Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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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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De Zerbi confirms Porro, Tonali and Maddison available as Spurs chase first Premier League goal
Roberto De Zerbi has cleared a triple injury doubt ahead of Tottenham's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday, confirming Pedro Porro, Sandi Tonali and James Maddison are all fit to feature as Spurs seek their first league goal of the season.
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Luis Enrique Demands Désiré Doué's Inclusion in Ballon d'Or 30-Man Shortlist
With ten PSG players on the 2026 Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist, Luis Enrique publicly called for Désiré Doué's inclusion after the winger was omitted from the selection announced on September 8 by France Football. The Spanish manager defended the young player despite his recent loss of starting status to Ferran Torres.
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Maresca dismisses Guardiola shadow as City win six from six under new boss
Enzo Maresca insists he does not dwell on succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, with the Italian having guided the club to six consecutive wins across all competitions to open the season.
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Ronaldo named in Portugal squad by Jesus despite admitting 'this is probably my last year'
Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected in Portugal's Nations League squad by new coach Jorge Jesus, weeks after the 41-year-old told Vogue this was 'probably my last year of football'. Jesus insists Ronaldo's legendary status will not shield him from selection pressure.
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Maresca warns Manchester City that Sunderland pose toughest test of the season
Enzo Maresca has called Sunday's Premier League home game against Sunderland the toughest challenge of Manchester City's season so far, and expects to restore his big-name starters after rotating heavily in a 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich.
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Gibbs-White's partner hits back at Tuchel after Forest star's second England snub
Britney De Villiers posted a stat on Instagram highlighting that Morgan Gibbs-White is the only Premier League player to create five or more chances in every game this season, after Thomas Tuchel again left the Nottingham Forest midfielder out of his England squad.
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Arbeloa warns Fulham must hit Anfield levels to contain struggling Man United
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed Michael Carrick to handle the pressure at Manchester United while insisting his side must match their performance at Liverpool to take anything from Sunday's Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.
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Carragher warns Liverpool's £700m squad risks becoming 'failed galacticos' under Iraola
Jamie Carragher has delivered a damning verdict on Liverpool's expensively assembled squad, arguing that new manager Andoni Iraola has been 'dealt a bad hand' despite the club spending over £700 million in recent transfer windows.
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Zidane unveils first France squad with several young talents in view
Two months after taking office, Zinédine Zidane announces on Friday at 6 p.m. his first selection for the France national team. Several young profiles could join the group ahead of four Ligue des Nations matches in September and October.
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Injured Hakimi Forces Return to Morocco Squad Despite PSG Concerns
Despite a right thigh injury sustained in PSG's victory at Brest, Achraf Hakimi has insisted on joining Morocco for the September international break. The Atlas Lions captain will feature in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho.
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Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer but demands both fight for England places
Thomas Tuchel has brought Trent Alexander-Arnold back into the England squad for the first time since June 2025, alongside Cole Palmer's return after his World Cup omission. Both players have been told to prove themselves during a four-game Nations League camp.
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Tuchel admits it 'hurt him' to leave Mainoo unused throughout England's World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has conceded that Kobbie Mainoo's lack of playing time at this summer's World Cup was entirely his own decision, saying the 21-year-old 'didn't put a foot wrong' but faced stiff competition in central midfield.
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Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and hands debuts to Ngumoha and Lewis-Skelly in revamped England squad
Thomas Tuchel has named a reshuffled England squad for Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia, and Croatia, recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold and handing call-ups to teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
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Arteta buries Hurzeler feud ahead of Brighton clash that could equal Arsenal's 123-year record
Mikel Arteta has dismissed lingering tensions with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler before Saturday's Premier League meeting at the Amex Stadium. A win would give Arsenal eight consecutive victories and equal the club's best-ever start in 123 years.
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Amrabat sidelined on merit, Ouahbi leaves door open
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi defended his meritocratic approach regarding Sofyan Amrabat's exclusion from the national team, insisting there is no personal conflict between them while leaving the possibility of a recall if the midfielder regains sufficient form.
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Arteta confirms private Pro Ref talks after Arsenal's Sunderland penalty fury
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Pro Ref contacted Arsenal following his angry reaction to the penalty awarded against his side at Sunderland, but refused to reveal details of the conversation, insisting the issue is about correcting decisions rather than receiving apologies.
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Carrick faces pressure test as United travel to winless Fulham with Shaw set to return
Michael Carrick holds his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United's Premier League trip to Fulham on Sunday, with Luke Shaw expected to return from injury after missing three consecutive matches.
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