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Manager / player media briefings.
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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.
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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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Jasudavicius targets Natalia Silva title rematch on home soil if she beats Blanchfield in Edmonton
Jasmine Jasudavicius faces Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton on Oct. 17 in what she considers a women's flyweight title eliminator, with the Canadian eyeing a belt shot at the reportedly planned UFC 336 in Toronto.
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Martinez stands by Man United hierarchy attack, citing 'anger and frustration' after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez has defended his public criticism of technical director Jason Wilcox, saying his comments after United's 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid reflected his desire to see the club 'competing for the biggest honours'. The Argentina defender stopped short of an apology.
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Martinez stands by Wilcox criticism in follow-up statement after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez has issued a social media statement acknowledging he spoke in 'anger and frustration' after Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, but reaffirmed his call for greater ambition and investment from the club's hierarchy.
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Martinez defends United outburst but stops short of apology after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez has issued an Instagram statement clarifying his post-match criticism of Manchester United's hierarchy following Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, insisting his words came from passion and a desire to see the club compete for major honours.
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Black Ferns target ruthless finishing as Hansen prepares home series against France
New Zealand head coach Whitney Hansen has called on the Black Ferns to convert their chances after a 26-19 WXV Global Series defeat to England, where a Zoe Harrison intercept try in the final seconds proved decisive. The home series against France begins in Hamilton.
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Arbeloa fined £25,000 for accusing referee of bias towards Manchester United
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been handed a £25,000 FA fine after suggesting referee Peter Bankes was biased towards Manchester United following the clubs' 1-1 Premier League draw on 20 September.
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Martinez blasts Man Utd hierarchy for failing Carrick after Champions League defeat to Atletico
Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised Manchester United's technical director Jason Wilcox and the club's hierarchy for insufficient squad investment following a 2-0 Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid, prompting a swift rebuke from former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson.
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Guardiola returns to Etihad as City face PSG amid 114-charge guilty verdict
Pep Guardiola will attend Manchester City's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on October 14 — his first return to the Etihad since leaving as manager — as the club prepare to appeal an independent commission's guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges.
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Harlequins delay Fin Baxter's return with Saracens derby pencilled in as comeback date
England loosehead Fin Baxter is set to return for Harlequins against Saracens on 25 January after head coach Jason Gilmore opted to give the 24-year-old one more week of training following a foot injury that required two operations.
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Martinez blasts United hierarchy after Champions League loss, Merson hits back
Lisandro Martinez publicly attacked director of football Jason Wilcox and called Manchester United 'not a Champions League club' following their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson swiftly condemned the outburst.
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Martinez faces fine after publicly blaming Man Utd technical director for squad failures
Lisandro Martinez called out technical director Jason Wilcox by name after Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, demanding more investment. The Argentine defender is now expected to be fined and is unlikely to face Leeds on Sunday.
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Dana White rejects Pereira's claim that UFC directed Cormier to manipulate fans
UFC president Dana White has flatly denied Alex Pereira's accusation that the promotion instructed commentators like Daniel Cormier to steer fan opinion toward the Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit heavyweight title fight, calling fighters 'the most paranoid people on the planet.'
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Martinez calls out United's director of football after Atletico defeat and demands stronger recruitment
Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox over the club's summer recruitment following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, the latest in a series of outspoken moments from the Argentine defender.
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Skivington calls on Kingsholm crowd as Gloucester face 'ultimate test' against back-to-back champions Bordeaux
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has described Friday's Champions Cup opener against back-to-back winners Bordeaux Bègles as the ultimate test for his side, urging Kingsholm fans to create a hostile atmosphere for the French champions.
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Scotland attack coach backs squad to end seven-game losing run against Australia in Sydney
Scotland attack coach Tom Luke insists his side have enough to trouble Australia in Saturday's WXV Global Series Test in Sydney, despite a seven-match losing streak that followed a second-half collapse in the reverse fixture in Edinburgh.
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Martinez publicly attacks United executives after Atletico defeat, but Wilcox job remains safe
Lisandro Martinez used post-match interviews after Manchester United's defeat to Atletico Madrid to criticise club executives for a lack of transfer ambition, but director of football Jason Wilcox retains the backing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and CEO Omar Berrada.
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Genesio defends Paixao after incident, cites transfer frustration
Questioned on the eve of Olympiakos's trip to the Europa League, Bruno Genesio ruled out any conflict with Igor Paixao, attributing the tension observed to frustration stemming from his failed transfer to Sunderland.
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Arbeloa fined £25,000 by FA for claiming referee would not let Manchester United lose
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been handed a £25,000 FA fine and a warning after an independent commission ruled his post-match comments following the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on 20 September implied bias and possible premeditation by match officials.
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