Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Rennie concedes Springbok scrum dominance after All Blacks fall 29-24 in Soweto
Dave Rennie acknowledged South Africa's scrum superiority after the All Blacks lost 29-24 to the Springboks at FNB Stadium in Soweto, with a 36th-minute penalty try highlighting the hosts' pack dominance in the second Test.
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Erasmus credits nine years of continuity as Springboks seize 2-1 series lead over All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa's long-standing squad familiarity gives them an edge over Dave Rennie's still-developing All Blacks, after the Springboks secured a 2-1 lead in the four-Test Greatest Rivalry series.
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Kolbe ruled out with broken jaw as Springboks and All Blacks count injury toll ahead of fourth Test
Cheslin Kolbe has been ruled out of the fourth Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore after breaking his jaw in Soweto. All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will also miss the match with a shoulder injury, while Quinn Tupaea's availability remains uncertain.
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De Zerbi urges patience as Tottenham fail to score in three straight Premier League openers for first time since 1975
Roberto De Zerbi defended Tottenham's goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, warning that a squad costing more than £300 million cannot be moulded overnight. Spurs are winless and scoreless through their opening three Premier League fixtures.
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Rennie backs Carter after missed tackles cost All Blacks in Soweto defeat
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has defended winger Leroy Carter following two missed tackles that led to Springbok tries in New Zealand's 29-24 loss in Soweto, leaving them 2-1 down in the series.
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Clarkson promises Alpine team a Hawkstone delivery if Gasly converts Monza pole to victory
Jeremy Clarkson has pledged a Hawkstone beer for every Alpine staff member if Pierre Gasly wins the Italian Grand Prix, after the Frenchman claimed his maiden F1 pole position at Monza on Saturday.
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Russell loses pole to Gasly after Verstappen's braking antics disrupt Mercedes qualifying plan
George Russell narrowly missed pole at the Italian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen braked sharply on the out-lap, bunching up the train and preventing team-mate Kimi Antonelli from giving Russell a slipstream. Alpine's Pierre Gasly took pole instead.
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Mount returns to training as Carrick names injury concerns ahead of Everton trip
Mason Mount is back in training ahead of Manchester United's Premier League visit to Everton, though Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Tom Heaton, and Amad all remain sidelined.
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Maresca backs £65m Ndiaye to adapt despite 'wrong direction' Man City debut
Enzo Maresca expressed confidence that Iliman Ndiaye will settle at Manchester City after the Senegalese winger struggled with positional demands on his debut in a 1-0 pre-season win over Coventry, just days after his deadline-day move from Everton.
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Infantino resurfaces at Women's Under-20 World Cup amid growing calls to resign
Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance at the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland on Saturday, weeks after abandoning his controversial $20 billion World Cup sell-off proposal that drew widespread opposition from Fifa member associations and triggered legal action from Uefa.
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Seven points behind Monaco, Luis Enrique provokes by betting on PSG's title
After PSG's defeat to Monaco on Friday in Matchday 3 of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique challenged anyone to bet against his team for the title. A statement that annoyed former international Matthieu Dossevi.
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PSG's Poor Start: Luis Enrique Warned Not to Push His Advantage Too Far
After five matches without a win in Ligue 1 and a home defeat to Monaco (1-2), Luis Enrique faces scrutiny over his management of the Paris squad, with a historical comparison between Sacchi and Zidane cited as a cautionary tale.
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Raphinha named Barça captain, Yamal fifth: Flick reveals hierarchy
Ahead of the trip to Valencia, Hansi Flick clarified the order of captains at FC Barcelona: Raphinha leading, followed by Pedri, Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong and 19-year-old Lamine Yamal.
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Mike Dean walks back referee 'mini-games' claims but insists he always did his job professionally
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has attempted to clarify his controversial podcast comments, saying he regrets how they came across but maintains he refereed 'properly and professionally' throughout his 25-year career.
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Chivu blames De Zerbi for Pavard's downfall at Marseille
Back at Inter Milan after a failed loan spell at Olympique de Marseille, Benjamin Pavard is regaining credit under Cristian Chivu. The Nerazzurri manager directly points to Roberto De Zerbi as responsible for the poor season of the French international defender.
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Carragher warns Barcola he faces a fight to start as Gakpo shines in Liverpool's win over Ipswich
Cody Gakpo set up both Alexander Isak goals as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road, prompting Jamie Carragher to caution new signing Bradley Barcola that breaking into the starting XI will not be straightforward.
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FIA's Court of Appeal rejects Briatore's bias claims over Monaco GP judges
The FIA's International Court of Appeal has defended the appointment of its judges after Alpine boss Flavio Briatore alleged one panel member had ties to McLaren, following the court's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix penalties.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Eight players in doubt for Premier League Emirates showdown
Arsenal could be without up to five first-team players for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, while Moises Caicedo's fitness is also a concern for Xabi Alonso's visitors.
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