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Manager / player media briefings.
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Souness brands Saka a 'cheat' after Arsenal's win at Nottingham Forest
Graeme Souness has publicly accused Bukayo Saka of simulation, calling the Arsenal forward a 'cheat' who 'dives when he should be staying on his feet' following Arsenal's 1-0 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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Mbappé reveals he plays without insoles since childhood despite custom-made boots
In an interview with Onze Mondial, Kylian Mbappé confesses to a habit he considers bad: he has played without insoles since his childhood in Bondy, even with his current high-end custom-made boots.
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Thauvin on fire with Lens, but Ménès already rules him out of Zidane's plans
Author of seven assists in Ligue 1 this season, Florian Thauvin is shining with RC Lens. But according to Pierre Ménès, his age — 33 years old — would exclude him from the plans of new manager Zinedine Zidane.
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Lamine Yamal defies PSG with 'Paris, I'm coming' ahead of Champions League clash
On the eve of PSG-Barcelona in the Champions League (matchday 3), Lamine Yamal displayed his intentions on social media. Luis Enrique, meanwhile, shared his recipe for containing the Catalan prodigy: keep the ball.
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Maresca set to rest Haaland and rotate squad as City host AEK Athens in Champions League
Manchester City face AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday with Enzo Maresca expected to rotate his squad heavily. Erling Haaland is among those due a rest, while Antoine Semenyo faces eight weeks out with a knee injury.
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Rennie vows All Blacks will carry attacking blueprint into 2027 Rugby World Cup
Dave Rennie has reaffirmed his commitment to high-tempo, expansive rugby after New Zealand outscored Australia 93-40 across two Bledisloe Cup Tests, setting a record ball-in-play time of 59 minutes in Sydney.
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Ryan warns All Blacks 'got to be careful' as Rennie-ball intensity takes injury toll
Forwards coach Jason Ryan has praised New Zealand's best 60-minute performance of the Dave Rennie era after a Bledisloe Cup sweep over Australia, but cautioned that the high-tempo style is physically demanding as injuries continue to mount.
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Mourinho demands clear footage before responding to Sevilla's complaint over Güler
José Mourinho says neither television images nor his analysts' tactical camera footage have clarified the incident involving Arda Güler that Sevilla manager Luis García Plaza complained about after Real Madrid's match against Sevilla.
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Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension and fine by Portugal for walking out of camp
The Portuguese Football Federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him €255 after he left the national team's camp in Denmark in September, following a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.
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Ronaldo handed 30-day Portugal ban and £214 fine after Jorge Jesus walkout
The Portuguese FA has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him €255 (£214) after the 41-year-old walked out of the national squad following a public dispute with new head coach Jorge Jesus.
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PSG-Barça under tension: Luis Enrique hopes for normal conditions despite violence in France
On the eve of the Champions League clash between PSG and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes, Luis Enrique expressed concern about the context of violence in France, while refusing to make political statements. A curfew remains a possibility that has not been ruled out.
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Ronaldo handed 30-day ban and £215 fine for walking out on Portugal squad
The Portuguese FA's disciplinary council has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him £215 after the 41-year-old left the national team camp in Copenhagen ahead of a Nations League match against Denmark, following a public rift with coach Jorge Jesus.
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Kylian Mbappé: "There is more merit in being Ethan than in being me"
In an interview with Onze Mondial, Kylian Mbappé pays tribute to his brother Ethan, 19, saying that the LOSC midfielder bears a weight he never had to carry himself at that age.
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Guehi says taking the knee may have lost its meaning as he skips gesture against Ipswich
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi declined to take the knee during the Premier League's 'No Room For Racism' round against Ipswich, saying the gesture may have lost its impact and that more must be done to fight racism in football and society.
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Mbappé admits to making "mistakes" and downplays his popularity decline
In an interview with Onze Mondial, Kylian Mbappé acknowledges his past errors and argues that media coverage often distorts reality, as his popularity has notably eroded in both France and Spain.
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McFarland eyes 'battle of the North' as winless Newcastle host Sale Sharks
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland has framed Friday's Gallagher Premiership clash with Sale Sharks as a defining northern rivalry, with his side still searching for their first win of the season after three rounds.
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Oliveira dismisses BMF 'boring' critics ahead of UFC 335 title defence against Lopes
Charles Oliveira has hit back at fans who labelled his dominant win over Max Holloway boring, insisting he will not change his fighting style for the BMF title defence against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas.
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Maresca insists Haaland remains his first-choice striker despite Champions League fitness doubt
Enzo Maresca repeatedly deflected questions about alternatives at his pre-match press conference, stating Erling Haaland is still his number nine ahead of Manchester City's Champions League tie against AEK Athens despite the Norwegian limping off in a recent match.
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Hamilton and Verstappen unite in call to redesign Singapore's Marina Bay circuit
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have jointly urged changes to the Marina Bay Street Circuit, arguing that a longer straight or a proper hairpin is needed to unlock the track's overtaking potential.
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Guehi explains why he no longer takes the knee during Premier League anti-racism campaign
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi declined to take the knee during the Premier League's 'No Room For Racism' fixture against Ipswich on Saturday, saying the gesture may have lost its impact and that he chooses to clap instead.
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