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Kolisi urges fans to fill FNB Stadium for Springbok Women's rare clash with Black Ferns
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has called on supporters to pack FNB Stadium for Saturday's Springbok Women vs Black Ferns Test — only the third meeting between the sides ever — which serves as curtain-raiser to the decisive third men's Test.
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From Estonian third division backpacker to Brighton's £22m Premier League striker
Promise David, 25, thought the approach from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise was a scam when it arrived two years ago. The Canada international had been drifting through Europe playing football when data scouts plucked him from obscurity — and he has now joined Brighton in a deal worth up to £22m.
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Benhattab leaves FC Nantes for Montpellier, signed until 2029
Franco-Algerian attacking midfielder Yassine Benhattab, 23, has been permanently transferred from FC Nantes, bottom of Ligue 2, to Montpellier, where he has signed until 2029.
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How Wasserman Pushed Newcastle to Overpay for Bamba to Fund Abline Transfer
According to journalist Romain Molina, the Wasserman agency allegedly convinced Newcastle to spend €40 million for Aladji Bamba — double his estimated value — to enable Monaco to finance the purchase of Matthis Abline from Nantes for €30 million.
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Stade Brestois reissues iconic 'King Eric' cap to support oncology unit
Two and a half months after Éric Roy's death from cancer at age 58, Stade Brestois is reissuing his emblematic 'King Eric' cap. All proceeds will go to the oncology department of Brest University Hospital.
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Harwood-Bellis, Goretzka and Mbaye set to boost Aston Villa for Hull City trip
Aston Villa could hand debuts to three new signings — Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Leon Goretzka and Ibrahim Mbaye — against Hull City on Saturday, as Unai Emery's side look to end a two-game losing start to the Premier League season.
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Everton weigh free-agent moves for Vardy and Martial after chaotic summer window
Everton are considering free agents Jamie Vardy and Anthony Martial to plug an attacking void left by a summer window in which deals for Folarin Balogun and Joshua Zirkzee both collapsed and Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City.
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Martinez switches to No 1 at Chelsea and offers to sign shirts for fans caught by the change
Emiliano Martinez has swapped from No 26 to the No 1 jersey at Chelsea after Robert Sanchez's departure to Como. As a goodwill gesture, the Argentine goalkeeper has offered to personally sign any No 26 shirts already purchased by supporters.
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Jordan Ibe handed community order after pleading guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriend
Former Liverpool and Bournemouth winger Jordan Ibe, 30, was sentenced to a 12-month community order and 80 hours of unpaid work at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Friday after pleading guilty to assaulting his former partner outside her south London home.
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Russell edges Leclerc to top Italian GP practice as Mercedes and Ferrari trade blows at Monza
George Russell clocked a 1m22.559s lap on soft tyres to lead second practice at the Italian Grand Prix, nudging Charles Leclerc off the top with team-mate Kimi Antonelli completing an all-Mercedes-Ferrari top three.
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Russell edges Leclerc to lead Mercedes one-two-three in Italian GP practice
George Russell clocked a 1m22.559s lap on soft tyres to top second practice at Monza, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli completing the top three in a tight mid-session shootout.
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Manchester United academy striker Louie Bradbury joins Stoke City on two-year deal
Stoke City have signed 17-year-old Manchester United academy forward Louie Bradbury on a permanent two-year contract, with an option for a third year. The Wales youth international scored ten goals in 26 appearances for United's Under-21s.
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Gboho leaves Toulouse for Coventry three days after transfer window closes
Yann Gboho's transfer from Toulouse FC to Coventry City was officially confirmed on Friday, three days after the summer transfer window closed. The Franco-Ivorian winger joins the promoted English side for over €15 million.
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Briatore accuses Monaco appeal judge of McLaren ties in fiery Monza press conference
Alpine executive Flavio Briatore alleged at the Italian Grand Prix that one of the four judges who reinstated Pierre Gasly's Monaco penalties had links to McLaren, prompting a sharp rebuke from McLaren team principal Andrea Stella.
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Springbok Women could leap three rankings places with shock win over Black Ferns in Soweto
South Africa's women face New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday in just their third-ever meeting, with a victory capable of lifting the Springboks from 10th to seventh in the World Rugby rankings — or higher if they win by 15 or more points.
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Contepomi emerges as frontrunner to replace Leo Cullen as Leinster head coach
Felipe Contepomi, Argentina's all-time leading points scorer and a former Leinster player and coach, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Leo Cullen when the Irishman steps down at the end of the season.
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Genesio relieved after keeping Paixao, who nearly signed for Sunderland
At a press conference ahead of the Paris FC match, Bruno Genesio confirmed that retaining Igor Paixao was an absolute priority and said he was relieved by a summer transfer window he judges as "less bad" than feared.
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Mike Dean walks back 'mini games' claim after fellow referee calls it 'palpable nonsense'
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has issued a statement insisting he never meant to undermine officiating integrity, after his podcast claim that he played personal games during matches drew widespread criticism and calls for an FA investigation.
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Springboks warn All Blacks' selection overhaul sends a clear message ahead of Soweto decider
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says New Zealand's forward-pack changes for the series-deciding third Test in Soweto confirm the All Blacks' attacking intent — and the Springboks are taking note.
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Baxter backs Tommy Wyatt to rediscover his best after two years of knee injuries
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has expressed confidence that Tommy Wyatt, 26, can return to his pre-injury form after the back-five forward was named on the bench for Saturday's friendly against the Scarlets — his first appearance since suffering successive ACL injuries.
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