Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Ronaldo Slams Door on Portugal: Son's Non-Selection Ignites Crisis
Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly left the Portuguese national team camp following an open rift with head coach Jorge Jesus. The non-selection of his son Cristianinho for Portugal's U17 squad compounded an already explosive situation after Ronaldo was benched against Norway.
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Lammens fires back at Keane and Scholes: 'You have to be mentally strong'
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has responded to criticism from club legends Roy Keane and Paul Scholes, insisting mental strength and self-confidence are essential for anyone wearing the No. 1 shirt at Old Trafford.
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Pimblett vows to finish Topuria 'as fast as McGregor beat Aldo' in 13 seconds
Paddy Pimblett has called out Ilia Topuria, predicting a finish inside 13 seconds and dismissing Topuria's glove-loading allegations against Justin Gaethje as excuses from a fighter who 'lost fair and square'.
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Sharks defence coach hails Nienaber as 'godfather' ahead of Leinster URC clash at Kings Park
Joey Mongalo has spoken of his deep respect for Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of the Sharks' United Rugby Championship Round Two meeting at Kings Park on Saturday, calling the two-time World Cup winner the 'godfather of defence'.
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Mbappé at Paris nightclub: Real Madrid defends striker against criticism
Spotted at a Parisian nightclub while recovering from a knee injury, Kylian Mbappé sparked anger among many Real Madrid supporters. Real Madrid defended him, denouncing an "inappropriate smear campaign".
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Portugal captaincy sparks Fernandes revival that Manchester United hope to harness
Bruno Fernandes delivered two assists as Portugal captain in their 4-2 Nations League win over Denmark, with new head coach Jorge Jesus publicly demanding more from him at half-time — a dynamic that could reignite his form at Old Trafford.
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Briatore draws line under Colapinto's Baku crash as Alpine chase Racing Bulls
Alpine boss Flavio Briatore has moved on from Franco Colapinto's three-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, saying 'the past is the past' as his team trails Racing Bulls by 15 points with eight races remaining.
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Jorge Jesus insists Portugal squad remains united after Ronaldo's training camp exit
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has moved to quell dressing-room concerns after Cristiano Ronaldo left the national training camp, saying nothing should stop the group from backing him. A 4-2 win over Denmark on Thursday kept Portugal top of Nations League Group A4.
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Piastri jokes 2026 F1 cars will need more laps to learn Sepang than he does
Oscar Piastri raised eyebrows ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix by suggesting the complex 2026 power units may take longer to adapt to a new circuit than the driver behind the wheel — a quip that reignited fan debate over the incoming regulations.
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Vasseur warns Ferrari must shift focus to race pace as tyre degradation looms at Sepang
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the Scuderia must prioritise race pace over qualifying performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with severe tyre degradation at Sepang set to reshape the competitive order after weeks of low-deg circuits.
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Portuguese media deliver damning Ronaldo verdict as Portugal thrive without him
Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of Portugal's Nations League camp after being benched against Norway, and his teammates were left unable to publicly discuss him as the squad beat Denmark 4-2 without him.
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Ballon d'Or, ignored messages: cold war between Mbappé and Dembélé takes hold
Once inseparable in the France squad, Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are going through a deep rift, fueled by contradictory statements about the Ballon d'Or race and an unanswered message from Mbappé.
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Pro-Palestine protesters twice halt Ireland's 2-2 draw with Austria at Aviva Stadium
Campaign group Stop the Game threw Palestinian-flag tennis balls onto the pitch in the 20th minute, and a pitch invader was removed by stewards, causing two stoppages during Ireland's Nations League draw with Austria in Dublin.
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Vasseur hits back at 'personal' attacks as Ferrari job speculation intensifies in Malaysia
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has spoken out against what he called unfair and 'personal' criticism of his leadership, addressing mounting speculation about his future at the team ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
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Vasseur urges Ferrari unity after Horner speculation threatens Maranello calm
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has called for internal unity after a media storm sparked by Christian Horner's comments about the role. Ferrari president John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna issued a public statement of support, with drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc also backing their boss.
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Colapinto says he also receives social media abuse after Baku pile-up fallout
Franco Colapinto has revealed he receives significant social media abuse following his Turn 1 collision with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, saying 'no one ever talks about it' and calling on drivers to work together to address the problem.
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Verstappen's blunt Sepang heat prep answer wins over F1 fans at Malaysian GP
Asked how he had prepared for Sepang's punishing heat and humidity ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen delivered a characteristically unfiltered response that quickly went viral among Formula 1 fans.
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Mo'unga warns All Blacks face a dangerous Wallabies side buoyed by Springboks scalp
Richie Mo'unga has praised Australia's 42-38 victory over South Africa and cautioned that the Wallabies will arrive at Eden Park for the Bledisloe Cup opener brimming with confidence after five straight wins under Les Kiss.
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Klopp breaks silence on City's 114 charges as Heskey backs Isak to rediscover best form
Jurgen Klopp has addressed Manchester City's landmark financial misconduct ruling, citing respect for Pep Guardiola as his reason for staying largely silent. Meanwhile, former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Alexander Isak is finally justifying his £125m price tag after a slow start.
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