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City's 2023 Champions League title questioned as Premier League guilty verdict deepens crisis
Manchester City's historic Treble season is under scrutiny after an Italian journalist argued Inter Milan were wronged in the 2023 final, following City's guilty verdict on Premier League financial rule breaches this week.
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UEFA confirms receipt of Real Madrid's formal complaint in ongoing Negreira investigation
UEFA has acknowledged receiving Real Madrid's formal complaint linked to the Negreira case, which centres on payments made by Barcelona to a former referees' committee vice-president. Madrid is pressing for a swift conclusion and institutional decisions commensurate with the alleged severity of the facts.
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Portuguese media deliver damning Ronaldo verdict as Portugal thrive without him
Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of Portugal's Nations League camp after being benched against Norway, and his teammates were left unable to publicly discuss him as the squad beat Denmark 4-2 without him.
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Portugal crushes Denmark (4-2) and turns the page on Ronaldo without regret
The day after Cristiano Ronaldo's dramatic departure from the squad, Portugal dominated Denmark 4-2 in the Nations League. Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha and Rafael Leão answered on the pitch, while the dressing room worked to extinguish the media fire.
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Thierry Henry backs Mbappé and Olise as top Ballon d'Or contenders
Speaking on RMC, Thierry Henry analysed the 2025 Ballon d'Or race, highlighting the weaknesses of Kane, Bellingham, Rodri and Yamal while making the case for Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise.
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Without Ronaldo, Portugal defeats Denmark (2-4) and claims third consecutive win
Deprived of Cristiano Ronaldo, who left in conflict with coach Jorge Jesus, Portugal dominated Denmark 4-2 on Thursday evening in the Nations League, with goals from Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha and Joao Félix.
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Garnacho slammed for attitude as £43m buy-option at Villa already under threat
Alejandro Garnacho has managed just 31 Premier League minutes since joining Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea, with no break clause in the deal and a mandatory appearance threshold for his £43m buy-option now looking precarious.
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Real Madrid files complaint with UEFA over Negreira affair involving Barcelona
Unsatisfied with the judicial outcome in Spain, Real Madrid has submitted a substantial volume of documents to UEFA in the Negreira affair, which concerns €7.4 million paid by FC Barcelona to the former vice-president of the referees' committee between 2001 and 2018.
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Fernandes named in Portugal squad for Denmark clash after injury scare
Bruno Fernandes has been included in Portugal's UEFA-submitted squad for their Nations League fixture against Denmark, easing concerns after the Manchester United captain missed Sunday's 2-1 win over Norway through injury.
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Keane dismisses Celtic speculation but admits managerial 'pilot light is still on'
Roy Keane has pushed back on suggestions his appearance at Celtic's Old Firm defeat signals interest in replacing Martin O'Neill, insisting he would never attend a game to eye up a struggling manager's job — though he acknowledged he still craves a return to the dugout.
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Ballon d'Or: Al-Khelaïfi backs Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Ruiz, Yamal favourite on prediction markets
At the ECA congress in Denmark, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi voiced support for three Paris players for the Ballon d'Or while praising Mbappé and Yamal, the latter credited with 46% chances on prediction markets.
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Rafael Leão inherits Ronaldo's iconic number 7 after Portugal departure
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's national team camp ahead of the Nations League trip to Denmark, and his legendary number 7 was immediately reassigned to Rafael Leão, fueling speculation about an imminent international retirement for the 41-year-old captain.
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Williamson handball gifts Paris FC penalty as Arsenal surrender two-goal Champions League lead
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Paris FC in the Women's Champions League after Leah Williamson inadvertently handled the ball, conceding a penalty in the 87th minute. Manager Renee Slegers skipped the post-match press conference, reportedly too frustrated to face the media.
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Saliba still sidelined with back injury, ruled out for France in November
The Arsenal defender, absent since the World Cup semi-final against Spain, will not be available for France's final two Nations League matches in November. A return to training is targeted for mid-November.
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Injured Mbappé spotted in Paris instead of Real Madrid training ground, reigniting controversy
Absent from France's Nations League squad due to a left knee hyperextension, Kylian Mbappé was photographed in Paris with actress Ester Exposito while he was supposed to be undergoing rehabilitation at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training centre.
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Williamson's bizarre handball gifts Paris FC late penalty to deny Arsenal in Women's Champions League
Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Paris FC in the Women's Champions League, after Leah Williamson was penalised for handball from a goal kick she believed had not yet restarted, allowing Maeline Mendy to equalise from the spot.
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French national anthem booed in Belgium: France supporters call for respect of anthems
After the French national anthem was booed during France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in the Nations League, the main French supporters' group Les Irrésistibles Français has publicly called for respect of opposing anthems during upcoming home matches at the Stade de France.
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal training on eve of Denmark match
Cristiano Ronaldo left Copenhagen stadium on Wednesday without participating in the collective training session, less than 24 hours before the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. The incident reignites speculation about an imminent international retirement for the Portuguese captain.
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Gilmour reveals McTominay's confidence has 'grown massively' since leaving Manchester United for Napoli
Billy Gilmour has praised Scott McTominay's transformation at Napoli, saying the Scottish midfielder's confidence has soared since his 2024 departure from Manchester United. McTominay, who has scored 27 goals in 82 appearances, is recovering from heart surgery but is expected back after the international break.
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World Champion and Extended at PSG, Fabian Ruiz Dreams of Finishing Career at Betis
Author of a double Champions League – 2026 World Cup with PSG and Spain, Fabian Ruiz revealed in a press conference his desire to end his career at Betis, his academy club, while acknowledging that the time has not yet come.
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