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  "id": 14815050,
  "title": "Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/martinez-apologises-for-outburst-at-man-utd-hierarchy-14815050",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T22:37:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/16/martinez-apologises-for-outburst-at-man-utd-hierarchy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued an apology for his criticism of the club's board for lacking investment in the transfer market following their 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The English giants are experiencing their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years. Martinez had expressed his frustration at not receiving the transfer he believed was necessary, stating he had expected more investment during the transfer window. After meeting with club officials, including technical director Jason Wilcox and manager Michael Carrick, Martinez acknowledged his passionate nature and the intensity with which he lives football. He emphasized that his desire for more investment stemmed from the club's ambition to grow, become stronger, and compete at the highest level. Martinez reiterated his belief in his teammates, manager, and the entire team working to help the club move forward, emphasizing the importance of working together with ambition and commitment.",
  "summary": "The defender publicly criticised the club's board for a lack of investment in the transfer market following their defeat by Atletico Madrid.",
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        "title": "Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/martinez-apologises-for-outburst-at-man-utd-hierarchy",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchy",
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        "published": "2026-10-15T22:27:57.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/martinez-apologises-for-outburst-at-man-utd-hierarchy-14815745",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}