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West Ham's Fatawu pursuit could clear the path for United's Summerville move
Manchester United's reported £50m pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has received a boost, with West Ham eyeing Leicester's Abdul Fatawu as a potential replacement — a deal that could unlock the winger's departure from the London Stadium.
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FIA forces Mercedes to strip diffuser spikes after Ferrari-led rival complaints
Mercedes has been ordered to modify the serrated diffuser profiles it debuted on the W17 at the Canadian Grand Prix, following complaints from Ferrari and other rivals. A technical directive issued after Barcelona takes effect from the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
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Onana set for second Trabzonspor loan as United block £43m keeper's permanent exit
Andre Onana is close to rejoining Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after losing his place at Manchester United, with Senne Lammens now established as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Panama's English coach warns Three Lions of 'princes v paupers' World Cup upset
Gary Stempel, born to an English mother and a long-time resident of Panama, says his players' pride will outweigh a salary gap of nearly 200-to-one when the two nations meet in New York on Saturday.
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PFL relocates MENA event to Riyadh on July 10 after two venue changes
The Professional Fighters League has moved its Saudi Arabia event to Boulevard Studios in Riyadh on July 10, the third location for a card that was originally planned for Khobar in May. Hattan Alsaif and Malik Basahel remain on the marquee.
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Manchester United contact Julian Alvarez's agent as Barcelona and Arsenal chase Atletico star
Manchester United have spoken directly with Julian Alvarez's agent as the race for the Atletico Madrid forward intensifies. Real Madrid and Barcelona have both had nine-figure bids rejected, while Alvarez himself has publicly stated he wants to leave.
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Lawson reveals brother's childhood note asking dad to spend more time with him like Liam
Liam Lawson has opened up about the emotional cost of his Formula 1 career, sharing a note his younger brother wrote as a child asking their father why he didn't receive the same time and attention as the aspiring racing driver.
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Pierre Dwomoh handed 11-match ban for racially abusing Watford team-mate
Former Watford midfielder Pierre Dwomoh has been suspended for 11 matches by the FA after an independent disciplinary commission found him guilty of racially abusing a team-mate of Indian heritage during two under-21 matches last autumn.
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Craig Burley warns Scotland World Cup survival would 'reward complete mediocrity'
Former Scotland international Craig Burley has blasted the 48-team World Cup format after his country's 3-0 loss to Brazil left them needing other results to go their way, saying they 'don't really deserve to go through'.
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Kitshoff warns Pollock and the Smiths are in Felix Jones' crosshairs ahead of Ellis Park clash
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says Felix Jones' return to South Africa's coaching staff will sharpen their focus on England individuals — with Henry Pollock, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith all identified as key targets for next week's Nations Championship fixture.
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BBC teams up with Sidemen for live World Cup watchalong as Germany face Ecuador
The BBC has partnered with YouTube collective the Sidemen to host a live watchalong of the Group E decider between Germany and Ecuador at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, June 25.
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Oliveira accuses McGregor of dodging him to take 'easier path' against Holloway
Charles Oliveira claims Conor McGregor deliberately avoided a fight with him after UFC 326, choosing Max Holloway instead because he believed the Hawaiian was the softer matchup. Oliveira still wants Justin Gaethje next to unify the UFC and BMF belts.
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Manchester United agree second Trabzonspor loan for out-of-favour Onana
Manchester United are set to send André Onana back to Trabzonspor on a second consecutive season-long loan, with the club unwilling to reintegrate the £47.2m goalkeeper into competition with new first choice Senne Lammens.
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Araujo targets PFL flyweight title shot against champion Carmouche in San Diego
Viviane Araujo faces PFL flyweight tournament champion Liz Carmouche on June 27 in San Diego, with the Brazilian former UFC contender eyeing a title shot on the back of a winning PFL debut in April.
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Manchester United close to second Trabzonspor loan for axed goalkeeper Andre Onana
Manchester United are set to send Andre Onana back to Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after failing to secure a permanent sale, with the Turkish club covering the Cameroonian's wages.
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Relegated West Ham drawn against Portsmouth in Carabao Cup first-round opener
West Ham, back in the lower reaches of the Carabao Cup draw after last season's Premier League relegation, will face Portsmouth in the first round. Wolves and Burnley, also relegated, host Port Vale and Notts County respectively, with ties scheduled for 7-9 August.
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Neymar returns for Brazil as Rice and Pulisic race to be fit for World Cup knockouts
Neymar came off the bench in Brazil's final group game against Scotland after missing their first two matches with a calf injury. England's Declan Rice and USA captain Christian Pulisic are both being assessed ahead of their respective group-stage finales.
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Holly Wood to referee PWR Final 86 days after giving birth to her second child
Holly Wood will take charge of Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby Final at Twickenham Stoop just 86 days after the birth of her daughter Adaline, having also officiated throughout the Women's Rugby World Cup while concealing her pregnancy.
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Real Madrid activate €9m buyback clause to reclaim Nico Páz from Como
Real Madrid are set to formally trigger their €9m buyback clause for 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Nico Páz, returning him from Como to the Bernabéu ahead of the 2026-27 season despite the player's reported preference to stay in Italy.
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Atlético refuse to sell Álvarez to Barcelona or Real Madrid, leaving €500m clause as only exit
Atlético Madrid have categorically blocked Julián Álvarez from joining either Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer, despite the Argentine striker submitting a formal transfer request. His €500m release clause remains the only contractual route out, with Atlético also threatening a FIFA complaint over Barcelona's alleged improper approach.
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