LaMelo Ball and Jonathan **** inga seemed to be having a go at Rudy Gobert during the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the Golden State Warriors.
The Wolves went into the game without Anthony Edwards, and unsurprisingly, they didn't look like their usual selves. They suffered a 119-114 defeat in the end.
Gobert came under a lot of criticism for his performance, and Ball and **** inga seemingly yelling at him made it an even bigger story.
However, the Frenchman has now claimed that no such thing happened between him and his two teammates.
It really was a frustrating night for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Golden State Warriors.

#timberwolves #state #game

A look up and a precise finish with sublime skill: Michael Olise once again demonstrated his exceptional quality in FC Bayern's 5–0 win over Bodø/Glimt. In the 83rd minute of the Champions League encounter, the Frenchman picked up pace down the right flank, cut inside and curled the ball beautifully into the top corner. A goal that was the perfect way to kick off the new Champions League campaign.
The German record champions' fans were thrilled by Olise's goal and chose it as FC Bayern's Goal of the Month for September. With 43.4 per cent of the vote, the forward came out on top against Alphonso Davies, who had also scored a spectacular goal to make it 3–0 during that same 5–0 win. Davies received 20.1 per cent of the vote.
Hot on Davies' heels were Jamal Musiala with his opener against Union Berlin (16.8 per cent) and Momoko Tanikawa, who also received 16.8 per cent of the votes for her winner against SC Freiburg. Fifth place went to Bogdan Olychenko for his opener for the FC Bayern reserves against Eichstätt (2.9 per cent).
It's already Olise's second consecutive fan accolade following his Goal of the Month for August. With his stunning finish against Bodø/Glimt, the Frenchman once again demonstrated that he's set to deliver special moments on a regular basis this season too.
Olise has been shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or alongside Harry Kane, Luis Díaz and Dayot Upamecano:

#champions

Paris Saint-Germain have a selection problem on the left of defence before their Champions League meeting with Barcelona: Nuno Mendes is injured, and Lucas Digne is the natural alternative against Lamine Yamal. Mundo Deportivo reported the situation on 19 October, describing Mendes as Luis Enrique's preferred answer to the Barcelona winger.
The timing matters for the Catalans, with Yamal in excellent form. His impact in Barcelona's comeback against Galatasaray underlined the threat PSG will need to manage on Tuesday.
Digne's recent outing against Strasbourg did little to strengthen his case. Mundo Deportivo **** sed the Frenchman's display in PSG's 3-1 defeat as laboured and lacking in decisiveness, and reported that Luis Enrique substituted him as he changed course after starting several reserves.
Lucas Digne playing for France. – Photo: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0
That leaves the coach weighing a natural replacement whose latest performance raised questions, rather than simply making a like-for-like switch without concern. Digne is also a former Barcelona player, having spent two seasons at the club from 2016 to 2018.

#mundo #luis

Utah Royals FC fell 2-0 at America First Field against the Kansas City Current on Saturday evening in front of 10,809 fans, the club's second-highest attendance this season. Unable to secure the victory, the squad will now be forced to wait yet another week to officially clinch its first playoff berth in club history.
While the Royals were unable to earn the result in the battle at home, Real Salt Lake traveled to Kansas City, earning a 3-1 victory to lift itself to a second road win in the 2026 season. The victory earned the visitors an important three points to keep the push for the postseason alive in the doubleheader evening for Utah professional soccer against Sporting Kansas City.
As the Utah Royals took the pitch on Saturday evening the home side was without the heartbeat of its midfield as **** anese star Mina Tanaka was out due to a hamstring injury sustained while on international duty. URFC captain Paige Cronin earned an impressive milestone Saturday against the Current, starting in her 100th NWSL match.
Iron woman Kate Del Fava returned to the pitch following her USWNT debut as a second-half substitute in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Spain. The defensive wall not only leads the Royals in possessional passes and clearances but, made her 80th consecutive start today, the longest active streak for a single club. Del Fava has played 7,661 straight minutes, the second longest streak in club history while also having played every one of the 7,211 minutes Utah has played as a team in 79 games since the Return to Royalty in 2024.
Real Salt Lake got off to a near perfect start against Kansas City to earn just its second road win of the 2026 MLS season with goals by French attacker Morgan Guilavogui and Spanish Rookie Sergi Solans in under 15 minutes. The score by the Frenchman in the 12th minute marked his third of his first MLS season, while 2026 RSL Golden Boot leader Solans netted an impressive 12th MLS goal of his rookie season to double the visitor's lead.

#Royals

The heavyweight division will have to move on without Tom Aspinall for now. The Englishman recently announced that he is vacating the 265lbs **** le after another incident caused further damage to his right eye. Aspinall has been sidelined for nearly a year after suffering a double eye poke at the hands of Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.
He was diagnosed with the rare bilateral traumatic Brown's syndrome and has since undergone triple eye surgery. Eddie Hearn recently revealed that Aspinall needed more time for additional tests before he could be considered 100% healthy. However, the prolonged recovery timeline became increasingly frustrating.
The former champion took to Instagram and penned a lengthy post explaining the circumstances behind his decision. Shortly after, Josh Hokit seized the opportunity to stake his claim to the now-vacant **** le.
The 10-0 heavyweight had recently rejected Alex Pereira's call for a rematch with Gane, who currently holds the interim **** le. Instead, Hokit pitched two blockbuster headliners for UFC 334 later this year, with himself facing Gane for the heavyweight gold and Pereira taking on Sergei Pavlovich.
Now that Aspinall has vacated the belt, Gane is seemingly expected to be upgraded to undisputed champion. However, staying true to his original plan, Hokit has doubled down on facing the Frenchman for the championship next.

#aspinall #heavyweight #year

Bayern Munich were not interested in signing Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki during the summer transfer window.
Cherki joined Man City in the summer of 2025 and has registered 13 goals and 18 ***** ists across all competitions.
The Frenchman has produced some eye-catching displays already in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring two goals and providing two ***** ists.
In recent weeks, rumours have been circulating that Bayern were interested in signing Cherki.
Christian Falk has exclusively told CFBayern Insider that Bayern were never interested in signing Cherki during the summer window.

#cherki #summer

When Sunderland were awarded a penalty following Ezri Konsa's impromptu wrestling match with Dan Ballard, it felt like a massive opportunity to break the deadlock against the notoriously watertight Gunners as Enzo Le Fée lined up his spot kick against David Raya.
There was little wrong with the Frenchman's attempt — firmly struck and aimed towards the corner — but the Spaniard made a superb save to deny Le Fée his second success from twelve yards inside a week. And when everyone's favourite villain Bruno Guimaraẽs duly fired a venomous dipping shot past Robin Roefs barely minutes later, it felt like the classic one-two punch and it ultimately defined the game.
Sunderland more than held their own in this contest; we looked sharp, combative and were able to fashion a number of decent chances against the defending champions, but the finishing touch eluded the Lads on this occasion and that somehow made the loss even more frustrating.
We know we're capable of giving the league's big guns a run for their money on any given day, and occasionally emerging victorious, but during what could easily be a "difficult second season", we need to find ways to bridge the gap and to continue to eke out points from tricky positions.
A disappointing outcome. The 0-2 scoreline might've felt slightly harsh and Reinildo's late red card was a sickener, but the way the game panned out wasn't entirely unexpected, given ******* nal's current status and Sunderland's ongoing attempts at evolution.

#second #ezri

Antoine Griezmann has hit the ground running with Orlando City, and it comes as no surprise.
The Frenchman joined the MLS outfit in the summer after an illustrious career in Europe, and he has started in fine form.
Since joining the club, Griezmann has bagged eight goals in 10 games and has pushed Orlando into the conversation for a playoff spot.
This evening against Toronto, the former Atlético Madrid man showed exactly why Orlando pulled strings to bring him in.
After a pinpoint Zakaria Taifi cross, Griezmann came flying into frame to throw a boot out and connect with the ball.

#orlando #city #madrid #zakaria

Kylian Mbappe has been scoring goals for fun for both Real Madrid and France over the past few years.
Unfortunately for him, though, those goals have not necessarily translated into success for his teams in terms of trophies.
There has been some criticism over whether Mbappe is detrimental to the team's success, but the Frenchman has vehemently dismissed those claims.
In a wide-ranging interview with L'Equipe, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, Mbappe has opened up on several major subjects surrounding him and Madrid.
Mbappe did not hide his belief that his performances deserve football's biggest individual prize.

#goals #success #france #frenchman

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Manchester United have struggled to keep out goals this season after opting against reinforcing their backline over the summer. The Red Devils have already conceded six goals in their opening three Premier League games.
The English giants are likely to consider defensive reinforcements in 2027 after concentrating almost entirely on the midfield this summer. A new centre-back could be on the agenda, with Harry Maguire no longer young and Matthijs de Ligt sidelined since last December.
A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person has named Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu as a solution to United's defensive woes. The Frenchman is coming off a solid 2025/26 campaign, during which he registered two goals and seven **** ists in 49 appearances.
Kalulu has featured at centre-back as well as right-back for the Bianconeri so far and his versatility makes him a lucrative option for the Red Devils. An update on the situation has now emerged that will delight United fans.

#summer #centre #manchester #premier

Frenchman Arthur Gea failed to convert a match point which would have seen him make history as the first lucky loser to ever reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.
Instead the 21-year-old fell in a gruelling five-set encounter with Botic van de Zandschulp, having also failed to serve out victory when he had the chance in the fourth set.
Three hours after holding match point the world No 87 was out, with van de Zandschulp battling back to win 3-6 6-7 (0-7) 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in five hours and 13 minutes - the fourth-longest match on record in New York.
Gea had to go through qualifying as his ranking was not high enough to automatically qualify for the main draw at the time entry lists were published. He lost to Nishesh Basavareddy in the final round of qualifying but was granted a reprieve when former runner-up Casper Ruud withdrew with injury before the tournament began, taking the Norwegian's place.
Gea seized his opportunity by making the fourth round but could not get past world No 70 van de Zandschulp, although he may take some comfort in his prize money of $480,000 - more than seven times the $66,000 he had expected to earn through qualifying.

#zandschulp #match

Victor Wembanyama gets a big shout-out from French UFC fighter Ciryl Gane originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Over the past decade, it has become clear that basketball is one of the biggest sports in the world. The rise of international players is a testament to this because there has not been an American regular-season MVP since James Harden's MVP in 2018.
Players like Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been dominant as non-American players. However, it seems San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is ready to carry the torch moving forward as the best player to come out of France, a country that's well-known for producing some elite athletes.
As the current UFC interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane knows what it's like to succeed. He is, in fact, a two-time holder of that **** le, so he is quite successful in his mixed martial arts career. The orthodox heavyweight striker stands out in the UFC with his natural talent and light feet despite being a 6'4" fighter.
Just like Gane, Wembanyama shares some traits with his fellow Frenchman. Being a giant who can move light on their feet is certainly a good trait to have, but it matters the most in a sport like basketball.

#ciryl #fighter

Michael Olise was linked with a move away from Bayern Munich during the summer, but the Frenchman stayed after being labelled not for sale by the German champions.
However, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on German broadcaster Sport1 on Sunday that he can't guarantee Olise will remain at the club beyond next summer.
"Making promises in this business is a tricky matter. Whether we can keep him permanently is something we will discuss again in the summer," Dreesen said on the future of Olise, whose contract expires in 2029.
As for this past summer, Dreesen denied that Bayern received any offers for the attacker, who was primarily linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool.
"That simply wasn't true. That's why I said it publicly. It simply wasn't true. We didn't have any offer on the table. And we've always said we weren't interested. That's exactly our position. Olise is incredibly important for this team. He's a magician on this pitch," he said.

#bayern #summer #dreesen #true

However, thanks to the many fallings out that the Egyptian King had with Arne Slot, Liverpool and the attacker both agreed to terminate his deal a year before it was due to expire.
Most fans thought that this would mean the Reds' main target was going to be a new right-winger.
However, that was far from the case with Bradley Barcola taking until the very end of the window to get brought in.
And, if we're being picky, although the Frenchman can play on the right if needed, Andoni Iraola now has four left-wingers in his squad.
So, realistically, the Anfield outfit still need to find their replacement for Salah but, thanks to their business this summer, they may have already ruined their chances in that department too.

#egyptian #arne

Axel Sola scored an absolutely devastating one-punch knockout to end Fares Ziam's night in dramatic fashion in the UFC Paris co-main event.
After some early exchanges on the feet, Sola just leaned into his power and uncorked the left hand that slammed into Ziam's face and he immediately fell unconscious to the floor. The referee jumped into stop the fight with the end coming at just 1:40 into the opening round as Solo picked up the win over his fellow Frenchman at UFC Paris.
"Fares is a f*cking great fighter," Sola said after his victory. "Bring your support for him. I hope you like my performance. My job is only to say yes to the matchmakers so I'm waiting on the offer."
The early exchanges were fairly even with Ziam settling into his own rhythm on the feet but it appeared Sola was just biding his time until he saw the perfect opening.
That came with Ziam standing directly in front of him and Sola decided that was the moment to pull the trick and uncork his powerful punch. As soon as Sola connected, Ziam just crumbled to the canvas in a heap as the crowd erupted in celebration from the jaw-dropping knockout.

#ziam #fares #feet

Chris Sutton claimed that Liverpool 'may have got away' with a potential red card offence at Portman Road on Friday night.
The Reds surged into a 2-0 lead against Ipswich inside nine minutes thanks to a brace of Alexander Isak goals, both of which were set up by Cody Gakpo, although the home side asked a few questions of the visitors later in the first half.
Seven minutes after the interval, Jeremy Jacquet was shown a yellow card by Darren England for a collison with Tractor Boys striker Emersson near the halfway line.
That prompted Sutton to say on co-commentary for Sky Sports that the Liverpool defender 'has had the odd clumsy moment in this game', perhaps referring to a first-half moment of hesitation between him and Alisson Becker inside the Reds' penalty area.
Just a couple of minutes after being booked, the 21-year-old took a heavy touch near the sideline and gave the Ipswich striker the chance to steal the ball off him, with the Frenchman then tripping his opponent but not being penalised by the referee.

#Liverpool #ipswich

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed that Sacha Boey could stay at the club after all.
The German champions were keen to offload the Frenchman this summer, but after a move failed to materialise before the German transfer window closed, the 25-year-old now looks increasingly likely to remain in Munich.
"The probability is now greater that he'll stay here," Freund said at a press conference on Friday.
"He's always behaved in impeccable fashion. The plan was different, but this can happen in football.
"When all transfer windows are closed and he's still here, then he'll remain a player in our squad."

#remain #bayern

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a first US Open **** le on track with a gritty five-set victory over Quentin Halys, staying the course as a spate of upsets rocked the men's draw on Thursday.
A trio of former women's champions -- Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka -- booked third-round berths, along with reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva.
But men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime tumbled out, along with sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur and 13th-seeded Lorenzo Musetti.
Zverev labored util 2:15 am Friday on Arthur Ashe Stadium to shake off 52nd-ranked Frenchman Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (3/7), 6-3.
The four-hour 33-minute marathon followed his wild first-round five-setter against 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego that kept Zverev at it until shortly before 2 am on Wednesday.

#lorenzo #kept #champions

Somewhat surprisingly, Liverpool made plenty of changes to their ranks this summer.
Indeed, fans knew that moves needed to be made but, after their £450 million spend last term, most people were unsure about how much money FSG would've been willing to spend.
If Bradley Barcola hadn't joined, the window would've been an absolute travesty but, since his £100 million + move was confirmed, the Reds' spending was high again.
Despite the Frenchman's arrival, new players are still needed before it feels like the Reds are definitely ready to challenge for silverware again.
Of course, they'll still be seen as one of the Premier League's biggest teams but, unless Andoni Iraola manages to get his players performing to the standards expected of them soon, they could be left behind by their rivals.

#made #needed #somewhat #Liverpool

Transfer deadline day for Liverpool was fairly slow.
The Anfield outfit made a lot of their moves on bank holiday Monday with deals for Lucca Brughmans and Djylian N'Guessan being lined up before the window slammed shut.
Bradley Barcola was also welcomed on 31 August with the Frenchman being one of the Reds' most anticipated deals of the window.
After his arrival, Liverpool had four left-wingers among their ranks and only one right-winger.
However, with the way that Andoni Iraola wants his wingers to play, they all need to be versatile and able to play anywhere across the front three which is why the Reds probably aren't panicking that much about their attacking options.

#Liverpool #reds #transfer #Monday

Most people celebrate their 40th birthday with a slap-up meal or a surprise party.
Gael Monfils, the maverick Frenchman who always knows how to have fun on the court, marked his milestone by winning a Grand Slam match at the US Open.
Playing in the final major of his career, Monfils ensured he had a unforgettable night with a 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 victory over Paraguayan opponent Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
The former world number six is the oldest man to win a US Open main-draw match since Jimmy Connors - who also won on his 40th birthday in 1992.
The New York crowd made the occasion even more memorable for Monfils by bursting into an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday' during his post-victory interview.

#monfils #birthday #frenchman #slam

Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Jean-Mattéo Bahoya is set to join Leeds United after the Premier League side moved decisively for the 21-year-old on deadline day. Sky Germany, Sport Bild and The Athletic all report that Leeds entered concrete negotiations with Frankfurt on Tuesday. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano subsequently reports that an agreement has been reached on a loan deal containing a mandatory €30m purchase clause.
The development comes just two days after another proposed move to England collapsed. Get German Football News reported on Sunday that Bahoya had personally rejected a transfer to Hull City despite Frankfurt and the newly-promoted Premier League side having already reached a verbal agreement at club level.
Frankfurt nevertheless remained prepared to negotiate a late departure for the France U21 international. Bahoya joined Eintracht from Angers SCO for approximately €8m in January 2024 and remains under contract through 2029. The winger has since made 78 competitive appearances for the RheinMain club, registering 15 scorer points.
A €30m permanent transfer would consequently leave Frankfurt with a significant profit on a player currently valued at €25m by Transfermarkt.
Bahoya required some time to establish himself after arriving from Angers, but gradually developed into one of Frankfurt's more intriguing young attacking players. The Frenchman spoke about overcoming his difficult initial adjustment to life in Germany last October, crediting Eintracht's French-speaking contingent with helping him settle both on and off the pitch.

#transfer

The full-back has joined French top-flight club OGC Nice until the end of the season. The deal does not include a purchase option.
Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed to loan full-back Niels Nkounkou to French top-flight club OGC Nice until the end of the 2026/27 campaign. The deal does not include a purchase option.
Nkounkou has made 63 appearances in all competitions for Eintracht since moving to Frankfurt from AS St.-Étienne three years ago, registering three goals and three ******* ists in that time. The Frenchman, who spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Torino FC and who remains under contract at Eintracht until 2028, was involved in the majority of the Eagles' pre-season preparations and training camps this summer.
Sporting director Timmo Hardung: "We hope Niels rediscovers his form of old and gets regular playing time in France. We're currently unable to guarantee him the game time needed to do so here, which is why we're convinced that Nice is the right place for him to continue his development in a good environment."

#nice #french #niels

West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo has joined French Ligue 1 side RC Lens on a season-long loan deal.
The 26-year-old arrived at the London Stadium from Nice in August 2024, initially on loan, with an obligation to buy the Frenchman for just over £34m the following summer.
The former Barcelona and Toulouse centre-back has made 54 appearances for the Hammers since his move to London but did not feature for Nuno Espirito Santo's side this season.
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#london #season

The Premier League weekend was not short of talking points and discussion.
Newcastle's new manager has made an immediate impact despite difficulties off the pitch, whileArsenal have already shown that the champions will take some stopping. Here are five of the biggest questions and themes to emerge from weekend's Premier League action.
Rayan Cherki's stock took a slight hit during the summer. There were reports of tension and frustration within the France squad during the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to his limited playing time, while an Amazon documentary revealed how Manchester City's team had gambled on the Frenchman despite negative feedback on his mentality.
City took that gamble and have been repaid ever since. Cherki was superb last season, recording 12 **** ists in the Premier League, and has started the new season on fire. He **** isted twice in the opening win over Bournemouth, and scored twice himself as Crystal Palace were put to the sword on Friday night.
The 23-year-old is a special talent and capable of unlocking any game. Maresca must coax that from him on a regular basis and give him the platform to become Kevin De Bruyne's heir.

#twice

Celtic have reportedly missed out on a defensive transfer target. The Hoops are in the market for cover in the fullback areas but it appears that OGC Nice are on the verge of securing the services of Eintracht Frankfurt's Niels Nkounkou. The 25-year-old was wanted by Celtic but, according to L'Équipe, he has opted to move to the Cote D'Azur.
The article states that the Frenchman has decided to make the switch from the Bundesliga to the Ligue 1 side on a loan deal with the French side holding an option to buy.
The Scottish Champions appear to have swiftly moved onto Jordan Lotomba as they look to add to their backline. The 27-year-old has one year remaining on his deal at Feyenoord and Celtic are reportedly in talks over a loan deal for the Swiss fullback.
It appears that Celtic are scrambling for transfers in the closing phases of the window. Whilst it is always possible for quality to be found, given the amount of time to replace players, often quality is at a premium and a number of deals are already in progress, making it harder to interfere and hijack proceedings.

#celtic #side #loan #hoops

Serie A side Roma picked up another convincing 4-0 win today, this time putting away Lecce with ease. Manu Kone, who has been linked with a host of clubs in England, started the tie and played a key role in the outcome too.
This came hours after Chelsea have been mentioned as possible suitors for the Frenchman today. Kone is said to be viewed as a possible replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who could yet end up at Manchester City.
After the win over Lecce though, Gian Piero Gasperini was asked about the midfielder's future in Rome and if he could yet leave – possibly to Chelsea.
The Italian denied Kone is for sale, shutting down suggestions of a late transfer.
He told the press – via SiamoLaRoma: "Absolutely not, it's a media thing. No one has ever spoken to me about departures, not Koné or anyone else. Especially now, with just 24 hours to go before the transfer window closes."

#today #hours

Youssouf Fofana (27) is closing in on a return to Ligue 1 football. The former AS Monaco midfielder is set to leave AC Milan to join Lyon on loan with an option to buy, according to Gianluca di Marzio. The 27-year-old has been informed by Milan head coach Ruben Amorim that he was not part of his plans for the season. The Frenchman didn't make Milan's matchday squad for the team's first two Serie A games.
Fofana joined AC Milan from AS Monaco for a €26m transfer fee back in the summer of 2024. He went on to feature 88 times for I Rossoneri. Di Marzio understands that negotiations are now at an advanced stage between Milan and Lyon on the basis of a loan with an option to buy.
Fofana's arrival could mean that Lyon will part ways with one of their defensive-minded midfielders. It could be Tanner Tessmann, who ws reportedly of interest for several Premier League sides.
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#Milan #monaco

Our weekly Premier League Team of the Week is back for another edition. From impressive debutants to players already in red-hot scoring form, we've selected the best-performing XI from the second round of Premier League fixtures. Who made the cut?
Consecutive clean sheets in what has been a dream start to the season forHull City and their new goalkeeper. The Greek international got down low to brilliantly stop Taiwo Awoniyi's effort in a match-winning moment for The Tigers.
A terrific start to his Newcastle career. After two ***** ists in the League Cup in midweek, Dedic was impressive again as the Magpies won at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bosnian was a brilliant outlet and set up Anthony Elanga's opener after another adventurous run, while staying solid defensively with five clearances, five recoveries and 4/5 ground duels won.
Mukiele made his mark on his return to theSunderland side with a string of defensive contributions as Regis Le Bris' side got up and running for the season with a win. The Frenchman made a massive 14 clearances on route to a clean sheet against Fulham, and did not lose a single ground duel.

#league #five

There was no shortage of drama during Térence Atmane and Jaume Munar's tense first-round battle at the 2026 US Open. The closely contested match saw Munar venting his frustrations before Atmane was left incredulous after being denied treatment by the physiotherapist and supervisor despite his struggles.
Atmane made a strong start to his clash against Munar, clinching the first two sets to take a 7-6(5), 6-3 lead and move just one set away from victory. However, the Frenchman began to struggle in the third set, with his movement compromised as he appeared to be dealing with severe cramps.
While serving at 1-0, 40-40 in the third set, Atmane called for the physiotherapist and received treatment on his right leg. He went on to lose the set after resorting to serving with his right hand due to cramping in his dominant hand. The Frenchman then took a bathroom break before the fourth set.
The drama escalated in the fourth set when Munar halted play in the first game and asked the chair umpire to call the supervisor. The Spaniard voiced his frustration over Atmane's constant conversations with his coach and the delay between his serves, arguing that the umpire should issue time violations.
"Call the supervisor. Three times it happened. It's point, game over, 1-0, we switch and we play. I don't care about what's happening. It's rules. They're talking. It happened two times this game. I just asked you the question because of that," Munar said.

#munar #supervisor #call #drama