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Saha urges Fulham to back Arbeloa despite winless Premier League start

Former Fulham striker Louis Saha has called on the club to resist sacking head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, insisting the Spaniard deserves more time despite Fulham sitting bottom of the Premier League after six games without a win.

Football Oct 16

Luis Enrique defends Dembélé amid criticism over repeated rest periods

At a press conference ahead of the trip to Strasbourg, Luis Enrique defended Ousmane Dembélé, who has faced criticism for his numerous rest days this season, having played only 426 minutes out of 720 possible.

Football Oct 16

Hadjar calls Verstappen 'prime of the prime' after first months as Red Bull team-mate

Rookie Isack Hadjar says he feels 'very, very lucky' to share a garage with four-time champion Max Verstappen, admitting the Dutchman's relentless consistency across every corner of every lap is what separates him from everyone else on the grid.

Formula 1 Oct 16

Carragher clarifies his Liverpool ownership criticism after blasting Martinez's Wilcox attack

Jamie Carragher has defended his past public criticism of Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr, arguing it was fundamentally different from Lisandro Martinez calling out Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox after the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 16

Martinez apology hands Carrick a diplomatic lifeline ahead of United press conference

Michael Carrick faces the media at Manchester United having narrowly avoided a forced public stance on Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's summer transfer business, after the defender issued an apology on Thursday evening.

Football Oct 16

Carragher dismisses Martinez's 'fantastic season' claim as a myth harming Manchester United

Jamie Carragher has challenged Lisandro Martinez's assertion that Manchester United enjoyed a fantastic campaign last season, arguing the claim perpetuates a damaging delusion — and that their third-place finish flattered a deeply flawed side.

Football Oct 16

Carrick faces media as Martinez apologises for blasting United's summer transfer failures

Michael Carrick addressed the press at Carrington ahead of Manchester United's clash with Leeds, with Lisandro Martinez's public apology and reported fine dominating the agenda after the defender criticised the club's summer investment following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 16

Martinez apologises after Ayden Heaven's left-back debut sparked Champions League outburst

Lisandro Martinez has cleared the air with Manchester United staff after his explosive post-match interview following the Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid, with reports suggesting the 20-year-old Ayden Heaven's unfamiliar deployment at left-back was at the heart of his frustration.

Football Oct 16

Maresca says City are 'close' to PSG level after Champions League defeat at Etihad

Enzo Maresca struck an upbeat tone ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town, insisting his side are near the level of Champions League winners PSG despite a 3-0 first-half deficit in midweek.

Football Oct 16

Martinez apologises after Carrick's left-back call sparked Manchester United outburst

Lisandro Martinez has issued a public apology after his post-match criticism of Manchester United's recruitment, with reports claiming the flashpoint was Ruben Amorim assistant Michael Carrick's decision to start academy player Ayden Heaven at left-back in the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 16

Doubted from childhood, Malott headlines UFC Edmonton against Buckley on Oct. 17

Mike Malott, once told a UFC career was an impossible dream, headlines UFC Edmonton against Joaquin Buckley at Rogers Place on October 17 — his second consecutive main event in Canada following his win over Gilbert Burns in April.

MMA Oct 16

Dugarry sees Zaïre-Emery dislodging Koundé at right-back for France

Impressed by Warren Zaïre-Emery's performance against Manchester City in the Champions League, Christophe Dugarry believes the PSG midfielder could take Jules Koundé's place on the right flank of France's defence.

Football Oct 16

Oliveira backs Prates to dethrone Makhachev using Garry's blueprint

Charles Oliveira believes Carlos Prates has the knockout power and jiu-jitsu to dethrone UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, pointing to the openings Ian Garry exposed in Makhachev's first 170-pound title defence as a tactical roadmap.

MMA Oct 16

Kape calls Van fight 'too easy' and likens it to Silva's iconic Griffin knockout

UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape has dismissed champion Joshua Van as a slow and beatable opponent, telling Daniel Cormier the matchup will mirror Anderson Silva's first-round demolition of Forrest Griffin at UFC 101.

MMA Oct 16

Genesio admits frustration after Marseille's second Europa League defeat

Marseille lost 0-1 to Olympiacos on Thursday in the second matchday of the Europa League, conceding a goal against the run of play late in the first half. With two defeats in as many matches, OM's qualification for the knockout rounds is already seriously compromised.

Football Oct 16

Wilson urges Wallabies to end 12-match All Blacks drought in Sydney decider

Harry Wilson has called on the Wallabies to seize a rare home opportunity against the All Blacks in Sydney, days after a 50-19 thrashing at Eden Park extended New Zealand's unbeaten run in the rivalry to a record 12 consecutive Tests.

Rugby Oct 16

Cejudo tells Pereira to earn two more wins before another UFC heavyweight title shot

Henry Cejudo says Alex Pereira has 'skipped lines long enough' and must win two or three more heavyweight bouts before deserving a UFC title rematch, after Pereira lost his divisional debut to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250.

MMA Oct 16

Martinez apologises for Wilcox outburst after Manchester United's defeat to Atletico Madrid

Lisandro Martinez has walked back his public criticism of technical director Jason Wilcox, posting an apology on social media after Manchester United's loss to Atletico Madrid. A poll of nearly 10,000 fans showed 95% had agreed with his original comments.

Football Oct 15

Martinez apologises to Man United after outburst over squad reinforcements

Lisandro Martinez has issued a public apology after criticising Manchester United's hierarchy following their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, saying a clear-the-air meeting with head coach Michael Carrick and club leadership was "very positive".

Football Oct 15

Martinez apologises after Champions League outburst criticising United's recruitment chief

Lisandro Martinez has issued a public apology and met with Manchester United's leadership at Carrington after publicly criticising technical director Jason Wilcox following Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The club is expected to fine the defender over his comments.

Football Oct 15