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Erik ten Hag said Friday that Manchester United's players "want to put this right" as he struggles to rescue a season that is spiralling out of control.
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland was happy just to be in the running to win the Ballon d'Or after missing out to Lionel Messi for the coveted prize recognising the world's best player.
Afghanistan swept past the Netherlands by seven wickets on Friday to boost their chances of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is due to return to Italy next week to continue his recovery from injury as speculation intensifies over his future with the Serie A champions.
England will try to salvage something from the wreckage of a woeful World Cup title defence when they face Australia in a pool match in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta says there is "unprecedented" quality at the top of the Premier League as he prepares to take his unbeaten Arsenal team to face in-form Newcastle at St James' Park on Saturday.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has been ruled out for "several weeks" with a hamstring injury, the club announced on Friday, adding to manager Erik ten Hag's woes.
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday his undermanned side needed to "be clever" against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's meeting between two teams unbeaten in the league.
Afghanistan restricted error-plagued Netherlands to 179 all out on Friday as they chased a victory which would keep them in the hunt for a World Cup semi-final place.
Afghanistan restricted error-plagued Netherlands to 179 all out on Friday as they chased a victory which would keep them in the hunt for a World Cup semi-final place.
Luis Diaz will decide whether he wants to be involved in Liverpool's Premier League match against Luton after the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.
Mikel Arteta says Eddie Howe has "transformed" Newcastle as he prepares to take his unbeaten Arsenal team to face the high-flying Magpies at St James' Park on Saturday.
Daryl Mitchell on Friday backed injury-plagued New Zealand "to do a job" against Pakistan on Saturday in a World Cup clash which is key to both sides' hopes of making the semi-finals.
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur on Friday described the tight security facing his team at the World Cup in India as "stifling", leaving players feeling as if they are "back in Covid times".
Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday said he was "a little bit surprised" at England's disappointing show at the World Cup but still rates them as "dangerous" opponents.
England's Ben Stokes on Friday conceded that "nothing's worked" in a disastrous World Cup campaign.
Argentinian giants Boca Juniors take on Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday with the Brazilian side aiming to win South America's top club prize for the first time.
Joe Root struck a defiant tone ahead of England's World Cup clash with Australia saying his team is better "man for man" than their old rivals despite being bottom of the pile.
New Zealand's Matt Henry will miss the rest of the World Cup with a torn hamstring and will be replaced by fellow fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, the team said on Friday.
French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama poured in 38 points and came up big in the fourth quarter as the San Antonio Spurs held off a late Phoenix rally to beat the Suns 132-121 on Thursday.
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett found Diontae Johnson with a three-yard touchdown pass with 4:02 remaining Thursday to give the Steelers a 20-16 NFL victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Barcelona must bounce back from their Clasico collapse in a tricky trip to face Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga.
Joel Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Philadelphia on Thursday to a 114-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the 76ers' first NBA game since trading James Harden.
Australian veteran Cameron Percy fired an eagle and eight birdies in a 10-under par 62 on Thursday to seize a two-shot lead at the PGA Tour event at Los Cabos, Mexico.
American Jessica Pegula powered into the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals in Cancun on Thursday, beating Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2 to complete an unbeaten run through the group stage.
Under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag cannot afford another damaging defeat when his troubled side face Fulham on Saturday.
Borussia Dortmund's home clash with injury-ravaged Bayern Munich on Saturday is their best chance to beat their bitter rivals in years.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane will join Japanese club Suntory in 2024, New Zealand Rugby said Friday, but will still be available to play international rugby next year.
James Harden joined the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, far later than he wanted but still excited for the chance to win an NBA title with his long-suffering hometown club.
Trainer Bob Baffert chases a fifth Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, sending out early favorite Arabian Knight in the $6 million showpiece at Santa Anita, where two horse deaths have marred the build up to the $31 million racing extravaganza.
Neymar underwent surgery Thursday at a hospital in his native Brazil to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage suffered during a national team match last month.
World number one Djokovic is the last of the top four seeds standing at the Paris Masters as he battled past unseeded Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Thursday.