Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Neville and Wright clash over Arsenal and Chelsea forward lines ahead of Premier League showdown
Gary Neville and Ian Wright publicly disagreed over whether Mikel Arteta would swap Arsenal's attacking trio of Saka, Havertz and Eze for Chelsea's forward line, with Wright insisting he was 'not having that' as the two sides prepare to meet with perfect records intact.
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Parnasse destroys Hooker in half a round at UFC Paris, calls out Holloway as dream fight
Salahdine Parnasse announced himself on the UFC stage with a brutal first-round knockout of Dan Hooker in the UFC Paris main event, then immediately called out Max Holloway, declaring the Hawaiian legend his dream opponent.
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Neville accuses Carragher of disrespecting Firmino in Havertz comparison debate
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clashed on air over whether Kai Havertz can fill a similar role at Arsenal to the one Roberto Firmino played at Liverpool, with Neville insisting Havertz is not close to Firmino's level.
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Kerkez warns Liverpool cannot sustain Iraola's high press for full 90 minutes
Milos Kerkez has admitted Liverpool can only maintain Andoni Iraola's high-pressing style for 30-35 minutes at a time, raising questions about the new manager's system after the Reds' 2-0 win over Ipswich on Friday night.
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Erasmus warns series not won as Springboks edge All Blacks 29-24 to lead 2-1
South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in the third Test at FNB Stadium on Saturday, taking a 2-1 series lead. Coach Rassie Erasmus cautioned that the job is unfinished ahead of the decisive fourth Test in Baltimore.
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Hamilton criticises Ferrari's qualifying execution after narrow Q2 escape at Monza
Lewis Hamilton ended qualifying fifth at the Italian Grand Prix, escaping Q2 by just 0.001s and missing a crucial tow in Q3 due to a late tyre preparation. The seven-time world champion pointed to Ferrari's execution as the reason he fell 0.225s short of polesitter Pierre Gasly.
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Alonso backs Reece James to become world-class midfielder ahead of Arsenal clash
Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Chelsea captain Reece James has a long-term future in central midfield rather than at right-back, praising his intelligence and leadership ahead of Sunday's trip to Arsenal.
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Gasly snatches shock Monza pole from Russell by 0.060s to claim first career front row start
Pierre Gasly claimed his maiden Formula 1 pole position at Monza on Saturday, edging pre-session favourite George Russell by just 0.060 seconds in the closing moments of qualifying — nine years into his F1 career.
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Flick warns Koundé: no guaranteed starting spot at Barcelona
Hansi Flick made clear in a press conference that French defender Jules Koundé is no longer a guaranteed starter at FC Barcelona this season, facing increased competition on the right flank.
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Ince challenges Mainoo to prove his worth after Man Utd spend £155m on midfielders
Manchester United legend Paul Ince has praised Kobbie Mainoo's display in the 5-2 win over Ipswich but insists the 19-year-old must drive forward, shoot more often, and stop playing it safe now that three new midfielders have arrived for a combined £155m.
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Simeone storms out of press conference after Julián Álvarez warm-down question
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone abruptly left his post-match press conference after being asked why Julián Álvarez skipped the substitutes' cool-down following a 3-0 defeat to Athletic Club Bilbao — the latest flashpoint in a turbulent summer for the Argentine striker.
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Extended Until 2030, Luis Enrique Becomes World's Third-Highest Paid Manager
Paris Saint-Germain has officially extended Luis Enrique's contract until June 2030 with a salary increase to €20 million gross per year. The Spanish manager now ranks third globally in earnings, behind Simone Inzaghi and Diego Simeone.
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Carrick hails Mainoo's hunger after midfielder silences doubters with standout Ipswich display
Michael Carrick has praised Kobbie Mainoo's desire to keep improving after the 21-year-old delivered what the Manchester United head coach described as his most complete performance yet in last weekend's win over Ipswich.
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Maresca flags Arsenal's squad depth as Chelsea set sights on Premier League title
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has pointed to Arsenal's ability to make five high-quality changes per game as the benchmark for title contenders, after his own squad showed its depth in Saturday's win over Coventry.
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Carrick backs Manchester United to compete despite finishing tenth in Premier League spending
Manchester United spent £163m this summer — less than newly-promoted Hull City and Ipswich Town — yet manager Michael Carrick insists the squad has the quality to challenge for major honours under Ineos ownership.
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Kiss backs Wallabies to front up against world-number-one Springboks after historic Argentina series win
Australia coach Les Kiss says the Wallabies will be ready for the Springboks later this month after securing a first-ever series win in Argentina, capped by a 28-28 draw in Mendoza that extended their unbeaten run to five Tests.
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McReight's 26-tackle masterclass anchors Wallabies' historic series win in Argentina
Fraser McReight led all tacklers with 26 and scored a crucial second-half try as Australia drew 28-28 with Argentina in Jujuy on Saturday, sealing their first-ever series win on Argentine soil. Coach Les Kiss praised the openside flanker's relentless 'tenacity' throughout the tour.
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Piastri has no regrets over Monza team orders that marked the start of his 2025 collapse
Oscar Piastri says he would not change how he handled the controversial Monza team orders that saw him yield position to Lando Norris — a moment widely seen as the turning point in his failed 2024 title campaign.
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Haaland admits Man City are in 'rebuilding phase' as Arsenal hold title edge
Erling Haaland scored the only goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry on Saturday but conceded that Arsenal, who have built their squad over a longer period, may hold the advantage in this season's Premier League title race.
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De Zerbi names his attackers after Tottenham's third match without a win
Stuck on one point after three Premier League matches, Spurs drew 0-0 at Nottingham Forest. Roberto De Zerbi pointed the finger at poor decisions from his £190m attack, singling out Mathys Tel in particular.
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