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King Kazu extends loan deal to play into his sixties in his 42nd professional season
Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, has extended his loan deal with J3 League side Fukushima United until June 2027, ensuring the world's oldest professional footballer will still be playing when he turns 60. The Japanese icon began his career with Santos in Brazil back in 1986.
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Arsenal seal £34.5m permanent deal for Hincapie after Champions League final start
Arsenal have permanently signed Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m, activating a clause after his loan spell contributed to the club's first league title in 22 years and a run to the Champions League final.
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Carabao Cup 2026/27 first round draw confirmed with 70 clubs learning their opponents
The Carabao Cup first round draw has been made, setting up 70 EFL clubs in a regionalised Northern and Southern draw. Ties are scheduled for the weekend of 7–9 August 2026, with Premier League sides entering in round two.
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FIFA faces mounting pressure to relocate World Cup final from MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is under fire ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with pundits Simon Jordan and Ally McCoist calling for the final to be moved to Mexico City's Azteca, while France defender William Saliba flagged concerns over the pitch surface after playing there.
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Carys Phillips becomes first daughter to follow father into Barbarians history
Wales hooker Carys Phillips has been named in the Barbarians squad to face Wales at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making her and her father Rowland the first father-daughter pair to represent the famous invitational side.
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Beckham's supersized wine glass steals the show as Scotland fall to Brazil
Sir David Beckham was spotted sipping from an enormous glass of red wine in the stands at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as Scotland suffered a heavy World Cup group-stage defeat to Brazil, with Vinicius Jr. netting twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third.
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Manchester United dismiss Barcelona interest in Sesko and seek experienced striker partner
Manchester United have laughed off reports linking Barcelona with a £73m summer move for Benjamin Sesko, insisting the Slovenian is not for sale. The club are instead looking to add an experienced forward to share the attacking burden with him.
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Guingamp reserve player Kenzo Kies, 21, drowns in Rhone River during France's record heatwave
Kenzo Kies, a 21-year-old who played for Guingamp's reserve side and spent seven years in Saint-Etienne's academy, died on Wednesday after being pulled from the Rhone River near Lyon in a prohibited swimming area.
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Walcott backs Rogers over £112m Barcola as his top Arsenal left-winger target
Theo Walcott has urged Arsenal to prioritise Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers over PSG's Bradley Barcola this summer, citing Premier League familiarity as a key factor. Mikel Arteta is understood to have made signing a left winger his top priority for the 2026/27 season.
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Jordan leave spotless dressing room and gifts for staff after World Cup elimination
Jordan were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Algeria, but the nation's first-ever World Cup appearance ended with a viral moment: a pristine dressing room, traditional sweets, and a heartfelt thank-you note left for stadium staff in San Francisco.
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England fan spends £10,000 house deposit to take his 80-year-old grandad to the World Cup
Jacob Allmendinger, 21, from North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, saved for five years towards a house deposit before deciding the chance to take grandad Geoff Golliker, 80, to the 2026 World Cup in North America was too good to pass up.
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Arsenal make Piero Hincapie's £34.5m move permanent as Arteta secures first summer signing
Arsenal have triggered their purchase option to sign Piero Hincapie permanently from Bayer Leverkusen for €40m (£34.5m) plus add-ons. The Ecuador international, 24, made 25 Premier League appearances last season as Arsenal claimed their first league title since 2004.
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Antonelli reveals Barcelona failure cause as Mercedes brings power unit fixes to Austria
Kimi Antonelli has explained that a sudden temperature spike caused his Barcelona retirement three laps from the finish, and confirmed Mercedes will introduce a new power unit and updated battery pack at the Austrian Grand Prix to address its recent reliability problems.
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Wales hand four uncapped players debut call-ups for Barbarians clash at Twickenham
Steve Tandy has named four uncapped players in his Wales squad to face the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with Cardiff's Rhys Barratt, Ben Warren, Ryan Woodman and Harrison Keddie all in line for first senior caps.
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Havertz reveals he expected Arsenal to cancel Premier League parade after Champions League final defeat
Kai Havertz has admitted he initially thought Arsenal would scrap their Premier League trophy parade after losing the Champions League final on penalties to PSG in Budapest — but 1.5 million fans lined the streets of North London the following day.
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South Africa's mixed-zone celebrations spark confrontation with South Korea as FIFA intervene
South Africa's loud post-match celebrations disrupted South Korea's mixed-zone interviews after their World Cup group stage clash, prompting Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom to confront a South African official and demand respect before FIFA media staff stepped in to calm the situation.
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Zimbabwe-born lock Landsberg leaves Lions for Exeter to chase World Cup debut
Darrien Landsberg is set to join Exeter Chiefs from the Lions on a two-year deal, with the 27-year-old lock hoping the move to Sandy Park will unlock a first Test cap for Zimbabwe ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Obi loan exit eyed, Lacey primes for audition and Arsenal close in on Monga
Manchester United's academy players are preparing for pre-season, with Chido Obi's future uncertain as a European loan is considered the best path forward. Meanwhile, Shea Lacey is training in Marbella ahead of a push for first-team minutes, and Arsenal are in formal talks to sign Leicester's Jeremy Monga.
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Dober opens up on his own struggles as Poirier arrest sparks retirement fears
Drew Dober has spoken candidly about fearing his own retirement after Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness in Atlanta. Dober, sidelined since hernia surgery in May, admitted he has also been making poor decisions during his six weeks away from fighting.
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Anthony Hamilton auctions 27-car classic collection at Silverstone, estimated at over £3m
Anthony Hamilton, father and former manager of Lewis Hamilton, is selling his 27-car private collection at Silverstone on 25 July. The sale, managed by Iconic Auctioneers during the BRDC Classic weekend, is estimated to exceed £3 million.
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