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Watford manager Dionisi denies sacking rumours as 'fake news'

Alessio Dionisi dismisses reports of his dismissal as false following a heavy defeat, while also issuing an apology to Elton John.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 16 Oct 2026 · updated 2h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 16 Oct 2026. BBC Sport published first, on 16 October at 08:59 UTC; The Guardian Sport followed 5h 38m later. The most recent article, from The Guardian Sport, appeared on 16 October at 14:37 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Guardian Sport (major outlet), BBC Sport.

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  1. Football Daily | Watford, a ‘fake news’ sacking and an apology to Elton John The Guardian Sport ·
  2. Under pressure Dionisi addresses sacking 'fake news' BBC Sport

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  • Alessio Dionisi
  • Elton John
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