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Keane blasts Fernandes and Maguire for 'podcasting' as Martinez outburst rocks United

Roy Keane has criticised Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire for failing to lead by example at Manchester United, accusing them of prioritising podcast appearances over performance after Lisandro Martinez publicly attacked the club's hierarchy following Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 15

Keane blasts Fernandes and Maguire for podcast appearances as United slide to fifth straight winless game

Roy Keane has criticised Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire for appearing on podcasts during the club's worst run of form, arguing the pair lack the authority to control a dressing room in crisis after Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 15

Senior Man Utd players back Martinez's criticism of technical director Wilcox, but Ratcliffe stands firm

Several Manchester United first-team players reportedly share Lisandro Martinez's frustration over the club's lack of summer investment, with the Argentine having singled out technical director Jason Wilcox after the Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. Minority co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, however, is said to hold Wilcox in high regard and his position remains secure.

Football Oct 15

Mourinho slams timing of Vinicius suspension announcement two hours before Real Madrid-Roma

Real Madrid came from 3-1 down with ten minutes remaining to beat AS Roma 4-3 on Wednesday, but José Mourinho's post-match focus was on the Liga disciplinary commission's decision to announce Vinicius Jr's four-match suspension just two hours before kick-off.

Football Oct 15

Hasselbaink urges United to drop Martinez after defender's public attack on club hierarchy

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has called on Manchester United to suspend Lisandro Martinez after the Argentine defender publicly criticised the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Martinez later issued a partial clarification on Instagram, citing frustration after the loss.

Football Oct 15

Hasselbaink demands Martinez suspension after defender's public attack on Man Utd hierarchy

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has called for Manchester United to drop Lisandro Martinez for multiple matches after the Argentine defender publicly criticised the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Martinez has since issued a partial apology via Instagram.

Football Oct 15

Southgate reveals he stopped enjoying wins towards end of England reign and rules out Premier League return

Gareth Southgate has admitted the pressure of managing England left him unable to savour victories for more than a couple of minutes by the end of his near-eight-year tenure, and says he cannot see himself taking charge of a Premier League club.

Football Oct 15

Rennie reveals All Blacks' retreater tactic as no team dominates aerial battle globally

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has explained New Zealand's high-ball strategy ahead of the Sydney rematch with Australia, stating that no team in the world is currently winning the aerial contest cleanly, with only one in four kicks caught cleanly by the receiving side.

Rugby Oct 15

Carrick echoes Moyes' pressure admission as United slump to 13th in Premier League

Michael Carrick has insisted he 'loves' the pressure at Manchester United after a difficult start to the season, mirroring comments David Moyes made months before his Old Trafford sacking in 2014. United have won just two of their nine games across all competitions.

Football Oct 15

Pimblett labels Topuria 'damaged goods' and predicts permanent mental scars from Gaethje loss

Paddy Pimblett has questioned whether Ilia Topuria will ever recover mentally from his first professional defeat, a fourth-round corner stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in June. The Liverpudlian insists he would beat Topuria if the two ever meet.

MMA Oct 15

PSG crushes Manchester City 4-2 but Luis Enrique slams alarming second-half display

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Despite the impressive victory, Luis Enrique expressed measured satisfaction and criticized his team's defensive lapses after the break.

Football Oct 15

Martinez clashes with team-mate as Carrick's United slump to 2-0 defeat against Atletico

Lisandro Martinez's public attack on Manchester United's board following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid has sparked a reported confrontation with a team-mate on the flight home, deepening the crisis at Old Trafford under Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 15

Carmouche claims she submitted Bishop in sparring and left her in tears ahead of PFL title rematch

Liz Carmouche says she tapped out Jena Bishop during a San Diego sparring session before their first professional meeting, with Bishop reduced to tears after the submission. The pair now meet for the inaugural PFL women's flyweight world title on 16 October in Chicago.

MMA Oct 15

Hokit rejects role model label after Buffer slams UFC Freedom 250 remarks

Unbeaten heavyweight Josh Hokit has pushed back at Bruce Buffer's call for more class, arguing fighters who "try to kill other men" should never be held up as role models. Hokit faces Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden on 14 November.

MMA Oct 15

Martinez confronted by team-mate on flight home after scathing United board attack

Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview criticising Manchester United's board and transfer strategy sparked a confrontation with a team-mate on the flight back from Madrid, following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico.

Football Oct 15

Malott insists Buckley would never headline in Canada without him ahead of UFC Edmonton

Mike Malott has fired back at Joaquin Buckley's claim of a larger Canadian fan base, arguing he is the true main-event draw at UFC Edmonton on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place — and that Buckley's spot is exactly the one he plans to take.

MMA Oct 15

Rennie jokes about 'nil all' finish as All Blacks-Wallabies pool clash shapes RWC 2027 quarter-final path

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has called the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw 'crazy', with New Zealand and Australia set to meet in pool play — a result that will likely determine which side faces world-ranked number one South Africa in the quarter-finals.

Rugby Oct 15

Maresca insists City are 'close' to PSG level despite 3-0 first-half collapse at Etihad

Enzo Maresca took heart from Manchester City's second-half fightback against PSG, revealing Luis Enrique told him his side were lucky to win after City rallied from 3-0 down at half-time.

Football Oct 15

Merino targets Arsenal quadruple as Gyokeres earns 2/10 in Champions League return

Mikel Merino has declared Arsenal capable of winning the quadruple this season, while new signing Viktor Gyokeres was rated 2/10 by L'Equipe after a subdued Champions League display against Lille.

Football Oct 15

Boser calls out MMA judges ahead of UFC Edmonton bout with Diniz

Tanner Boser has questioned whether judges without fighting experience are qualified to score MMA bouts, citing a disputed decision loss to Ilir Latifi as he prepares to face Jhonata Diniz on Oct. 17 in Edmonton.

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