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Manager / player media briefings.
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Da Silva admits Mbappé was an impossible puzzle to solve in defence
In an interview with L'Équipe, former Lyon and Rennes defender Damien Da Silva named Kylian Mbappé as the toughest player he faced, revealing that the Real Madrid forward consistently surprised him despite meticulous preparation.
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Eagles co-captain Perris-Redding backs USA Women's squad to challenge world's best at WXV
USA Women's Eagles co-captain Georgie Perris-Redding says this is the first time she can confidently believe the squad has genuine potential to compete at the top level, ahead of their WXV Global Series opener against Ireland in Dublin.
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Zidane locks down France access and draws Domenech comparison
At his first gathering as France manager, Zinédine Zidane has restricted media access to the national team: no press conference on day one, no individual player interviews, and an end to photo opportunities on arrival at Clairefontaine.
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Carrick dismisses Pro Ref apology over Manchester derby VAR error as 'not meaning an awful lot'
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick has played down the significance of Pro Ref's apology for the VAR mistake that allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal to stand in the Manchester derby, saying it offered little comfort despite acknowledging the admission of fault.
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Tsarukyan's elbow KO at UFC 331 wins back Dana White after months of friction
Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy with a first-round elbow at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, stretching his win streak to six and prompting UFC president Dana White to publicly forgive a turbulent period that included a last-minute title-fight withdrawal and altercations with fans and fighters.
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Dana White denies rift with Tom Aspinall after heavyweight title vacancy and Hearn link-up
UFC president Dana White has pushed back against claims of a personal falling-out with Tom Aspinall, insisting there is no animosity between them after the Briton vacated the heavyweight title due to an ongoing eye injury.
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Dana White admits he dislikes everything Hokit says ahead of UFC 334 heavyweight title shot
UFC CEO Dana White made no attempt to hide his disdain for Josh Hokit at the UFC 331 post-fight press conference, saying he dislikes "everything" the unbeaten heavyweight says — even as Hokit prepares to challenge Ciryl Gane for the title at Madison Square Garden on 14 November.
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Eight players sidelined as Liverpool visit Iraola's Bournemouth in Premier League
Liverpool travel to Bournemouth on Sunday looking to climb the Premier League table, but Arne Slot's side face a significant injury list, with Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike all unavailable. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, facing his former club, is also without four players of his own.
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Barthez and Zidane overlook Samba: Restes, 21, enters France squad
For his first squad list as France head coach, Zinédine Zidane has selected Guillaume Restes (21) over Brice Samba. Fabien Barthez, the goalkeeping coach, appears to have played a decisive role in the decision.
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Iraola backs Wirtz amid criticism as Owen warns Liverpool full-back 'looks lost'
Andoni Iraola has publicly defended Florian Wirtz ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Bournemouth, insisting he rates the £116.5m signing highly — while Michael Owen has raised concerns over left-back Milos Kerkez's form.
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Carrick calls VAR apology 'not worth an awful lot' after derby blunder cost United
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has responded to Pro Ref's admission of an 'error of judgment' over Erling Haaland's controversial winner in the Manchester derby, saying the apology changes little but insisting he retains faith in the VAR system.
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Ponsonby warns Black Ferns that 66-14 win over Scotland won't be enough to beat England
Stand-in Black Ferns captain Georgia Ponsonby praised her side's second-half display in a convincing 66-14 defeat of Scotland in Edinburgh but cautioned that ball security and decision-making must sharpen before next weekend's WXV clash with England.
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Japan snatch Pacific Nations Cup title as Fiji's second-half discipline crumbles in Tokyo
Samisoni Tua's late try sealed a 20-15 victory for Japan over defending champions Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup final in Tokyo, with the Brave Blossoms dominating possession in the closing stages to deny the Flying Fijians back-to-back titles.
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Brito's coach called Chikadze's slip before it happened, sealing UFC 331 TKO
Joanderson Brito stopped Giga Chikadze in the first round at UFC 331 after his coach spotted Chikadze spill water on his feet pre-fight and warned the Brazilian that the kick-heavy Georgian would slip on the brand-new canvas.
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Hansen warns Black Ferns must sharpen up after 66-14 Scotland rout ahead of England clash
New Zealand's Black Ferns ran in ten tries to beat Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, but head coach Whitney Hansen cautioned that a clunky first-half display must be corrected before next weekend's showdown with England.
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De Zerbi brands Tottenham most fragile team he has coached in 14-year career
Roberto De Zerbi has publicly declared Tottenham the most mentally fragile side of his 14-year coaching career after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa left Spurs winless in five Premier League games and rooted in the relegation zone.
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No wins in five matches, De Zerbi targets Palhinha and sees his job under threat
Tottenham have still not won in the Premier League after five matches and sit in 18th place. Roberto De Zerbi publicly targeted Mateus Palhinha after the home defeat to Aston Villa, and his future on the bench is already being questioned.
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Borralho warns Tsarukyan he will 'get knocked out' if he trades strikes with Ruffy at UFC 331
Middleweight contender Caio Borralho has backed former teammate Mauricio Ruffy to have the striking edge over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, warning the Armenian-Russian fighter that standing and trading could prove fatal to his chances.
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Coulthard praises Russell for admitting Antonelli is outperforming him as title slips away
David Coulthard has commended George Russell for publicly conceding that Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli is doing a better job, after Antonelli's eighth win of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix extended his championship lead to 81 points.
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Arteta admits Arsenal 'didn't do the basics' as Brighton end Gunners' unbeaten run
Brighton ended Arsenal's unbeaten Premier League start with a commanding 3-0 win at the Amex, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Mikel Arteta blamed his side's failure to win duels and apply their own pressing principles.
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