Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Zidane opts for 4-3-3 formation that benches Désiré Doué for France
Zinédine Zidane's first squad list as France manager, reduced to 23 players, features a 4-3-3 formation where Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé appear untouchable — leaving Désiré Doué without a starting place.
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Former coach likens Mauricio Ruffy to Ronaldinho ahead of UFC 331 co-main against Tsarukyan
Flavio Alvaro, who coached Mauricio Ruffy from age 18 to 24, has called the Brazilian lightweight a 'genius' and the 'Ronaldinho of MMA' while predicting a third-round stoppage if Ruffy arrives at full capacity against No. 2-ranked Arman Tsarukyan.
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Zidane leaves out Digne and Theo Hernandez from first France squad
Zinédine Zidane unveiled his first squad as France manager on Friday, excluding Lucas Digne and Theo Hernandez. The PSG left-back, underused by Luis Enrique since his summer return, is paying the price for a poor start to the season.
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Tuchel warns Maguire's public outburst 'didn't help' his England World Cup chances
Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Harry Maguire's vocal reaction to his World Cup squad omission damaged his international prospects, while Trent Alexander-Arnold has been handed a recall with a firm instruction to improve defensively.
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Mainoo keeps England spot as Tuchel freezes out Foden for Nations League squad
Kobbie Mainoo retains his England place in Thomas Tuchel's Nations League squad despite playing no minutes at the World Cup, while Phil Foden is absent for a sixth consecutive month following a run of poor form at Manchester City.
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New Portugal coach Jorge Jesus picks Ronaldo but warns status earns him nothing
Jorge Jesus named Cristiano Ronaldo in his first Portugal squad since replacing Roberto Martinez, but made clear the 41-year-old will play only on merit — while predicting his 1,000th career goal is more likely to come for Al-Nassr than his country.
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Zidane excludes Kanté from first squad and pays tribute to him
For his first gathering as France manager, Zinédine Zidane justified on Friday the absence of 35-year-old N'Golo Kanté, suggesting that the Fenerbahçe midfielder will no longer be called up to the French national team.
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Tuchel admits Alexander-Arnold exile was 'unfair' as Real Madrid star earns England recall
Thomas Tuchel has conceded his treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold was not always fair after the Real Madrid midfielder was left out of every England squad since October 2024. Alexander-Arnold returns to the Three Lions fold for the upcoming international break.
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Dewsbury-Hall named England's unluckiest omission as Tuchel finalises 26-man squad
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for a three-game international break featuring Spain, Croatia and a double-header against Czechia. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is the standout absentee, with journalists calling the in-form Everton midfielder 'so unlucky' to miss out.
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Hurzeler stands by 'own rules' Arsenal jab ahead of Brighton's clash with league leaders
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has refused to retract his claim that Arsenal 'make their own rules', reaffirming his stance in a pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting at the Amex Stadium.
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Jorge Jesus keeps Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad for Nations League
Appointed after Portugal's elimination in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Jorge Jesus unveiled his first squad list: 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo features alongside several new faces including Fabio Silva and Samuel Soares.
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Steiner slams FIA president's offer to help Aston Martin keep Alonso competitive
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has hit back at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after he suggested the governing body could intervene to help Aston Martin retain Fernando Alonso, calling the remarks misguided and unfair to struggling teams like Cadillac.
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Canada coach Rouet builds PWR bridges as 25 internationals anchor national team's rise
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet is actively cultivating ties with Premiership Women's Rugby clubs, where 25 of his internationals are contracted, arguing the arrangement is a "win-win" that underpins the national team's growth ahead of a WXV clash with England.
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Tuchel backs FA's Infantino stance and vows Mainoo will play in Nations League
Thomas Tuchel has publicly supported the FA's challenge to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and pledged to give Kobbie Mainoo game time in the Nations League after the Manchester United midfielder was frozen out during England's World Cup campaign.
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Carrick tells United fans to 'blame me' as sack speculation dismissed as 'ridiculous'
Michael Carrick has accepted full responsibility for Manchester United's poor start to the season — just two wins from six games in all competitions — while dismissing talk of his sacking as 'ridiculous' ahead of Sunday's trip to Fulham.
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Carrick hits back after fan chants as United slump to third defeat in six games
Michael Carrick deflected criticism over his composed touchline manner and shrugged off offensive Stretford End chants after Manchester United surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton at Old Trafford.
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Iraola defends £116m Wirtz after slow Liverpool start: 'I rate him very highly'
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has pushed back against criticism of Florian Wirtz, who is yet to score or register more than one assist since his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen. Iraola insists the German playmaker should be judged on the same terms as any other player.
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Iraola backs Wirtz to silence critics as Klopp urges patience with £116m Liverpool signing
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has defended Florian Wirtz ahead of Liverpool's Premier League visit to the Vitality Stadium, insisting the £116m German is 'helping in all areas' despite limited goal contributions this season.
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Carrick dismisses job-security fears as 'ridiculous' after United's dismal start
Michael Carrick has pushed back firmly against speculation about his Manchester United future, calling it 'ridiculous', after the club lost three of their first six games and collapsed from 2-0 up to lose to Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
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Carrick urges calm after United's worst home collapse in 50 years leaves them 13th
Michael Carrick has accepted responsibility for Manchester United's poor start to the season but insisted it is 'not the end of the world', following a 3-2 Carabao Cup collapse against Brighton after leading 2-0 — the first time United have lost at home from that position in 50 years.
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