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UEFA Ranking: Ligue 1 Extends Lead Over Portugal for Fifth Place
French clubs have widened their advantage over Portugal to 3.746 points in the UEFA coefficient standings thanks to four victories in a week — including PSG's 3-2 win over Manchester City and Lyon's 3-2 victory against Crystal Palace — despite a disastrous start to the week.
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Maresca says City are 'close' to PSG level after Champions League defeat at Etihad
Enzo Maresca struck an upbeat tone ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town, insisting his side are near the level of Champions League winners PSG despite a 3-0 first-half deficit in midweek.
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Vinícius banned four games to miss Clásico as Mourinho slams suspension timing
Vinícius Júnior will sit out four La Liga matches, including the away Clásico against Barcelona, after being suspended for pulling an opponent's hair and protesting to a referee. The Brazilian also called for greater protection of attacking players, citing Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez.
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Martinez apologises after Carrick's left-back call sparked Manchester United outburst
Lisandro Martinez has issued a public apology after his post-match criticism of Manchester United's recruitment, with reports claiming the flashpoint was Ruben Amorim assistant Michael Carrick's decision to start academy player Ayden Heaven at left-back in the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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Dugarry sees Zaïre-Emery dislodging Koundé at right-back for France
Impressed by Warren Zaïre-Emery's performance against Manchester City in the Champions League, Christophe Dugarry believes the PSG midfielder could take Jules Koundé's place on the right flank of France's defence.
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Conte 'ready to accept' United job as Scholes backs Hurzeler to replace Carrick
Antonio Conte has reportedly signalled his willingness to take charge at Manchester United, while Paul Scholes has endorsed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a credible replacement for under-pressure Michael Carrick.
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Gerrard warns Wirtz's confidence is shot as Iraola faces Frimpong-Araujo dilemma
Steven Gerrard has identified a crisis of confidence as the root of Florian Wirtz's inconsistency at Liverpool, while manager Andoni Iraola has acknowledged the contrasting demands Jeremie Frimpong and Ronald Araujo create at right-back following a 6-3 win over LASK.
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Luis Enrique surpasses Laurent Blanc's French club Champions League wins record
Thanks to PSG's 4-2 victory at Manchester City on Wednesday evening, Luis Enrique now has 28 Champions League wins on the Paris bench, erasing Laurent Blanc's previous record of 27.
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Bouaddi's 45-minute masterclass rescues City's pride after PSG's first-half demolition
Manchester City were torn apart 3-0 at half-time by PSG in the Champions League, but 19-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi transformed the game after the break, producing ten line-breaking passes and assisting Erling Haaland as City dominated the second half.
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Conte 'has said yes' to United as Carrick's five-game winless run deepens crisis
Antonio Conte is reportedly open to taking over at Manchester United as Michael Carrick's position grows increasingly precarious following five games without a win, including a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid.
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Deschamps on Manchester United's radar as Carrick's position weakens
Free since leaving France, Didier Deschamps is on Manchester United's shortlist to replace Michael Carrick, whose job is under threat following poor results in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
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Martinez's Champions League outburst exposes £342m squad value collapse at Manchester United
Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of Manchester United's recruitment after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid has intensified scrutiny on the club, as a Football Observatory report reveals their squad value has plummeted by £342million — the steepest drop of any European club.
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Abelardo warns Barcelona's 17-match clean-sheet drought exposes Champions League weakness
Former Barcelona defender Abelardo has cautioned that Hansi Flick's side still lack a top-level centre-back to win the Champions League, despite a 4-1 victory at Galatasaray on 13 October that extended their run without a European clean sheet to 17 consecutive matches.
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Alex Scott leaves Disney+ Women's Champions League role weeks after BBC Football Focus exit
Alex Scott has departed her presenting role on Disney+'s UEFA Women's Champions League coverage, barely a month after the BBC cancelled Football Focus, where she had been the lead presenter for five years. Scott says she is focusing on new projects, including her own Women's Super League show.
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Martinez apologises for Wilcox outburst after Manchester United's defeat to Atletico Madrid
Lisandro Martinez has walked back his public criticism of technical director Jason Wilcox, posting an apology on social media after Manchester United's loss to Atletico Madrid. A poll of nearly 10,000 fans showed 95% had agreed with his original comments.
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Martinez apologises after Champions League outburst criticising United's recruitment chief
Lisandro Martinez has issued a public apology and met with Manchester United's leadership at Carrington after publicly criticising technical director Jason Wilcox following Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The club is expected to fine the defender over his comments.
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Vitinha hopes for Ronaldo's return to Portugal after dramatic exit
A few weeks after Cristiano Ronaldo's dramatic departure from the Portuguese national team, PSG midfielder Vitinha expressed hope for the star's return, saying it is "what we all want".
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Alex Scott quits Disney+ after criticising Women's Champions League coverage decisions
Alex Scott has departed as lead presenter of the Women's Champions League on Disney+, following widespread criticism of the platform's coverage, including a chaotic new show that featured a dog on a rotating set.
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Bouaddi dazzles City against PSG and reignites France's regrets
Introduced at half-time during PSG's victory at Manchester City (2-4) in the Champions League, Ayyoub Bouaddi transformed the Skyblues' game. A performance that reignites debate over his decision to play for Morocco rather than Zinédine Zidane's France.
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Neville warns Yoro and Heaven will feel the sting of Martinez's United outburst most
Gary Neville says young defenders Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven will be left nervous by Lisandro Martinez's public attack on Manchester United's hierarchy, after the Argentine accused the club of lacking ambition following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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