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Maresca insists Haaland remains his first-choice striker despite Champions League fitness doubt

Enzo Maresca repeatedly deflected questions about alternatives at his pre-match press conference, stating Erling Haaland is still his number nine ahead of Manchester City's Champions League tie against AEK Athens despite the Norwegian limping off in a recent match.

Hamilton and Verstappen unite in call to redesign Singapore's Marina Bay circuit

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have jointly urged changes to the Marina Bay Street Circuit, arguing that a longer straight or a proper hairpin is needed to unlock the track's overtaking potential.

Guehi explains why he no longer takes the knee during Premier League anti-racism campaign

Manchester City defender Marc Guehi declined to take the knee during the Premier League's 'No Room For Racism' fixture against Ipswich on Saturday, saying the gesture may have lost its impact and that he chooses to clap instead.

Pat Lam defends Bristol's weakened squad after 49-12 Champions Cup hammering by Stormers

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has explained his decision to field his youngest-ever Champions Cup side in Cape Town, where the Bears were beaten 49-12 by the Stormers, citing a brutal early-season fixture schedule and the need to protect key players.

Basharat fires back at Dana White after UFC release despite unbeaten 7-0 record

Farid Basharat has publicly rejected Dana White's suggestion there was a hidden reason behind his UFC release, insisting he never turned down a fight and caused no issues with staff during his undefeated 7-0 run in the promotion.

De Zerbi bans phones at Marbella camp as winless Spurs prepare for crunch Coventry clash

Roberto De Zerbi has revealed he banned mobile phones at mealtimes during Tottenham's Marbella training camp, as the Italian searches for solutions to lift Spurs off the bottom of the Premier League after six games without a win.

Verstappen jokes he needs a 'new spine' as bumpy COTA poses fresh challenge

Max Verstappen has raised concerns about the Circuit of the Americas track surface ahead of the United States Grand Prix, joking he may need to 'order a new spine' after watching the WEC race at the notoriously bumpy Austin venue.

Mbappé leaves France camp in under an hour and sparks controversy

Injured in the left knee against Turkey on September 25, Kylian Mbappé was released by the FFF in less than an hour without thorough examination. His return to action with Real Madrid two weeks later, when a month-long absence had been announced, fuels criticism.

Man United players claim media ban imposed after Martinez's explosive Champions League outburst

Manchester United players, including Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha, told reporters they were not permitted to speak in the mixed zone after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds, following Lisandro Martinez's public attack on the club's hierarchy after their Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Maguire admits set-piece weakness cost Manchester United a win at Leeds

Harry Maguire conceded Manchester United's defensive vulnerability from corners after Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second-half equaliser earned Leeds a 1-1 draw at Elland Road, leaving United winless in six Premier League matches.

Neville praises Carrick for adapting where Amorim failed as Baleba and Santos impress in Leeds draw

Manchester United extended their winless run to six matches after drawing 1-1 at Leeds, but Gary Neville credited interim boss Michael Carrick for deploying Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos in midfield — a tactical shift he says Ruben Amorim consistently refused to make.

Haaland and four others doubtful as Maresca prepares City for AEK Athens clash

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca faces the media ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie against AEK Athens, with Erling Haaland among five players carrying injury concerns from Saturday's 3-2 Premier League win over Ipswich Town.

Arda Güler's elbow ignored by VAR as Real Madrid beats Seville 4-1 amid controversy

Real Madrid defeated FC Seville 4-1 in La Liga matchday 9, but the victory is overshadowed by a refereeing controversy: Arda Güler's unsanctioned elbow on Peque at the 23rd minute, followed by Güler scoring seven minutes later, has ignited the Catalan press a week before the Clásico.

Neville convinced Man Utd dressing room 'had a tear-up' after Martinez and Amad outbursts

Gary Neville believes Manchester United players have clashed internally following Lisandro Martinez's attack on sporting director Jason Wilcox and Amad's cryptic 'effing disgrace' social media post after the midweek defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Calvert-Lewin unsurprised as Carrick mirrors Leeds shape to earn United a point at Elland Road

Dominic Calvert-Lewin said he was not surprised by Michael Carrick deploying a back five to neutralise Leeds in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Elland Road, while Daniel Farke admitted his side should have taken all three points.

Maguire explains Carrick's tactical shift as United drop points at Elland Road

Harry Maguire has shed light on Michael Carrick's decision to deploy a fluid 5-4 shape against Leeds, a switch that unsettled the hosts but ultimately could not prevent Manchester United from drawing 1-1 at Elland Road — their sixth game without a win.

Carrick rejects reluctance claims as All or Nothing filming raises United dressing room fears

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has pushed back on suggestions he was hesitant to return to management, while reports claim Amazon's All or Nothing documentary cameras are stifling frank dressing room discussions during a difficult start to the season.

Javid Basharat says unbeaten Farid learned of UFC release with the public after three months of silence

Javid Basharat has disputed Dana White's insinuation that his brother Farid was difficult to work with, insisting the 16-0 fighter never turned down a fight and only discovered his UFC release when the news became public.

Mokaev pins UFC roster cuts on TKO and Paramount, not Dana White

Carrick dismisses Butt's management reluctance claim as United players fear Amazon cameras are stifling dressing room honesty

Michael Carrick has pushed back on Nicky Butt's suggestion that he was unwilling to return to management before taking the Manchester United job, while reports emerge that players believe Amazon's All or Nothing cameras are hampering frank dressing room discussions.