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Michael Jordan's PSG deal earns him millions after Champions League final win over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League triumph over Arsenal at the Puskas Arena is set to generate a significant financial windfall for Michael Jordan, whose Jumpman brand sponsors the French club and entitles him to five per cent of all merchandise sales bearing his logo.
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James Milner retires at 40 after setting all-time Premier League appearances record
James Milner has announced his retirement from football after 24 seasons in the Premier League. The former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder ends his career with a record 658 top-flight appearances, having played his final season at Brighton at the age of 40.
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FIFA targets England's corner tactics with new World Cup rule on pre-kick fouls
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has singled out England after highlighting Adam Wharton's block on José María Giménez in a friendly against Uruguay as a prime example of the grappling and illegal screening the governing body wants to eradicate at the 2026 World Cup.
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James Milner retires at 40 after 24 Premier League seasons and three titles
James Milner has confirmed his retirement from professional football in an emotional statement posted on social media. The midfielder ends a 24-season Premier League career that included three title wins across spells at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Brighton.
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United close in on Ederson signing as midfield rebuild targets multiply
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth around £38 million for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the Brazilian set to sign a long-term contract at Old Trafford. The club are also pursuing multiple further midfield additions, plus targets in attack and defence.
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Liverpool propose Dumfries swap deal as Iraola closes in on Anfield role
Liverpool have reportedly suggested including Denzel Dumfries in negotiations with Inter Milan over Curtis Jones, as the clubs remain €10m apart in their valuation of the Liverpool midfielder. Andoni Iraola is meanwhile the frontrunner to become the club's next head coach.
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IFAB confirms nine rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, including expanded VAR powers
The International Football Association Board has approved sweeping rule changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, covering expanded VAR intervention, five-second countdowns for set-pieces, and automatic red cards for players who leave the pitch in protest.
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Vinicius Jr scores and assists as Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 at the Maracana
Vinicius Jr marked his homecoming at the Maracana with a goal and an assist as Brazil beat Panama 6-2 in a World Cup warm-up, with Carlo Ancelotti's side missing Neymar, Marquinhos and Arsenal's two Gabriel's due to injury and the Champions League final.
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Pochettino uses hydration break as tactical timeout despite FIFA's new coaching crackdown
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has warned all 48 World Cup teams that referees will prevent players gathering at dugouts during goalkeeper injury stoppages — but USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino found an alternative route, using a hydration break to deliver laptop-aided instructions in a 3-2 friendly win over Senegal.
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Tuchel backs England to go 'a long way' as squad departs for Miami pre-camp
Thomas Tuchel has expressed full belief and excitement that England can make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup, as his 26-man squad prepares to fly to Miami for a pre-tournament camp before relocating to their base in Kansas City on 13 June.
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Jack Wilshere's £40,000 FA fine for leading anti-Tottenham chants at Arsenal's 2015 trophy parade
Jack Wilshere was fined £40,000 and severely warned by the FA after grabbing the microphone at Arsenal's 2015 FA Cup trophy parade and leading a series of obscene anti-Tottenham chants in front of more than 500,000 supporters in Islington.
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Leeds target Shakhtar goalkeeper Riznyk as Darlow and Meslier set to leave
Leeds United are tracking Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk as their primary summer transfer target, with both Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier expected to depart Elland Road as free agents at the end of the season.
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Arne Slot pens open letter to Liverpool fans after sacking following fifth-place finish
Arne Slot has addressed Liverpool supporters for the first time since his dismissal on Saturday, reflecting on the Premier League title win, the Water Street incident, and the death of Diogo Jota in an open letter published by the Liverpool ECHO.
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Madueke responds to penalty criticism as Arsenal celebrate Premier League title
Noni Madueke hit back at critics on Instagram after Arsenal's Champions League final penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, posting a defiant message alongside a photo with Declan Rice during Sunday's Premier League trophy parade through North London.
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Arne Slot bids farewell to Liverpool fans in open letter after sacking
Arne Slot has addressed Liverpool supporters directly following his departure as manager, reflecting on the Premier League title win, the tragedy involving Diogo Jota, and the bond he formed with the club and its fanbase during his single season in charge.
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Maguire offered to Inter Milan as Arsenal, Liverpool and United eye summer moves
Manchester United have offered Harry Maguire to Inter Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, while Arsenal are targeting Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Liverpool are among several clubs monitoring AC Milan's Rafael Leao, available for around £43m.
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Japan head to 2026 World Cup in form but without Mitoma, Minamino and doubts over Endo
Japan arrive at the 2026 World Cup having beaten England, Brazil and Scotland in their last five matches, but Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino are both ruled out through injury, while captain Wataru Endo's fitness remains a serious concern.
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Manchester United poach Harvey Busby from Newcastle to lead academy scouting
Manchester United have appointed Harvey Busby as their new lead national scout for the Under-14 to Under-18 age groups, bringing him in from Newcastle United to strengthen academy recruitment across Britain.
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Haaland vow and World Cup ambitions give Man City players new drive under Maresca
Pep Guardiola's farewell at the Etihad has given way to questions about what comes next, with Erling Haaland already declaring his intent to chase major honours and incoming manager Enzo Maresca inheriting a squad with plenty to prove.
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World Cup 2026 opens on June 11 as Mexico host South Africa at Azteca
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The 104-match tournament concludes with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
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