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Manager / player media briefings.
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Unbeaten Bilal Hasan embraces UFC's rapid pace ahead of MSG debut at UFC 334
Flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan planned to ease into his UFC career, but three fights in four months have accelerated his timeline. The 10-0 fighter faces Luis Gurule at UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden.
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Ruffier accuses Deschamps of dishonesty and reveals why he disappeared from the French team
Stéphane Ruffier, a three-time French international, has broken his silence on his exclusion from the national team. In a podcast, the former Saint-Étienne goalkeeper accuses Didier Deschamps of changing his discourse according to his needs, a candor that reportedly cost him any future selection.
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Maresca backs Foden to rediscover best form after hat-trick rescues City's Champions League night
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League, prompting manager Enzo Maresca to admit Foden had fallen short over the past two or three seasons but insist he is certain the 26-year-old will deliver this term.
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Rashford, Mainoo and Shaw among nine United absentees for Como trip
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces a nine-man injury list ahead of Wednesday's Champions League visit to Como, with Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez all sidelined.
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Haaland fit to start at Aston Villa after City's 5-1 demolition of AEK Athens
Erling Haaland was rested on the bench as Manchester City swept aside AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Enzo Maresca confirming the striker is ready to start at Aston Villa on Saturday.
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Ancelotti expresses sadness over violence in Lille ahead of Galatasaray Champions League clash
Lille manager Davide Ancelotti expressed his distress over the damage caused to his city by violence on October 17, following student protests against rising prices. Turkish club Galatasaray has requested security guarantees from UEFA before facing the French side in the Champions League.
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Carrick insists he has United board's backing as winless run stretches to six games
Michael Carrick says he retains full support from the Manchester United board ahead of Wednesday's Champions League trip to Como, with the club winless in six matches and eight players unavailable through injury or illness.
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Arteta admits PSG final heartbreak still haunts him ahead of Bayern test
Mikel Arteta has confessed he has been unable to move on from Arsenal's Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG, saying the pain continues to fuel his European ambitions as the Gunners prepare to face Bayern Munich in Munich.
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Volkanovski reveals why he treasures UFC 284 loss to Makhachev: 'No one had ever taken me that far'
Alexander Volkanovski has opened up on his 2023 decision loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, calling it the most technically demanding fight of his career and praising the lightweight champion for pushing him further than any opponent ever had.
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Arteta refuses to engage with Souness after 'cheat' label on Saka
Mikel Arteta dismissed Graeme Souness's claim that Bukayo Saka is a 'cheat' ahead of Arsenal's Champions League tie with Bayern Munich, saying he had not heard the remarks and would not discuss opinions.
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Doué refuses to adapt his game to Yamal ahead of PSG-Barcelona in Champions League
Questioned before the kick-off of the PSG-Barcelona clash in the Champions League, Désiré Doué ruled out any tactical adjustment against Lamine Yamal: "We're going to play as usual."
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Kompany doubtful for Bayern's Champions League clash with Arsenal after viral infection
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is uncertain to take his place in the dugout for Wednesday's Champions League home tie against Arsenal after a viral infection left him in pain and confined to home on Tuesday.
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Carrick contradicts Ten Hag's toxic culture claims and insists he has United board's full backing
Michael Carrick has pushed back on Erik ten Hag's claim of a toxic culture at Manchester United, saying he enjoys a strong relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada despite pressure from a poor run of form.
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Nine players ruled out as United travel to Como with threadbare squad
Manchester United head to Como for their Champions League fixture on Wednesday without nine first-team players, with Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo among those unavailable for Michael Carrick.
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Carrick dismisses Ten Hag's 'toxic' claim and insists Man Utd board has his full backing
Michael Carrick has pushed back on Erik ten Hag's assertion that Manchester United's hierarchy is 'toxic', saying he enjoys a strong relationship with the board and that winning games remains the only priority.
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Carrick confirms eight absentees as Man Utd travel to face Como with Rashford and Martinez both out
Michael Carrick has ruled out six players for Manchester United's Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday, with Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw among those missing from the final training session at Carrington.
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Cokayne insists Red Roses are not in 'panic stations' after 41-match unbeaten run ends
England vice-captain Amy Cokayne has played down concerns after Canada's 24-21 victory at BMO Field ended the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run — their first defeat since the 2021 Rugby World Cup final. England face Canada again in Ottawa on Friday.
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Nunes warns Harrison 'still makes the same mistakes' ahead of UFC 334 showdown
Amanda Nunes says her knowledge of Kayla Harrison runs deep after years as training partners at American Top Team, claiming the reigning bantamweight champion has not corrected the flaws she spotted in the gym. The two meet in the UFC 334 co-main event on 14 November at Madison Square Garden.
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Fabregas dismisses Man United job talk as Como prepare for historic European clash
Cesc Fabregas has shut down speculation linking him to the Manchester United manager's role, saying it would disrespect Michael Carrick, as his Como side gear up to host United in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Latte Lath backs Carrick's calm approach to survive winless United start
Former Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath has defended Michael Carrick amid a difficult opening to the season at Manchester United, praising his ex-manager's composure and analytical mindset during tough spells.
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