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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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Nine Girls4Football mascots immortalised as Topps trading cards ahead of Champions League Final
Nine girls selected as player mascots for the UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest have been given personalised Topps trading cards, the first time mascots have been commemorated in the format. All nine took part in the Girls4Football programme run by Mastercard and the UEFA Foundation for Children.
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Bernardo Silva eyes Barcelona move despite Atletico Madrid and Benfica interest
Bernardo Silva, who left Manchester City on a free transfer after nine years and 16 major trophies, is believed to favour a move to Barcelona this summer, with Atletico Madrid and Benfica also pursuing the 31-year-old midfielder.
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Max Griffin released by UFC after third consecutive defeat ends nine-year run
Welterweight veteran Max Griffin has been cut by the UFC following a unanimous decision loss to Victor Valenzuela at UFC Vegas 116 in April — his third straight defeat and fifth in his last seven fights across a 19-fight tenure with the promotion.
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Havertz draws on Chelsea's 2021 triumph as Arsenal prepare for PSG final
Kai Havertz scored the winning goal when Chelsea beat Manchester City in the 2021 Champions League final and says he is determined to recreate that feeling when Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday.
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Anderson Silva hits back at Dana White: 'I saved the promotion more than once'
Anderson Silva has publicly responded to Dana White's recent comments about his UFC exit, disputing the promotion chief's claim that he lost eight, nine, or ten fights in a row and insisting his legacy speaks for itself.
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Ibrahima Konate set to leave Liverpool as contract talks collapse
Ibrahima Konate is expected to depart Liverpool as a free agent this summer after months of contract negotiations failed to produce an agreement before his deal expires on June 30.
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Brundle sees no gap between Russell and Antonelli after tense Canadian GP battle
Martin Brundle says there is 'nothing to choose' between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli following their fierce Canadian Grand Prix duel, which ended with Russell's retirement due to a battery failure and Antonelli extending his championship lead to 43 points.
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Makhachev backs Topuria but warns Gaethje is no pushover ahead of UFC White House
Islam Makhachev expects Ilia Topuria to defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC White House on June 14, but the welterweight champion cautions against writing off the 'old warhorse' Gaethje, predicting a finish rather than a decision.
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Tottenham close in on Marcos Senesi as Robertson deal nears completion
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer, with BBC Sport reporting the deal is advancing towards completion. The move would follow an agreement in principle already in place to bring Liverpool's Andy Robertson to north London this summer.
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Declan Rice named BBC Premier League Player of the Year as Arsenal end 21-year title drought
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has won the inaugural BBC Sport Premier League Player of the Year award, voted on by journalists and pundits, after helping the Gunners claim their first league title since 2004. Manager Mikel Arteta also took the Premier League Manager of the Year honour.
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Brundle says Antonelli is lucky to have Wolff and Bono after Canada sprint meltdown
Martin Brundle has praised the steadying influence of Toto Wolff and race engineer Peter Bonnington on Kimi Antonelli after the 19-year-old's frustrations boiled over during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race against team-mate George Russell.
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Demichelis and Gonzalez handed extensions despite relegation battles in La Liga
RCD Mallorca have retained Martin Demichelis until 2028 despite his side's relegation on the final weekend, while Espanyol have extended Manolo Gonzalez's contract until 2027 after a 19-game winless run. Getafe's Jose Bordalas, linked to both clubs, is expected to decide his future on Monday.
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Barcelona prepare £87m Julian Alvarez bid as Arsenal face rival for striker
Barcelona have agreed an £69m deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle and are now targeting Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez for around £87m, putting them in direct competition with Arsenal for the 26-year-old Argentine.
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Real Sociedad ready to sell Remiro to Barcelona for around €8m this summer
Real Sociedad have accepted that goalkeeper Alex Remiro will leave this summer, with Barcelona prepared to pay €8-10m for the 31-year-old. Any deal hinges on Marc-André ter Stegen and Iñaki Peña finding new clubs first.
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Scientists name 98-million-year-old wasp species after McLaren's Oscar Piastri
Three palaeontologists have named a newly discovered Cretaceous wasp species Gwesped piastrii in honour of McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri, citing his Formula 1 achievements and the amber's resemblance to McLaren's iconic orange livery.
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Joe Rogan raises heat and bugs concerns over UFC's outdoor White House event
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has voiced strong reservations about the promotion's June 14 event at the White House, citing Washington D.C.'s summer heat — which hit 100 degrees on the same date last year — and the difficulty of managing insects during an outdoor fight card.
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Guardiola calls Klopp's Liverpool a 'nightmare' and plans first dinner with old rival
Pep Guardiola has described facing Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool as a 'nightmare' in every encounter, while revealing the two former rivals have never shared a meal together — something he intends to change now Klopp has left management.
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