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Leny Yoro chooses Ivory Coast and deprives Zidane of a promising defender
At twenty years old, Leny Yoro has decided to represent Ivory Coast rather than the French national team. A further loss for Zinédine Zidane, already without Ayyoub Bouaddi, who chose Morocco after the 2026 World Cup.
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Barcola sold for €145m, PSG hunt for winger in final mercato hours
Bradley Barcola's departure to Liverpool for €145 million leaves a gap on PSG's wings. With hours remaining in the transfer window, the Paris club is exploring attacking options, though a signing is far from guaranteed.
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Rashford set to stay at Old Trafford as Barcelona return ruled out before deadline
Manchester United chief Omar Berrada has effectively confirmed Marcus Rashford will remain at the club this season, with Barcelona opting against re-signing the England forward after his loan spell. Manager Michael Carrick has also praised Rashford's impact since returning.
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Man United weigh late left-back move but risk letting deadline day pass without signing
Manchester United are monitoring left-back options on transfer deadline day but sources insist the club will not panic-buy. A Joshua Zirkzee loan exit to Juventus also remains possible, though a replacement is not guaranteed even if he leaves.
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Unbeaten Younousov claims Wood rejected him over feared Caucasian surname at UFC Paris
Ares FC bantamweight champion Aboubakar Younousov (8-0) says Nathaniel Wood turned down a short-notice fight at UFC Paris because his '-ov' surname signals a dangerous Caucasian fighter, with Pavel Andrusca ultimately stepping in as replacement.
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Jordie Barrett admits All Blacks' high-ball battle with Springboks 'turns into a bit of a lottery'
Jordie Barrett has acknowledged New Zealand's ongoing struggles to contest South Africa's box-kicks, saying the current laws make life difficult for the receiving team as the All Blacks prepare for the third Test.
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Paenga-Amosa reveals how four forwards outsmarted three backs to open Wallabies win
Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has explained the off-the-cuff decision-making behind his seventh-minute try in Australia's 27-21 victory over Argentina in Jujuy, crediting attacking freedom and 'individual brilliance' from his forward pack.
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Undefeated Andrusca steps up on five days' notice for UFC Paris debut against Wood
Moldovan prospect Pavel Andrusca (8-0) has been drafted in as a late replacement to face Nathaniel Wood at UFC Paris on 5 September, after original opponent Mairon Santos withdrew for undisclosed reasons.
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Left-back tops United's deadline-day wishlist as window nears close
Manchester United enter the final hours of the summer transfer window with a left-back their clearest remaining need, having already added three midfielders and a winger. Joshua Zirkzee's future also remains uncertain after he was left on the bench against Ipswich.
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Atletico Madrid's move for Jonathan David hints at Alvarez exit as Arsenal wait
Atletico Madrid have lodged a formal loan offer for Juventus striker Jonathan David, a development that may signal the La Liga club are preparing to sell Julian Alvarez — with Arsenal remaining the likeliest destination at around £128m.
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Dislocated shoulder derailed Perry as short-notice Brandon Jenkins stuns him in round one
Mike Perry has spoken out after suffering a first-round stoppage loss to late replacement Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena 1, revealing he dislocated his left shoulder during the fight. The defeat came after original opponent Dillon Danis withdrew two days before the event.
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Chimaev names four middleweight targets and Borralho immediately answers the call
Fresh off his upset title loss to Sean Strickland in May, Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out four UFC middleweights — Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho — with Borralho swiftly proposing two specific dates and venues.
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Prochazka confirms UFC return is imminent after multiple contenders refused to fight him
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has announced that preparation for his next fight has begun, revealing several ranked contenders declined matchups with him. The Czech fighter is targeting a return to title contention following his loss to Carlos Ulberg earlier this year.
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Song defends Usman Nurmagomedov after cage rush that followed Umar's knockout loss
Yadong Song has spoken out in defence of Usman Nurmagomedov, who drew online criticism for jumping into the Octagon after Song knocked out his brother Umar at UFC Shanghai. Song says Usman was simply reacting to seeing a family member unconscious.
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Injury-return Taufete'e named in USA Eagles squad for Pacific Nations Cup in Japan
Hooker Joe Taufete'e, once shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year, has been selected in USA's 32-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan, ending a two-year absence from Eagles duty.
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Yamal and Raphinha each score twice as Barcelona climb above Real Madrid in La Liga
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both netted braces, with Anthony Gordon adding two assists, as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at home to leapfrog Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on goal difference.
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Blair takes Erasmus' last-minute front-row switch 'with a pinch of salt' ahead of third Test
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair says New Zealand will not over-prepare for specific Springbok individuals after Rassie Erasmus changed his entire starting front row just one hour before the second Test in Cape Town.
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USMNT striker Folarin Balogun nearing £45m Premier League move to Everton
Everton and AS Monaco have agreed a fee of around $58 million for Folarin Balogun, with only personal terms remaining before the USMNT striker makes his Premier League return for the first time since 2021.
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Liverpool reject £30m Forest bid for Nyoni and sell Bajcetic back to Celta Vigo
Liverpool have turned down a £25m plus add-ons offer from Nottingham Forest for teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni, while permanently selling Stefan Bajcetic back to Celta Vigo for an undisclosed fee ahead of the transfer deadline.
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Arteta reveals last season's Villa heartbreak fuelled Arsenal's hard-fought opening win
Bukayo Saka's second-half goal secured Arsenal a 1-0 win at Villa Park, with Mikel Arteta admitting the memory of a last-gasp Emiliano Buendia winner last season had driven his side's performance.
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