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Premier League grants United's festive fixture request as academy system aligns with Carrick's style
Manchester United successfully lobbied the Premier League to release the festive fixture schedule earlier than usual, while the club's U21 side has adopted Michael Carrick's 4-2-3-1 system to ease the transition for academy prospects such as JJ Gabriel.
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Saint-Etienne beats Manchester United to sign Senegalese winger Etienne Mendy
Courted by Manchester United after a successful trial, 18-year-old Senegalese winger Etienne Mendy has chosen AS Saint-Etienne. The player, from Diambars academy, is already in the Forez awaiting official confirmation.
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Olise's decisive brace and puzzling silence: Bayern star dazzles but clams up in mixed zone
Michael Olise scored a brace in Bayern Munich's 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Thursday, delivering a commanding second-half display before offering reporters little more than monosyllabic responses.
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Undefeated dual champion Shaidullaev signs two-year MVP deal ahead of Rizin farewell
Rajabali Shaidullaev, the 20-0 PFL and Rizin featherweight champion, has agreed a two-year deal with Most Valuable Promotions beginning in 2027, per Ariel Helwani. The 25-year-old will first defend his Rizin title against Kyoma Akimoto on New Year's Eve.
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Barcola misses sitters on Liverpool debut start but Iraola backs £123m signing
Bradley Barcola squandered two clear chances in Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, drawing criticism from Tim Sherwood — though manager Andoni Iraola defended the £123m signing after his first start for the club.
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Dorgu's defensive struggles leave Carrick without a left-back answer despite United's 4-0 rout of Sabah
Patrick Dorgu started at left-back for the first time since joining Manchester United, assisting Matheus Cunha's opener in a 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah — but his defensive frailties raised fresh doubts about cover for the injured Luke Shaw.
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Fenerbahce manager Kartal resigns hours after Greenwood assists Champions League draw with Roma
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach following a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma, leaving Mason Greenwood — who provided the equalising assist — with a new manager less than two months after his £33m move from Marseille.
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Slimani accuses Petkovic of having "said things that never happened"
Algeria's all-time leading goalscorer with 46 goals in 105 caps, Islam Slimani has denounced the behaviour of former coach Vladimir Petkovic, who never recalled him after the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations and allegedly lied to him during a phone call.
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Strickland turns on Trump and calls out Gaethje's MAGA loyalty over broken promises
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, a former Trump supporter, has publicly criticised lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje for backing the president at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas, citing failures on cost of living, government spending, and new wars.
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Alvarez warns Topuria will never be the same fighter after Gaethje stoppage loss
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has urged the promotion against booking an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, arguing Topuria's first professional loss will leave a lasting psychological mark that makes running it back a risk for both fighter and organisation.
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Carrick aligns United's U21 system with first team as Premier League grants festive schedule request
Manchester United's U21 side has switched to Michael Carrick's 4-2-3-1 formation to ease academy transitions, while the Premier League has agreed to announce its festive broadcast schedule earlier following a push from the club and the Football Supporters Association.
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Carrick hails Mainoo-Tielemans axis as Sesko fires United into Champions League
Michael Carrick praised the growing understanding between Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans after Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 Champions League win over Sabah, with Benjamin Sesko scoring for the second game running.
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UFC lightweight champion Gaethje backs Trump at Dallas Republican Midterm Convention
Justin Gaethje took to the podium at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, urging supporters to vote with the same intensity as the 2024 presidential election. Fellow UFC fighter Bo Nickal also addressed the convention.
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Makhachev dismisses Rakhmonov's title push until knee injuries clear
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Shavkat Rakhmonov's frustration at being overlooked as a contender, questioning why he should wait up to 18 months for the undefeated Kazakh to recover from two knee surgeries.
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Rice backs Kane for Ballon d'Or as Merino labelled rusty on Arsenal return
Declan Rice has declared his support for Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or despite being nominated himself, while Mikel Merino was criticised for a rusty display in Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli.
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Undefeated Khasan Magomedsharipov faces stiffest career test against Borics at PFL Dubai
Khasan Magomedsharipov, the unbeaten brother of former UFC standout Zabit, will put his 11-0 record on the line against experienced Hungarian featherweight Adam Borics at PFL Dubai on November 14. Former Bellator champion Sergio Pettis also joins the card against Joji Goto.
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Geiger and Helu called up as USA Eagles name squad to face Japan in Pacific Nations Cup semi-final
Kaleb Geiger and Vili Helu have joined the USA Eagles squad in Japan as injury cover for Campbell Robb, Ma'ake Muti and Brandon Harvey ahead of Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-final against the Brave Blossoms in Osaka.
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Carrick hails 'fantastic' Mainoo as United's midfield clicks in 4-0 Champions League rout
Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo as a player having a 'massive influence' after Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, with the interim boss also explaining the tactical changes reshaping United's midfield.
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Super Rugby Pacific confirms Christchurch return for 2027 Super Round with five-match schedule
Super Rugby Pacific has locked in Christchurch's One NZ Stadium as the host venue for the 2027 Super Round, scheduled for April 2-4, featuring all ten teams across five Trans-Tasman fixtures over three days.
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Silva steps in against Delgado to headline Noche UFC after Rodriguez withdrawal
Jean Silva takes on Jose Delgado in the featherweight main event of Noche UFC in Glendale on Saturday, after Yair Rodriguez pulled out late. Delgado enters as a significant underdog but has a chance to announce himself as a genuine 145-pound contender.
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