Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Brener returns from 13-month layoff vowing to knock out Harrell at UFC Vegas 121
Elves Brener ends a 13-month absence at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, targeting a finish against Josiah Harrell and warning that the welterweight-turned-lightweight will struggle with the weight cut to 155 pounds.
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Rodri insists City are 'innocent' as Spain press conference cut short after guilty verdict
Barcelona midfielder Rodri declared his belief in Manchester City's innocence after the club were found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges — before Spain's media officer abruptly ended the press conference.
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Rogers clears the air with Rice after Emirates bust-up went viral with AI deepfakes
Chelsea's Morgan Rogers has revealed he and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice shook hands and spoke immediately after their heated clash at the Emirates, insisting the England teammates are 'completely fine' despite the incident spawning viral AI-generated memes.
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Tuchel vows to revive Wonderwall celebrations if England beat Spain at Wembley
Thomas Tuchel has promised England will bring back their Wonderwall anthem if they beat world champions Spain in Saturday's Nations League opener at Wembley, while hinting Harry Kane will start despite rotation plans across the four-game window.
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Tuchel questions whether Cole Palmer wants to play for England after fourth withdrawal
Thomas Tuchel has openly cast doubt on Cole Palmer's international commitment after the Chelsea forward pulled out of England's Nations League squad for the fourth time, just months after being left out of the World Cup.
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Ocon vents frustration after yellow flags deny him first Q3 of 2026 in Baku
Esteban Ocon was on course for his first Q3 appearance of the 2026 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix before yellow flags forced him to abort his lap, leaving him 14th and 0.333 seconds outside the cut-off.
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Man City found guilty of 114 financial breaches as Maresca posts unwitting Instagram message
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 Premier League financial regulation charges against them, with potential sanctions ranging from points deductions and fines to relegation and title stripping. Manager Enzo Maresca posted a reflective Instagram message roughly an hour before the verdict emerged.
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Outgoing coach Gilbert says Netherlands have 'a lot of potential' after WXV Challenger run
Gareth Gilbert, who ends a 16-year association with Rugby Nederland after Saturday's final, says back-to-back wins over Samoa and Brazil have lifted the Netherlands two places in the world rankings and set the programme up for long-term growth.
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Zirkzee earns late Netherlands call-up after Brobbey limps out with hamstring injury
Joshua Zirkzee has been drafted into the Netherlands squad as a late replacement for Brian Brobbey, who suffered a hamstring injury during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Germany and returned to Sunderland for treatment.
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Walker handed URC run to rebuild career as Fagerson absence opens door at Glasgow
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith says prop Murphy Walker must string together consecutive games before he can be considered for Scotland duty again, with the 26-year-old having managed just 16 club appearances in four injury-hit seasons.
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Guardiola's decade of defiance: what City's manager said as 115 charges closed in
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League financial charges brought against them. Here is how Pep Guardiola responded to the saga across six years of public questioning.
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Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole as Verstappen and Antonelli both struck by qualifying trouble
George Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed out in Q1 with suspension damage and Max Verstappen was hampered by a power unit problem, leaving him eighth on the grid.
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Hamilton towed Leclerc throughout Q3 as Ferrari strategy call leaves him sixth in Baku
Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Ferrari switched to a single Q3 run that left him without a slipstream, towing team-mate Charles Leclerc to second place while ending up 1.332 seconds off pole.
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Van Dijk dismisses as 'utter nonsense' claims he sabotaged Koeman's World Cup tactics
Virgil van Dijk hit back at Dutch media during a Netherlands press conference, flatly denying reports that he pushed for a back-five system that contributed to the team's round-of-32 exit to Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
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Zidane makes press conference debut and promises autograph to Turkish journalist
On the eve of France's Nations League match against Turkey, Zinédine Zidane held his first press conference as France manager. A Turkish journalist asked him to sign a book — Zidane agreed, but left the room without following through.
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Tuchel warns Cole Palmer over 'missed opportunity' as England withdrawal raises doubts
Thomas Tuchel has cautioned Cole Palmer about his England future after the Chelsea forward withdrew from the latest squad, with the head coach admitting he cannot 'rely' on a player he has not seen perform in camp.
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Ferguson blasts Misfits Boxing chaos at press conference: 'You guys are f*cking up'
Tony Ferguson publicly scolded fellow fighters at a Misfits Boxing press conference in Miami on Thursday, calling out near-brawls and wild behaviour ahead of his middleweight title defence against short-notice opponent Mahmoud Sebie on Saturday.
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Mbeumo and Dorgu score internationally to boost Carrick ahead of Tottenham test
Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu both found the net during the international break, offering Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick a timely reminder of their attacking potential ahead of a pivotal Premier League clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford.
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Mbappé-Dembélé, the ego war over the Ballon d'Or irritates observers
The verbal jabs exchanged between Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé via the media over the 2026 Ballon d'Or are irritating several observers, including former France international Nicole Abar, who is calling on the two French players to let their football do the talking.
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Donnarumma thanks Italian FA for Mancini return after Guardiola and Ancelotti rejections
Gianluigi Donnarumma has publicly praised the Italian FA for re-appointing Roberto Mancini as national team head coach, after both Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti turned down the role ahead of Italy's Nations League campaign.
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