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Four hundred professional matches, now on minimum wage: Christophe Deguerville's quiet career change
Former left-back for Saint-Etienne, Lyon and Bastia with over 400 professional appearances, Christophe Deguerville now works stocking shelves in a supermarket, apparently without bitterness.
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Dexter Oliver scores seven in two games as Man City's teenage striker demands attention
Dexter Oliver has scored seven goals in his last two Manchester City Under-18 games, including a hat-trick in an 8-5 win at Stoke, as sporting director Hugo Viana watches closely from the stands.
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Merson delivers scathing verdict on United's transfers as derby looms
Paul Merson has criticised Manchester United's summer recruitment, warning that a thin squad and a leaky defence leave Michael Carrick's side poorly equipped ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby against City.
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Baleba debut pushed to October as United rule out free-agent left-back signing
Carlos Baleba is unlikely to feature before the international break after joining Manchester United still recovering from an ankle ligament injury, while the club have confirmed they are not pursuing free-agent left-back options despite Luke Shaw's absence.
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Iraola confirms Ekitike still far from return as Shearer urges Barcola to sharpen his finishing
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has revealed Hugo Ekitike remains a long-term absentee, though the French striker could feature in the final two Champions League group games in January. Meanwhile, Alan Shearer has called on Bradley Barcola to improve his conversion rate after two missed one-on-ones against Atlético Madrid.
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Endrick returns to Real Madrid squad for Rayo Vallecano clash
Brazilian striker Endrick, sidelined since pre-season with tendinitis, has been called up by José Mourinho for Real Madrid's home match against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga matchday 5.
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Deco explains Barcelona's Rashford snub as Gabriel eyes United debut after hat-trick
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed why the club chose Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford despite the forward's double-figure goal and assist return on loan. Meanwhile, teenage prospect JJ Gabriel is edging closer to a competitive Manchester United debut after a UEFA Youth League hat-trick.
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Maresca sees Ait-Nouri as a winger, not a left-back, after Man United deadline-day approach
Rayan Ait-Nouri nearly joined Manchester United on deadline day for more game time, but Enzo Maresca has instead handed him a new role as a winger rather than a left-back at Manchester City.
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Arteta defends Arsenal exit strategy as Pennant questions Saka's world-class credentials
Mikel Arteta has pushed back on criticism over the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, while former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant argues Bukayo Saka's statistics fall short of the world-class billing he receives.
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Jean Silva steals the show in sugar skull face paint at Noche UFC weigh-ins
Brazilian contender Jean Silva arrived at the Noche UFC ceremonial weigh-ins in full sugar skull face paint, barking at opponent Jose Miguel Delgado and claiming to be the true representative of Mexico ahead of their Saturday main event.
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New bodycam footage reveals Poirier challenging officers and cursing fans during Atlanta arrest
Newly released bodycam footage from Dustin Poirier's June 21 arrest at Atlanta International Airport shows the former interim UFC lightweight champion repeatedly challenging handcuffed officers to fight and telling responding police to "f*ck the fans" as he was escorted to a holding cell.
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Verstappen does zero prep for 100-karter Silverstone challenge, plans to 'rock up and do my thing'
Max Verstappen has admitted he has done no preparation for next week's challenge at Silverstone, where he must overtake 100 go-karters — including athletes, streamers and fans — starting from the back of the grid over 30 laps.
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Unbeaten at 8-0, Regina Tarin eyes WWE alongside UFC after Noche debut
Mexican flyweight Regina Tarin, 8-0 and fresh off a short-notice UFC debut win, says she remains open to pursuing a WWE career alongside MMA after attending tryouts just weeks before signing with the UFC. She faces JJ Aldrich at Noche UFC in Glendale, Arizona this Saturday.
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Camara admits Chelsea move could resurface after Monaco's £47m deadline-day U-turn
Lamine Camara has broken his silence on the collapse of a £47m Chelsea move, saying he stayed professional after Monaco pulled out of the deal on transfer deadline day. The 22-year-old Senegal midfielder acknowledged that further opportunities to leave the principality may yet arise.
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Russell reveals childhood Vettel fandom behind his new Silverstone grandstand choice
George Russell has explained why he chose Farm Curve for his dedicated grandstand at Silverstone, launching in 2027 — and recalled his first visit to the circuit as a nine-year-old in a Red Bull jacket cheering on Sebastian Vettel.
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Arteta demands more flair and ruthlessness as Arsenal target deeper title defence
Mikel Arteta has praised Arsenal's bright start to their Premier League title defence — three wins from three — but insists his side must grow sharper in front of goal and more unpredictable as the season develops.
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Richarlison stranded at Tottenham after Vasco da Gama deal collapses over personal terms
Richarlison will remain at Tottenham until at least January after a proposed permanent move to Vasco da Gama collapsed when the forward failed to agree personal terms. The 29-year-old cannot feature in the Premier League this season having been omitted from Spurs' 25-man squad.
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Coulthard hails Antonelli a 'phenomenon' after 19th-to-first Italian GP masterclass
David Coulthard has called Kimi Antonelli's charge from 19th on the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix a career-defining drive worthy of the sport's all-time greats. The victory was Antonelli's seventh, and extended his championship lead to 66 points over teammate George Russell.
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Amorim fires parting shot at Man Utd legends who 'talk a lot' from a different era
Now in charge at AC Milan, Ruben Amorim has taken aim at former Manchester United players turned pundits, saying they 'talk a lot about things' from an era that no longer reflects the club's reality.
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Unbeaten Belgian finisher Boris Mbarga Atangana meets Bryan Battle at PFL Lyon in career-defining clash
Boris Mbarga Atangana, 9-0 with all nine wins by stoppage, faces his stiffest test yet when he takes on former UFC fighter Bryan Battle at PFL Lyon's LDLC Arena on 19 December.
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