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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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Ex-Cardiff City winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing denies assaulting wife as trial date set for January
MK Dons midfielder Nathaniel Mendez-Laing appeared at Cannock Magistrates' Court on 11 September, denying one count of assault by beating against his wife Saira. The 34-year-old was released on conditional bail and will stand trial in January.
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Makhachev targets pre-Ramadan return to defend UFC title in early 2027
Islam Makhachev, who extended his record UFC winning streak to 17 with a decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in August, says he wants his next title defence before Ramadan begins in February 2027, though minor spinal injuries must heal first.
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Unbeaten prospect Bilal Hasan targets MSG debut against Luis Gurule at UFC 334
Bilal Hasan, who has gone 10-0 with two quick knockouts since joining the UFC, will face Luis Gurule at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Fernando and Elekana clash at light heavyweight in UFC Vegas 124 on November 7
Unbeaten-in-the-UFC Lucas Fernando meets Billy Elekana in a 205-pound bout at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The Fight Night card is headlined by welterweight contenders Gabriel Bonfim and Sean Brady in a five-round main event.
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Maresca dismisses United's 48-hour disadvantage ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has played down concerns over Manchester United's shorter preparation time for Sunday's derby, pointing to a near-identical situation City faced against Arsenal last season.
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Carragher insists Carrick would never have landed a job at any other elite club
Jamie Carragher has argued that Michael Carrick, now in his first full season as Manchester United manager, would not have been approached by any other top club in England or Europe based on his coaching record alone.
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Ngannou fires back at Dana White: 'You spent years building an escape plan to keep me trapped'
Francis Ngannou has hit back at UFC CEO Dana White on social media after White called him 'a bad guy' this week, telling his former boss to accept losing the heavyweight champion who fought out his contract in 2023.
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Arsenal hire Boston Consulting Group for cost review months after first title in 22 years
Arsenal have enlisted management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group to scrutinise their finances and internal operations, with CEO Richard Garlick leading the review. The process focuses on non-footballing aspects of the club and no decisions have yet been reached.
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Hull City fined £30,000 for homophobic chanting during FA Cup defeat to Chelsea
The Football Association has fined Hull City £30,000 after supporters engaged in homophobic chanting during their 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea in February. Three fans have been handed minimum three-year bans by the club.
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Reims and Dijon take charge on Ligue 2 Matchday 5
In the first five matches of Ligue 2 Matchday 5, Reims opened the scoring at Nancy thanks to Fofana, while Dijon quickly pulled away against Laval with a brace from Lago.
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Eight players set to miss Liverpool vs Fulham as Gakpo faces late fitness test
Cody Gakpo is doubtful for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham at Anfield, joining Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa among a lengthy list of absentees as Alvaro Arbeloa's winless side make the trip to Merseyside.
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F1 drivers split on Madring after debut practice: 'Best race in Europe' or 'very high risk'?
Formula 1 drivers delivered divided verdicts on Madrid's new Madring circuit after Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez hailing it a future European classic while George Russell flagged serious overtaking concerns.
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Drivers call Madrid's Madring 'very high risk' ahead of chaotic Spanish GP debut
Formula 1 drivers have delivered their first verdicts on the new 5.4km Madring circuit in Madrid after two practice sessions, praising its high-commitment layout while warning of limited overtaking opportunities and the ever-present threat of wall contact.
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Michail Antonio signs for Watford to end 18-month absence after near-fatal car crash
Michail Antonio has joined Watford on a one-year deal, returning to English football for the first time since leaving West Ham. The 36-year-old Jamaican forward spent time in Qatar after a devastating car crash in December 2024 left him close to death.
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Noche UFC 4 set after all 26 fighters clear the scales in Arizona
Every fighter on the Noche UFC 4 card made weight ahead of Saturday's event in Arizona. Jean Silva and Jose Delgado headline a 13-bout card that also features Brandon Moreno, Manon Fiorot, Alexa Grasso, and Curtis Blaydes.
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Croft backs Antonelli to become younger F1 champion than Verstappen after Monza masterclass
Sky Sports commentator David Croft says Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli is on course to win the Formula 1 title younger than Max Verstappen did, after the 20-year-old drove from 19th to victory at Monza to extend his championship lead to 66 points.
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Verstappen praises Madrid's new Madring circuit but admits street tracks will never win him over
Max Verstappen offered a measured verdict on Formula 1's new Madrid street circuit after Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, crediting the organisers while reaffirming his preference for traditional tracks like Spa.
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Jean Silva hits championship weight as all 26 fighters clear Noche UFC scales
All 26 fighters made weight for Saturday's Noche UFC card in Las Vegas. Featherweight headliner Jean Silva came in at the championship limit of 145 pounds, while opponent Jose Miguel Delgado weighed in at 145.5 using the non-title allowance.
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