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Hooper and Feyi-Waboso in contention as Exeter chase first win against Harlequins
Exeter Chiefs could welcome back Tom Hooper and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership clash with Harlequins. Scans cleared Hooper of a serious shoulder injury, while winger Feyi-Waboso has resumed training with England after a hamstring problem.
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Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or after record-breaking Bayern season
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or in London on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to win the award in 25 years after scoring 61 goals for Bayern Munich. The striker celebrated with family, former Tottenham teammates and Bayern staff at a Soho nightclub.
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Haaland and four others rested for Man City's Carabao Cup tie with Brighton
Erling Haaland is among five Manchester City players given three days off ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Brighton, with Enzo Maresca confirming Geronimo Rulli will start in goal.
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Harry Kane Wins Ballon d'Or 2026, Mbappé Takes the Blow Without Rising
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or 2026 at the ceremony held in London on Monday evening, ahead of Kylian Mbappé. The Real Madrid striker, who remained seated when the verdict was announced, did not hide his disappointment.
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Ringrose ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship matches with hamstring injury
Garry Ringrose is unlikely to feature in Ireland's upcoming Nations Championship fixtures against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa after the IRFU confirmed the Leinster centre is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Mbappe loses three Chinese sponsors after calling Mao Zedong a dictator on chat show
Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by at least three Chinese companies — Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground — after footage emerged of the Real Madrid forward apparently describing Mao Zedong as a dictator during a French online chat show appearance.
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Ballon d'Or winner Kane rules out Premier League return to chase Shearer's record
Harry Kane says he has no intention of returning to England to break Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League scoring record, insisting his focus remains on winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich and a major trophy with England.
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Stormers lock Gary Porter targets World Cup history after Zimbabwe Nations Cup debut
Gary Porter made his Zimbabwe debut in June 2026 and started all three Nations Cup matches, bringing set-piece experience from the Stormers and Ealing as the Sables build toward their first Rugby World Cup since 1991.
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Three Chinese sponsors drop Mbappé as LaLiga broadcasts suspended over meme clip
Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground have terminated their commercial deals with Kylian Mbappé after a clip surfaced of the Real Madrid forward referencing a Mao Zedong meme. China Media Group has also reportedly suspended LaLiga broadcasts involving the Frenchman.
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Kane pips Mbappe to Ballon d'Or by fewer than 41 points in one of the closest votes in modern history
Harry Kane has been crowned the world's best player at the London Palladium, becoming the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 24 years. Reports reveal Kylian Mbappe led the rankings for much of the voting process before Kane's 73 goals and Bayern Munich's team success proved decisive.
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Gerrard singles out six Manchester United players who are no longer good enough
Steven Gerrard has delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United's squad, naming six players he believes are not of the required standard as the club sit 16th in the Premier League after their worst start in 40 years.
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George Martin on his injury comeback, Saracens switch and targeting England's autumn campaign
England lock George Martin has opened up on his return from 14 months out with shoulder and knee injuries, his high-profile move from Leicester to Saracens, and his ambitions for England's November internationals.
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Maresca faces City media ahead of Carabao Cup clash with Brighton after Villa defeat
Enzo Maresca addresses the press at Manchester City's Etihad Campus ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Brighton, with questions over Erling Haaland's involvement and a potential recall for Ayyoub Bouaddi following Saturday's Premier League loss to Aston Villa.
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Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or to become first English winner since Owen in 2001
Harry Kane has been crowned the world's best footballer at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Lionel Messi. Prince William led the congratulations, calling it 'so deserved'.
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Carragher backs Alexander-Arnold return to Liverpool as Real Madrid relegate him to third choice
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool should re-sign Trent Alexander-Arnold despite his decision to leave, with the 28-year-old an unused substitute in Real Madrid's El Clásico win at Barcelona after slipping to third choice at right-back.
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Rooney demands dressing-room 'firework' as Man Utd slump to two wins in 11
Wayne Rooney launched a profanity-laden attack on Manchester United's players after Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, saying he would walk into the dressing room and demand to know what they were doing, accusing them of showing no emotion and giving fans false hope.
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Red Bull boss admits radio failures must end this year but start woes will persist until 2027
Team principal Laurent Mekies has acknowledged Red Bull's recurring radio and start problems after a frustrating US Grand Prix in Austin, where Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both felt the team failed to extract the full potential from its package.
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Carragher backs Howe for Man Utd job but flags Tindall touchline concern
Jamie Carragher has named Eddie Howe as his preferred candidate for the Manchester United managerial role, while voicing reservations about the volatile touchline presence of Howe's long-serving assistant Jason Tindall.
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Bournemouth's Alex Scott credits stepsister Maya Le Tissier as his England inspiration
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who made his England debut in September, says growing up alongside Lionesses captain Maya Le Tissier on Guernsey shaped his own international ambitions.
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Kane snatches Ballon d'Or as Mbappe led voting 'for a long time', France Football editor reveals
Harry Kane claimed the 2025 Ballon d'Or in London to become the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001, but France Football editor Vincent Garcia has revealed Kylian Mbappe led the vote for a prolonged period before Kane edged ahead by a razor-thin margin.
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