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Hancko warns Atletico against complacency as United arrive with 'amazing players'

Atletico Madrid defender David Hancko has urged his side not to underestimate Manchester United ahead of their Champions League clash, insisting the struggling Reds still possess 'amazing players' despite their worst Premier League start in 40 years.

Football Oct 12

Arteta loses two players to freak cool-down injuries ahead of Champions League clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were both injured during a post-match training session following Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win over Leeds, ruling them out of Tuesday's Champions League tie with Lille.

Football Oct 12

Arteta confirms Hincapie and Zubimendi out of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Lille

Arsenal face Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday without Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi, both ruled out after sustaining ankle injuries during a post-match training session on Saturday.

Football Oct 12

Mainoo credits Amorim spell for teaching him patience as United reach Champions League

Kobbie Mainoo has opened up on the difficult period under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, admitting the lack of playing time taught him patience and discipline — lessons he credits for his resurgent form under Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 12

Wolff jokes about pillow fix as Antonelli's track limits habit unsettles Mercedes

Toto Wolff has quipped he will place a hotel pillow under Kimi Antonelli's seat so the rookie can better see the white lines, after the Italian collected four track-limits warnings at the Singapore Grand Prix while finishing third.

Formula 1 Oct 12

Lizarazu defends Zidane and hails Olise and Doué as standout performers from France gathering

On Téléfoot l'After, Bixente Lizarazu defended the enthusiasm surrounding Zinedine Zidane's early days with the French national team, while singling out Michael Olise and Désiré Doué as the two revelations of the squad gathering.

Football Oct 12

Van Dijk stands by City rivalry despite £900m financial rules guilty verdict

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his respect for the club's rivalry with Manchester City remains intact following the Premier League's guilty verdict against City for inflating income by more than £900m across nine years, though he reserved full judgment until the appeal concludes.

Football Oct 12

Shaw and Mainoo doubts as United travel to Atletico with five players absent

Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo missed Manchester United's Monday training session at Carrington ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid, with a late decision to be made on whether either travels to Spain.

Football Oct 12

Stella praises Norris for owning Singapore sprint clash after Piastri collision

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has praised Lando Norris for publicly accepting blame over his last-lap collision with Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race, calling the initial incident 'unacceptable' but welcoming the Briton's swift change of tone.

Formula 1 Oct 12

Rudoni hails Lampard as 'perfect mentor' as Coventry build on first top-flight win in 25 years

Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni, 25, says working under Frank Lampard — his childhood idol — is accelerating his development as the Sky Blues look to build on their first Premier League win in 25 years, secured at Nottingham Forest.

Football Oct 12

Neville asks Sky Sports to drop him from City coverage amid financial charges cloud

Gary Neville has requested to be removed from Manchester City broadcasts for the coming months, saying the club's guilty verdict on financial rule breaches makes it "really hard" to cover their results without reservation.

Football Oct 12

Malcolm urges Scotland to end seven-game losing streak in Sydney showcase

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has called on her side to channel the atmosphere of a blockbuster quadruple-header at Sydney's Accor Stadium into a performance to be proud of, as the Scots look to snap a seven-match losing run against the Wallaroos on Saturday.

Rugby Oct 12

Exeter edge Newcastle 34-28 in chaotic opener as Feyi-Waboso limps off with hamstring concern

Exeter secured their first Gallagher Premiership win of the season with a nervy 34-28 victory over Newcastle at Sandy Park, but director of rugby Rob Baxter admitted the lead changed hands repeatedly before his side finally pulled clear — and England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso left the field with a hamstring problem.

Rugby Oct 12

Ajorque impresses against Angers, his manager calls for France call-up

After a dominant performance against Angers, Ludovic Ajorque has convinced his manager Julien Lachuer to publicly advocate for his first France call-up under Zinedine Zidane.

Football Oct 12

Carragher calls for Wirtz to be dropped after £116.5m signing offers nothing in City defeat

Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to bench Florian Wirtz following the German's anonymous display in a 3-0 home loss to Manchester City, arguing the £116.5m signing has shown no goal threat across roughly 60 appearances.

Football Oct 12

Ribeiro snaps four-fight skid at UFC Vegas 122, then pleads for answers on missing brother

Brendson Ribeiro submitted Felipe Franco by guillotine choke at UFC Vegas 122 in Las Vegas on Saturday, ending a four-fight losing streak. In an emotional post-fight address, the Brazilian fighter appealed for information about his brother, missing since April 27 in their hometown in Brazil.

MMA Oct 12

Maresca hails 3-0 Anfield win as City show unity amid Premier League charges

Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, with manager Enzo Maresca pointing to the presence of CEO Ferran Soriano and sporting director Hugo Viana as a show of collective strength while the club appeals its Premier League rule-breach verdicts.

Football Oct 12

Barrett admits bench role dented confidence but praises Rennie's honest communication

Beauden Barrett has opened up on the mental challenge of limited game time during the All Blacks' series against the Springboks, saying he would be lying if the sideline stint had not affected his confidence, while crediting clear communication from coach Dave Rennie.

Rugby Oct 12

Allen backs Strickland's UFC pay fight after submitting Duncan at Vegas 122

Brendan Allen extended his winning streak to four with a submission win over Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122, then used his post-fight platform to endorse Sean Strickland's campaign for better fighter pay — while admitting he is too reliant on his UFC paycheck to speak out himself.

MMA Oct 12

Five-game losing streak broken at Troyes: Genesio plays down Paixao incident

Olympique de Marseille ended a five-game losing streak with a win at Troyes in Ligue 1 matchday 6. Coach Bruno Genesio acknowledged an underwhelming performance while emphasizing the importance of the result, and downplayed Igor Paixao's reaction when substituted.

Football Oct 11