Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Rooney calls for Shaw and Santos to be dropped as United host Ipswich
Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to make two changes to Manchester United's starting line-up for Sunday's Premier League home game against Ipswich, after the Red Devils opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull.
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Fernandes reveals he voted for an Arsenal player before winning PFA Player of the Year himself
Bruno Fernandes claimed the PFA Men's Player of the Year award on Tuesday after a record-breaking season in which he set a new Premier League assists mark of 21, helping Manchester United finish third and qualify for the Champions League.
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Rennie rules out Segner for remainder of All Blacks tour after ankle surgery
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that Blues loose-forward Anton Segner will take no further part in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour after requiring keyhole surgery on his ankle. New Zealand will not call in cover, with Rennie satisfied he has enough loose forwards available.
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Fermin Lopez backs Deco to decide on Barcelona No. 9 after 5-0 Elche rout
Fermin Lopez deflected questions about a potential striker signing after Barcelona's 5-0 win over Elche in La Liga, saying sporting director Deco will do what is best for the club while pointing to the options already in the squad.
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Hamilton apologises to Ferrari after Dutch GP radio outbursts: 'Not the best version of me'
Lewis Hamilton has publicly apologised to Ferrari after venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix, admitting his behaviour fell short of his own standards while reaffirming his belief in the team's progress.
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Mourinho accuses Deschamps of rushing Tchouaméni back for World Cup semi-final
José Mourinho has criticized Didier Deschamps' decision to start Aurélien Tchouaméni in the France-Spain World Cup semi-final (0-2) on July 14. The Real Madrid midfielder, absent since that match, will only return to competition once fully recovered.
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Tchouameni still sidelined with adductor injury, Mourinho rules out rushing return at Real Madrid
Aurélien Tchouameni has been ruled out of Real Madrid's Liga clash against Real Sociedad on Wednesday after failing to recover from an adductor injury sustained at the World Cup. José Mourinho has confirmed the midfielder will not be forced back into action.
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Record-breaking Makhachev vows at least three more title defences after tougher-than-expected UFC 330 win
Islam Makhachev set the UFC record for most consecutive wins by defeating Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, but the champion admits the bout was harder than he expected and insists he has at least three more major fights left in the welterweight division.
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Fonseca insists Fofana will stay at Lyon despite Roma transfer rumours
On the eve of the Champions League playoff return leg against Fenerbahçe, Paulo Fonseca has stated that Malick Fofana will not leave Olympique Lyonnais, even as Italian media reports suggest a deal with AS Roma worth €35 million is nearly done.
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Russell calls Norris a 'specialist' after McLaren's back-to-back wins at Hungary and Zandvoort
George Russell says Lando Norris has always thrived at high-degradation, long-corner circuits after the reigning world champion swept pole and victory at both the Hungaroring and Zandvoort. The Mercedes driver finished third in the Dutch Grand Prix and expects McLaren to remain the team to beat in the near term.
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Scholes tells Fernandes to 'keep your mouth shut' after Hull defeat
Paul Scholes has hit out at Bruno Fernandes following Manchester United's opening Premier League loss to Hull City, saying the captain's poor performance gave him no right to publicly criticise his team-mates.
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Alonso backs error-prone Sanchez after Chelsea goalkeeper gifts Fulham two goals in 3-2 opener
Xabi Alonso urged Robert Sanchez to 'relax and carry on' after the Chelsea goalkeeper was at fault for both Fulham goals in Monday's 3-2 Premier League win at Craven Cottage, with Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville calling for a replacement before the window shuts.
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Norris claims he is a better driver in 2026 than during his title-winning season
Lando Norris says he is performing at a higher level both on and off the track in 2026 than he was during his 2025 championship campaign, despite sitting 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli after back-to-back wins at Hungary and Zandvoort.
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Neville and Carragher agree on Arsenal title but clash over Chelsea, United and Liverpool
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have shared their Premier League predictions for the new season, both backing Arsenal to retain the title while disagreeing sharply on the top-four order and relegation candidates.
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Neville crowns Arsenal champions as Carragher catches him changing United prediction
Gary Neville has named Arsenal as his Premier League title pick, with Chelsea second and Manchester United fourth — a shift Jamie Carragher claims Neville made multiple times after United's opening-day loss to Hull City.
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Retired Barboza likens Ruffy to Anderson Silva ahead of UFC 331 clash with Tsarukyan
Edson Barboza, recently retired from the UFC, has praised fellow Brazilian Mauricio Ruffy as an 'improved version' of himself and compared him to Anderson Silva, while likening Arman Tsarukyan to Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of their Sept. 19 co-main event in Los Angeles.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer, surprise candidate for Zidane's first France squad
Zinédine Zidane will announce his first France squad on September 17. Esteban Lepaul, crowned Ligue 1's top scorer last season with Stade Rennais, is among the most frequently mentioned names for a first call-up.
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Covington dismisses Garry after UFC 330 loss and writes off Nickal following wrestling defeat
Colby Covington has taken aim at both Ian Garry and Bo Nickal in a Submission Radio interview, mocking Garry's title loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 and declaring Nickal's aura gone after his decision defeat to Max McEnelly at RAF 12.
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Costa blasts UFC matchmaking and reveals Eddie Hearn talks with one fight left on deal
Paulo Costa has accused the UFC of being 'lost' without Dana White more actively involved, claiming the promotion passed on booking him for July or August despite his readiness to fight. The Brazilian also confirmed talks with promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Makhachev declares Volkanovski past his peak ahead of UFC 333 title defence
Islam Makhachev, who twice shared the Octagon with Alexander Volkanovski, believes the 37-year-old featherweight champion is no longer at his best and predicts unbeaten challenger Movsar Evloev will use his youth to claim the title at UFC 333 on October 24.
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