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Maddy Cusack would still be alive without Jonathan Morgan at Sheffield United, inquest hears
Deborah Cusack told Chesterfield Coroner's Court that her daughter, found unresponsive at her Derbyshire home in September 2023, was 'absolutely devastated' when coach Jonathan Morgan joined Sheffield United, having previously endured a difficult period under him at Leicester City.
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Onana set to rejoin Trabzonspor on loan after United confirm he has no future at Old Trafford
Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on a season-long loan within 24 hours after signing paperwork on Thursday. Manchester United could receive up to €1.5m in bonuses, with the Turkish club covering the majority of his wages.
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Barcelona sense internal cracks at Atlético as Julián Álvarez pursuit intensifies
Barcelona believe dissenting voices within Atlético Madrid's hierarchy are open to selling Julián Álvarez, despite the club's public insistence that the 26-year-old Argentine striker is not for sale. Álvarez himself has openly expressed a desire to leave the Metropolitano, adding internal pressure to an official stance that has not yet shifted.
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Unbeaten Thad Jean faces Shamil Musaev for vacant PFL welterweight title in Washington D.C.
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed an 11-bout card for July 25 at Carefirst Arena in Washington, D.C., headlined by a welterweight title fight between undefeated Thad Jean (11-0) and Shamil Musaev (18-1-1) for the throne vacated by retired champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov.
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UEFA expel Czech Cup winners MFK Karvina from Europa League over match-fixing scandal
UEFA have expelled MFK Karvina from the 2025/26 Europa League and fined them £354,000 after finding the Czech Cup winners were involved in match-fixing. Viktoria Plzen will inherit their play-off spot following a reshuffle of European places.
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Emmett eyes lightweight return as brutal featherweight cut takes toll on career
Josh Emmett is targeting a move back to 155 pounds after three straight losses at featherweight, with the 41-year-old admitting the weight cut has been affecting his performances and planning to fight again between October and early December.
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Serbian pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist slur about black players on live TV
Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic sparked widespread backlash after claiming black players lack concentration, made while analysing Nathan Ngoy's red card during Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran at the World Cup.
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Nottingham Forest confirm Vitor Pereira exit after manager describes sacking as 'complete surprise'
Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed the departure of head coach Vitor Pereira, who said the decision came 'without any warning'. The Portuguese manager had guided Forest to Premier League survival and a Europa League semi-final during his brief 18-month tenure.
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Liverpool unveil permanent Anfield sculpture for Diogo Jota and brother on eve of first anniversary
Liverpool have installed a permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield to honour Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, unveiled on the eve of the first anniversary of their deaths in a car crash in Spain on 3 July 2024.
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Lyon sign Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5m, second transfer in two days
Olympique Lyonnais have officially confirmed the arrival of 20-year-old Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5m, marking the club's second summer signing in 48 hours following Danish midfielder Mads Bidstrup's move from RB Salzburg.
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Borthwick backs Pollock to thrive as South Africa name him 'public enemy number one'
England flanker Henry Pollock has been branded 'public enemy number one' by South African fans and former players ahead of Saturday's Test at Ellis Park, but head coach Steve Borthwick insists the 21-year-old will only shine brighter under the pressure.
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Declan Rice plays through 'terrible pain' as England sweat on Arsenal star for Mexico clash
Declan Rice was substituted late in England's win over DR Congo after admitting he was in 'terrible pain' from a lower back and neural problem. Manager Thomas Tuchel is cautiously optimistic the Arsenal midfielder will recover in time for Sunday's last-16 tie against Mexico.
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Tuchel warns altitude gives Mexico huge advantage as England prepare for Azteca showdown
Thomas Tuchel has admitted Mexico hold a "huge advantage" over England ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca Stadium, with FIFA rules preventing England from avoiding the worst effects of the 7,200-foot altitude.
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UK pubs granted 5am licence extension for England's World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 5am on Monday to show England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am BST at the Estadio Azteca.
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Tuchel vows England will claim World Cup karma at Azteca, 40 years after Hand of God
Thomas Tuchel has promised England are due a stroke of fortune at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, where Diego Maradona's infamous handball knocked them out of the 1986 World Cup. England face joint hosts Mexico at the same venue in the 2026 tournament.
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Konsa backs England to cause upset against Mexico despite Azteca altitude concern
Ezri Konsa has insisted England are ready to embrace their underdog status and beat co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca, despite altitude concerns and a shaky defensive display against DR Congo.
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Tuchel expects Rice to recover from nerve pain for England's last-16 clash with Mexico
Declan Rice was forced off late in England's 2-1 win over DR Congo while managing nerve pain in his back, but Thomas Tuchel says there is no injury and expects the Arsenal midfielder to be available for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match at the Azteca.
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Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai against Yadong Song on August 29
Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) will face China's Yadong Song (23-9-1, 1 NC) in the main event of UFC Shanghai on August 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, marking the UFC's first mainland China event in a year.
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Tuchel adjusts England's travel plans to tackle Azteca altitude ahead of Mexico last-16
Thomas Tuchel has moved England's departure to Mexico City one day earlier than planned to help his squad cope with the Azteca Stadium's 2,240-metre altitude. The manager also spoke of 'karma' as England return to the ground for the first time since Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' in 1986.
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FA fear Mexican fans will target England's hotel with fireworks before Azteca World Cup clash
England's FA bosses are concerned that rival supporters will repeat scenes from before Mexico's last game, when hundreds of fans set off fireworks outside Ecuador's team hotel, forcing riot police to intervene and prompting an official FIFA complaint.
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