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Manchester United academy striker Louie Bradbury joins Stoke City on permanent deal
Manchester United have confirmed 17-year-old academy forward Louie Bradbury has left Old Trafford to join Championship side Stoke City on a permanent two-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months.
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Luis Enrique extends PSG contract until 2030, five key players also sign new deals
PSG officially announced Luis Enrique's contract extension until 2030 on Friday evening before the home match against Monaco at Parc des Princes. Fabian Ruiz, Willian Pacho, Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Senny Mayulu also signed new contracts.
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Alonso hails Rogers as 'key player for seven years' ahead of Chelsea's clash with Arsenal
Xabi Alonso has praised Morgan Rogers's blistering start at Chelsea — a goal and an assist in two games — after the Blues paid £117m to beat Arsenal to the England midfielder's signature in July.
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Ramsdale confirmed as Southampton's fourth-choice keeper after failed summer exit
Aaron Ramsdale has been officially confirmed as Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper after failing to secure a move away before the transfer deadline. Manager Tonda Eckert named Daniel Peretz as his number one, leaving the 28-year-old former Arsenal stopper with no clear path to first-team football.
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Guendouzi suspended for four matches and fined €50,000 by UEFA
UEFA has sanctioned Mattéo Guendouzi for his provocations towards Lyon supporters during the Fenerbahçe-OL playoff: four-match suspension and €50,000 fine. Mason Greenwood and a Lyon staff member have also been punished.
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Lions Women head coach named as first New Zealand tour reaches one-year countdown
The British & Irish Lions Women are exactly one year away from their first-ever tour match, a fixture against the Black Ferns XV in Whangarei on 4 September 2027. Former England scrum-half Jo Yapp has been appointed as inaugural head coach ahead of the three-Test series in New Zealand.
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Baleba sidelined for weeks as United face Everton with mounting injury concerns
Manchester United travel to face Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday with Carlos Baleba still out through an ankle injury, while Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are both racing to be fit for the trip to Merseyside.
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Red Bull admits balance crisis at Monza after Verstappen's practice complaints
Technical director Pierre Wache conceded Red Bull has a significant balance problem at the Italian Grand Prix, comparing the RB22's struggles to those seen at Zandvoort. Verstappen reported issues with brakes, rear downforce and heavy bouncing during Friday's second practice session.
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Ferrari and Mercedes inseparable on Italian GP long runs as McLaren and Red Bull fall back
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton matched each other to the hundredth at Monza after Friday practice, with George Russell just 0.02s adrift. McLaren sits four tenths off the pace over a single lap, while Red Bull appears out of contention for the top positions.
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Ligue 2: Round 5 multiplex features Pau vs Sochaux
Ligue 2 Round 5 takes place tonight with a multiplex of simultaneous matches, including the clash between Pau and Sochaux.
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Gabriel Jesus joins Barcelona on cut-price deal after Arsenal ACL nightmare
Gabriel Jesus has completed a move from Arsenal to Barcelona on a three-year contract worth up to €15 million, accepting a significant wage cut to seal a transfer he described as a lifelong dream.
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Norris admits McLaren are not in pole contention after troubled Italian GP practice
Lando Norris conceded McLaren are struggling for pace at Monza after finishing fourth in FP2, 0.384 seconds behind George Russell, with the reigning world champion baffled by the car's weakness in corners he expected to be strong.
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Hamilton flags six-tenths straight-line deficit as Ferrari chase Mercedes at Monza
Lewis Hamilton warned Ferrari faces a significant top speed disadvantage against Mercedes after Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix, with the Briton losing around six tenths to teammate George Russell on the straights alone in FP2.
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Swys de Bruin reveals he resigned as Springbok Women coach long before public announcement
Swys de Bruin has broken his silence on his departure as Springbok Women head coach, confirming he submitted his resignation well in advance and dismissing reports that unpaid bonuses were behind the split.
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Rennes Reject Fulham's €40M Offer and Keep Aït Boudlal
Despite a proposal of approximately €40 million from Fulham, Stade Rennais refused to sell Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal during the summer transfer window. Sporting director Loïc Désiré justified this decision as a sign of confidence in the 20-year-old Moroccan defender.
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Topuria addresses son in emotional first post after stoppage loss to Gaethje
Ilia Topuria has broken his social media silence following his first career defeat, sharing a heartfelt video message addressed to his son Hugo in which he reflects on what losing his lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House taught him about character.
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Potter brands unnamed former club 'dysfunctional' in Instagram exchange after Sweden exit
Graham Potter has hit out at an unnamed former club in an Instagram comments section, calling it a 'dysfunctional place' while responding to fans mocking his managerial record at Chelsea and West Ham.
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Siblings Wallace and Amarante Sititi set to make Test history together in Johannesburg
Wallace Sititi will line up for the All Blacks and 19-year-old sister Amarante for the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday — only the second time siblings have represented New Zealand on the same day, and both wearing the No.20 jersey.
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Carrick hints Dorgu could solve Man Utd's left-back problem without a transfer
Manchester United spent nearly £150m this summer but left-back remains a concern. Manager Michael Carrick has suggested winger Patrick Dorgu could fill the role, describing the Danish youngster as 'almost like a new signing' after injury kept him sidelined.
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Mike Dean clarifies but refuses to apologise after secret mini-game admission draws widespread backlash
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has defended himself on Instagram after revealing he played private mini-games during top-flight matches, including seeing how long he could avoid blowing his whistle. He stopped short of apologising for the comments.
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