Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Margotton defends Da Cunha pronunciation after France-Italy
TF1 commentator Grégoire Margotton sparked controversy by pronouncing midfielder Lucas Da Cunha's name as "Da Couna" rather than "Da Cougna" during France-Italy. He responded to criticism by sharing a video where the player himself pronounces his name.
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Fred brands Ten Hag 'a piece of c***' and accuses him of favouring Dutch clique at United
Former Manchester United midfielder Fred has delivered a scathing verdict on Erik ten Hag, claiming the Dutchman was tactically gifted but alienated players including Ronaldo, Casemiro and Rashford through poor squad management.
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Lammens silences critics with clean sheet as Belgian media hail Man United keeper
Senne Lammens answered Paul Scholes's doubts about his world-class credentials by keeping a clean sheet in Belgium's 3-0 Nations League win over Turkey, earning 7/10 ratings from multiple Belgian outlets.
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Zidane defends Da Cunha after costly mistake against Italy
Blamed for Italy's equalizer against France (1-1), Lucas Da Cunha received strong backing from coach Zinédine Zidane, who downplayed the turnover and praised the Como midfielder's qualities.
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Mbappé's captaincy directly triggered Griezmann's international retirement
Exchanges revealed by L'Équipe between security officer Mohamed Sanhadji and Antoine Griezmann's father confirm that Didier Deschamps' decision to name Kylian Mbappé captain in spring 2023 directly caused the Atlético striker's withdrawal from international football.
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Donnarumma names Dembélé as favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or after holding France to draw
Author of seven saves in the France-Italy 1-1 draw in the Nations League, Gianluigi Donnarumma gave his prediction for the 2026 Ballon d'Or: PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé.
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Pochettino's young USMNT face hostile crowd in Mexico rivalry test ahead of 2026 World Cup
The United States men's national team face Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Saturday in an exhibition that doubles as a pressure test for a new generation of players, with over 60,000 fans expected — the majority supporting the visitors.
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Tuchel confirms Man City's England players are anxious after club's guilty verdict
Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged that Manchester City's England internationals — Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson and Nico O'Reilly — are concerned about their futures following the club's guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules, though the England manager insists he would still select them even if City were relegated.
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Tuchel tells Alexander-Arnold it is 'now or never' to cement England place after Czech display
Thomas Tuchel praised Trent Alexander-Arnold's assist and professionalism in England's win over Czech Republic but challenged the Real Madrid full-back to step outside his comfort zone and seize his chance in a competitive right-back slot.
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Kane chases Shilton's England cap record as Tuchel flags burnout risk in Nations League schedule
Harry Kane, on 123 caps, is set to start against Croatia and could equal Peter Shilton's all-time England record of 125 appearances before the international window closes. Manager Thomas Tuchel has cautioned that the compressed Nations League schedule — four games in 11 days — raises the injury risk for players.
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Tuchel expresses sympathy for free-agent Sterling amid legal troubles and career decline
England manager Thomas Tuchel, who signed Raheem Sterling for Chelsea in 2022, says he has 'a lot of sympathy' for the 31-year-old as the former England winger navigates a driving ban, a court appearance, and life without a club.
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Tuchel reveals City players flooded with messages as charges dominate England camp
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted Manchester City's Premier League charges have been a constant topic in the international camp, with City players receiving a flood of calls and messages. Tuchel also confirmed he would not rule out selecting City players even if they were relegated.
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Pickford embraces Trafford rivalry as Tuchel confirms England No.1 status ahead of Nations League return
Jordan Pickford has been sidelined for England's last three matches, with James Trafford starting the first two Nations League games. The Everton goalkeeper says he welcomes the competition and is ready to reclaim his place, with Thomas Tuchel reaffirming him as first choice.
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Franco Smith warns Champions Cup revamp risks leaving URC clubs financially behind
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has cautioned that a proposed reduction of the European Champions Cup from 24 to 16 teams would commercially disadvantage URC clubs with smaller budgets, handing a greater edge to the wealthier French and English sides.
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Pickford vows he is 'only getting better' as Trafford threatens England No 1 spot
Jordan Pickford has responded defiantly after being dropped for England's opening two Nations League fixtures, insisting his best years are still ahead despite facing serious competition from James Trafford for the first time in eight years.
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal training, federation wants to extend olive branch
Cristiano Ronaldo departed the Portuguese national team camp on Wednesday evening, ahead of a UEFA Nations League match against Denmark, triggering an open crisis within the Seleção. Several media outlets have interpreted this exit as the end of his international career at age 41. Ronaldo has not yet confirmed his retirement. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) is reportedly planning a reconciliation meeting for next week, hoping to defuse tensions and ensure his international career does not end in rupture.
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Hearn fires back at Dana White with video montage after 'delusional' jab
Dana White called Eddie Hearn 'delusional' over their dispute about who is promoting the Fury vs. Joshua fight on Dec. 11. Hearn responded with a montage of clips showing White repeatedly contradicting himself about his role in the bout.
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Tuchel refuses to rule out picking relegated Manchester City stars for England
Thomas Tuchel has said he would still consider selecting Manchester City players for England even if the club are expelled from the Premier League following their guilty verdict on financial rule-breaking charges.
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Tuchel refuses to rule out picking Man City players for England if club is relegated
Thomas Tuchel says he would consider selecting Manchester City players for England even if the club are relegated following their guilty verdict on 115 Premier League financial charges, insisting selection decisions would be made "case by case".
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