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Manager / player media briefings.
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Holloway fires back at 'cowards hiding behind' Makhachev's Instagram after belt jab
Max Holloway has hit back at whoever manages Islam Makhachev's social media after a post mocked his comment about Makhachev carrying two UFC belts at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Holloway, holding his own UFC and BMF titles on a live stream, insisted he knows exactly how heavy championship belts feel.
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Doué named best Parisian of the week, Chanot predicts a future among the world's elite
Decisive against Aston Villa in the European Super Cup and most dangerous against Lens, Désiré Doué (21) is impressing at the start of the 2026-2027 season. Consultant Maxime Chanot believes the PSG winger can become one of the best players in the world.
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Umaga warns All Blacks: don't let Springboks' giant pack blind you to backline danger
All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga has cautioned his side against fixating on South Africa's powerful forward pack ahead of a historic four-game series, warning that the Springboks' increasingly dangerous backline will punish any lapse in concentration.
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Ex-United coach Meulensteen warns Carrick that Champions League workload could expose squad limits
Rene Meulensteen, formerly Sir Alex Ferguson's No.1 at Old Trafford, believes Michael Carrick's squad lacks the depth to handle the jump from once-a-week fixtures to a full European schedule, and warns defensive inconsistency remains an urgent problem.
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Simeone confirms Alvarez will miss Atletico clash amid Arsenal transfer interest
Diego Simeone has confirmed Julian Alvarez will not feature in Atletico Madrid's La Liga fixture against Malaga, with the Argentine's future remaining unresolved as Arsenal and Barcelona circle.
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Simeone drops Alvarez for La Liga opener as Barcelona transfer saga drags on
Diego Simeone has confirmed Julian Alvarez will miss Atletico Madrid's La Liga season opener against Malaga on Wednesday, with the Argentine striker still pushing for a move to Barcelona despite the club's insistence he is not for sale.
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Erasmus urges Ellis Park crowd to stay silent during Haka ahead of Springboks-All Blacks series opener
Rassie Erasmus has called on Springbok supporters at Ellis Park to respect the All Blacks' Haka in silence before Saturday's first Test in Johannesburg, citing the Cape Town crowd's reception during New Zealand's tour match against the Stormers as the ideal example.
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Erasmus upgrades Kolisi and Nche to 'niggles' ahead of All Blacks series opener
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has offered an encouraging injury update on captain Siya Kolisi and loosehead prop Ox Nche, describing both as carrying 'niggles' rather than injuries as South Africa prepare for the first of a four-Test series against New Zealand.
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Zidane finalizes his staff: a "well-known" press chief to be appointed imminently
Appointed France manager in late July, Zinédine Zidane is about to complete his staff with the appointment of a press chief, a familiar figure from the audiovisual world whom Zidane worked with early in his career.
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Tsarukyan accuses Oliveira of using teammate's death to dodge UFC rematch
Arman Tsarukyan has publicly questioned Charles Oliveira's withdrawal from their planned rematch, suggesting the Brazilian used the death of Chute Boxe teammate Alan Nascimento as cover to pursue an easier fight against Diego Lopes instead.
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Moorby expects Springboks to mix set-piece power with wide threats in first Test
All Blacks winger Josh Moorby has outlined New Zealand's expectations of South Africa ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park, anticipating a blend of Springbok physicality and ball-in-hand danger rather than a purely attritional game.
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Charles Johnson eyes Brandon Royval rematch to avenge 2018 LFA defeat after UFC 330 Scottish twister
Charles Johnson delivered only the second Scottish twister submission in UFC history at UFC 330, then immediately called for a rematch with Brandon Royval — the man who beat him under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner seven years ago.
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Guardiola fought back tears after Walker confronted him in Anfield dressing room
A new Prime Video documentary reveals the explosive dressing-room row between Pep Guardiola and Kyle Walker following Manchester City's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in December 2024, an argument that hastened the defender's departure from the club.
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Guardiola casts doubt on management return after decade at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has admitted it will be "difficult to come back" to management after leaving Manchester City, revealing in a new documentary that he needs time away from football to focus on his personal life.
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Amorim jokes about 'boring' press conferences after AC Milan rout Manchester United 4-2
Ruben Amorim returned to haunt his former club as AC Milan beat Manchester United 4-2 in Wroclaw on Saturday, with the Portuguese coach quipping to reporters that pressers at Old Trafford are 'more boring now' under Michael Carrick.
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Usman insists he can dethrone Makhachev despite slipping down welterweight rankings
Kamaru Usman has declared himself a dangerous stylistic matchup for UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, even as a lengthy Octagon absence has seen him overtaken in the title queue by Ian Garry, Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.
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Erasmus and Peyper push back on Springboks' slow-game accusations ahead of All Blacks series
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and technical consultant Jaco Peyper have defended South Africa's tempo of play, insisting they have received zero negative referee feedback about slowing the game in 2026 and pointing to the 30-second set-piece law as their guide.
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Rennie backs All Blacks scrum to match Springboks' set-piece power in Ellis Park Test
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has expressed confidence in his forwards ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Ellis Park, insisting New Zealand's scrum and discipline will be equal to the Springboks' renowned set-piece threat.
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Tuipulotu rejects All Blacks underdog label ahead of four-Test Springboks series
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu has pushed back on suggestions New Zealand enter the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series as underdogs, insisting both teams arrive in South Africa as equals fighting for the world's top ranking.
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All Blacks forwards coach admits Springboks own the world's best scrum ahead of first Test
Jason Ryan has candidly acknowledged that the Springboks possess the best scrum in the world, while insisting the All Blacks have made meaningful progress at set-piece ahead of their first Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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