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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.

Football Sep 18

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.

Football Sep 18

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.

Rugby Sep 18

Smiling champion Van faces down steely Pantoja at UFC 331 press conference faceoff

Joshua Van grinned through a tense faceoff with Alexandre Pantoja at the UFC 331 pre-fight press conference, with the flyweight champion projecting calm confidence ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated rematch.

MMA Sep 18

Jones backs Japan's attacking evolution ahead of third straight PNC Final against Fiji

Eddie Jones has pointed to Japan's growing adaptability in attack as the Brave Blossoms prepare to face defending champions Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup Final in Tokyo, having lost the previous two title deciders against the same opposition.

Rugby Sep 18

Van and Pantoja trade words at UFC 331 press conference ahead of flyweight title rematch

Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja faced off at the UFC 331 pre-fight press conference in Los Angeles, with both men eyeing Saturday's flyweight title rematch after a first meeting that left plenty of unfinished business between them.

MMA Sep 18

Allan scores and assists on debut as Maresca warns English football 'a bit different' from South America

Brazilian winger Allan marked his Manchester City debut with a goal and an assist in the Carabao Cup win over Norwich, though manager Enzo Maresca cautioned the 22-year-old summer signing will need time to adapt to the demands of English football.

Football Sep 17

Canada's Olivia Apps vows 'completely different team' as Red Roses rematch looms

Scrum-half Olivia Apps says Canada have rewatched their 33-13 Women's Rugby World Cup final defeat to England and emerged convinced they are a better side. The two nations meet at Sandy Park on Saturday, 357 days after that Allianz Stadium showdown.

Rugby Sep 17

Klopp names 44-man Germany squad and calls on nation to reclaim the flag

Jürgen Klopp has announced a 44-player double squad for his first international window as Germany head coach, including 16 uncapped players, ahead of Nations League fixtures against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia.

Football Sep 17

Saha warns Carrick his tactics are putting Man United job at risk after Brighton collapse

Former United striker Louis Saha has criticised Michael Carrick's tactical setup following back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Brighton, warning the manager his job is in danger and that the club has yet to replace the influence of Casemiro.

Football Sep 17

Louis Saha warns Carrick's tactics are putting his Man Utd job in danger

Former United striker Louis Saha has absolved the players of blame for Manchester United's poor run of form, arguing that Michael Carrick's tactical approach — particularly the team's lack of fluidity and slow transitions — is what threatens the manager's position.

Football Sep 17

Tuchel to name compact England squad as Klopp fields 44 for Germany's Nations League

Thomas Tuchel will name a standard-sized squad for England's four Nations League games in ten days, rejecting the approach taken by Germany boss Jurgen Klopp, who called up 44 players across two separate groups. John Stones, Ben White, and both Hendersons are set to miss out through injury.

Football Sep 17

Belal Muhammad claims Covington filed restraining order ahead of RAF 13 wrestling match

Belal Muhammad alleges Colby Covington has sought a restraining order against him during RAF 13 fight week, with the former UFC welterweight champion warning police will be present at the Watco Center event this Friday.

MMA Sep 17

Amorim draws Man United parallel as AC Milan pressure mounts after Europa League defeat

Ruben Amorim has compared his struggling AC Milan squad to the one he managed at Manchester United, admitting he feels the same pressure after a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica left Milan winless in three games.

Football Sep 17

Vasseur dismisses claims Ferrari split Spanish GP strategy to keep Leclerc and Hamilton apart

Ferrari principal Fred Vasseur rejected suggestions that Charles Leclerc and Hamilton were given contrasting tyre strategies at the Spanish Grand Prix to keep the pair separated on track, pointing to identical split strategies used by McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull.

Formula 1 Sep 17

Klopp urges Germans to reclaim national flag from far right at Nations League unveiling

Jurgen Klopp used his first press conference as Germany head coach to call for a reclaiming of national pride from the 'wrong people', in remarks widely interpreted as a rebuke to the AfD following its recent state election victory.

Football Sep 17

Zidane bans media from France squad's Clairefontaine arrival ahead of first squad announcement

Ahead of announcing his first squad list on Friday as France head coach, Zinédine Zidane has reportedly decided to close off journalist and photographer access to players arriving at Clairefontaine, breaking with a tradition established under Didier Deschamps.

Football Sep 17

Van doubles down on 'I'm his dad' taunt as UFC 331 rematch with Pantoja nears

Joshua Van has kept up his provocative stance toward Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 media day, insisting the former flyweight champion is delusional and simply cannot stand him ahead of Saturday's title rematch.

MMA Sep 17

Cardinale schedules crisis talks with Amorim after Milan's Europa League humbling by Benfica

AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is set to hold an emergency meeting with head coach Ruben Amorim following a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica in the Europa League — Milan's third consecutive game without a win.

Football Sep 17

O'Leary backs Dowman to become a superstar after brace lights up Carabao Cup win

Former Arsenal captain David O'Leary says only Max Dowman himself can prevent the 16-year-old from reaching the top, after the teenager scored twice in Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich this week.

Football Sep 17