place, with an unexpected tactical option linked to Jules Koundé's fitness.
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Arsenal scout three Bournemouth players as Arteta demands higher standards from Rice
Arsenal are monitoring Bournemouth trio Marcus Tavernier, Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott ahead of a potential raid on their Premier League rivals, while Mikel Arteta has pushed back on concerns over Declan Rice's fitness following a laboured second-half display against Slavia Prague.
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Aiemann Zahabi keeps GSP's post-fight film-study ritual alive with brother Firas
Aiemann Zahabi has revealed he continues Georges St-Pierre's habit of heading backstage immediately after fights to review mistakes with coach Firas Zahabi — a tradition GSP maintained throughout his legendary UFC career.
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Carlos Prates reveals eight-fight UFC deal worth over $1 million per fight
Brazilian welterweight Carlos Prates has confirmed his new eight-fight UFC contract guarantees more than $1 million per fight, while admitting he may not see out the full deal as he chases championship gold.
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Mbappé to reclaim striker role with France, Dembélé ruled out
Absent from the last international break through injury, Kylian Mbappé is expected to feature in Zinedine Zidane's squad for UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey in November. With Dembélé sidelined, he would return to lead France's attack.
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