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Akliouche ankle injury from controversial tackle threatens Barcelona clash
Maghnes Akliouche suffered an ankle injury from a heavy tackle by Strasbourg defender Jeyland Mitchell during PSG's 1-3 victory on Saturday. The French international must undergo medical tests on Sunday morning, and his participation in Tuesday's match against FC Barcelona is uncertain.
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Carrick backs injured Fernandes to rediscover form quickly after frustrating United start
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has defended Bruno Fernandes, acknowledging the Manchester United captain's difficult start to the season while insisting the Portuguese midfielder will soon return to his best despite playing through a knock.
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Bayern chief rules out Wirtz January move as Williams agent confirms Liverpool's past interest
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has distanced the club from a January swoop for struggling Liverpool winger Florian Wirtz, while Nico Williams' agent has confirmed the Reds were among Europe's elite chasing the Athletic Bilbao star after Euro 2024.
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Redknapp warns Man Utd that Carrick is 'too laid back' and was never destined to manage
Harry Redknapp has questioned whether Michael Carrick was ever cut out for management, calling him 'too laid back' as United's winless run stretches to five games following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.
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Nuno Mendes and Akliouche uncertain for PSG-Barcelona Champions League clash
After a victory at Strasbourg on Saturday, PSG lost Nuno Mendes to a muscle injury and Maghnes Akliouche to an ankle problem. Both players are uncertain for Tuesday's Champions League home match against FC Barcelona.
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Haaland limps off as City beat Ipswich, raising doubts over Champions League fitness
Erling Haaland scored twice but hobbled off late in Manchester City's 3-2 Premier League win over Ipswich Town on Saturday, leaving his availability for Tuesday's Champions League home fixture against AEK Athens uncertain.
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Sheikh Jassim's father eyes Inter Milan minority stake after Man Utd bid failed
Almost three years after losing out to Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the race to buy Manchester United, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's family is reportedly in preliminary talks to acquire a minority stake in Inter Milan through investment firm Al Mirqab.
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Sheikh Jassim's father eyes Inter Milan minority stake three years after United bid failed
Al Mirqab, the investment vehicle led by former Qatari prime minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani — whose son Sheikh Jassim previously bid for Manchester United — has made verbal contact with Inter Milan's owners Oaktree Capital Management over a minority stake, according to Tuttosport.
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Mourinho defends Vinicius: "I would have forced his departure to a country where he'd be respected"
José Mourinho strongly defended Vinicius Jr at a press conference, arguing that the Brazilian should have left Spain for a country where he would be better treated. The Real Madrid manager also announced that his forward should start on Wednesday in the Champions League.
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PSG to Strasbourg: Luis Enrique ready to field a third-string team in Ligue 1
Three days after their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain travel to Strasbourg for Matchday 7 of Ligue 1. Luis Enrique is expected to make sweeping changes again, sparking controversy.
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Lamine Yamal arrives exhausted for PSG-Barcelona Champions League clash as Liga's most-used player
With 1,042 minutes played across all competitions, Lamine Yamal is Barcelona's and La Liga's most-used outfield player, far ahead of PSG's attackers as the two clubs prepare for their European showdown.
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Messi to Present 2026 Ballon d'Or in London, Strong Signal for Lamine Yamal
According to journalist Juan Jesus, Lionel Messi will personally present the Ballon d'Or at the ceremony on October 26 in London. A role that fuels speculation around Lamine Yamal as the favourite.
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Joao Neves benched at City, a demotion raising questions at PSG
Absent from Manchester City's starting lineup, Joao Neves played only 58 minutes in the previous match and is also struggling to establish himself in the Portuguese national team. Warren Zaïre-Emery is gaining ground in Luis Enrique's hierarchy.
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Martinez's investment rant headlines six explosive moments from Man Utd's All Or Nothing doc
Amazon's All Or Nothing series covering Manchester United's 2024/25 season is shaping up to be compulsive viewing for all the wrong reasons, with Lisandro Martinez's public attack on the club's hierarchy after a Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid leading a catalogue of damaging moments already captured on film.
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Martinez fined after Champions League outburst as Gabriel edges closer to Real Madrid exit
Manchester United have punished Lisandro Martinez with a fine following his public criticism of the club's summer recruitment after Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, academy prospect JJ Gabriel looks increasingly likely to leave for Real Madrid without making a senior competitive appearance.
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Injured adductors sideline Pavard for two weeks, ruling him out of France squad
Benjamin Pavard is sidelined for two weeks with an adductor injury, confirmed by Inter Milan after their 3-4 home defeat to Bruges in the Champions League on Wednesday. The French international will miss any chance of being included in Zinédine Zidane's next France squad.
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Martinez fined by Manchester United as JJ Gabriel exit edges closer
Manchester United have fined Lisandro Martinez following his post-match outburst after Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, while academy prospect JJ Gabriel appears increasingly likely to leave the club without making a senior appearance.
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Schmeichel backs Martinez's United critique but says public outburst crossed a line
Peter Schmeichel has said Lisandro Martinez's attack on Manchester United's leadership is "not that far off" the truth, while admitting he would never have wanted a team-mate to air grievances so publicly. Martinez has since apologised after meeting manager Michael Carrick and director of football Jason Wilcox.
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Schmeichel admits his Martinez interview was 'clumsy' after missing explosive United outburst
Peter Schmeichel has explained that he was unaware Lisandro Martinez had just attacked Manchester United's leadership when the defender was pushed into his pitchside interview after the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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Antony's home burgled during Real Betis's Champions League win over Porto
Antony has revealed his home was broken into while he was on the pitch helping Real Betis beat Porto 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday. The former Manchester United winger posted an emotional statement saying the incident left him 'very sad and angry', with particular concern for his family's sense of security.
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