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Neville predicts Pro Ref apology after Haaland's controversial derby winner stands

Gary Neville insists Manchester United will receive an official apology after Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby was allowed to stand despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere with play from an offside position.

Football Sep 13

Roy Keane ridicules Manchester United's pre-derby warm-up routine in front of baffled co-pundits

Roy Keane publicly lambasted Manchester United's defensive warm-up ahead of their Premier League derby against Manchester City, mocking the back four's routine of defending uncontested long balls and low passes.

Football Sep 13

McMillen flips off Rahiki's corner mid-fight, wins unanimous decision at Noche UFC

Tommy McMillen settled a pre-fight grudge in spectacular fashion at Noche UFC on Saturday, flipping off Marwan Rahiki's coaches while beating their fighter, then explaining the feud stemmed from a physical altercation earlier in the week.

MMA Sep 13

Mourinho backs former player Carrick to succeed in Manchester United hot seat

Jose Mourinho has offered his public support for Michael Carrick as Manchester United head coach, saying his former player and assistant is 'doing well' after guiding the club to a third-place Premier League finish last season.

Football Sep 13

De Zerbi plays down Tel flashpoint as Tottenham's four-game scoring drought deepens

Roberto De Zerbi dismissed suggestions of a falling-out with Mathys Tel after Tottenham drew 0-0 at home to Everton on Saturday, extending their Premier League goal drought to four matches. The Spurs boss said his on-pitch instructions to Tel were purely technical.

Football Sep 13

Dana White denies blocking De La Hoya from Garcia vs. Benn despite long-running feud

Dana White has pushed back on reports that Oscar De La Hoya was denied a credential for Saturday's Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn card at T-Mobile Arena, saying his organisation had no role in the Golden Boy Promotions boss's absence.

MMA Sep 13

Dugarry slams LFP for failing to observe minute of silence for Éric Roy

Ahead of PSG's trip to Brest on Sunday evening, Christophe Dugarry strongly criticized the Professional Football League for not organizing an official minute of silence in memory of Éric Roy, the former Brest manager who recently passed away.

Football Sep 13

Pirès warns OM after three defeats: "I don't wish on them what we lived through in 1999-2000"

Twelve years after his spell at Marseille, Robert Pirès is sounding the alarm. With three defeats in four Ligue 1 matches, OM sits in 12th place and revives in the former midfielder's mind the memory of a 1999-2000 season that nearly saw relegation.

Football Sep 13

Gilmore credits improved preparation as Harlequins open season with perfect 10 points

Harlequins lead Group B of the PREM Rugby Cup with maximum points after bonus-point victories over Leicester (45-21) and Northampton (29-14), with interim-turned-permanent head coach Jason Gilmore pointing to sharper week-to-week standards as the driving force.

Rugby Sep 13

Verstappen warns Spanish GP victory will be 'tough' after qualifying third in Madrid

Max Verstappen qualified third at Madrid's Madring street circuit, just over a tenth behind polesitter Lando Norris, and admitted he has yet to identify where he can overtake to challenge for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix win.

Formula 1 Sep 13

Verstappen qualifies third at Madring but warns overtaking will decide Spanish GP fate

Max Verstappen starts Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix from third on the grid at Madrid's new street circuit, just over a tenth behind polesitter Lando Norris, and admits he has yet to identify a viable passing opportunity on the tight layout.

Formula 1 Sep 13

Sesko vows to be United's main striker after overcoming injury that blighted debut season

Benjamin Sesko has opened up on the fitness problems that restricted him to 19 starts in his first Manchester United season, insisting he is now fully recovered and ready to lead the line — starting with Sunday's derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford.

Football Sep 13

Zidane set to surprise with Pablo Pagis for his first France squad

Five days before announcing his first squad, Zinédine Zidane is reportedly considering calling up Pablo Pagis, the Paris FC attacking midfielder who has already been pre-selected, for France's upcoming fixtures.

Football Sep 13

Referees warned to revisit wrestling rule after controversial Sunderland penalty at Arsenal

Premier League referees have been urged to reconsider their new anti-wrestling directive after Sunderland were awarded a disputed penalty against Arsenal, with pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank both arguing the spot-kick should never have been given.

Football Sep 13

Alonso urges F1 chiefs to fast-track rule changes after 2026 cars disappoint at Spanish GP

Fernando Alonso has warned that Formula 1 'cannot continue this way' after the 2026 cars' reliance on battery management undermined the challenge of the new Madring circuit. The two-time champion says he has held talks with F1 and FIA chiefs to accelerate a return to combustion-dominant power.

Formula 1 Sep 13

Italian media question Amorim's starting XIs as Milan rescue draw at Lazio

Ruben Amorim's AC Milan remain unbeaten in Serie A but are drawing sharp criticism from Italian outlets after a flat first-half display saw them fall two goals behind at Lazio before Diego Moreira's second-half brace salvaged a 2-2 draw.

Football Sep 13

USA Eagles draw lessons from 63-14 Pacific Nations Cup semi-final rout by Japan

Japan ran in nine tries to dismantle the USA 63-14 in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, with the Brave Blossoms racing to a 28-0 lead inside 16 minutes. Eagles coach Scott Lawrence acknowledged his side were "well beaten" but praised younger players for their resilience.

Rugby Sep 13

Sesko declares shin injury 'perfect' after scoring on first United start of the season

Benjamin Sesko scored and offered an encouraging injury update after making his first start of the season in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah, saying his troublesome shin is now fully healed.

Football Sep 13

Genesio publicly targets McCourt after OM's three consecutive defeats

After Olympique de Marseille's third straight loss, at Rennes on Friday in Ligue 1, Bruno Genesio refused to shoulder alone the responsibility for the club's scaled-back ambitions, directly targeting owner Frank McCourt.

Football Sep 13

Boyhood City fan Anderson reveals £116m move fulfilled a childhood dream

Elliot Anderson has disclosed he was a lifelong Manchester City supporter before his £116m summer move to the Etihad, crediting his grandfather for buying him his first City shirt at the age of seven or eight.

Football Sep 13