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Türkiye Sack Coach Montella After Nations League Woe

Vincenzo Montella was sacked as head coach of Türkiye on Friday following a string of Nations League defeats. "It has been decided not to continue with our head coach," the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on X. Türkiye have lost all four of their Nations League matches against France, Belgium and twice to Italy. Appointed in September 2023, the former Italy international enjoyed some early success as he guided Türkiye to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, where they were beaten 2-1 by the Netherlands.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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CAF President Says Keeping Africa Cup of Nations as a Biennial Competition Is Back on the Agenda

The Confederation of African Football is reappraising its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years, CAF president Patrice Motsepe declared on Friday when he added his organization did not take orders from FIFA or UEFA. Motsepe, who last December announced the biennial Africa Cup would switch to a four-year cycle from 2028, said on Friday that it was “nonsense, absolute rubbish” that CAF was being dictated to by either the world or European governing body.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Man Utd and Spurs managers brace for ‘El Sackicko’ – all to know

Man United and Tottenham Hotspur managers under increasing pressure ahead of Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Serbia hit with stadium closure and fines over supporter misconduct

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Barca skipper Raphinha out against Getafe and Galatasaray

Barcelona’s captain Raphinha is sidelined for their upcoming games against Getafe and Galatasaray due to a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Brazil.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match

Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Shanghai Masters in his opening match against Hubert Hurkacz, losing 6-4, 6-3. The defeat comes shortly after Djokovic’s victory at the China Open.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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‘Great future’ — Saudi cricket official sets out vision for game across the Kingdom

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Kompany ‘proud’ of Man City success despite guilty verdict

Vincent Kompany remains proud of his achievements with Manchester City, despite the club being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. Kompany is now the manager of Bayern Munich.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Premier League managers give first reaction to Man City crisis: All to know

After Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League breaches, rival managers give their reaction as games resume.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Chelsea star Palmer ‘committed’ to England insists Alonso

Xabi Alonso defended Cole Palmer’s commitment to England, countering Thomas Tuchel’s criticism about Palmer missing national team opportunities. Palmer withdrew from recent Nations League matches due to injury, continuing a trend since Tuchel’s tenure began.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Man City case causing ‘uncertainty’ for whole Premier League, says Iraola

Liverpool's Andoni Iraola looks to Manchester City clash and rival's appeal over guilty verdict for financial breaches.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Man City face Liverpool after being found guilty of financial breaches

Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield after being found guilty of financial breaches.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Mourinho Lashes Out at 'Ridiculous' Criticism of Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho slammed criticism of star striker Kylian Mbappe, on Friday labelling the attacks as "ridiculous". The French captain has come under fire for spending his time recovering from a left knee injury -- which he suffered playing in a Nations League match against Türkiye -- in France and Switzerland rather than Madrid. The 27-year-old was also pictured at the entrance of a Parisian nightclub and photographed on a bicycle when he was in Switzerland.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

Enzo Maresca expressed his full confidence in Manchester City’s leadership despite the recent financial scandal. The club has lodged an appeal against the verdict of inflating revenue, which it denies.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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IAME Series UAE returns to RAK track for new season

The opening two rounds attracted 106 drivers, while the live broadcast recorded its highest YouTube audience in the UAE

Khaleej TimesOctober 9, 2026

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Real Madrid’s Mourinho lashes out at ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe takes fire for how he has chosen to recover from knee injury as he prepares to return for Real Madrid.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Man City will win appeal against financial charges, Maresca says

Coach says he has absolute faith in Man City despite guilty finding over breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Russell to Go 'All-out' Ahead of Unusual Singapore Daylight Sprint as Antonelli Nears F1 Title

George Russell needs to throw everything he can at stopping — or even just delaying — Kimi Antonelli’s march to the Formula 1 title. That won’t be easy from the back of the grid at the Singapore Grand Prix. Russell was third, with Mercedes teammate Antonelli ahead of him in second, when his power unit suddenly failed Sunday during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, leaving him with a penalty this week for an engine change.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 9, 2026