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Osimhen on Napoli Exit: ‘I Made My Own Decision’ Victor Osimhen has confirmed that his move to Galatasaray was his own choice, despite considering staying at Napoli. He revealed to Turkish media that a convincing call from Galatasaray’s coach, Okan Buruk, played a key role in his decision. Osimhen praised the team’s quality and expressed confidence in the project. The Nigerian striker has scored two goals for the club but will be sidelined for a few weeks due to injury. Sports Hub | Football

Pogba Responds to Doping Ban: ‘I’m Not a Cheater’ Paul Pogba insists he is “not a cheater” following an 18-month doping ban for elevated testosterone levels. Originally facing a four-year suspension, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced the ban, accepting that his ingestion of the banned substance was unintentional. Pogba takes responsibility for the supplement but denies any intent to cheat. The Juventus midfielder is set to resume training in January 2024 and aims to return to play by March. Sports Hub | Football

Lionel Messi: "Lautaro Martínez deserves the Ballon d'Or more than any other player." "If Lautaro doesn't win the Ballon d'Or this year, it will be an injustice and a robbery." Sports Hub | Football

Rio Ferdinand warns Man United staff after Ferguson’s dismissal: “No one is safe” Rio Ferdinand has issued a warning to Manchester United staff after Sir Alex Ferguson was dismissed as the club’s global ambassador by the INEOS group, led by part-owner Jim Ratcliffe. Ferguson’s removal, aimed at reducing costs, follows Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 25% stake in the club. Ferdinand expressed his disagreement on X, stating, “If Sir Alex can be taken out, then NO ONE IS SAFE at @ManUtd – anyone can get it now.” Sports Hub | Football

18 years ago, John Terry stepped in as goalkeeper after Petr Čech got injured and helped Chelsea maintain their lead in a match against Reading. Sports Hub | Football

Messi hints at retirement after hat trick in Argentina’s win Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the South American World Cup qualifiers. The 37-year-old acknowledged he’s nearing the end of his career, stating he just wants to enjoy each moment. Fans at the Monumental de Nuñez Stadium chanted his name, making Messi emotional. When asked about the 2026 World Cup, he didn’t commit, saying he’s focused on enjoying his remaining time in football. With this performance, Messi equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most international hat tricks. Sports Hub | Football

Wissam Ben Yedder is facing two and a half years in prison. That is the sentence requested by the prosecution. The former AS Monaco striker is involved in a sexual assault case. Source: RMC Sport Sports Hub | Football