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Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford. Portugal forward Ronaldo was in his second spell at United when Ten Hag took charge in the summer of 2022 but left in controversial circumstances a few months later. "He let the team down, and he let me down, because we planned with him," Ten Hag.

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Peta calls on club to never again use a live animal mascot ‘There’s no reason to drag a wild animal into a stadium’ A leading animal rights group has urged Crystal Palace to retire their American bald eagle mascot because, it says, the matchday experience can leave the bird “frightened, disoriented and panicked” and put spectators at risk. In a letter to Palace’s chief executive, Sharon Lacey, People for the.

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Wales include uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope in the squad for November Nations Championship Tests but Taulupe Faletau misses out. Steve Tandy has selected a 39-strong group for the November Tests, with hooker Dewi Lake named as captain. The head coach calls up Dragons lock Seb Davies and Cardiff number eight Taine Basham for the first time since he took charge of the national side. Cardiff loose-head.

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A first defeat in four years could be liberating for England after so long fighting to preserve their historic unbeaten run England’s glittering unbeaten era is over. Canada defeated the Red Roses to deal them a first defeat in four years after 40 wins and one draw. It was a landmark result for the Canadians, who will look to replicate the outcome this weekend when the two nations meet again.

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Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday. Who will claim the title? And which youngster will make the superstar leap? Seeing all the fruits borne of an incredible summer of player movement. It feels like three years ago that Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Heat, because since then, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James went to the 76ers, and a ton of other deck.

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Paris St-Germain and Barcelona, the current top two in this season's Champions League, meet on Tuesday. Paris St-Germain v Barcelona - a fixture that could prove to be the most exciting in this season's Champions League. The free-scoring teams start match week three as the league phase's top two, with PSG ahead of Barcelona on goals scored and with no other sides having netted more this term. PSG were 2-1.