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Martinez trolls Carragher on CBS after scoring on Champions League debut at Old Trafford
Lisandro Martinez scored his first goal at Old Trafford as Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in their Champions League opener, then delighted the CBS Sports studio by joking he only watches 'quality players' when asked about Jamie Carragher.
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O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku misses out again with calf issue
Nico O'Reilly has been declared fully fit for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford after shaking off a back problem, while Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with the calf tightness that has kept him out since the Community Shield.
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Courtois set to extend Real Madrid stay through 2028 as succession question lingers
Thibaut Courtois is reportedly close to signing a contract extension that would keep him at Real Madrid until summer 2028, according to a report citing Fabrizio Romano. The Belgian's current deal was due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.
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Fletcher confronts abusive fan in Old Trafford car park after United's 4-0 Champions League rout
Darren Fletcher stepped in to rebuke a supporter being abusive towards players outside Old Trafford on Thursday night, drawing applause from onlookers after Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah.
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Arteta reveals he sabotaged Arsenal's pre-season plans to prepare for travel chaos
Mikel Arteta has disclosed that he deliberately disrupted Arsenal's pre-season routines — delaying meals, changing routes, and simulating hotel shortages — so players would stay calm when real disruptions struck, as they did ahead of the Champions League trip to Napoli.
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Mbappé responds to defensive work criticism: "It's not normal"
In an interview with France Football, Kylian Mbappé defended his attacking record against criticism of his defensive efforts, arguing that his goals are unfairly overshadowed by these debates.
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Martinez scores first Old Trafford goal then trolls Carragher on live TV after United's 4-0 rout
Lisandro Martinez marked his first goal at Old Trafford as Manchester United dismantled Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, then cheekily told a CBS panel he only watches 'quality players' when asked about Jamie Carragher.
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Fletcher confronts abusive United fan after 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah FK
Darren Fletcher drew cheers from Manchester United supporters after calling out an abusive fan following Thursday's 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK at Old Trafford, telling him: "You're the reason people don't sign."
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Fenerbahce coach Kartal resigns minutes after Champions League return, leaving players stunned
Ismail Kartal announced his resignation at a post-match press conference just minutes after Fenerbahce's 1-1 draw with Roma — the club's first Champions League match in 18 years — with defender Archie Brown learning the news mid-interview.
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France's lead over Portugal in UEFA coefficient shrinks dangerously
PSG and Lens secured victories on the opening day of the Champions League, allowing France to slightly extend its gap over Portugal. But with only 3.774 points separating them, France's fifth place in the UEFA rankings remains under pressure.
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Bruno Fernandes limps out of Old Trafford after United's Champions League rout, raising derby doubts
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was filmed leaving Old Trafford appearing to limp after United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah FK, casting doubt over his availability for the upcoming Manchester derby.
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Fernandes limps out of Old Trafford after 4-0 win, raising doubts for Manchester derby
Bruno Fernandes was filmed appearing to limp as he left Old Trafford following Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK, raising fitness concerns ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
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Zidane considering call-up for Ismaëlo Ganiou, never selected for France A
A week before his first official squad announcement, Zinédine Zidane is reportedly considering including RC Lens centre-back Ismaëlo Ganiou, a Ligue 1 and Champions League revelation who has never worn a France shirt.
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Koné's knee injury disrupts Zidane's first France squad plans
A week before naming his first France squad as head coach, Zinédine Zidane faces a setback as Manu Koné suffers a knee injury during Roma's 1-1 Champions League draw with Fenerbahçe on Thursday.
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Olise's decisive brace and puzzling silence: Bayern star dazzles but clams up in mixed zone
Michael Olise scored a brace in Bayern Munich's 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Thursday, delivering a commanding second-half display before offering reporters little more than monosyllabic responses.
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Barcola misses sitters on Liverpool debut start but Iraola backs £123m signing
Bradley Barcola squandered two clear chances in Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, drawing criticism from Tim Sherwood — though manager Andoni Iraola defended the £123m signing after his first start for the club.
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Dorgu's defensive struggles leave Carrick without a left-back answer despite United's 4-0 rout of Sabah
Patrick Dorgu started at left-back for the first time since joining Manchester United, assisting Matheus Cunha's opener in a 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah — but his defensive frailties raised fresh doubts about cover for the injured Luke Shaw.
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Fenerbahce manager Kartal resigns hours after Greenwood assists Champions League draw with Roma
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach following a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma, leaving Mason Greenwood — who provided the equalising assist — with a new manager less than two months after his £33m move from Marseille.
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Carrick hails Mainoo-Tielemans axis as Sesko fires United into Champions League
Michael Carrick praised the growing understanding between Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans after Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 Champions League win over Sabah, with Benjamin Sesko scoring for the second game running.
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Rice backs Kane for Ballon d'Or as Merino labelled rusty on Arsenal return
Declan Rice has declared his support for Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or despite being nominated himself, while Mikel Merino was criticised for a rusty display in Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli.
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