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Amorim fires back at United legends, saying they 'talk a lot' about a different era
Now managing AC Milan, Ruben Amorim has hit out at former Manchester United players — including Gary Neville and Paul Scholes — who criticised him during his troubled spell at Old Trafford, arguing they judge the club by standards from a bygone era.
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Russell blames tyre overload and set-up chaos for qualifying sixth in Madrid
George Russell ended up sixth in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's Madring street circuit, three tenths adrift of Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who starts second. Russell cited a late push into Turn 11 that overwhelmed his tyres, compounded by rear-axle overheating and mid-session set-up changes.
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Sagna backs Yoro to shine at Arsenal if he leaves struggling Man United
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes Leny Yoro would thrive at the Emirates Stadium, arguing the 20-year-old centre-back has been held back by Manchester United's poor form since his £52m move from Lille in 2024.
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Petrovic's calamitous pass gifts Schade equaliser and denies Rose first Bournemouth win
Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic's dreadful pass allowed Kevin Schade to lob into an unguarded net for a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, leaving Marco Rose still searching for his first Premier League win after four matches in charge.
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Flemming's 90th-minute rebound seals Ipswich's comeback win over 10-man Crystal Palace
Substitute Zian Flemming forced in a 90th-minute rebound to give Ipswich a dramatic 3-2 victory at Selhurst Park, where Crystal Palace had been reduced to 10 men after Axel Disasi's first-half red card.
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Liverpool held at home, Chelsea rescued by Hull City in Premier League thriller
Liverpool drew 0-0 at home against Fulham in Premier League matchday four, while Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by promoted Hull City, who scored twice through Bachir Belloumi.
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Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United and Liverpool circle
Bournemouth are expected to demand at least £100 million for midfielder Alex Scott next summer, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea all previously linked with the 23-year-old England international.
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Moreno embraces first Noche UFC appearance with renewed focus ahead of Morales bout
Brandon Moreno finally gets his shot at a Noche UFC card, facing Joseph Morales in Glendale, Arizona — the same arena where he submitted Deiveson Figueiredo to claim his first flyweight title at UFC 263 in 2021.
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Memphis Depay faces Copa Libertadores ban after middle-finger gesture to Estudiantes fans
Memphis Depay is under investigation by CONMEBOL after allegedly directing an obscene gesture at Estudiantes supporters during Corinthians' Copa Libertadores quarter-final on Thursday. The former Manchester United forward could be banned from future games if found guilty.
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Pre-selected by Zidane, Lepaul receives unexpected praise from Papin
Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer last season, is among forty to fifty players pre-selected by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad. Jean-Pierre Papin has already ranked him at the top of the league's number 9s.
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Norris takes Spanish GP pole as Stroll drops to back with engine penalties
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the 2026 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, while Lance Stroll was relegated to the back of the grid after Aston Martin fitted new engine components to his car.
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Dembélé names Kvaratskhelia as his successor for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Defending champion Ousmane Dembélé believes the 2026 Ballon d'Or will remain at Paris Saint-Germain and has named his Georgian teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the favourite for the ceremony on 26 October in London.
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Norris snatches Spanish GP pole from Antonelli by 0.011s at new Madrid circuit
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid, edging Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds with a final flying lap. Max Verstappen completed the top three.
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Norris snatches pole by 0.011s from Antonelli at inaugural Spanish GP on Madring
Lando Norris edged Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds to claim pole position for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit. Max Verstappen qualified third, with Lewis Hamilton fourth on the second row for Ferrari.
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Man City vs Man Utd U21 derby postponed due to UEFA Youth League fixture clash
Saturday evening's Premier League 2 Manchester derby between City and United's Under-21 sides has been called off after United's youth team played a UEFA Youth League fixture just 48 hours earlier. No new date has yet been confirmed.
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Manchester Derby set for Old Trafford as City arrive top of the Premier League
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday to face United in the first Manchester Derby of the season. City head into the game having won all three of their Premier League fixtures, while United sit on a mixed return of one win, one draw and one loss.
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Mo Hunt eyes inaugural Women's Lions tour after returning from knee injury at 37
England scrum-half Natasha 'Mo' Hunt is set to return from knee ligament damage in England's WXV Global Series opener against Australia, with the 89-cap veteran already targeting a place on the inaugural British & Irish Lions Women's tour to New Zealand in 2027.
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Dana White admits he wanted Francis Ngannou to lose at UFC 270 amid bitter feud
UFC president Dana White has confirmed he was actively rooting for Ciryl Gane to defeat Francis Ngannou at UFC 270, calling the former heavyweight champion the last fighter he ever wanted to see win.
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Deco reveals how finances and playing time killed Bernardo Silva's Barcelona move before Real Madrid swoop
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why a deal for Bernardo Silva collapsed, citing squad fit, financial terms and the Portuguese midfielder's demand for guaranteed playing time before he joined Real Madrid as a free agent.
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Derby vs Birmingham halted as Henrik Meister stretchered off in Championship clash
Derby County's Championship match against Birmingham City was suspended for around seven minutes after forward Henrik Meister collapsed with no players near him, requiring careful treatment to stabilise his neck before being carried off on a stretcher.
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