Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Mbappé responds sharply to journalists ahead of Real Madrid–Inter in Champions League
On the eve of the clash against Inter Milan in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé reacted strongly to questions about PSG's titles after his departure and his lack of defensive work, compared to Dembélé and Raphinha.
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Maresca brings music to Man City training sessions to lift energy and morale
Enzo Maresca has introduced music into Manchester City training sessions, a habit carried over from his spells at Leicester and Chelsea. The manager says players are happier and perform better with dance tracks in the background.
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Chimaev vows to keep wrestling despite Nurmagomedov's takedown KO warning
Khamzat Chimaev says he will not alter his wrestling-heavy style after watching Umar Nurmagomedov get knocked out by Yadong Song while shooting a takedown, insisting that any fighter can be put to sleep by an unlucky shot in MMA.
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Rennie admits All Blacks got set-piece 'badly wrong' after second straight loss to Springboks
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie has acknowledged his side's scrum and maul discipline handed South Africa repeated set-piece opportunities in Soweto, contributing to a second consecutive defeat in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
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Souness accuses Declan Rice of 'cheating' with positioning in latest Arsenal broadside
Graeme Souness has renewed his criticism of Declan Rice, accusing the Arsenal and England midfielder of playing 'old man's football' by dropping too deep and effectively operating as a centre-back during build-up play.
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Rothen to Mbappé after Ballon d'Or campaign: "Shut up, nobody thinks you were the best"
Kylian Mbappé publicly declared in a press conference that he would vote for himself for the Ballon d'Or. Consultant Jérôme Rothen responded bluntly, reminding the Real Madrid striker that he won no major trophies last season.
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Erasmus says Springboks must outscore All Blacks, not contain them, in series-sealing fourth Test
Rassie Erasmus has urged his Springboks side to focus on outscoring the All Blacks rather than defending them into submission as South Africa target a 3-1 series win in Baltimore. Two backline changes see Damian Willemse and Morne van den Berg come into the starting XV.
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Doku set to miss Manchester derby as Maresca offers cautious O'Reilly return hope
Jeremy Doku is unlikely to feature in Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford after missing City's trip to Porto, while Nico O'Reilly has a chance of returning following his late withdrawal from the Coventry warmup.
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Pimblett eyes Topuria grudge match after 52-second UFC 329 finish: 'I'd love to smash his head in'
Paddy Pimblett has reaffirmed his desire to fight Ilia Topuria after rebounding from his interim title loss to Justin Gaethje with a 52-second submission of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329. No bout has been formally offered, but Pimblett also named Arman Tsarukyan, Mauricio Ruffy, and Charles Oliveira as potential next opponents.
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Guimaraes reveals Arteta is 'obsessed' with making Arsenal more entertaining this season
New signing Bruno Guimaraes says Mikel Arteta has been clear from day one about his ambitions: build on last season's title-winning foundations and make Arsenal an even more attractive side to watch.
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Mbappé targets first Ballon d'Or after record-breaking World Cup Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappé has declared this could be his year to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, pointing to his record 10 World Cup goals and 22 all-time in the tournament as evidence he has made history in football's biggest competition.
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Pochettino waits on Banks' nationality call and urges caution over teenage sensation Sullivan
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that 19-year-old German-American defender Noahkai Banks remains undecided on his international future and will miss the upcoming camp, while warning that 16-year-old Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan must be protected from premature hype.
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Pochettino vows cultural overhaul at USMNT in apparent dig at Pulisic's World Cup rest decision
Mauricio Pochettino has pledged to change the mindset and standards within the United States men's national team, making comments widely interpreted as a rebuke of Christian Pulisic's decision to skip the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup to preserve freshness for the World Cup.
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Mbappé claims Ballon d'Or for himself and takes swipes at Raphinha and Dembélé
In an interview with L'Équipe, Kylian Mbappé states he would vote for himself for the Ballon d'Or, citing his World Cup goal-scoring record and performances in major competitions. A statement unlikely to go unnoticed.
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Ménès questions Benatia's legitimacy as Canal+ pundit after failed OM exit
Two months after leaving a struggling Olympique de Marseille, Medhi Benatia has joined Canal+ as a consultant. Former pundit Pierre Ménès publicly questions whether the ex-OM football director has the credibility to comment on others' work.
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Neville warns Carrick over late defensive subs after United squander lead at Everton
Gary Neville has criticised Michael Carrick for substituting both full-backs late in Manchester United's 2-2 Premier League draw at Everton on Sunday, drawing uncomfortable comparisons with the defensive fragility that plagued the tenures of Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag.
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Baxter warns Exeter fans Black Knight investors won't simply 'throw money' at the Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has clarified that new majority owners Black Knight Entertainment expect the club to return to profitability, not act as a blank-chequebook rescue. Bill Foley's investment has eased cash-flow pressure and allowed squad strengthening, but sustainable business performance remains the goal.
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Porto face triple injury blow as Bednarek, Froholdt and Samu miss Man City clash
Porto head coach Francesco Farioli has confirmed three key absences for Tuesday's Champions League opener against Manchester City at the Estádio do Dragão, with Jan Bednarek suspended, Samu sidelined by a cruciate injury, and Victor Froholdt ruled out after being knocked unconscious.
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Van Poortvliet vows Leicester will chase title after Northampton's Twickenham triumph stung
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet says watching rivals Northampton Saints lift the Premiership title at Twickenham — after beating Leicester 45-31 in the semi-finals — left a bitter taste, and insists the Tigers have the squad to go one better this season.
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Maresca faces media ahead of City's Champions League opener against Porto
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca addressed the press on Tuesday evening ahead of Wednesday's Champions League group-stage opener away at Porto, with doubts over Nico O'Reilly and Jeremy Doku after both missed Monday's training session.
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