Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Carrick admits system flaws after Manchester United fall to Hull on opening day
Michael Carrick acknowledged his side have vulnerabilities against teams playing a back five after Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium on the opening day of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
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Fernandes blasts Man Utd for repeating last season's mistakes after 2-0 Hull humbling
Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised Manchester United's approach after they lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City on the opening day, conceding twice from set pieces and failing to create meaningful chances throughout.
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Fernandes slams United for repeating last season's away mistakes in Hull defeat
Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised Manchester United's performance after a 2-0 loss to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium, saying the team made the same errors that plagued them on the road throughout last season.
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Lerryan Douglas draws inspiration from vale tudo legend Marco Ruas ahead of UFC Sacramento return
Featherweight prospect Lerryan Douglas faces Jamall Emmers at UFC Sacramento on Saturday, buoyed by training sessions with 65-year-old vale tudo icon Marco Ruas, who told the Brazilian he is ready to fight.
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Luis Enrique hails Mika Godts as "a top-level striker" ahead of Rennes trip
On the eve of Ligue 1's opening day against Rennes, Luis Enrique expressed his confidence in summer signing Mika Godts, who arrived from Ajax for €45 million, praising his individual quality and mentality.
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Leclerc snatches second from Norris in Dutch GP sprint after spotting energy deployment edge
Charles Leclerc passed Lando Norris for second place in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint at Zandvoort after identifying a deployment deficit on the main straight, with Ferrari's different energy strategy proving decisive on lap 18.
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Verstappen's Red Bull contract extension until 2030 hailed as vindication of new team principal Mekies
Max Verstappen has signed a new contract keeping him at Red Bull until the end of 2030, ending months of speculation about his future. F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle called the deal an "important vindication" of team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner in July 2025.
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Former Premier League referee concedes players less likely to win penalties if they stay on their feet
Retired official Graham Scott has acknowledged that referees are far less likely to award a penalty when a fouled player remains upright, explaining why going to ground so often forces the decision — and why that dynamic is so difficult to resolve.
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Infantino deflects resignation calls with hairdresser quip as betrayal row deepens
FIFA president Gianni Infantino brushed off questions about whether he had betrayed football by joking about a reporter's bald head, as supporters' groups across all six confederations launched a petition demanding his resignation.
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Genesio savors 4-0 win over Strasbourg but fears three to five more departures at OM
Olympique de Marseille dominated Strasbourg 4-0 in Ligue 1's opening day, with Amine Gouiri scoring twice. But Bruno Genesio warned that the wage bill must still be reduced, and several players could leave the club before the transfer window closes.
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Carrick confirms De Ligt out as 13 players face Hull City fitness doubts on Premier League opening day
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has ruled out Matthijs de Ligt for Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City, while Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko remain touch-and-go. Eight Hull players are also sidelined, including four new signings.
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Carrick backs £160m midfield rebuild as United close in on third signing
Manchester United have spent £85m on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this summer, with Carlos Baleba of Brighton the next target. Manager Michael Carrick says the club must evolve after Casemiro's departure.
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Carrick expects no Manchester United departures before transfer deadline despite Zirkzee interest
Michael Carrick says no Manchester United player has asked to leave before the summer transfer window closes, even as Joshua Zirkzee attracts interest from Italy and the club pursues further incomings.
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Odegaard laughs off poor 2023-24 as two goals in two games signal Arsenal revival
Martin Odegaard scored Arsenal's third in a 3-0 win over Coventry on Friday, taking his tally to two goals in as many games — already surpassing his entire return from last season. The Norwegian captain admitted 2023-24 was a "big struggle" but says he is now fully fit and ready to challenge for the title again.
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De Zerbi backs £300m Tottenham to challenge for the title after summer overhaul
Roberto De Zerbi believes Tottenham have the quality to compete for the Premier League title after a summer spending spree set to exceed £300m, including the signings of Sandro Tonali, Savinho, and Omar Marmoush.
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De Zerbi tells unhappy Tottenham players to leave after £300m summer overhaul
Roberto De Zerbi has warned Tottenham's existing squad to embrace fierce internal competition or seek a move elsewhere, as Spurs close in on deals for Savinho and Omar Marmoush to push their summer outlay beyond £300 million.
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Flick confirms Barcelona's striker hunt continues as Torres' future hangs in the balance
Hansi Flick has confirmed Barcelona are still pursuing a specialist striker before the transfer window closes, with Ferran Torres' uncertain future a key factor in how the club's plans develop.
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Arteta confirms Guimaraes groin injury rules him out of Arsenal's Premier League opener against Coventry
Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal's £75m summer signing from Newcastle, has been ruled out of Friday's Premier League opener against Coventry with a groin problem sustained on his debut in the Community Shield win over Manchester City.
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Rodrigues carries his father's dream into second UFC Sacramento main event
Gregory 'Robocop' Rodrigues headlines UFC Sacramento against Anthony Hernandez on 22 August for the second time in his career, crediting his late father's ambition as the driving force behind his rise to the top of the card.
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Hernandez relocates for summer training camp to fix flaws exposed by Strickland defeat
Anthony Hernandez spent the summer away from his family at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, overhauling his game after losing to Sean Strickland. The middleweight contender now headlines UFC Sacramento against Gregory Rodrigues at Golden 1 Center.
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