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Manager / player media briefings.
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Russell loses pole to Gasly after Verstappen's braking antics disrupt Mercedes qualifying plan
George Russell narrowly missed pole at the Italian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen braked sharply on the out-lap, bunching up the train and preventing team-mate Kimi Antonelli from giving Russell a slipstream. Alpine's Pierre Gasly took pole instead.
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Mount returns to training as Carrick names injury concerns ahead of Everton trip
Mason Mount is back in training ahead of Manchester United's Premier League visit to Everton, though Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Tom Heaton, and Amad all remain sidelined.
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Maresca backs £65m Ndiaye to adapt despite 'wrong direction' Man City debut
Enzo Maresca expressed confidence that Iliman Ndiaye will settle at Manchester City after the Senegalese winger struggled with positional demands on his debut in a 1-0 pre-season win over Coventry, just days after his deadline-day move from Everton.
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Infantino resurfaces at Women's Under-20 World Cup amid growing calls to resign
Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance at the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland on Saturday, weeks after abandoning his controversial $20 billion World Cup sell-off proposal that drew widespread opposition from Fifa member associations and triggered legal action from Uefa.
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Seven points behind Monaco, Luis Enrique provokes by betting on PSG's title
After PSG's defeat to Monaco on Friday in Matchday 3 of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique challenged anyone to bet against his team for the title. A statement that annoyed former international Matthieu Dossevi.
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PSG's Poor Start: Luis Enrique Warned Not to Push His Advantage Too Far
After five matches without a win in Ligue 1 and a home defeat to Monaco (1-2), Luis Enrique faces scrutiny over his management of the Paris squad, with a historical comparison between Sacchi and Zidane cited as a cautionary tale.
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Raphinha named Barça captain, Yamal fifth: Flick reveals hierarchy
Ahead of the trip to Valencia, Hansi Flick clarified the order of captains at FC Barcelona: Raphinha leading, followed by Pedri, Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong and 19-year-old Lamine Yamal.
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Mike Dean walks back referee 'mini-games' claims but insists he always did his job professionally
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has attempted to clarify his controversial podcast comments, saying he regrets how they came across but maintains he refereed 'properly and professionally' throughout his 25-year career.
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Chivu blames De Zerbi for Pavard's downfall at Marseille
Back at Inter Milan after a failed loan spell at Olympique de Marseille, Benjamin Pavard is regaining credit under Cristian Chivu. The Nerazzurri manager directly points to Roberto De Zerbi as responsible for the poor season of the French international defender.
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Carragher warns Barcola he faces a fight to start as Gakpo shines in Liverpool's win over Ipswich
Cody Gakpo set up both Alexander Isak goals as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road, prompting Jamie Carragher to caution new signing Bradley Barcola that breaking into the starting XI will not be straightforward.
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FIA's Court of Appeal rejects Briatore's bias claims over Monaco GP judges
The FIA's International Court of Appeal has defended the appointment of its judges after Alpine boss Flavio Briatore alleged one panel member had ties to McLaren, following the court's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix penalties.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Eight players in doubt for Premier League Emirates showdown
Arsenal could be without up to five first-team players for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, while Moises Caicedo's fitness is also a concern for Xabi Alonso's visitors.
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Moyes reveals he has never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin after striker search collapses
David Moyes has admitted he has never had direct contact with Friedkin Group chief Dan Friedkin, as Everton were left with a single senior striker after a chaotic deadline day saw a £40m move for Folarin Balogun fall apart.
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Six goals from nine shots on target: Safonov under pressure after PSG's defeat to Monaco
PSG lost to Monaco (1-2) on Friday night and have taken just two points from three Ligue 1 matches. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who has conceded six goals from nine shots on target this season, faces mounting criticism despite public support from Luis Enrique.
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Maresca backs Foden to lead Man City despite missing out on captaincy group
Enzo Maresca has urged Phil Foden to embrace a leadership role at Manchester City this season, even after the England midfielder was left out of the club's four-man captaincy group, which includes Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Maresca sets improvement as 'main target' for new-look City after £700m summer overhaul
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City are at the start of a new project following a summer that saw more than £700m in transfer activity, with the manager prioritising steady improvement as his rebuilt squad beds in.
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Alonso hails Rogers as 'key player for seven years' ahead of Chelsea's clash with Arsenal
Xabi Alonso has praised Morgan Rogers's blistering start at Chelsea — a goal and an assist in two games — after the Blues paid £117m to beat Arsenal to the England midfielder's signature in July.
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Hamilton flags six-tenths straight-line deficit as Ferrari chase Mercedes at Monza
Lewis Hamilton warned Ferrari faces a significant top speed disadvantage against Mercedes after Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix, with the Briton losing around six tenths to teammate George Russell on the straights alone in FP2.
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Carrick hints Dorgu could solve Man Utd's left-back problem without a transfer
Manchester United spent nearly £150m this summer but left-back remains a concern. Manager Michael Carrick has suggested winger Patrick Dorgu could fill the role, describing the Danish youngster as 'almost like a new signing' after injury kept him sidelined.
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Mike Dean clarifies but refuses to apologise after secret mini-game admission draws widespread backlash
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has defended himself on Instagram after revealing he played private mini-games during top-flight matches, including seeing how long he could avoid blowing his whistle. He stopped short of apologising for the comments.
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