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Alonso hints at Enzo Fernandez Chelsea exit after axing midfielder for second straight game
Xabi Alonso has described leaving Enzo Fernandez out of Chelsea's squad as 'for the best', with the Argentine linked to a £120m move to Manchester City before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Alvarez returns to Atletico training after telling Arteta he does not want Arsenal move
Julian Alvarez has resumed training at Atletico Madrid after missing three sessions this week, but the standoff deepens following reports he told Mikel Arteta he has no desire to return to England.
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Arsenal agree £8.57m deal to sell Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona after three seasons
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona for £8.57 million, with further add-ons possible. The 29-year-old Brazilian forward had been frozen out of Mikel Arteta's squad this season after being made available for transfer.
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Lloris Dominates MLS at 39 with 12 Clean Sheets, Frustrates D.C. United
Hugo Lloris delivered two decisive saves in LAFC's 0-0 draw at D.C. United, extending an exceptional MLS season with 12 clean sheets—the best in the entire league.
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Williams cannot afford Sainz-Albon Dutch GP crash damage, analyst Bernie Collins warns
Analyst Bernie Collins has warned that Williams is ill-equipped to absorb the financial and developmental fallout from Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon's collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, with the team already hampered by an overweight chassis, delayed upgrades, and budget cap pressure.
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Cormier defends Usman Nurmagomedov after UFC Shanghai cage confrontation with Song Yadong
Daniel Cormier has pushed back against claims that Usman Nurmagomedov elbowed Song Yadong following Umar Nurmagomedov's knockout loss at UFC Shanghai, arguing Usman was simply trying to reach his unconscious brother.
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Antonelli leads 2026 championship by 59 points and credits rookie struggles for mental edge
Andrea Kimi Antonelli holds a 59-point lead in the 2026 Formula 1 standings after six race wins, and says the difficulties of his 2025 rookie season made him emotionally and mentally stronger heading into his home race at Monza.
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All Blacks forwards coach flags fresh bodies needed for Soweto decider after brutal RGR schedule
Jason Ryan says New Zealand selectors face a tough but welcome task ahead of the third Test against South Africa in Soweto, with seven All Blacks having played all 160 minutes across the opening two matches and several others managing injuries and illness.
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Ndiaye to Tottenham for £60m: Former OM flop revived by Spurs after City interest
Iliman Ndiaye is set to leave Everton for Tottenham for approximately £60 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. Manchester City had also targeted the Senegalese forward before turning to Cody Gakpo.
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McLaren set to overtake Ferrari and challenge Mercedes by end of 2026 season, says Szafnauer
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer predicts McLaren will become Mercedes' closest rival by the end of the 2026 F1 season, with the team's latest upgrade package now fully integrated ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
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Tottenham turn to Ndiaye after Gakpo snub as Richarlison heads back to Everton
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after Cody Gakpo chose Manchester City over Spurs. In a separate deal, striker Richarlison is set to return to Everton, with both players still needing to agree personal terms and pass medicals.
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Ralf Schumacher faces surgery after dislocating shoulder in jet ski crash on live TV
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher dislocated his shoulder and fractured a bone during a celebrity jet ski event in Duisburg on Saturday, requiring surgery after an MRI scan revealed the full extent of the injury.
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Griezmann rescues Orlando with goal and assist in 3-3 draw at Minnesota
Antoine Griezmann scored and provided an assist in Orlando City's 3-3 draw at Minnesota United, bringing his MLS tally to four goals and three assists in seven matches since joining the club.
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Paredes contests ten-match ban, Argentina appeals to FIFA
Sanctioned with a ten-match suspension by FIFA for his conduct during the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, Leandro Paredes believes the penalty is excessive. The Argentine Football Federation has officially announced its intention to appeal.
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Bordeaux Bègles target Springbok loosehead Mchunu as front-row rebuild gathers pace
Stormers loosehead Ntuthuko Mchunu, 27, has emerged as a transfer target for Top 14 side Bordeaux Bègles, who are assembling a shortlist of front-row signings for next summer. Bath prop Beno Obano is also on their radar.
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Van Dijk backs £123m Barcola signing but warns Liverpool not to sell Gakpo
Virgil van Dijk has endorsed Liverpool's move for Bradley Barcola, who will undergo a medical before signing a five-year deal worth an initial £110m plus add-ons, but the captain urged the club to retain Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.
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Arsenal sign Cardiff City record-breaker Axel Donczew in latest academy spree
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew, who became the Bluebirds' youngest-ever player at 15 years and 234 days. The move is part of a broader summer push by the Gunners to recruit the UK's most promising young talents.
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Aston Villa move to tie down Maatsen with new deal after Manchester United's interest emerges
Aston Villa are expected to offer Ian Maatsen a contract extension after Manchester United explored the left-back's availability during the summer window. The 24-year-old, under contract until 2030, started Villa's opening Premier League defeat to Brighton.
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Steiner says Hamilton 'didn't help himself' with frustrated Ferrari radio at Zandvoort
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has criticised Lewis Hamilton's team radio behaviour during the Dutch Grand Prix, arguing the seven-time champion came across as prioritising himself over Ferrari's collective strategy.
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Everton block Armstrong's £40m Forest move and close in on permanent Grealish deal
Everton have halted Nottingham Forest's £40m pursuit of teenager Harrison Armstrong following a fierce fan backlash, while talks with Manchester City over a permanent return for Jack Grealish are advancing alongside a move to bring Richarlison back from Tottenham.
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