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Maresca apologises to Chelsea after £17m settlement seals Manchester City move
Enzo Maresca has been officially confirmed as Manchester City manager after a messy mid-season departure from Chelsea, which required weeks of negotiations and a financial settlement exceeding £17 million. All three parties issued coordinated statements on the appointment.
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Chelsea's pointed statement refuses to name Maresca as £17m Man City move confirmed
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach after paying Chelsea £17 million in compensation. Chelsea's official response conspicuously omits Maresca's name across 326 words, detailing how he abruptly resigned in January 2026 to pursue the role.
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Keane says injured Saka 'shouldn't be here' as Neville warns England winger doesn't look right
Roy Keane has called into question Bukayo Saka's place in England's World Cup squad, arguing the Arsenal winger should be resting if not fully fit. Gary Neville and Ian Wright share the concern, suggesting Saka can only realistically contribute from the bench.
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Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager on three-year deal to succeed Guardiola
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year contract, with the 46-year-old Italian succeeding Pep Guardiola after an eight-figure compensation fee was agreed with Chelsea.
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Enzo Maresca confirmed as Manchester City manager on three-year deal after eight-figure Chelsea compensation
Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year contract, with the club agreeing an eight-figure compensation fee with Chelsea. The 46-year-old Italian succeeds Pep Guardiola, who departed at the end of last season.
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Maresca confirmed as Pep Guardiola's successor at Man City after Chelsea settlement
Manchester City have officially appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager following Pep Guardiola's departure. Chelsea confirmed the 46-year-old resigned in January 2026 after making clear his desire to take the City job, with a confidential compensation settlement reached between the clubs.
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Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has been named Manchester City's new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola. The 46-year-old Italian returns to the club where he previously served as Guardiola's assistant and oversaw the elite development squad.
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Topuria was 'fighting blind' from round one, says Dvalishvili after Gaethje defeat
Merab Dvalishvili claims Ilia Topuria suffered an eye poke in the first round of his UFC lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje, leaving him visually impaired for most of the fight. Dvalishvili insists Topuria will return stronger and reclaim the belt.
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West Ham launch supporter-led crest redesign after Premier League relegation
West Ham United are inviting fans to help shape a new club crest set to launch in the 2028-29 season, with interim CEO Karim Virani confirming the process will be fully supporter-led as the club prepares for life in the Championship.
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Dupont ruled out of Nations Championship after calf injury in Top 14 final
Antoine Dupont has been withdrawn from France's Nations Championship squad after picking up a calf injury during Toulouse's Top 14 final victory over Montpellier. Paul Graou replaces the French captain, who was set to play his first competitive Tests outside Europe.
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Hamilton dismisses Verstappen's penalty call after fierce Austrian GP wheel-to-wheel battle
Lewis Hamilton defended his lap 11 move on Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring, saying 'you don't expect to go around the outside of a champion' after Verstappen demanded a penalty over team radio. No action was taken by the stewards.
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Montoya warns Williams must sacrifice 2027 season to salvage troubled 2026 car
Juan Pablo Montoya has urged Williams to redirect development resources from 2027 to fix their struggling 2026 challenger, after Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon both started the Austrian Grand Prix from the back row and finished with a retirement and 17th place respectively.
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Ronaldo's mother sends pride message as son becomes first to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo's mother Maria Dolores has publicly praised her son after the 41-year-old scored a brace against Uzbekistan to become the first player in history to score at six World Cups, surpassing Eusébio's Portugal record in the process.
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Atlético Madrid sign Grimaldo from Leverkusen for €20m as German club accept below asking price
Alejandro Grimaldo's move from Bayer Leverkusen to Atlético Madrid is completing for around €20m, according to Fabrizio Romano. The fee falls short of Leverkusen's internal floor of €30m, with the 30-year-old Spanish left-back having already agreed personal terms with Los Colchoneros.
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Jon Jones backs Dustin Poirier after airport arrest: 'We've all been drunk'
Jon Jones has publicly defended Dustin Poirier following the retired UFC star's arrest for public drunkenness at an Atlanta airport on Father's Day weekend, urging him to forgive himself and keep moving forward.
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Stade Bordelais dethrone unbeaten Romagnat to seal Elite 1 four-peat
Stade Bordelais claimed a fourth consecutive AXA Elite 1 title on Sunday, beating a previously once-beaten ASM Romagnat 22-10 at Biarritz's Stade Aguilera — completing a historic run in French women's club rugby.
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Alan Sugar accuses Roy Keane of wearing a wig during England's World Cup win over Panama
Sir Alan Sugar sparked a social media debate after posting on X that Roy Keane appeared to be wearing a wig during ITV's coverage of England's victory over Panama, drawing a mix of agreement and disbelief from users.
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Ugarte ACL fear forces Manchester United to rethink entire summer midfield rebuild
Manchester United's midfield transfer plans have been thrown into disarray after Manuel Ugarte suffered a suspected ACL tear playing for Uruguay at the World Cup, potentially ruling him out for nine months and preventing a sale that was meant to fund further signings.
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Clarke urges Scotland's next generation to learn from veterans ahead of Euro 2028
Departing Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has called on the country's emerging players to absorb the experience of the current senior core, expressing confidence that the squad can reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2028.
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DR Congo's iconic 'human statue' superfan denied US visa for England World Cup clash
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the motionless superfan known as 'Lumumba Vea', was refused a US visa and missed DR Congo's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan that sealed a last-32 meeting with England at the 2026 World Cup.
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