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Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Hooper credits Kiss's 'world-class' training standards as Wallabies go 3-0 in Argentina
Tom Hooper has praised head coach Les Kiss for raising training standards after Australia beat Argentina 27-21 in Jujuy to extend their unbeaten run to three matches — their first four consecutive wins in a calendar year since 2020.
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Rennie pinpoints ball speed and lineout flaws as All Blacks chase 2-1 series win in South Africa
Dave Rennie has called for faster ball speed and sharper lineout execution after the All Blacks' second-Test defeat in Cape Town, with a series-deciding third Test against the Springboks to come.
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Erasmus reveals last-minute weather call forced complete Springbok front-row overhaul against All Blacks
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why he replaced his entire starting front row just an hour before kick-off in Cape Town, citing a late change in the weather forecast as the Springboks held on to beat New Zealand 33-26.
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Ex-referee Scott calls substitution boards 'not fit for purpose' after Iraola's Liverpool fury
Former Premier League referee Graham Scott has criticised the technology behind substitution boards as outdated following Andoni Iraola's angry complaints during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, though Scott also suggested the Reds boss may have exaggerated the delay.
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De Zerbi reveals Richarlison, Danso and Sarr have all asked to leave Tottenham
Roberto De Zerbi has publicly confirmed that Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have each requested to leave Tottenham, with the Brazilian striker omitted from the squad for Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Newcastle.
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De Zerbi apologises after Newcastle's 2-0 win leaves Spurs bottom despite £320m summer spend
Roberto De Zerbi has apologised to Tottenham fans after a second straight Premier League defeat left them bottom of the table. Newcastle won 2-0 at Spurs on Saturday, with Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga scoring.
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Mourinho backs Mbappé for Ballon d'Or and calls for trophy criteria overhaul
José Mourinho believes Kylian Mbappé deserves the Ballon d'Or and is calling for a review of the award's criteria: for him, the trophy should honour a player destined to become an eternal legend, like Messi, Ronaldo or Zidane.
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Erasmus dismisses Rennie's walking-scrum accusation after Springboks level series
Rassie Erasmus hit back sharply at All Blacks coach Dave Rennie after Rennie claimed South Africa were walking around in the scrum during their 33-26 defeat in Cape Town, a result that levelled the four-Test series at one win each.
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Simeone rules out Álvarez for Sevilla as Sørloth absence compounds Atlético's attacking crisis
Diego Simeone confirmed Julián Álvarez will miss Atlético Madrid's La Liga trip to Sevilla, with Alexander Sørloth also unavailable. Cristian Romero is set to rejoin the squad but will not be rushed back into action.
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Simon Parker admits Springboks were simply better after All Blacks series levelled in Cape Town
All Blacks loose-forward Simon Parker offered a candid assessment after South Africa levelled the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with a controlled win at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, with Parker conceding the Springboks capitalised on every All Blacks error.
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Iraola eager for 'certainties' as Liverpool close in on £123m Barcola signing
Andoni Iraola says he is looking forward to working with a settled squad once the transfer window shuts, with Liverpool on the verge of completing a £123million deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola.
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De Zerbi confirms Savio ruled out of Newcastle clash with muscular fatigue after £85m move
Tottenham's new £85m signing Savio has been ruled out of Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle due to muscular fatigue, just days after scoring on his debut in the Carabao Cup win over Charlton.
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Gerrard says Liverpool should have kept Neco Williams after Forest's 2-2 Anfield draw
Steven Gerrard publicly backed Neco Williams after Liverpool and Nottingham Forest shared a 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield on Saturday, declaring the £12m sale in 2022 a mistake and calling the Wales international one of the best full-backs in the league.
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Iraola fumes at fourth official as substitution delay costs Liverpool against Forest
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola publicly questioned the professionalism of fourth official Tim Robinson after a substitution board delay preceded Nottingham Forest's penalty in a 2-2 draw at Anfield. Goalkeeper Alisson was so incensed he smashed a hole in one of the boards at full time.
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Iraola fumes over fourth official's three-minute subs board failure before Forest penalty
Andoni Iraola blamed a technology malfunction by fourth official Tim Robinson for delaying a triple Liverpool substitution, during which Nottingham Forest won the penalty that put them 2-1 ahead at Anfield. Liverpool eventually salvaged a 2-2 draw through Victor Munoz.
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Genesio admits underestimating OM's financial crisis, doesn't rule out resignation
With three days left before the transfer window closes, OM has signed no players. Bruno Genesio acknowledged in a press conference that he underestimated the severity of the club's financial situation, without ruling out a departure.
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Fonseca claims to be Lyon's best manager and is immediately contradicted
After Lyon's elimination by Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League play-offs, Paulo Fonseca claimed to be the best manager in the club's recent history. Journalist Dave Appadoo countered him with factual, data-driven evidence.
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Fernandes reveals Maguire's gracious response to losing the Manchester United captaincy
Bruno Fernandes has disclosed the private conversation he had with Harry Maguire after being handed the Manchester United captaincy in 2023, revealing that Maguire told him if he had to lose the armband, he was glad it went to someone like him.
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