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Hasselbaink demands Martinez suspension after defender's public attack on Man Utd hierarchy
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has called for Manchester United to drop Lisandro Martinez for multiple matches after the Argentine defender publicly criticised the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Martinez has since issued a partial apology via Instagram.
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Cherki substituted at half-time by Guardiola after ghostly first-half display against PSG
Starting for Manchester City in their 4-2 Champions League defeat to PSG, Rayan Cherki was replaced at the break by Pep Guardiola following a lacklustre performance, drawing criticism from Christophe Dugarry and Samir Nasri.
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Koné leaves field in tears against Real Madrid; Gasperini fears muscle strain
Manu Koné was substituted in the 17th minute during AS Roma's 3-4 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. The French international is suspected of suffering a muscle strain or tear, according to coach Gian Piero Gasperini. His absence could exceed four weeks.
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Mbappé surpasses Raúl and becomes the youngest centenarian in Champions League history
By scoring his 72nd Champions League goal in Real Madrid's 4-3 victory over AS Roma, Kylian Mbappé overtook Raúl in the competition's all-time top scorers list and set a record for precocity by playing his 100th European match at age 27.
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Martinez's board attack piles pressure on Wilcox as United weigh six director replacements
Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of Manchester United's technical director Jason Wilcox after a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid has intensified calls for change, with at least six sporting directors currently available to step in.
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City-PSG: Manchester fans protest denied penalty on Cherki that 'changed the match'
Following Manchester City's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, some City supporters are contesting an uncalled foul by Marquinhos on Rayan Cherki in the 9th minute, just before goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé that decided the encounter.
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Manchester United turns to Conte and closes door on Deschamps
Didier Deschamps saw his candidacy for the Manchester United job fade as the Red Devils have reportedly opened talks with Antonio Conte, who is currently a free agent.
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PSG crushes Manchester City 4-2 but Luis Enrique slams alarming second-half display
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Despite the impressive victory, Luis Enrique expressed measured satisfaction and criticized his team's defensive lapses after the break.
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Martinez clashes with team-mate as Carrick's United slump to 2-0 defeat against Atletico
Lisandro Martinez's public attack on Manchester United's board following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid has sparked a reported confrontation with a team-mate on the flight home, deepening the crisis at Old Trafford under Michael Carrick.
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Dembélé scores and assists as Paris thrash Manchester City: "Maybe I'll ask for another break"
Ousmane Dembélé scored and provided an assist in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, then extended his celebration with humorous remarks in the post-match interview, joking about a potential break extending until March.
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PSG dismantle City 4-2 at Etihad as poor first half proves costly in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain swept aside Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League, with Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha putting the visitors in command before half-time. Two Erling Haaland goals gave City hope, but the deficit proved too great.
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Martinez confronted by team-mate on flight home after scathing United board attack
Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview criticising Manchester United's board and transfer strategy sparked a confrontation with a team-mate on the flight back from Madrid, following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico.
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2029 Club World Cup: OM virtually eliminated after Champions League disaster
UEFA has set its selection criteria for the 2029 Club World Cup. After a catastrophic elimination in the Champions League league phase, OM finds itself in a very difficult position, far behind Monaco and LOSC in the UEFA rankings.
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Maresca insists City are 'close' to PSG level despite 3-0 first-half collapse at Etihad
Enzo Maresca took heart from Manchester City's second-half fightback against PSG, revealing Luis Enrique told him his side were lucky to win after City rallied from 3-0 down at half-time.
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Merino targets Arsenal quadruple as Gyokeres earns 2/10 in Champions League return
Mikel Merino has declared Arsenal capable of winning the quadruple this season, while new signing Viktor Gyokeres was rated 2/10 by L'Equipe after a subdued Champions League display against Lille.
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Martinez stands by Man United hierarchy attack, citing 'anger and frustration' after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez has defended his public criticism of technical director Jason Wilcox, saying his comments after United's 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid reflected his desire to see the club 'competing for the biggest honours'. The Argentina defender stopped short of an apology.
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Mourinho urges out-of-form Vinícius to rediscover his best in Rome Champions League test
José Mourinho says it 'breaks my heart' to see Vinícius Júnior struggling at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian — one goal in nine appearances — facing a Champions League trip to Rome while suspended from La Liga after his red card against Villarreal.
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Martinez stands by Wilcox criticism in follow-up statement after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez has issued a social media statement acknowledging he spoke in 'anger and frustration' after Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, but reaffirmed his call for greater ambition and investment from the club's hierarchy.
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Mbappé breaks Messi's Champions League appearance record with goal in Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma
Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player to make 100 Champions League appearances, reaching the milestone at 27 during Real Madrid's 4-3 victory at Roma on Wednesday — surpassing the record Lionel Messi set against the same opponents in 2015.
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Martinez defends United outburst but stops short of apology after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez has issued an Instagram statement clarifying his post-match criticism of Manchester United's hierarchy following Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, insisting his words came from passion and a desire to see the club compete for major honours.
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