Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Richarlison warns Spurs 'never again will anyone decide my future' in defiant transfer statement
Richarlison has hit back at Tottenham on Instagram after being dropped for Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle, declaring he will not allow others to control his future while leaving the door open for a return to Everton.
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Recovered Borralho targets UFC 334 return and top-10 fight after rib surgery
Caio Borralho says he is back to full training following rib surgery that forced him off UFC 330, and is targeting a top-10 middleweight opponent at UFC 334 in New York on November 14, believing he is one or two wins from a title shot.
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Bellingham credits Mourinho's freedom after Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu on Sunday, taking his tally to two goals and two assists in three La Liga games. The England midfielder says Jose Mourinho's licence to roam is driving his sharp start to the season.
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Haise snatches victory but publicly targets his defenders after Rennes-Le Mans
Stade Rennais beat Le Mans 3-2 in extra time in Ligue 1, but Franck Haise spared no criticism of his players in the post-match press conference, singling out defender Aït-Boudlal and striker Mayenda by name.
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Hato backs Chelsea's 'crazy' attack to outscore anyone despite five goals conceded
Defender Jorrel Hato says Chelsea's front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers can carry the Blues through their high-scoring, high-conceding start to the Premier League season, with a trip to Arsenal next on the agenda.
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Madueke says Community Shield rout of City has set the tone for Arsenal's title defence
Noni Madueke believes Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City in Cardiff has laid the groundwork for the Gunners to retain their Premier League title, with the winger pointing to the win as a statement of intent after City beat Arsenal twice last season.
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Prates predicts he survives early 'smashing' before knocking out Makhachev in round four or five
Carlos Prates says he expects to absorb punishment early against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev before landing a stoppage, drawing a direct parallel to Anderson Silva's second-round knockout of Chael Sonnen in 2012. The Brazilian is in talks for a fight date, with UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas or a January card in Australia the likely options.
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Championship leader Antonelli targets redemption at Monza despite looming grid penalty
Kimi Antonelli returns to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza holding a 59-point championship lead and six wins, a year after a penalty-marred home debut left him ninth. Mercedes have confirmed he will take a power unit grid penalty of at least 10 places.
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Hooker vows to end Parnasse's headline run before it starts at UFC Paris
Dan Hooker admits he had never heard of Salahdine Parnasse when the UFC offered him the fight, but accepted after learning the fee dwarfed what he would have earned against Justin Gaethje. The veteran lightweight heads into Saturday's UFC Paris main event off back-to-back losses.
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Erasmus warns third Springboks-All Blacks Test will be most intense yet as series hangs in balance
Rassie Erasmus has predicted the third Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Johannesburg's FNB Stadium will surpass the first two in intensity, with the series locked at one win apiece and a 2-1 series lead on the line.
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Maguire hails Mainoo as 'a real monster' after starring role in United's 5-2 rout of Ipswich
Harry Maguire credited Michael Carrick's coaching for transforming Kobbie Mainoo's off-the-ball work, after the 21-year-old delivered a commanding midfield display in Manchester United's 5-2 Premier League win over Ipswich on Sunday.
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Maguire urges Rashford to 'do a lot more' after first Old Trafford start in 626 days
Harry Maguire welcomed Marcus Rashford's return to the Manchester United starting XI against Ipswich Town, saying the forward was 'constantly a threat' in the 5-2 win but is capable of contributing even more as his reintegration continues.
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Van Dijk hints at Netherlands future but demands respect before committing to Xavi era
Virgil van Dijk says he will meet new Netherlands manager Xavi before deciding whether to continue his international career. The 35-year-old Liverpool defender, four caps short of a century, insists he needs to feel valued and appreciated to carry on.
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Maguire backs Rashford to thrive after 'rough ride' as United star returns with a threat
Harry Maguire has praised Marcus Rashford's attitude and sharpness since returning to Manchester United, where the forward made his first start in 20 months in Sunday's 5-2 win over Ipswich.
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Mourinho stuns with praise for Camavinga after Real's rout of Malaga
Starting against Malaga (4-0) in Liga Matchday 3, Eduardo Camavinga delivered a convincing performance that drew praise from José Mourinho in his post-match press conference.
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Carrick admits United may miss out on left-back as deadline day looms with five deals in play
Manchester United face a race against Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline with a left-back still unsigned despite a summer-long search. Manager Michael Carrick has tempered expectations after the 5-2 win over Ipswich, with targets including Alejandro Balde and David Raum looking increasingly unlikely.
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Petrino dismisses Walker as 'a clown' and demands UFC book their heavyweight clash
Vitor Petrino has hit back at Valter Walker after the fellow top-ranked UFC heavyweight mocked his win over Serghei Spivac as boring, insisting he has repeatedly requested the fight and accusing Walker of ducking elite competition.
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Magomedsharipov backs Nurmagomedov to rebound after Song's 'lucky punch' KO
Zabit Magomedsharipov has dismissed Yadong Song's second-round uppercut stoppage of Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai as a flash knockout that could happen to anyone, insisting his compatriot will return stronger.
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Rashford 'fantastic' on return as Carrick's United demolish Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford
Marcus Rashford started his first Manchester United match since December 2024 and impressed interim boss Michael Carrick in a commanding 5-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford, with Carrick describing the forward as 'fantastic' since his return.
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Genesio confirms OM will close transfer window without any signings
After losing 2-0 at Monaco on Sunday in Ligue 1 Matchday 2, Olympique de Marseille faces another setback: manager Bruno Genesio admitted in a press conference that no reinforcements will arrive before the summer transfer window closes.
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