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Ménès Trial: Portolano Stands by Accusations and Denounces Those Who 'Let Him Do It'
Before the Paris court on Monday, Marie Portolano confirmed the passages from her book targeting Pierre Ménès, who was absent from the hearing and not represented by his lawyer. The judgment has been adjourned to November 4, 2026.
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Madrid's inaugural F1 Spanish Grand Prix bans cash in favour of MAD-Coins bracelet system
Fans attending the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's new Madring circuit from 11-13 September must use MAD-Coins — a proprietary digital currency loaded onto a smart bracelet — as cash, debit cards and standard digital wallets will not be accepted at any venue outlet.
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De Allende singles out Jordie Barrett as the rival who 'really does stand out' after three-Test battle
Springbok centre Damian de Allende has praised All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett as the standout opponent of his career's current chapter, saying he has 'learned a lot' from their three clashes in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
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Sabah FK: The £16m Azerbaijan debutants standing between Man United and a Champions League opener
Manchester United host Sabah FK at Old Trafford on Thursday in their Champions League opener. The Azerbaijani side, valued at just £16m compared to United's £800m, are making their first-ever appearance in the competition after a dramatic comeback win over Hapoel Beer Sheva.
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Akliouche sole blemish as PSG crushes Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League
PSG opened their Champions League campaign with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday evening at Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres scored a historic hat-trick on his European debut for the club, while Ousmane Dembélé added two goals and two assists. Analyst Laure Boulleau singled out Maghnes Akliouche as the only disappointing performer of the night.
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Kondogbia and Nnadi absent, OM faces Classique with depleted midfield
Already two defeats in three Ligue 1 matches, OM will face PSG on September 20 without Geoffrey Kondogbia or Tochukwu Nnadi, both sidelined, according to Bruno Genesio's press conference statements.
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Six goals but shaky defence: Zabarnyi under fire after PSG-Slovan
PSG thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in their Champions League opener, but the goal conceded on the opponent's first shot on target reignites concerns about Paris's defensive solidity, particularly regarding Ilya Zabarnyi.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel hits UEFA Youth League hat-trick as Manchester United debut record looms
JJ Gabriel, 15, scored a hat-trick as Manchester United's youth side thrashed Sabah FK U19 5-0 in the UEFA Youth League. The forward is now eligible to make his Premier League debut this season, which would make him United's youngest-ever first-team player.
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Jaissle declares he is 'in love' with Hall as Newcastle reject Man Utd and seal new deal
Lewis Hall is set to sign a new contract with Newcastle until 2031 after the club rebuffed Manchester United's pursuit of the left-back this summer. Manager Matthias Jaissle praised the 22-year-old as an 'amazing player with huge potential'.
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Jakirovic jokes Hull will 'kick them' as unbeaten Tigers face Chelsea's free-scoring attack
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic quipped that kicking Chelsea's forwards might be the simplest way to stop them, as his side travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday having yet to concede a goal since returning to the Premier League.
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Leclerc admits he went too far in Turn 2 clash with Ferrari team-mate Hamilton at Monza
Charles Leclerc has accepted personal blame for forcing Lewis Hamilton onto the gravel at the Italian Grand Prix's opening chicane, saying he told his Ferrari team-mate directly that he overstepped and that the pair have since cleared the air.
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Gaethje claims Tsarukyan missed title shot because he 'wasn't going to make weight'
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has dismissed Arman Tsarukyan's back-injury withdrawal from a 2025 title fight, alleging the Armenian contender pulled out because he could not make the 155-pound limit. Tsarukyan is now set to face Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19.
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Sainz urges Leclerc and Hamilton to resolve Monza clash the way Ferrari team-mates always did
Carlos Sainz has drawn on his four years alongside Charles Leclerc at Ferrari to downplay the fallout from Leclerc's collision with Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix, saying internal disagreements between competitive team-mates are inevitable and always resolvable.
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Donnarumma home-jacking trial: main defendant violently insults police in court
The trial for the home-jacking and kidnapping of Gianluigi Donnarumma in July 2023 opened Thursday in Paris. One of three defendants, presented as the mastermind of the operation, violently attacked police officers during the hearing.
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Laure Boulleau welcomes a chihuahua after her shih tzu named Zlatan
Former PSG player and TV pundit Laure Boulleau expanded her family this summer with the arrival of a small long-haired chihuahua puppy, several months after the birth of her daughter Clara in February 2024.
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Del Piero, Pirès and Payet unite in Lausanne to raise €140,000 against childhood cancer
The second edition of Charity All Stars took place on September 5 at Stade de la Tuilière in Lausanne. The charity event, organized by Swiss influencer Nico Capone and French actor Kev Adams, raised over €140,000 for two associations fighting childhood cancer.
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Vasseur dismisses Ferrari crisis talk after clearing the air with Leclerc and Hamilton
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has spoken individually with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton following their Monza flashpoint, acknowledging there were matters to resolve but firmly rejecting suggestions the team is in internal crisis.
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From game show winnings to Old Trafford: the Sabah manager facing Manchester United in the Champions League
Valdas Dambrauskas once won the equivalent of £725 on a Lithuanian Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? spin-off and used the money to fund his coaching education in England. Now he leads Sabah FK into the Champions League against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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Madrid's inaugural Spanish GP trophy splits fans as 'churro' comparisons take hold
Formula 1 has unveiled the winner's trophy for the first-ever Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, inspired by the circuit's banked La Monumental corner. The curved silver design has drawn divided reactions online, with the churro comparison quickly becoming the dominant take.
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Deco reveals why Barcelona let Ferran Torres leave for PSG for €45m
Ferran Torres has made a stunning start at PSG, scoring a hat-trick against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League in his opening weeks. Barcelona sporting director Deco explains that the Spanish forward wanted an undisputed starting role.
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