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Valentin Barco set for Chelsea move after confirming Strasbourg departure
Chelsea are closing in on a fifth summer signing as Argentina left-back Valentin Barco, who has been named in Lionel Scaloni's World Cup 2026 squad, publicly confirmed his exit from sister club Strasbourg and appears headed to Stamford Bridge.
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Olympic champion Steveson makes RAF debut against MMA veteran Romanov in Arlington
Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist already signed to fight in the UFC, stepped into the RAF cage for the first time at RAF 9 in Arlington, Texas, facing heavyweight MMA veteran Alexandr Romanov in the main event.
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Manchester United target Sandro Tonali in £87m move as midfield rebuild takes shape
Manchester United are pursuing Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for around £87million as Michael Carrick looks to reshape his engine room following Casemiro's departure and the near-completed signing of Ederson from Atalanta.
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Steve Holland's coaching genius quietly reshaping Manchester United under Carrick
Steve Holland, Michael Carrick's assistant at Manchester United, has drawn widespread praise from former colleagues since joining the club five months ago. Allan Russell, who worked alongside Holland at England for four years, credits him with shaping 75 per cent of his own coaching philosophy.
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Leao hints at United preference as Milan's Europa League finish slashes asking price
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has publicly named Manchester United as his favourite Premier League club, citing Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol. With Milan dropping to the Europa League after a fifth-place Serie A finish, his asking price is reported to have fallen to around £43 million.
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Rogers admits Arsenal admiration as Barcelona plot Hincapie bid this summer
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has revealed Arsenal was the match that convinced him he belonged in the Premier League, as the Gunners weigh an £80m move. Meanwhile, Barcelona are reportedly preparing a bid for newly permanent signing Piero Hincapie.
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Brumbies lose Pritchard, Tualima and Mickelson for rest of 2026 Super Rugby season
The Brumbies have confirmed season-ending injuries to centre Kadin Pritchard, hooker Chris Mickelson and loose forward Tuaina Taii Tualima, while outside back Ollie Sapsford faces a 2-4 week absence as the club prepares for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
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Laidlaw unaware of report claiming Fineanganofo's Newcastle move has collapsed
Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw said he had heard nothing to suggest Fehi Fineanganofo's move to Newcastle had been called off, after a report citing upset sources at the English club emerged on Friday — a claim New Zealand Rugby subsequently denied.
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Jose Souza breaks silence on doping ban that delayed his UFC debut by three years
Brazilian fighter Jose Souza, also known as Jose Henrique, finally makes his UFC debut against Ding Meng at Fight Night Macau after serving a lengthy doping suspension stemming from a 2023 positive test for nandrolone metabolites — a substance he says a doctor prescribed for a knee injury.
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Lomax targets Wallabies spot as Force seek first non-losing season in a decade
Zac Lomax faces his final Super Rugby Pacific audition for Wallabies selection when the Western Force host the NSW Waratahs in Perth on Saturday. The former NRL star has scored two tries since joining mid-season, with coach Simon Cron backing his continued growth ahead of July's Nations Championship.
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Teixeira targets Volkov after Pavlovich at UFC Macau: 'Two Russians in a row would be funny'
Brazilian heavyweight Tallison Teixeira faces top-ranked Sergei Pavlovich at UFC Macau this weekend and says a win could push him into the top five. He is already eyeing Alexander Volkov as his next opponent before entering the title picture.
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Reds survive Mataele hat-trick to beat Drua 45-24 but lose Paisami to knee injury
Queensland secured a bonus-point win over Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, overturning a second-half deficit caused by Manasa Mataele's hat-trick, but face an anxious wait on Hunter Paisami's knee after the Wallaby centre limped off in the 28th minute.
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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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UFC cuts Daniel Marcos despite 18-1 record alongside Vannata, Mullarkey and Morales
The UFC has released four fighters from its roster, most notably bantamweight Daniel Marcos, who finishes his time in the promotion with a 5-1 record and one no-contest across seven octagon appearances. Lando Vannata, Jamie Mullarkey and Vince Morales were also let go.
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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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Figueiredo vows to prove he's 'still alive' in title picture at UFC Macau
Deiveson Figueiredo headlines UFC Fight Night in Macau against Song Yadong knowing a loss could effectively end his bantamweight title ambitions. The former flyweight champion, 38, has gone 1-3 in his last four fights and admits Saturday is a must-win.
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Hearn challenges Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC contract with pay guarantee
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has publicly challenged UFC CEO Dana White to release heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall from his UFC contract, promising in writing to pay Aspinall at least three times — and likely five times — his current UFC salary.
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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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