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Agbonlahor claims standing up to Roy Keane in training triggered Villa exit
Gabriel Agbonlahor says a confrontation during an Aston Villa training session in October 2014 was the catalyst for Roy Keane's departure the following day. The former striker claims he told Keane directly that he was speaking to manager Paul Lambert, not him.
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Messi named in Argentina's World Cup squad despite hamstring scare at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2025 World Cup after shaking off a hamstring concern sustained during Inter Miami's 6-4 MLS win over Philadelphia. The 38-year-old will captain Lionel Scaloni's side as they bid to defend their title, appearing at a sixth World Cup.
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Black Ferns Sevens target Spain redemption after Madrid 2024 semi-final heartbreak
New Zealand arrive in Valladolid for the second leg of the SVNS World Championship carrying a 26-match winning streak and five consecutive tournament titles — but the memory of a last-minute collapse against Australia in Madrid 2024 still drives them.
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Mateus Fernandes makes United his first choice as Rashford future grows uncertain
Manchester United are the preferred destination for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who is valued at around £60m, while Barcelona's pursuit of Anthony Gordon casts fresh doubt over whether Marcus Rashford will remain at the Catalan club beyond his loan spell.
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Manchester City close in on Elliot Anderson as United baulk at £100m fee
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson appears headed to Manchester City this summer after Manchester United refused to meet his £100m valuation. The 23-year-old has openly expressed his desire to return to Champions League football, which City can offer.
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Iraola open to Liverpool job but Slot expected to stay on as Reds boss
Andoni Iraola has signalled his openness to managing Liverpool should Arne Slot be dismissed, but the club currently has no intention of parting ways with the Dutchman after a fifth-place Premier League finish.
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Liverpool identify Yan Diomande as Mohamed Salah's successor after Jacquet deal agreed
Liverpool have already agreed a £60m deal to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, and reports now indicate the club are targeting RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, as a replacement for the departed Mohamed Salah.
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Mateus Fernandes names United as first choice as Rashford's Barcelona future grows uncertain
Manchester United are reportedly the preferred destination for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at around £60m, while Marcus Rashford faces an uncertain summer after Barcelona moved to sign Anthony Gordon for £69.3m.
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Codie Taylor says new All Blacks coaches are demanding significantly higher fitness standards
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor has revealed that new All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made elite fitness a central pillar of his selection criteria, signalling the brand of high-intensity, counter-attacking rugby he intends to play.
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Araujo opens up on mental health break: 'I knew something was wrong with me'
Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo has spoken candidly about the mental health struggles that kept him out of action for two months between November and January, revealing that a red card against Chelsea in the Champions League was the moment he decided to seek help.
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Manchester City close in on Elliot Anderson as United balk at £100m fee
Manchester City are confident of signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer after Manchester United refused to meet his £100 million valuation. The move would hand the 23-year-old the Champions League football he has publicly craved.
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Song Yadong and Figueiredo make weight for UFC Macau bantamweight headliner
All 26 fighters cleared the scales at Friday's UFC Macau weigh-ins ahead of Saturday's card. Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo both came in at 136 pounds for their non-title bantamweight main event.
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Arteta 'could have walked' if Arsenal missed title, says Eboue, as Timber races to be fit for Budapest
Emmanuel Eboue believes Mikel Arteta might have resigned had Arsenal not won the Premier League, while Jurrien Timber is in a race against time to feature in Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.
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Girona confirm Michel Sanchez exit as Ajax move edges closer to completion
Girona have officially confirmed the departure of manager Michel Sanchez following their relegation from La Liga at the end of the 2025-26 season. The 50-year-old is expected to take charge at Ajax, with the Dutch club closing in on an appointment.
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Florentino Perez to hand UEFA Negreira dossier at Champions League final
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will present UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin with a three-year-prepared dossier on the Negreira case when the two meet at the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal this weekend.
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Bardghji and Flick agree summer departure is best for Barcelona winger
Roony Bardghji is set to leave Barcelona this summer after Hansi Flick told the Swedish winger he would welcome his exit. The 19-year-old, who joined from FC Copenhagen last summer, will prioritise a loan move but would accept a permanent transfer if the club requires it.
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Ibrahima Konate set to leave Liverpool as Real Madrid revive free-agent interest
Ibrahima Konate is now very likely to leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of June, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, with Real Madrid among the clubs monitoring his situation as they seek a replacement for David Alaba.
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Atletico Madrid accuse Barcelona of running smear campaign over Julian Alvarez
Atletico Madrid have publicly condemned what they call 'months of lies and half-truths' surrounding Julian Alvarez, denying any willingness to sell the Argentine striker despite Barcelona preparing an opening bid well below the club's €150m valuation.
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Cannonier faces Duncan and Holland meets Smith at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18
The UFC has added two ranked matchups to its July 18 card at Paycom Center. Former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier takes on four-fight winner Christian Leroy Duncan, while Kevin Holland faces unbeaten prospect Jacobe Smith in a welterweight clash.
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Taumoefolau embraces Chiefs title push after hat-trick that shook Super Rugby Pacific
Kyren Taumoefolau scored a famous hat-trick for Moana Pasifika against the Blues in May 2025 before joining the Chiefs, where he has crossed five times in nine games as the Hamilton side chase their first Super Rugby Pacific title since 2013.
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