Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Maresca backs Foden to lead Man City despite missing out on captaincy group
Enzo Maresca has urged Phil Foden to embrace a leadership role at Manchester City this season, even after the England midfielder was left out of the club's four-man captaincy group, which includes Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Maresca sets improvement as 'main target' for new-look City after £700m summer overhaul
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City are at the start of a new project following a summer that saw more than £700m in transfer activity, with the manager prioritising steady improvement as his rebuilt squad beds in.
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Alonso hails Rogers as 'key player for seven years' ahead of Chelsea's clash with Arsenal
Xabi Alonso has praised Morgan Rogers's blistering start at Chelsea — a goal and an assist in two games — after the Blues paid £117m to beat Arsenal to the England midfielder's signature in July.
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Hamilton flags six-tenths straight-line deficit as Ferrari chase Mercedes at Monza
Lewis Hamilton warned Ferrari faces a significant top speed disadvantage against Mercedes after Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix, with the Briton losing around six tenths to teammate George Russell on the straights alone in FP2.
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Carrick hints Dorgu could solve Man Utd's left-back problem without a transfer
Manchester United spent nearly £150m this summer but left-back remains a concern. Manager Michael Carrick has suggested winger Patrick Dorgu could fill the role, describing the Danish youngster as 'almost like a new signing' after injury kept him sidelined.
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Mike Dean clarifies but refuses to apologise after secret mini-game admission draws widespread backlash
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has defended himself on Instagram after revealing he played private mini-games during top-flight matches, including seeing how long he could avoid blowing his whistle. He stopped short of apologising for the comments.
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Briatore accuses Monaco appeal judge of McLaren ties in fiery Monza press conference
Alpine executive Flavio Briatore alleged at the Italian Grand Prix that one of the four judges who reinstated Pierre Gasly's Monaco penalties had links to McLaren, prompting a sharp rebuke from McLaren team principal Andrea Stella.
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Genesio relieved after keeping Paixao, who nearly signed for Sunderland
At a press conference ahead of the Paris FC match, Bruno Genesio confirmed that retaining Igor Paixao was an absolute priority and said he was relieved by a summer transfer window he judges as "less bad" than feared.
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Mike Dean walks back 'mini games' claim after fellow referee calls it 'palpable nonsense'
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has issued a statement insisting he never meant to undermine officiating integrity, after his podcast claim that he played personal games during matches drew widespread criticism and calls for an FA investigation.
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Springboks warn All Blacks' selection overhaul sends a clear message ahead of Soweto decider
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says New Zealand's forward-pack changes for the series-deciding third Test in Soweto confirm the All Blacks' attacking intent — and the Springboks are taking note.
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Maresca confirms Fernandez will not captain Man City despite £125m arrival from Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has revealed that £125m signing Enzo Fernandez will not be part of Manchester City's leadership group this season, with Ruben Dias named captain ahead of Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Carrick hints Dorgu could fill Manchester United's left-back void after failed window moves
Manchester United were left without adequate left-back cover after deadline-day failures to sign Alejandro Balde and Rayan Ait-Nouri. Manager Michael Carrick has suggested Patrick Dorgu, 21, could be redeployed in the role he played at Lecce before his £25m January move.
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Carrick backs United squad despite being outspent by every major Premier League rival
Michael Carrick insists Manchester United have a stronger squad than last season after spending £148m on three midfielders, even as City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal all invested far more heavily in the summer window.
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Carrick admits Man Utd fell short in transfer window despite £152m summer spend
Michael Carrick has acknowledged Manchester United did not complete all their intended transfer business this summer, hinting at left-back and striker gaps remaining after a £152m window that brought in seven new arrivals.
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Parnasse eyes Usman Nurmagomedov after UFC Paris debut against Hooker
Salahdine Parnasse headlines UFC Paris on Saturday against Dan Hooker in his promotional debut, and the former KSW two-division champion says a fight with free-agent Usman Nurmagomedov is 'a possibility' if he wins.
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Carrick admits finances shaped United's summer window but backs £155m recruitment
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has acknowledged the club's financial situation influenced their transfer activity, while insisting he is 'absolutely delighted' with the signings of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba and Karl Darlow.
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Arteta hails 'critical' Martinelli despite winger's social media snub on £60m Al-Hilal exit
Mikel Arteta expressed gratitude for Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian's £60m departure to Al-Hilal, even as Martinelli's emotional farewell post notably omitted any mention of his Arsenal manager.
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Ruben Dias leads Man City's four-man captaincy group as Guehi earns nod over Foden
Enzo Maresca has named Ruben Dias as Manchester City's main captain for 2026/27, with Marc Guehi, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland completing the leadership group. Record signing Enzo Fernandez was not included.
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Brazil name 28-strong squad for WXV Global Series Challenger with 2029 World Cup in sight
Head coach Guilherme Coghetto has named a 28-player Brazil squad for the WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, featuring 16 Women's Rugby World Cup veterans and 11 Olympians. As Yaras face Hong Kong China, the Netherlands and Spain across three weeks in September.
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Cundy brands ex-referee Dean a 'liar' over Premier League centre-circle claims
Former Chelsea midfielder Jason Cundy has publicly accused retired Premier League referee Mike Dean of fabricating stories about games he played during matches, including staying in the centre circle for 15 minutes and deliberately avoiding foul calls.
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