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Barcelona's players lobby for Álvarez signing as Atlético files FIFA complaint and holds firm at €500m
Midfielder Marc Bernal has publicly backed a move for Julián Álvarez, calling the Argentine a 'game-changer', as Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms a formal offer has been submitted. Atlético Madrid, however, are enforcing a €500m release clause and have filed a FIFA complaint against Barcelona over their approach.
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Mahrez announces international retirement and leaves Al-Ahli within 48 hours
Eliminated with Algeria by Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Riyad Mahrez announced the end of his international career and then terminated his contract with Al-Ahli two days later. At 35, his next club remains unknown.
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Manchester United set for £19m windfall as Greenwood nears £38.6m Roma move
Manchester United could receive up to 50 per cent of Mason Greenwood's next transfer fee after inserting a sell-on clause when they sold him to Marseille in 2024. Roma are preparing a €45m offer for the 24-year-old, who has reportedly agreed a five-year deal with the Serie A club.
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Basharat enters UFC 329 on final contract fight with no new deal guaranteed
Unbeaten bantamweight Farid Basharat carries a 15-0 record and the longest active win streak in his division into UFC 329 on July 11, yet he faces an uncertain future — his current UFC contract expires after the fight, with no renewal confirmed.
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Arsenal agree Trossard sale to Besiktas as Arteta clears path for Rogers or Barcola
Arsenal have agreed a €20m deal to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, clearing the way for a blockbuster move for either Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers or PSG winger Bradley Barcola ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Russell trails team-mate Antonelli by 18km/h in straight-line speed at Silverstone
George Russell qualified fourth for the British Grand Prix, 18km/h slower than fastest Mercedes-powered rival Lewis Hamilton in the speed trap. The pre-season title favourite is already 43 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli heading into round nine.
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Thunderstorm threat looms over Brazil vs. Norway World Cup round of 16 clash
Sunday's round of 16 meeting between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium carries a high weather-impact risk, with forecasters predicting 83°F temperatures and scattered thunderstorms that could trigger mandatory lightning delays.
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Tandy savours Wales's six-try rout of Fiji but warns of stern tests ahead
Wales ended a near five-year wait to score six tries in a Test match with a 39-24 victory over Fiji in Cardiff, but head coach Steve Tandy is tempering expectations ahead of away fixtures against Argentina and South Africa.
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Verstappen flags Red Bull power unit failure after Hadjar beats him in British GP qualifying
Max Verstappen was outqualified by teammate Isack Hadjar at Silverstone for the first time since Baku 2024, with the four-time world champion revealing a suspected fault with Red Bull's DM01 power unit left him critically short of top speed on every straight.
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UK pubs cleared to stay open until 5am for England vs Mexico World Cup clash
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an emergency licensing extension allowing pubs and bars across England and Wales to serve alcohol until 5am on Monday, July 6, so fans can watch England's 1am BST round-of-16 kick-off against Mexico.
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Kane vows England will write new Azteca history 40 years after Maradona's Hand of God
Harry Kane has called England's upcoming World Cup knockout tie at the Azteca Stadium a chance to 'write their own history', 40 years after Diego Maradona's Hand of God ended their 1986 campaign in Mexico City.
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Kane urges fans to celebrate at sunrise as FIFA kick-off chaos forces pubs to scramble
England captain Harry Kane has told supporters to embrace an early-morning celebration after FIFA's repeated changes to the Mexico City kick-off time threw pub owners, travelling fans, and staffing plans into disarray.
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Saibari forced off the pitch in the 21st minute against Canada
Morocco's leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup with three goals, Ismael Saibari had to leave the field through injury in the 21st minute of the round of 16 between Morocco and Canada at NRG Stadium in Houston.
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Piers Morgan faces backlash after admitting he had never heard of Cape Verde
Piers Morgan drew widespread criticism on social media after confessing he had never heard of Cape Verde before their run to the World Cup round of 32, where they pushed reigning champions Argentina to extra time before losing 3-2.
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Wolff says 'emotional' Vasseur misread his Ferrari cost-cap comments at Silverstone
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has pushed back against Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur's claim that he was accusing the Scuderia of cheating, insisting his remarks about Ferrari's upgrade pace were merely an observation and were misunderstood.
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Button credits Bonnington's calm as Antonelli seals British GP pole with five wins already
Jenson Button has pointed to Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington as a key influence behind Kimi Antonelli's remarkable 2026 season, after the 19-year-old claimed pole position at Silverstone on the back of five consecutive grand prix victories.
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Richard criticizes Longoria's financial management at OM: "a very significant accounting hole"
Appointed president of Olympique de Marseille in April, Stéphane Richard has criticized his predecessor Pablo Longoria's financial management in an interview with La Provence, citing a "control problem" following DNCG sanctions.
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Tuchel expects Mexico's 'every trick' but backs England to make peace with the Azteca
Thomas Tuchel says England are braced for hostile crowds, altitude and logistical disruptions ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against joint hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, while insisting his squad has the experience to handle it all.
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Antonelli snatches fifth pole of 2026 at Silverstone as Russell fades to fourth
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, edging Charles Leclerc on a final Q3 run to extend Mercedes' unbeaten qualifying streak. George Russell slipped to fourth after failing to improve his second lap.
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Osmanli outsmarts exhausted Belakh to level TUF 34 series at 2-2
Mehemmedeli Osmanli submitted Artem Belakh in the first round of their TUF 34 bantamweight bout, levelling the season series between Team Bisping and Team Cormier at 2-2. Osmanli had predicted Belakh's weight-cut struggles would cost him — and he was right.
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