Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Sir Alex Ferguson opens up on dementia fears and life without wife Cathy at 84
Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken candidly about his fears over dementia, drawing comfort from boxer Jake LaMotta's longevity, and paid tribute to his late wife Cathy in a rare interview with The Observer.
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Zidane defends Ronaldo despite controversy: "Hats off to Cristiano, I always have respect"
Asked about Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial departure from Portugal's gathering, Zinédine Zidane paid tribute to his former Real Madrid player, refusing to fuel the controversy.
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Rennie explains Kirifi's All Blacks absence: discipline stats cost him his place
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has revealed why Du'Plessis Kirifi keeps missing selection, pointing to the Hurricanes co-captain's penalty count at the breakdown compared to rivals such as Anton Segner.
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Klopp clashes with German media again over Kimmich's omission from midfield
Jurgen Klopp pushed back sharply at reporters on Saturday after being questioned about Joshua Kimmich's absence from Germany's midfield, insisting the trio of Wirtz, Bischof and Pavlovic had worked brilliantly in the 2-0 win over Serbia.
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Fernandes urges Portugal unity after Ronaldo's squad withdrawal sparks national row
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has called for calm after Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal squad following a dispute with manager Jorge Jesus over his starting role. Fernandes told Ronaldo he remains 'the greatest icon' of the national team.
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Fernandes urges Portugal unity after Ronaldo's shock international walkout
Bruno Fernandes has called for calm after Cristiano Ronaldo quit the Portugal squad mid-Nations League break, describing his compatriot as 'the greatest icon of our national team' following a falling-out with manager Jorge Jesus.
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Gloucester shut out Harlequins 48-0 in their worst league defeat in over 20 years
Jason Gilmore called Harlequins' performance 'totally unacceptable' after Gloucester ran in eight tries to inflict a 48-0 thrashing at Kingsholm — Quins' heaviest league loss since 2000.
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Keane tips Bellingham for all-time greatness after four-goal haul in England's 7-0 rout of Croatia
Jude Bellingham scored one and assisted three as England demolished Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, their heaviest ever defeat. Roy Keane declared the 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder is on course to become 'one of the greatest players of all time'.
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How Kalinic's World Cup refusal ended his Croatia career before the final
Nikola Kalinic was sent home from the 2018 World Cup by coach Zlatko Dalic after refusing to come on as a substitute against Nigeria, citing a back injury. He never played for Croatia again, finishing with 41 caps — and declined his runners-up medal.
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Koundé sidelined at club and country, a double demotion that raises questions
A starter against Turkey in Zidane's first match, Jules Koundé then lost his place to Pierre Kalulu for France's Nations League fixtures against Belgium and Italy. A benching that mirrors his situation at FC Barcelona.
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Verstappen dismisses Russell's cooling vest push: 'You shouldn't make such a fuss'
Max Verstappen has rejected George Russell's call for greater FIA support for cooling vests at the Malaysian Grand Prix, insisting that racing in extreme heat is precisely what Formula 1 drivers train for and that mandatory measures would go too far.
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Ngumoha reveals Salah's parting advice to him before leaving Liverpool
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has credited Mohamed Salah as his biggest influence, revealing the Egyptian urged him to add goals and assists to his game before departing Anfield. Ngumoha is in line for a first England start against Croatia.
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Fred slams ten Hag as "real bastard" and denounces favouritism towards Dutch players
In a Brazilian podcast, Fred, former Manchester United midfielder now at Atlético Mineiro, settles scores with Erik ten Hag: permanent conflicts with players, unfair sidelining and clan-based management according to him.
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Russell urges FIA to mandate cooling vests as Mercedes skips development to protect performance
George Russell has called on the FIA to intervene and standardise cooling vest use in hot-weather races after Mercedes opted against developing a bespoke solution, citing the cost to performance resources.
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Ireland press conference cut short as Israeli journalist alleges racism ahead of Nations League clash
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said 'surviving this camp' would feel like a 'massive win' before Saturday's pre-match press conference was ended abruptly after an Israeli journalist alleged racism against Irish players — a claim the Irish press officer called 'completely untrue'.
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Hallgrímsson warns Ireland's second Israel game 'not going to be a friendly' after Solomon's 'hate' remark
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has declared the upcoming rematch against Israel in Serbia will be no formality, responding directly to West Ham winger Manor Solomon's claim that Ireland 'hate' his side after a politically charged first meeting.
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Verstappen seals first Red Bull-Ford pole in Bahrain with warning to rivals
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, beating Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari by almost three-tenths of a second. The result marks Red Bull and Ford's first pole of their power unit partnership.
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Antonelli targets aggressive undercut strategy to rescue Malaysia GP after Mercedes upgrade disappointment
Kimi Antonelli will start third on the Sepang grid after a qualifying session that left Mercedes half a second off Verstappen's pace, despite a seven-piece upgrade package. The Italian rookie is now banking on an early pit-stop undercut to fight for the win on Sunday.
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Zidane repeats « very good » four times to praise Jacquet after France-Italy
Starting for the second consecutive time for France in the 1-1 draw against Italy, Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet received emphatic praise from manager Zinédine Zidane.
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Drinkwater recalls Ferguson shutting him down over 'unfair' contract at Manchester United
Danny Drinkwater has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson dismissed his contract complaints as a teenager at Manchester United, with Gary Neville twice going in to bat for the midfielder before telling him to accept his lot.
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