Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Shaw backs Mainoo over hat-trick hero Fernandes as United's best in 5-2 Ipswich rout
Luke Shaw has named Kobbie Mainoo as his personal player of the match from Manchester United's 5-2 comeback win over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, calling the young midfielder 'world class' despite Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick.
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Fury claims McGregor copied his trash-talk style and draws the line at family
Tyson Fury has declared himself the undisputed champion of combat-sports trash talk, insisting Conor McGregor lifted his microphone style — while also revealing he considers targeting a fighter's family strictly off-limits.
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Fonseca « sees himself bigger than OL » : his aggressive communication sparks controversy
After claiming to be « perhaps a shit manager » then « the best manager in OL's recent history » within days, Paulo Fonseca is drawing sharp criticism over his communication management.
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All Blacks target Soweto redemption after Springboks expose set-piece frailties in Cape Town
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan has acknowledged lineout and maul-defence failures cost the All Blacks in Cape Town, as the squad refocuses on a pivotal third Test in Soweto with the Greatest Rivalry series still alive.
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Arsenal set to smash their transfer record as Martinelli nears £55m Al-Hilal move
Gabriel Martinelli is closing in on a £55.7m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal, which would surpass Arsenal's previous record sale of £35m received for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017. Gabriel Jesus is also expected to join Barcelona before Tuesday's deadline.
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Ryan dismisses Erasmus 'friendly fire' as All Blacks prepare for harder second Test
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan has shrugged off Rassie Erasmus's post-match outburst over scrum tactics, calling it 'a bit of friendly fire', while acknowledging the All Blacks must improve ahead of the second Test against South Africa.
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Alonso hints at Enzo Fernandez Chelsea exit after axing midfielder for second straight game
Xabi Alonso has described leaving Enzo Fernandez out of Chelsea's squad as 'for the best', with the Argentine linked to a £120m move to Manchester City before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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All Blacks forwards coach flags fresh bodies needed for Soweto decider after brutal RGR schedule
Jason Ryan says New Zealand selectors face a tough but welcome task ahead of the third Test against South Africa in Soweto, with seven All Blacks having played all 160 minutes across the opening two matches and several others managing injuries and illness.
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Steiner says Hamilton 'didn't help himself' with frustrated Ferrari radio at Zandvoort
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has criticised Lewis Hamilton's team radio behaviour during the Dutch Grand Prix, arguing the seven-time champion came across as prioritising himself over Ferrari's collective strategy.
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Carrick dismisses 'lazy' passion criticism after Man Utd's opening-day loss to Hull
Michael Carrick has pushed back against claims that Manchester United lack passion following their opening Premier League defeat to newly-promoted Hull City, calling the criticism 'easy and lazy' ahead of Saturday's home clash with Ipswich Town.
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De Zerbi confirms Richarlison, Danso and Pape Sarr have all asked to leave Spurs before deadline
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed three Tottenham players — Richarlison, Kurt Zouma and Pape Sarr — have submitted transfer requests, compounding a miserable start to the 2026/27 season that has brought back-to-back defeats to Brentford and Newcastle.
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Potter reflects on Chelsea disaster: 'It didn't work out but I have no regrets'
Graham Potter, now Sweden head coach, has spoken candidly about his turbulent seven-month spell at Chelsea, the Brighton fans who booed him, and why he still believes taking the job was the right call.
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Tupaea insists All Blacks 'right there' despite Springboks' series-levelling win
All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea says New Zealand expected South Africa's powerful early onslaught in the second Test and that the squad retains full belief heading into the series decider, with small adjustments the focus after a narrow defeat.
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Kiss flags Wallabies' defensive shape must improve before second Pumas Test in Mendoza
Australia coach Les Kiss praised his side's 27-21 win over Los Pumas in Jujuy but singled out defensive compactness as the key area needing improvement ahead of next week's rematch in Mendoza.
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Cherki's two-goal burst rescues City's half-time crisis in 4-1 rout of Palace
Rayan Cherki begged Enzo Maresca to keep him on at half-time, then delivered two quickfire goals to steer Manchester City to a 4-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace — their second straight victory under the new head coach.
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Carrick dismisses 'lazy' passion criticism after Manchester United's opening-day loss at Hull
Michael Carrick has pushed back against critics who questioned his Manchester United side's passion following their defeat at Hull City, calling accusations of a lack of effort 'lazy' and 'ridiculous' ahead of Sunday's clash with Ipswich.
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Kiss steers Wallabies to four straight wins with hard-fought 27-21 victory over Argentina
Australia secured a 27-21 win over Los Pumas at Estadio 23 de Agosto to extend their unbeaten run to four consecutive Test victories — the first time they have achieved that in a calendar year since 2021.
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Rennie jokes Savea must win the toss to cure All Blacks' slow-start problem
Dave Rennie deflected questions about the All Blacks' sluggish opening to the second Test against South Africa with a quip about captain Ardie Savea, after the Springboks dominated from the first minute to level the series in Cape Town.
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