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Manager / player media briefings.
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Carrick dismisses Butt's management reluctance claim as United players fear Amazon cameras are stifling dressing room honesty
Michael Carrick has pushed back on Nicky Butt's suggestion that he was unwilling to return to management before taking the Manchester United job, while reports emerge that players believe Amazon's All or Nothing cameras are hampering frank dressing room discussions.
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Dvalishvili embraces 'decision machine' label ahead of Yan bantamweight trilogy at UFC 333
Merab Dvalishvili has laughed off his low finishing rate ahead of his UFC 333 bantamweight title trilogy with Petr Yan on 24 October in Abu Dhabi, joking he will win by decision — as he has in 16 of his 21 career victories.
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Evloev challenges Volkanovski for UFC featherweight title with zero finishes in 10 wins
Movsar Evloev faces Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi, having won all 10 of his UFC bouts by decision. The Russian contender argues that wrestling and tactical skill are just as valuable to knowledgeable fans as knockouts or submissions.
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Carrick's pre-match history lesson fires Manchester United to battling draw at Leeds
Michael Carrick addressed his Manchester United squad on Sunday morning about the history and significance of the Leeds fixture before they earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
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Volkanovski predicts 'wild' finish of unbeaten Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
Alexander Volkanovski says he expects to stop undefeated Movsar Evloev inside five rounds when he defends the UFC featherweight title at UFC 333 on 24 October at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, dismissing any notion that the 20-0 Russian can outgrapple him.
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Hansen hails Black Ferns' clinical 81-12 demolition of France in Hamilton opener
New Zealand's Black Ferns crushed France 81-12 in the first Test at FMG Stadium Waikato, with Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a scoring four second-half tries. Head coach Whitney Hansen praised her side's finishing while warning against complacency ahead of next weekend's second Test in Whangarei.
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De Zerbi bans phones at mealtimes as rock-bottom Spurs regroup in Marbella
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed he banned phones during mealtimes at Tottenham's warm-weather training camp in Marbella, as the club attempt to rebuild team spirit ahead of Monday's home game against Coventry — with Spurs sitting bottom of the Premier League despite spending over £380m this summer.
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Neville warns Carrick a Man Utd sacking looms if struggles persist into January
Gary Neville has issued a stark warning to Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick, saying he will face serious pressure if the club remain in the bottom half of the Premier League table by January after a 1-1 draw with Leeds left them 13th.
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Howard Webb personally called Man United twice to apologise for Derby VAR blunder
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has revealed he personally contacted Manchester United on two occasions to acknowledge a VAR error that allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal to stand in the Manchester Derby earlier this season.
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Crystal Palace boss Sage admits his job is already at risk after 5-0 Brighton rout
Pierre Sage conceded he does not know whether he will keep his job at Crystal Palace after just seven Premier League games, following a 5-0 home defeat to Brighton that left the Eagles 14th and two points above the relegation zone.
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Jasudavicius stuns Blanchfield with dominant grappling display at UFC Edmonton
Jasmine Jasudavicius handed Erin Blanchfield only her second UFC defeat on Saturday, controlling the co-main event in Edmonton with a dominant grappling performance to earn a unanimous decision and push herself into flyweight title contention.
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Maguire admits Manchester United lack bravery after Carrick's side draw at Leeds
Harry Maguire praised Michael Carrick's tactical tweaks after Manchester United held Leeds to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road, but the centre-back acknowledged his side must show greater courage on the ball to turn performances into victories.
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Neville and Carragher warn Man Utd are 'struggling' after Fernandes shunted wide again
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both argued that Michael Carrick's decision to play Bruno Fernandes out wide — first against Atletico Madrid and then as a false nine at Leeds — reveals a deeper structural problem at Manchester United.
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Carrick hails £155m midfield trio after Manchester United draw at Leeds
Michael Carrick praised the impact of Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans after all three started for the second successive game in Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Elland Road, with Tielemans creating Bryan Mbeumo's opener.
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Walsh eyes World Cup to complete her collection as England face Ukraine play-off
Keira Walsh has won five league titles, two Champions Leagues and back-to-back European Championships with England, but the 29-year-old Chelsea midfielder admits the 2026 World Cup in Brazil could be her last shot at the one trophy still missing from her career.
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Lizarazu rules out Mbappé and crowns Yamal world's best player
On the Téléfoot show, Bixente Lizarazu publicly excluded Kylian Mbappé from the Ballon d'Or race and designated Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal as the most deserving player, eight days before the ceremony.
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Carragher and Neville agree Carrick is shoehorning Fernandes into wrong role at United
Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Micah Richards all raised concerns before Manchester United's clash at Elland Road, arguing that Michael Carrick's preferred midfield three forces Bruno Fernandes into an uncomfortable wide position.
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Clauss demands his place in France squad under Zidane: "I'm not giving up"
On Téléfoot, OGC Nice right-back Jonathan Clauss displayed his determination to return to the France squad under Zinédine Zidane, despite intense competition for the right-back position.
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Unbeaten Evloev targets first UFC finish as he challenges Volkanovski for featherweight title at UFC 333
Movsar Evloev enters Saturday's UFC 333 featherweight title fight in Abu Dhabi with a perfect 20-0 record but zero finishes in the promotion. The challenger believes his bout with Alexander Volkanovski could finally change that.
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Carrick starts Martinez against Leeds despite United board criticism row
Michael Carrick has selected Lisandro Martinez to start for Manchester United against Leeds despite the defender's public criticism of the club's hierarchy earlier this week. Carrick said the matter is resolved: "What's done is done, we've moved on."
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