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Diallo withdraws support for Infantino too late, French Football Federation under fire
The French Football Federation officially withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino during an executive committee meeting, but Philippe Diallo's late stance has drawn sharp criticism from football observers.
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Three straight defeats reignite OM relegation fears
After a strong opening win against Strasbourg, Olympique de Marseille has suffered three consecutive Ligue 1 defeats to Monaco, Paris FC and Rennes. Former Marseille player Robert Pirès has warned of the nightmare 1999-2000 season.
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Antonelli extends F1 championship lead as Hamilton retires and Russell fades in Spain
Kimi Antonelli claimed a fortunate Spanish Grand Prix victory in Madrid to stretch his drivers' championship lead, with George Russell managing only fifth and Lewis Hamilton retiring due to a brake problem. Lando Norris finished third to close to within five points of Hamilton.
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Cejudo calls on Aspinall to vacate UFC heavyweight title as year-long absence nears
Henry Cejudo has demanded Tom Aspinall vacate or face being stripped of the UFC heavyweight title, with the champion approaching a full year out of action following a no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October 2024.
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Manchester United fans stage 500-strong protest against Glazers and Ratcliffe before City derby
Around 500 Manchester United supporters marched on Old Trafford ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City, directing anger at the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the club's decision to ban 685 season ticket holders accused of touting.
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Preston sack Heckingbottom after six defeats in seven games leave club second bottom
Paul Heckingbottom has been dismissed as Preston North End manager after a 1-0 home defeat to Lincoln City left the Championship club second bottom, with just five league wins in 27 games since January. Stuart McCall has also departed, with Jason Euell named interim boss.
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Antonelli claims eighth win of season as VSC strategy blunder costs Norris in Spain
Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring to claim his eighth victory of the season, while polesitter Lando Norris lost the lead after pitting at the worst possible moment following a virtual safety car intervention.
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McMillen flips off Rahiki's corner mid-fight, wins unanimous decision at Noche UFC
Tommy McMillen settled a pre-fight grudge in spectacular fashion at Noche UFC on Saturday, flipping off Marwan Rahiki's coaches while beating their fighter, then explaining the feud stemmed from a physical altercation earlier in the week.
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Mourinho backs former player Carrick to succeed in Manchester United hot seat
Jose Mourinho has offered his public support for Michael Carrick as Manchester United head coach, saying his former player and assistant is 'doing well' after guiding the club to a third-place Premier League finish last season.
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Al-Taawoun fans chant Diogo Jota's name to provoke Neves, Ronaldo demands sanctions
During Al-Hilal's 6-0 victory over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League, local supporters chanted the name of Diogo Jota, who died in July, to provoke his Portuguese teammate Ruben Neves. Cristiano Ronaldo called for strict league sanctions.
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De Zerbi plays down Tel flashpoint as Tottenham's four-game scoring drought deepens
Roberto De Zerbi dismissed suggestions of a falling-out with Mathys Tel after Tottenham drew 0-0 at home to Everton on Saturday, extending their Premier League goal drought to four matches. The Spurs boss said his on-pitch instructions to Tel were purely technical.
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Man Utd fans to black out Stretford End flags at derby in protest over ticketing bans
Fan group The Red Army will refuse to display their usual banners during Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, instead holding a sign reading 'The way you treat us is a disgrace' after United suspended 685 season ticket holders suspected of touting.
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Zidane opts for Spanish Grand Prix five days before announcing first squad
A week before the first gathering of the French national team under his leadership, Zinédine Zidane attended the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid rather than one of the many matches involving his future internationals this weekend.
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Kovac rules out Sancho return to Dortmund as free agent's options narrow
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has publicly closed the door on signing Jadon Sancho, leaving the 26-year-old without a club after his Manchester United contract expired this summer and Dortmund instead moved for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri on loan.
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Barcelona tie down 18-year-old Abdelkarim until 2030 with €150m release clause after preseason starring role
Barcelona have secured Hamza Abdelkarim on a new contract through 2030, inserting a €150m release clause for the Egyptian forward who topped the club's preseason scoring charts with four goals.
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Ronaldo demands lifetime stadium bans after fans taunt Neves over Jota's death
Cristiano Ronaldo has called on the Saudi Pro League to permanently ban fans who chanted Diogo Jota's name to unsettle Ruben Neves during Al-Hilal's 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025, and Neves was a pallbearer at his funeral.
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Dana White denies blocking De La Hoya from Garcia vs. Benn despite long-running feud
Dana White has pushed back on reports that Oscar De La Hoya was denied a credential for Saturday's Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn card at T-Mobile Arena, saying his organisation had no role in the Golden Boy Promotions boss's absence.
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Dugarry slams LFP for failing to observe minute of silence for Éric Roy
Ahead of PSG's trip to Brest on Sunday evening, Christophe Dugarry strongly criticized the Professional Football League for not organizing an official minute of silence in memory of Éric Roy, the former Brest manager who recently passed away.
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Kovac rules out Sancho return as Dortmund sign Nwaneri to fill squad gap
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has closed the door on re-signing Jadon Sancho, saying the squad is already too large. The club instead brought in Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri on loan, leaving the 26-year-old free agent with dwindling options.
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Zabarnyi and Mayulu left out by Luis Enrique for Brest-PSG in Ligue 1
Despite playing minutes in the UEFA Champions League this week, Illya Zabarnyi and Senny Mayulu have been excluded from the PSG squad by Luis Enrique for Sunday's away trip to Brest in Matchday 4 of Ligue 1.
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