Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Doué sacrificed by Zidane: Mbappé's repositioning claims an unfair victim
By moving Kylian Mbappé to the left wing and Ousmane Dembélé to centre-forward, Zinedine Zidane denies Désiré Doué a starting place that his performances during March's international break seemed to promise him.
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Hamilton says younger F1 drivers grow 'more and more cautious' about racing in the rain
Lewis Hamilton believes a generational divide has emerged in Formula 1 over wet-weather racing, with veteran drivers eager to compete in difficult conditions while younger racers increasingly push for delays or stoppages.
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Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned after sweltering Malaysian GP
Red Bull rookie Isack Hadjar wants cooling vests outlawed from Formula 1, arguing the sport's physical demands should not be softened. Team-mate Max Verstappen echoed the sentiment, dismissing the devices as ineffective and restrictive.
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Everitt urges Patterson to block out Scotland buzz and Premier League interest
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt has called on 21-year-old scrum-half Hector Patterson to tune out speculation over a Scotland call-up and interest from English and French clubs, insisting the youngster still has significant development ahead of him.
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Duncan targets Du Plessis or title shot after UFC Vegas 122: 'I don't see why not'
Christian Leroy Duncan says a dominant finish over ranked No. 4 Brendan Allen at UFC Vegas 122 could earn him a straight shot at the middleweight title — or a marquee clash with former champion Dricus Du Plessis, potentially in London in early 2027.
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Norris doubts Singapore sprint will thrill fans but backs himself to capitalise on chaos
Lando Norris has questioned whether Marina Bay's first-ever Formula 1 sprint race will produce exciting racing, while suggesting the format's compressed schedule could play to his strengths as reigning champion.
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Arteta vows Champions League revenge after PSG final defeat: 'I have poison in my veins'
Mikel Arteta has described the pain of Arsenal's Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG as 'poison in my veins', saying the hurt will drive him after signing a new contract worth nearly £20 million per year until 2030.
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Imavov confronts Strickland at UFC P.I. as contract standoff delays middleweight title fight
Nassourdine Imavov attempted to physically confront UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas on Wednesday, demanding answers over the delayed booking of their title fight. Strickland walked away and later dismissed the incident as staged content.
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Iraola sweats on Isak and Gakpo fitness ahead of Liverpool's clash with Man City
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both returned injured from international duty, leaving his two senior forwards doubtful for Sunday's Premier League visit of Manchester City.
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Isak and Gakpo both injured and doubtful for Liverpool's clash with league-leaders City
Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday with Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both major doubts after the pair returned early from international duty with a thigh injury and a knock respectively.
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Tchouameni reveals he played World Cup with ankle pain
Absent from Zidane's first France squad due to injury, Aurélien Tchouameni explains his underwhelming World Cup performances by a hidden ankle problem that emerged from the third match onwards. His France status is now under threat from the rise of Lucas da Cunha.
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Another fight at Real Madrid as dressing room teeters on the brink of implosion
Months after the altercation between Valverde and Tchouaméni, two other Real Madrid players allegedly came to blows during training, according to Spanish radio Cadena SER. The Madrid dressing room remains deeply divided despite José Mourinho's arrival.
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Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League breaches as appeal begins and squad receives reassurances
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules after an independent panel ruled the club used sham sponsorship deals to artificially inflate revenue by nearly £900 million between 2009 and 2018. City are appealing the verdict.
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Rennie dismisses point-to-prove narrative ahead of Bledisloe Cup return against Wallabies
Dave Rennie faces the Wallabies at Eden Park this weekend as All Blacks head coach, two years after Rugby Australia sacked him in favour of Eddie Jones. Seven players he once selected for Australia are in Les Kiss's squad for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash.
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Allen backs himself to dominate Duncan unless caught by a lucky shot at UFC Vegas 122
Brendan Allen says Christian Leroy Duncan has only one route to victory when the two middleweights meet in the UFC Vegas 122 main event on 10 October — landing a clean, fight-ending shot. Allen insists he holds the edge in wrestling, jiu-jitsu and fundamental striking.
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Rennie drops Lomax for All Blacks Eden Park clash and delivers blunt verdict on tighthead
Dave Rennie has explained why Tyrel Lomax was left out of New Zealand's matchday 23 to face Australia at Eden Park, saying the coaching staff simply want more from the tighthead prop. Fletcher Newell takes the No.3 jersey in his place.
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Yan open to featherweight move but rules out fighting friend Volkanovski
UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has expressed interest in eventually moving up to featherweight, but says he has no desire to fight 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski due to their friendship.
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Covington predicts Makhachev submits Prates in easiest title defence of his career
Colby Covington has dismissed Carlos Prates as a credible threat to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, predicting a straightforward submission win and casting doubt on fellow contender Michael Morales' readiness for a title shot.
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Drinkwater reveals Ferguson shut him down in tense contract talks at Manchester United
Danny Drinkwater has recalled how a teenage contract dispute with Sir Alex Ferguson left him speechless, with Gary Neville forced to intervene twice on his behalf before the young midfielder finally faced the manager himself.
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Kiss confirms Suaalii stays on wing and Henry starts against All Blacks in Bledisloe opener
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has named Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for a second consecutive Test and handed Isaac Henry a starting berth against New Zealand, with Hunter Paisami's suspension forcing a midfield reshuffle.
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