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Dugarry predicts clash between Dembélé and PSG over repeated rest periods
Christophe Dugarry is concerned about PSG's management of Ousmane Dembélé: rested for the second time in six matches, the Ballon d'Or winner risks entering into conflict with Luis Enrique, according to him.
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Falcao wept through his Man United loan nightmare but refuses to regret the move
Radamel Falcao managed just four goals in 29 appearances during his miserable 2014-15 loan spell at Old Trafford, and his mentor revealed the striker was reduced to tears — yet Falcao insists the experience made him a better player and person.
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Simeone built a £34m Madrid property empire alongside his Atletico career
Diego Simeone has accumulated a portfolio of more than 180 Madrid homes and seven entire buildings worth around £34m, with his wife Carla Pereyra fronting the main property company, Carpersim SL.
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Zidane's training sessions perceived as more intense than Deschamps' by France players
According to L'Équipe, France national team players view Zinedine Zidane's training sessions as more intense than those of his predecessor Didier Deschamps. This difference is already affecting how clubs manage their players, including Ousmane Dembélé at Paris Saint-Germain.
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Rooney labels Gravenberch 'stupid' as Liverpool close in on Ngumoha contract extension
Wayne Rooney criticised Ryan Gravenberch's second yellow card against Manchester City as naive, while Liverpool are said to be finalising a new long-term deal for winger Rio Ngumoha despite interest from Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
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Shaw and Mainoo join four absentees as United travel to Atletico with depleted squad
Manchester United head to Madrid for their Champions League tie against Atletico without six players, after Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo both picked up injuries during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
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Giroud reveals Wenger's tactical shift forced his 2018 exit from Arsenal to Chelsea
Olivier Giroud has explained that Arsène Wenger's decision to move away from a traditional centre-forward prompted his £18m January 2018 move from Arsenal to Chelsea, a switch that ultimately earned him Champions League and Europa League medals.
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Conte emerges as United's top managerial target as Carrick faces Atletico Madrid test
Manchester United have made initial contact with Antonio Conte's representatives as pressure mounts on Michael Carrick, while 16-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel edges closer to a move to Real Madrid.
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Arsenal handed Yildiz boost as Bayern Munich rule themselves out of £127m race
Arsenal are reportedly in pole position to sign Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz after Bayern Munich decided against re-signing the player they originally released. Diego Simeone's praise for Julian Alvarez's renewed commitment also closes the door on a second Arsenal pursuit.
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Carrick invokes Arteta's early struggles to defend his position as United crisis deepens
Michael Carrick has drawn comparisons with Mikel Arteta's difficult early years at Arsenal to argue for patience at Manchester United, where the Red Devils have won just one of their opening six league games this season.
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Carrick pleads for more time at Manchester United after worst league start in 40 years
Michael Carrick has publicly appealed to Manchester United's hierarchy for patience after just two wins in eight games, pointing to Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone as proof that backing a manager through a difficult spell can pay off.
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Mainoo and Shaw join Sesko on injury list as United travel to Atletico Madrid without key trio
Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday without Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, and Benjamin Sesko, all three ruled out after picking up problems in the 1-1 Premier League draw with Tottenham or during the international break.
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Shaw and Mainoo ruled out as injury-hit United travel to Atletico Madrid
Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo have been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid after picking up knocks against Tottenham. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed neither player travelled to Madrid, though he played down concerns over captain Bruno Fernandes.
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Carrick's eight-game survival run: Atlético, Leeds and Liverpool await struggling United
Manchester United sit 13th in the Premier League after their worst start to a league season in 40 years, with just six points from six games. Michael Carrick now faces a punishing run of fixtures that includes Atlético Madrid, Leeds, Chelsea and a trip to Anfield.
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Carrick faces media in Madrid as Shaw, Mainoo and De Ligt fitness doubts cloud Atletico clash
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick held his pre-match press conference in Spain ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano, with Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Matthijs de Ligt all carrying fitness concerns.
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Hancko warns Atletico against complacency as United arrive with 'amazing players'
Atletico Madrid defender David Hancko has urged his side not to underestimate Manchester United ahead of their Champions League clash, insisting the struggling Reds still possess 'amazing players' despite their worst Premier League start in 40 years.
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Arteta loses two players to freak cool-down injuries ahead of Champions League clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were both injured during a post-match training session following Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win over Leeds, ruling them out of Tuesday's Champions League tie with Lille.
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Arteta confirms Hincapie and Zubimendi out of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Lille
Arsenal face Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday without Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi, both ruled out after sustaining ankle injuries during a post-match training session on Saturday.
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Mainoo credits Amorim spell for teaching him patience as United reach Champions League
Kobbie Mainoo has opened up on the difficult period under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, admitting the lack of playing time taught him patience and discipline — lessons he credits for his resurgent form under Michael Carrick.
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Mainoo and Shaw doubts as Man Utd face late fitness calls before Atletico Madrid trip
Manchester United travel to Madrid for their Champions League clash with Atletico on Tuesday without certainty over Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw, both of whom missed Monday's training session at Carrington.
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