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Gordon slams 'disrespect' over EA FC 27 defensive rating as Bellingham left speechless
Anthony Gordon reacted with fury after his EA Sports FC 27 defensive rating of 50 was revealed during an England squad video, leaving Jude Bellingham visibly stunned. The Barcelona winger, who has scored in four successive England games, ranked just one point above Harry Kane in the defensive category.
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City's appeal defence weakened as UEFA evidence contradicts 'Abu Dhabi paid' claim
Manchester City's appeal against 114 Premier League financial charges faces a second significant blow, with reports that evidence the club submitted to UEFA years ago directly contradicts their central defence that Abu Dhabi government funds — not club owners — financed disputed sponsorship deals.
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Kavanagh named referee for Liverpool vs City clash after Van Dijk offside row
Chris Kavanagh will take charge of Sunday's Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City — the first since City were found guilty of over 100 financial breaches — despite Liverpool lodging a formal complaint over his officiating in last season's corresponding fixture.
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Haaland injury and Tuchel row cast shadow over FIFA's three-week international break experiment
A wave of high-profile Premier League injuries and Manchester City's anger at Thomas Tuchel's handling of Erling Haaland have intensified the debate over FIFA's extended three-week international break, with clubs and player unions questioning the toll on elite footballers.
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Conte signals interest in managing a 'fallen giant' as United pressure mounts on Carrick
Antonio Conte has said he wants his next role at a club that has 'lost sight of its history' and needs to 'make it shine once more' — remarks that land as pressure builds on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick.
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FIFA cleared DR Congo despite finding goalkeeper Mpasi ineligible during World Cup qualifying
Internal FIFA reviews confirmed that DR Congo fielded an ineligible goalkeeper during 2026 World Cup qualifying, yet the governing body dismissed Nigeria's appeal on a technicality and allowed the Leopards — including Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa — to compete at the tournament.
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Haaland given extra rest by Man City ahead of Liverpool trip after guilty ruling
Manchester City have granted Erling Haaland additional time off before Sunday's Premier League visit to Anfield, with Norway manager Ståle Solbakken describing the striker as 'thoroughly spent' following the international break. The fixture arrives days after an independent commission found City guilty on 114 of 115 financial charges.
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Yoro earns 7/10 on France debut as United weigh start against Spurs
Leny Yoro impressed on his senior France debut, earning a 7/10 from L'Equipe as Zinedine Zidane's side beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League — well above the team's average rating of 4.5.
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Carragher calls for three-to-five-year ban as Man City appeal guilty verdict
Jamie Carragher has argued Manchester City's punishment should span three to five years if their appeal fails, after an independent commission found the club guilty of inflating revenue by more than £830m across nine seasons.
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Premier League clubs back City expulsion if appeal fails, sources say
Most Premier League clubs reportedly believe Manchester City should be expelled from the top flight if their appeal against 114 financial rule breaches fails, with many arguing a single-season points deduction would be insufficient for nine years of alleged wrongdoing.
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Real Madrid lead race to sign Man Utd wonderkid JJ Gabriel after his 16th birthday
Manchester United face losing highly rated academy forward JJ Gabriel, who turned 16 on Tuesday, with Real Madrid emerging as frontrunners after the teenager formally requested his registration be cancelled to pursue a move abroad.
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Gabriel, 16, pushes for free January exit from Man United as Barcelona and Real Madrid offer 'XXL' packages
JJ Gabriel has informed Manchester United of his wish to cancel his registration and leave on a free transfer in January, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG all pursuing the 16-year-old midfielder.
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Carragher demands Man City owners removed and five-year punishment after £830m cheating verdict
Jamie Carragher has called for Manchester City's owners to be stripped of the club and for any punishment to span three to five seasons, following the independent commission's guilty verdict on 114 financial rule breaches covering a nine-year period.
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Premier League clubs align on City punishment as Sheikh Mansour tipped to sell after guilty verdict
Manchester City face growing calls for multi-season sanctions from fellow Premier League clubs following their guilty verdict on 114 financial breaches, while owner Sheikh Mansour is reported to be considering selling the club amid embarrassment over the ruling.
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Haaland given extra rest days as fatigued City face Liverpool after guilty verdict
Manchester City have granted Erling Haaland additional recovery time after Norway manager Stale Solbakken described the striker as 'thoroughly spent' following the international break. The 26-year-old was forced off with muscle fatigue ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.
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Barcelona, Bayern and Real Madrid circle as Man Utd risk losing JJ Gabriel for free
Manchester United face losing 16-year-old academy forward JJ Gabriel on a free transfer after his camp requested a move, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all interested in signing him.
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Conte signals desire to revive a fallen giant as Manchester United pressure mounts
Antonio Conte, out of work since leaving Napoli, has outlined his ambition to restore a historically great club to its former glory — comments that have intensified speculation linking him to the Manchester United job.
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Manchester City appeal guilty verdict as Premier League clubs split over £300m punishment
Manchester City have appealed after being found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, with the club accused of using sham sponsorship deals to inflate income by nearly £900m over nine years. Premier League clubs remain divided over what punishment should follow.
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JJ Gabriel requests Manchester United exit at 15 after route-to-first-team dispute
JJ Gabriel, widely regarded as Manchester United's most highly-rated academy prospect, has asked to leave Old Trafford at the age of 15 after a breakdown in his relationship with the club over promises about his path to the first team.
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JJ Gabriel's suspension and 16th birthday put 70-year Man Utd record out of reach
Manchester United academy prodigy JJ Gabriel, who turns 16 today, is running out of time to break David Gaskell's 1956 appearance record after requesting to leave the club and ceasing training at Carrington.
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