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Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after M3 crash
Raheem Sterling was arrested on Thursday morning after his Lamborghini struck motorway barriers on the M3 near the Minley Interchange. Hampshire Police confirmed the 31-year-old has been bailed on suspicion of drug-driving, dangerous driving, possession of a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen.
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England monitoring USA measles outbreak with World Cup less than three weeks away
The FA has been alerted to a measles outbreak in the United States, the host nation for the 2026 World Cup, with England set to begin their campaign against Croatia in under three weeks. FIFA has issued guidance to all 48 participating nations as US cases reach their highest levels in decades.
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Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona on five-year deal in £69m Newcastle exit
Anthony Gordon has completed a move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract reported to be worth £69.3 million. The 25-year-old winger, who helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup last season, had also attracted interest from Bayern Munich before choosing the Spanish champions.
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Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for €80m, beating Liverpool and Bayern
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for a reported €80m plus add-ons. The 25-year-old England international, who scored 17 goals in 46 appearances this season, had also been pursued by Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
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Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona in £70m deal as Newcastle seek winger replacements
Anthony Gordon has left Newcastle United for Barcelona in a £70 million transfer, signing a five-year contract at the Nou Camp. Newcastle are already scouting potential replacements, with targets including Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lyon's Malick Fofana.
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Ruben Dias denies cheating allegations after split from Maya Jama
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has issued a public statement firmly denying he was unfaithful to television presenter Maya Jama, saying the couple parted ways for private reasons after around 18 months together.
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Starmer condemns Fifa over World Cup ticket prices as US attorneys general launch investigation
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has branded Fifa's World Cup ticketing practices 'unacceptable', calling on the governing body to stop fans being 'ripped off'. His intervention coincides with a formal inquiry by the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey into alleged price inflation and misleading sales tactics.
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Odegaard draws on Vieira's message as Arsenal prepare for PSG Champions League final
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says the Gunners hold no fear ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, drawing confidence from a personal video message sent by club legend Patrick Vieira and from Arsenal's Premier League title win.
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Odegaard targets Champions League glory to follow Arsenal's first title in 22 years
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says the squad wants to 'make even more history' by winning the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, with Jurrien Timber declared fit to start.
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What Bundesliga drop-off data reveals about Liverpool's £86m Diomande pursuit
Machine Football data on players who have moved from the Bundesliga to the Premier League raises important questions about how Yan Diomande's elite dribbling, creativity and goal-contribution numbers might translate if Liverpool meet RB Leipzig's £86million asking price.
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Atletico Madrid mock Barcelona with fax joke after Julian Alvarez transfer reports
Atletico Madrid responded to reports linking Julian Alvarez with Barcelona — including claims of a €100m opening offer — by posting a series of satirical transfer announcements on X, mocking the Catalan club and denying any deal is in progress.
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Arteta insists Arsenal's ambition is bigger after Premier League title win
Mikel Arteta has dismissed any suggestion of reduced pressure on Arsenal ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, insisting the club's ambition has only grown following their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Saka credits Thierry Henry's loyalty as Arsenal chase first Champions League title
Bukayo Saka has spoken about the enduring influence of Thierry Henry ahead of Arsenal's Champions League final, revealing the club legend travelled to the Puskas Arena to support the squad in person. The 24-year-old, who joined Hale End academy at seven, says winning the trophy would complete an unprecedented Double.
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Brenden Aaronson misses US World Cup training to marry Milana D'Ambra
Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson was granted a one-day absence from the United States' World Cup training camp on Friday to get married. He is expected to rejoin Mauricio Pochettino's squad on Saturday ahead of their opening group game against Paraguay on 12 June.
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Shearer backs Newcastle's decision to sell Gordon to Barcelona for £69m
Alan Shearer has described Anthony Gordon's impending £69 million move to Barcelona as 'a good deal for both parties', arguing Newcastle are right to cash in early after being burned by the drawn-out Alexander Isak transfer saga last summer.
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Piers Morgan vows to pull a 'full John Terry' if Arsenal win Champions League in Budapest
Arsenal fan and television personality Piers Morgan has promised to don a full Gunners kit and celebrate on the pitch if Mikel Arteta's side beat Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest.
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Southampton players back Eckert despite spygate ban threat and four-point deduction
Most of Southampton's squad want Tonda Eckert to remain as head coach after the club were expelled from the Championship play-offs for authorising three spying missions against Middlesbrough, Ipswich and Oxford. The club has yet to decide whether to retain or dismiss the 33-year-old German.
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Arsenal cannot keep the Champions League trophy permanently even if they beat PSG
A UEFA rule introduced in 2009 means the original Champions League trophy returns to the governing body's headquarters in Switzerland after each final. Arsenal would instead receive an engraved replica to display at the Emirates.
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Leao tells AC Milan he wants to stay despite admitting affection for Manchester United
Rafael Leao has informed AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic that he intends to remain at the club this summer, ending speculation over a Premier League move — despite the 26-year-old recently naming Manchester United and Arsenal as sides he admires.
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