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Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Reynolds and McElhenney mock Southampton's Spygate scandal in Firefox privacy skit ahead of Championship clash
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have released a tongue-in-cheek video poking fun at Southampton's Spygate scandal, days before the two sides meet in the EFL Championship. Manager Phil Parkinson, however, insists his focus is purely on the result.
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Black Ferns captain Ponsonby braced for 'enemies on the field' reunion with Scotland club teammates
New Zealand skipper Georgia Ponsonby will face her former Trailfinders Women teammates Emma Wassell and Rachel Malcolm when the Black Ferns meet Scotland at the Hive on Saturday, in what she describes as a 'weird but funny' reunion.
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Removed from Zidane's staff after 48 hours, podiatrist Rétali cries foul
Appointed to France's coaching staff on August 13, Marc Rétali was excluded two days later for giving an interview before even signing his contract. He denounces a disproportionate punishment.
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Tuchel set to recall Cole Palmer as England name squad for Nations League opener against Spain
Thomas Tuchel is expected to bring Cole Palmer back into the England fold for a three-week international break that includes Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czechia. Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Morgan Gibbs-White are among the selection decisions facing the manager.
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Tuchel set to name England squad for four Nations League fixtures with Palmer expected to return
Thomas Tuchel will announce his England squad on Friday, September 18 for four UEFA Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic. Cole Palmer is reportedly in line for a recall, while several World Cup squad members face the axe.
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Hemdani leaves Algerian captaincy in limbo, Bensebaïni frontrunner
At his first press conference as head of the Fennecs, Brahim Hemdani announced his 26-player squad for September without naming a captain, the armband remaining vacant since Riyad Mahrez's international retirement.
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Barthez pushes Restes into Zidane's squad at Samba's expense
Goalkeeper coach Fabien Barthez is already influencing Zinédine Zidane's choices before the new manager's first squad list, expected Friday at 6 p.m. The former 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship winner is actively backing 21-year-old Guillaume Restes, while Brice Samba faces the axe.
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Mbappé questions Deschamps' tactical approach after World Cup semi-final elimination
Two months after France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Kylian Mbappé has criticized Didier Deschamps' tactical choices, describing the loss as a "missed opportunity" for the Blues.
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USA Eagles target best performance of Pacific Nations Cup campaign against Canada in Tokyo
The USA Eagles face Canada in Tokyo's Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, looking to regroup after a 63-14 defeat to Japan. Assistant coach Nathan Grey says the squad has embraced the lessons from that loss as they build toward Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Alexander-Arnold vows England availability after World Cup squad snub by Tuchel
Trent Alexander-Arnold has declared himself permanently available for England selection despite being left out of the summer World Cup squad. The Real Madrid defender admitted he was 'properly gutted' by the omission but insists he will not turn his back on the national team.
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Four defeats in five matches: OM in freefall, Genesio plagued by doubt before Clasico
Hammered 4-1 away at Besiktas in the first Ligue Europa matchday, Olympique de Marseille has now suffered four consecutive defeats. Bruno Genesio publicly acknowledged his doubts ahead of hosting PSG on Sunday.
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Three absentees including Jaber for several weeks: Saint-Etienne weakened before Metz trip
Ligue 2 leaders AS Saint-Etienne will be without Mahmoud Jaber, Paul Eymard and Paalberg for their away match at Metz on Saturday. Head coach Ian Cathro confirmed that Jaber, who underwent surgery at the end of last season, will remain unavailable for several more weeks.
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Griezmann with the Blues under Zidane: the dream he firmly ruled out
As Zinedine Zidane prepares to announce his first France squad, singer Soprano sparked speculation about an Antoine Griezmann comeback. The 2018 World Cup winner, in fine form at Orlando City, has repeatedly insisted his international retirement is final.
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Tuchel reveals World Cup regret after England's bronze-medal run in the USA
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he wishes he had eaten grass from the pitch after England's memorable 3-2 win over Mexico at the World Cup, describing the bond forged with his players during the summer tournament as he prepares for the Nations League.
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Szoboszlai dismisses celebration controversy as Mac Allister's father plays down Real Madrid links
Liverpool vice-captain Dominik Szoboszlai has clarified his ear-cupping celebration against Tottenham was personal rather than a response to fan criticism, while Alexis Mac Allister's father has downplayed reports linking his son to Real Madrid.
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Three England seniors complained privately over Tuchel's defensive tactics in Argentina defeat
Senior England players privately expressed anger at Thomas Tuchel's decision to switch to a five-man defence against Argentina at the World Cup semi-final, a move Tuchel himself has since admitted came too early as England conceded twice in the final minutes.
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Lawrence targets 10-per-cent gains as USA Eagles face Canada in Pacific Nations Cup playoff
USA head coach Scott Lawrence says his Eagles squad has emerged from last weekend's defeat to Japan with sharp individual and collective clarity, setting incremental improvement targets ahead of Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff against Canada in Tokyo.
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