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Man City close to signing 16-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester in £10m deal

Manchester City are on the verge of completing a £10 million move for Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga, who made his Premier League debut at 15 and has already racked up 34 senior appearances for the Foxes.

Football Jul 4

Rejected by PSG in winter, Saibari signs for Bayern Munich for €50m

Offered to PSG during the winter transfer window, Ismael Saibari failed to convince the Parisian board. The Moroccan winger from PSV, who scored 3 goals in 4 matches at the 2026 World Cup, has joined Bayern Munich for €50 million.

Football Jul 4

Brundle warns Russell is 'floundering' as Antonelli stretches F1 championship lead

Martin Brundle says George Russell is struggling to adapt to F1's new-generation cars, leaving the Mercedes driver 43 points adrift of team-mate Kimi Antonelli after the Italian won the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Rashford puts Man United transfer talks on hold to focus on World Cup glory

Marcus Rashford has confirmed he wanted his Manchester United future resolved before the World Cup and, with that deadline missed, he is setting the matter aside until after the tournament. Barcelona's £26m option to buy has already lapsed, leaving United to explore other options.

Football Jul 4

Hamilton and Russell trigger contract options, exposing Verstappen-McLaren links as negotiating theatre

Lewis Hamilton has automatically secured a third Ferrari season by meeting performance clauses, while Mercedes exercised George Russell's option through 2027 after the Spanish Grand Prix — leaving McLaren as little more than a bargaining chip in Max Verstappen's Red Bull talks.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Rennie hails 'outrageous' 85% ruck speed as All Blacks edge France 34-32 in Christchurch

Dave Rennie singled out New Zealand's lightning-quick ball as the standout statistic from a narrow 34-32 win over France in Christchurch, with 83% of the All Blacks' rucks won inside three seconds in his first Test in charge.

Rugby Jul 4

Marks & Spencer stages first-ever pitlane fashion show at Silverstone ahead of British GP

Marks & Spencer turned the Silverstone pitlane into a catwalk on Thursday, sending 50 models down the 'Dress to Thrill' summer collection runway against a backdrop of live F1 garages — a first in the sport's history.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Antonelli passes Hamilton at half-distance to claim sprint win at Silverstone

Kimi Antonelli overtook Lewis Hamilton on the Hangar Straight to win the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone, crossing the line 2.7 seconds clear of the Ferrari driver to extend his championship lead to 43 points over George Russell.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Laporta sets July 19 deadline for Julián Álvarez deal as Atlético hold firm on €150m demand

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the club's pursuit of Julián Álvarez will end on July 19 — the day of the 2026 World Cup final — if Atlético Madrid refuse to negotiate seriously. A €50m gap between the clubs and Atlético's insistence on a full cash payment remain the central obstacles.

Football Jul 4

Balogun reveals LeBron James connection after copying NBA star's celebration at World Cup

Folarin Balogun scored for the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, then celebrated with LeBron James' 'Silencer' gesture — and James himself responded on social media, leaving the striker stunned.

Football Jul 4

Klopp confirms Germany talks as Nagelsmann quits after World Cup exit

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed the German football federation has approached him to become the national team's next coach following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation, saying he is "more than recharged" after leaving Liverpool in 2024.

Football Jul 4

Deschamps ruled out Bouaddi before World Cup, FFF calls it 'a significant loss'

France's national technical director Hubert Fournier confirmed that Didier Deschamps refused to call up Ayyoub Bouaddi for the 2026 World Cup, prompting the LOSC midfielder to choose Morocco, with whom he has established himself as a starter.

Football Jul 4

Matsunaga's 17-point haul steers Japan past Italy in Nations Championship opener

Fullback Takuro Matsunaga scored a try and kicked four from the tee to finish with 17 points as Japan defeated Italy 27-10 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, claiming a commanding victory in the inaugural Nations Championship.

Rugby Jul 4

Klopp confirms Germany talks and expects Red Bull to clear his path

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in negotiations to become Germany's next head coach following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after Die Mannschaft's World Cup last-32 penalty exit to Paraguay, and says he does not expect Red Bull to block the move.

Football Jul 4

United target Summerville after Tottenham snatch Mateus Fernandes in £85m deal

Manchester United have shifted focus to Crysencio Summerville after Tottenham hijacked their move for Mateus Fernandes with an £85m bid. United are also reported to have made checks on Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, a target also linked with Arsenal.

Football Jul 4

Salah's Panenka and post-match gesture send Egypt into last eight at World Cup 2026

Mohamed Salah converted an audacious Panenka penalty as Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties at World Cup 2026, securing the Pharaohs' first-ever knockout-stage win. The 34-year-old then made a point of personally consoling every Australian player, drawing widespread praise online.

Football Jul 4

Palmer admits World Cup snub left him wanting to prove Tuchel wrong

Cole Palmer has broken his silence on being left out of England's World Cup squad, saying he knows he could have offered 'something different' and that being told he wasn't good enough has fuelled his desire to prove a point.

Football Jul 4

Shearer demands Tuchel drop Rashford, Spence and Madueke for Mexico World Cup tie

Alan Shearer has called for three changes to England's starting XI ahead of Sunday's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, criticising Thomas Tuchel's wide selections after a laboured 2-1 win over DR Congo.

Football Jul 4

Horner returns to F1 paddock at Silverstone and announces memoir a year after Red Bull exit

Christian Horner will attend this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone — his first F1 race since being removed as Red Bull team principal last July. The 52-year-old has also announced a memoir, titled Drive, due for release in October.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Jamie Hannah earns shock All Blacks debut after last-minute Tuipulotu injury in Christchurch

Crusaders lock Jamie Hannah was handed his first All Blacks cap just hours before kick-off in Christchurch after Patrick Tuipulotu was ruled out with a tight calf, with Hannah finding out at lunchtime on matchday.

Rugby Jul 4