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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

Italian media savage Amorim with 4.5 ratings after AC Milan's Europa League loss to Benfica

Ruben Amorim's AC Milan tenure hit its first serious turbulence as the former Manchester United manager was handed a 4.5 out of 10 by two major Italian outlets following a 2-0 Europa League defeat to Benfica, with critics targeting his team selection for the fourth successive match.

Football Sep 17

United collapse from two goals up to lose to Brighton as Carrick pressure mounts

Manchester United surrendered a two-goal lead to lose to Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round at Old Trafford, their first such home collapse since 1976, with angry fans in the Stretford End making their frustration with Michael Carrick audible.

Football Sep 17

Carrick under scrutiny as 10-man United surrender two-goal lead to crash out against Brighton

Manchester United were booed off at Old Trafford after blowing a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round, leaving manager Michael Carrick with just two wins from six games this season.

Football Sep 17

Messi called me a donkey in my DMs, reveals ex-Liverpool defender Carragher

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Lionel Messi messaged him in Spanish to call him a donkey after the Sky Sports pundit claimed PSG could not win the Champions League with Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar playing together.

Football Sep 17

Klopp calls up 44 players for Germany, Zidane could follow suit

For his first UEFA Nations League window, Jürgen Klopp has selected 44 players across two separate squads, including 13 new faces. Zinédine Zidane, who is also beginning his tenure with France with four matches in three weeks, could adopt a similar approach.

Football Sep 17

Keane tells Man Utd to ignore Gabriel transfer request as Carrick needs wins

Roy Keane has urged Manchester United to focus on results rather than the transfer request submitted by 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel, who had been set to make his debut against Brighton before the club's 3-2 home defeat.

Football Sep 17

Pantoja declares full recovery and targets UFC flyweight title rematch against Van at UFC 331

Alexandre Pantoja says he has fully healed from the elbow injury that ended his first fight with Joshua Van and is ready to challenge for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on September 19.

MMA Sep 17

Genesio rules out resignation and calls for patience after three consecutive defeats

Under scrutiny following three straight Ligue 1 losses, Olympique de Marseille manager Bruno Genesio ruled out any voluntary departure at his pre-match press conference, while urging the Marseille community to be patient ahead of the Europa League trip to Besiktas.

Football Sep 17

Despaigne returns to UFC with overhauled ground game after title win outside the Octagon

Robelis Despaigne has re-signed with the UFC and faces Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. The Cuban heavyweight says consecutive wrestling losses during his first stint drove him to rebuild his ground game before making his comeback.

MMA Sep 17

Mbappé and the Ceuta shirt: the National Rally attacks the Real Madrid player

After partially wearing a solidarity shirt with Ceuta before a Real Madrid match, Kylian Mbappé explained that he also wanted to pay tribute to migrants. Several National Rally figures reacted harshly to the gesture.

Football Sep 17

Carrick takes personal blame after United squander two-goal lead to lose to Brighton

Michael Carrick refused to criticise Manchester United's recruitment after his side threw away a 2-0 lead to lose to Brighton in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford, insisting the result was on him rather than the club's executives.

Football Sep 17

Tsarukyan dismisses Ruffy's star-studded camp ahead of UFC 331 title eliminator

Arman Tsarukyan has brushed aside Mauricio Ruffy's preparations with UFC champions Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya, insisting he is 'better everywhere' ahead of their five-round co-main event at UFC 331 in Los Angeles this Saturday.

MMA Sep 17

Carrick tells United squad to 'deal with it' after Brighton overturn 2-0 lead at Old Trafford

Michael Carrick deflected pressure questions and challenged his Manchester United players to toughen up after Brighton overturned a 2-0 deficit to win at Old Trafford — the first time in 50 years United have lost a home game from that position.

Football Sep 16

Carrick takes blame as Man United blow 2-0 lead to crash out of Carabao Cup

Manchester United suffered a historic collapse at Old Trafford on Tuesday, surrendering a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup — the first time United have lost at home after leading by two goals since 1976.

Football Sep 16

Carrick urges caution over 15-year-old JJ Gabriel's desire to leave Manchester United

Michael Carrick addressed reports that teenage prospect JJ Gabriel wants to leave Manchester United, saying the club must prioritise the 15-year-old's welfare as fears grow he could walk away on his 16th birthday next month.

Football Sep 16

Carrick calls Man Utd's two-goal collapse against Brighton 'unacceptable' as pressure mounts

Manchester United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after surrendering a 2-0 lead to Brighton at Old Trafford, with manager Michael Carrick accepting full responsibility for the capitulation — the club's first such home collapse in 50 years.

Football Sep 16

Mbappé explains why he covered up message of support for Ceuta

Criticized in Spain after lifting his shirt during a Liga match, concealing the slogan "We are all from Ceuta", Kylian Mbappé spoke out to clarify his gesture and affirm his solidarity with migrants.

Football Sep 16

Genesio backs rotation at Besiktas despite OM's three consecutive defeats

Stuck in a three-game losing streak in Ligue 1, OM travel to Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday before hosting PSG on Sunday. Bruno Genesio confirmed he will rotate his squad while insisting he wants to compete seriously in the competition.

Football Sep 16

Flick confirms Balde has dropped to third in Barcelona's left-back pecking order

Alejandro Balde has yet to feature for Barcelona this season after Xavi Espart's unexpected rise pushed him below both Espart and João Cancelo at left-back. Hansi Flick insists the situation reflects squad depth rather than a loss of faith in the defender.

Football Sep 16