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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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Manchester United's four Christmas Premier League fixtures confirmed ahead of schedule
The Premier League has released Manchester United's festive fixture list earlier than usual, with four games scheduled between December 27 and January 7, headlined by a home clash against Nottingham Forest.
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Unbeaten Shaidullaev outpoints McKee to become double champion at Super Rizin 5
Rajabali Shaidullaev improved to 20-0 with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee before 48,968 fans at Kyocera Dome Osaka, retaining his Rizin featherweight title and adding the PFL 145-pound championship in the same night.
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Maresca admits City pass back to Donnarumma too often as James backs keeper to become world's best
Enzo Maresca has defended Gianluigi Donnarumma after nervy moments against Porto, saying teammates make the wrong decision by passing back to him unnecessarily. Former City goalkeeper David James believes the Italian is already the Premier League's best shot-stopper and can become the most complete keeper in the world.
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Premier League releases City's Christmas schedule a month early after United's fan-travel push
The Premier League has announced Manchester City's festive fixtures ahead of schedule, following lobbying from Manchester United and the Football Supporters Association over late announcements that left fans unable to plan travel and accommodation.
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Premier League confirms bumper Boxing Day schedule with Newcastle hosting Manchester City
The Premier League has revealed its full Christmas fixture list, with seven games on Boxing Day 2026 — including Newcastle vs Manchester City at 8pm GMT — after just one match was held on the day last year.
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Andy Ellis begins coaching career against Ian Foster's Toyota Verblitz as Japan Rugby League One opens
World Cup winner Andy Ellis takes charge of Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the first time when Japan Rugby League One's sixth season kicks off on December 12, with his opener coming against former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's Toyota Verblitz.
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Premier League releases full Christmas and New Year fixture schedule after fan pressure
The Premier League has published its festive fixture list covering 26 December through 7 January, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all in action across the holiday period. The early release follows pressure from clubs and the Football Supporters' Association to give fans more time to plan travel.
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Lekjaa predicts Morocco-France final at Hassan II Stadium for 2030 World Cup
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa insists the 2030 World Cup final will be held at Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, Morocco, not at Santiago-Bernabéu, and dreams of seeing Morocco face France to "take revenge."
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Tsunoda brushes off Verstappen's claim that 2026 F1 cars diminish driver skill
Yuki Tsunoda has dismissed Max Verstappen's suggestion that his strong recent outings for Racing Bulls prove the 2026 Formula 1 regulations have reduced the importance of driver input, saying his Zandvoort and Monza performances speak for themselves.
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Shaidulloev unifies RIZIN and PFL featherweight titles with unanimous decision over McKee
Razhabali Shaidulloev improved to 19-0 and claimed two featherweight world titles by outworking A.J. McKee across three rounds at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka. Mikuru Asakura also delivered a first-round knockout of MMA legend Shinya Aoki in the co-main event.
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Dion Dublin reveals he lived with Jason Statham at 17 and would love a Hollywood career
Former Aston Villa and Manchester United striker Dion Dublin has lifted the lid on an unlikely teenage friendship with action star Jason Statham, who lived with Dublin in Great Yarmouth while playing in a band with his brother.
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Unbeaten McMillen volunteers as UFC 333 backup, insists he can dust Volkanovski and Evloev
Tommy McMillen, 2-0 in the UFC with two bonus finishes, has offered to serve as backup fighter for the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev featherweight title fight at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi — claiming he can beat anyone at 145 pounds.
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Deco reveals why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford in £69m summer call
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why the club declined to activate their £26m option to buy on Marcus Rashford, instead spending £69m on Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, whose style Hansi Flick felt better suited the team's needs.
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Vinicius had already chosen the location for the 2024 Ballon d'Or before the ceremony
Rafa Hermoso, brother of Spanish international Jennifer Hermoso, reveals that Vinicius Jr had been informed in advance that he would win the 2024 Ballon d'Or, to the point of having already planned where to display the trophy. It was ultimately Rodri who was crowned.
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Thauvin returns to Champions League with Lens six years after Marseille's group-stage exit
Florian Thauvin returns to the Champions League on Thursday with RC Lens, six years after his last appearance in the competition. The 33-year-old winger is taking on a mentoring role with an inexperienced squad, drawing on 32 European matches earned at Marseille.
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