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Tupou warns Wallabies know exactly what Springboks will bring to Perth scrum battle

Taniela Tupou says Australia's five-match unbeaten run will face its sternest test when the world-champion Springboks arrive in Perth, with the tighthead prop flagging South Africa's set-piece dominance as the key battleground.

Rugby Sep 22

Mbappé on Zidane as coach: "It's like a movie"

Present at Clairefontaine for the first France squad gathering under Zinedine Zidane, Kylian Mbappé expressed his enthusiasm at reuniting with the man who had recruited him to Real Madrid at age 13.

Football Sep 22

Mbappé and Dembélé reconciled? Rothen questions relationship that has 'changed forever'

Kylian Mbappé denied any tension with Ousmane Dembélé following their public row over the Ballon d'Or award, but analyst Jérôme Rothen believes the relationship between the two players has been permanently damaged by the exchange.

Football Sep 22

Refereeing Favours Saint-Étienne: Luc Holtz Levels Heavy Accusations After Metz Draw

After the 2-2 draw between Metz and Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2 matchday 7, Metz manager Luc Holtz insinuated that the Greens regularly benefit from favourable refereeing decisions, suggesting this is not the first time.

Football Sep 22

Ankalaev offers Costa a UFC contract exit: 'I'm your get-out-of-jail-free card'

Magomed Ankalaev has publicly called out Paulo Costa, offering to serve as the final fight on the Brazilian's current UFC contract. The former light heavyweight champion acknowledges the bout is a lose-lose for him but remains open to the matchup.

MMA Sep 22

Kape targets Van's boxing style after four-fight KO streak: 'I'll make it look easy'

Manel Kape, riding a four-fight knockout streak and fresh off a comeback finish over Kyoji Horiguchi, has called out UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and predicted he will dismantle Van's boxing-centric style with ease.

MMA Sep 22

Vera ends four-fight skid with third-round knockout of Jourdain at UFC 331

Marlon 'Chito' Vera snapped a career-worst four-fight losing streak at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday, battering Charles Jourdain for two rounds before finishing him by knockout in the third to keep his bantamweight career alive.

MMA Sep 21

Lineker brands Ratcliffe 'unpleasant human being' and worse than the Glazers

Gary Lineker has delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, saying he is 'even worse than the Glazers' and calling the club 'a bit of a shambles' amid off-field controversy and a 1-1 draw at bottom-placed Fulham.

Football Sep 21

Koundé and Konaté set the tone as France squad arrives at Clairefontaine under Zidane

For France's first gathering under Zinédine Zidane, players arrived at Clairefontaine with complete freedom in their dress code. Jules Koundé and Ibrahima Konaté once again stood out with their outfits, while the rest of the squad favored more subdued tones.

Football Sep 21

Amorim vows to avoid repeating Man United mistakes as AC Milan beat Lecce 3-0

Ruben Amorim admitted he recognised the same tactical errors at AC Milan that contributed to his Manchester United sacking, and responded by giving his players more freedom in a 3-0 Serie A win over Lecce.

Football Sep 21

Mbappé plays down Ballon d'Or jab that ruffled Dembélé's feathers

As the French national team gathers at Clairefontaine under new manager Zinédine Zidane, Kylian Mbappé insists he has settled directly with Ousmane Dembélé the tensions sparked by his Ballon d'Or comments.

Football Sep 21

Carrick booed as United salvage late draw at Fulham to stay winless in five

Manchester United rescued a point at Fulham on Sunday thanks to Matheus Cunha's deflected equaliser, but Michael Carrick was jeered by travelling fans after substituting Kobbie Mainoo during the comeback. United have now taken just five points from their opening five Premier League matches.

Football Sep 21

Joshua Van defended his flyweight title against Pantoja with a torn AC joint

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van revealed at the UFC 331 post-fight press conference that he tore his AC joint just over a month before his rematch with Alexandre Pantoja, leaving him unable to spar for most of his training camp.

MMA Sep 21

Mourinho blames referee and shows tackle photos after Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atletico

Jose Mourinho responded to Real Madrid's defeat in the Madrid derby by presenting images of unpunished Atletico tackles and questioning the appointment of referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, the latest flashpoint in a career full of controversy.

Football Sep 21

Mbappé sweeps aside tensions with Dembélé on France arrival

Questioned at Clairefontaine, Kylian Mbappé denied any conflict with Ousmane Dembélé following their public exchange over the 2025 Ballon d'Or, claiming he had already resolved the situation privately.

Football Sep 21

Amorim admits he must adapt his system at AC Milan after rigid tactics cost him at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim has reversed his famous vow never to change his tactical system, saying he 'can't repeat his mistakes from Manchester' after AC Milan beat Lecce 3-0 to stay unbeaten in five Serie A games.

Football Sep 21

Dermot Gallagher backs officials after Sunderland's handball penalty claim in 5-3 City defeat

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed the decision not to award Sunderland a penalty in their 5-3 loss to Manchester City, explaining that the ball struck Elliot Anderson's left arm before cannoning onto his right hand as he turned.

Football Sep 21

Van Dijk urges Jacquet to stay grounded after flying start to Liverpool career

Virgil van Dijk has praised Jeremy Jacquet's impressive debut season at Liverpool while cautioning the 21-year-old Frenchman not to get carried away, with the pair helping the Reds keep three consecutive Premier League clean sheets.

Football Sep 21

Cunha silences United critics by pointing to third-place finish: 'Imagine if we improve earlier'

Matheus Cunha has urged Manchester United's critics to remember last season's third-place Premier League finish as evidence the club can recover from their joint-worst five-game start to a campaign.

Football Sep 21

Georgia coach Worsley eyes Springboks blueprint ahead of World Cup Pool B clash

England 2003 World Cup winner Joe Worsley, part of Georgia's coaching staff for a third successive Rugby World Cup campaign, says South Africa's power-and-transition game is the template Georgia want to replicate as they prepare to face the Springboks in Pool B in Australia.

Rugby Sep 21