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Alvarez's push to leave Atletico could earn Man City up to £7m via sell-on clause
Julian Alvarez has publicly stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer after Real Madrid submitted a £130m bid. Manchester City, who sold the Argentine in 2024, stand to receive between £4m and £7m through a sell-on clause inserted into the original deal.
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Cadillac brings new sidepods and floor to Austrian GP in bid to reach F1 midfield
Cadillac has confirmed a substantial upgrade package for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, introducing new sidepods and floor to the MAC-26. The American team has been closing the gap steadily, with Sergio Perez outqualifying the Aston Martins by 1.2 seconds in Barcelona.
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Sale Sharks sign Harlequins' Freya Aucken after 81 appearances for West London club
Sale Sharks have signed versatile back Freya Aucken from Harlequins, where she made 81 appearances across five seasons. Head coach Tom Hudson called the 24-year-old, who can play wing or scrum-half, one of the PWR's most underrated players.
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Giroud divides viewers as BBC faces mounting calls to drop pundit mid-World Cup
Olivier Giroud has become a lightning rod for criticism during the BBC's World Cup 2026 coverage, with a vocal section of viewers demanding the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker be dropped from the broadcaster's pundit panel.
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De Gea tells Fiorentina he will only leave Serie A for Manchester United return
David de Gea has made clear that Manchester United is the only club he would leave Fiorentina for this summer, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, with La Viola reportedly ready to listen to offers for the 35-year-old.
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Alvarez confirms he wants Atletico exit as Barcelona close in on £100m star
Julian Alvarez has publicly admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, telling ESPN after Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria that 'a transfer is the best option'. Barcelona are reported to be his most likely destination.
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Haaland breaks Norway's World Cup scoring record with brace to sink Senegal
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey to advance from Group I, making him his country's all-time leading World Cup scorer with four goals.
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Matt Brown dismisses Rousey and Paul's ratings victory lap over UFC White House card
UFC veteran Matt Brown has pushed back on Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul celebrating MVP MMA's 9.3 million average viewers — edging the UFC's White House card — arguing the Netflix event is already forgotten while the UFC moves on to Conor McGregor's return.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left Man Utd if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has revealed that Kobbie Mainoo would likely have departed Manchester United had Ruben Amorim remained manager, after the midfielder was frozen out of the starting XI and even deployed as a striker during the Portuguese coach's troubled tenure.
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Dupont absent as Galthié names 33-man France squad for southern hemisphere tour
Fabien Galthié has named a 33-man France squad for Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan next month. Antoine Dupont is not yet included, with Toulouse and Montpellier still to contest the Top 14 final.
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Arata and Leindekar headline Uruguay's Nations Cup absentees as Teros name depleted squad
Uruguay have named a 33-man squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup without Castres scrum-half Santiago Arata, captain Manuel Leindekar and several other first-choice starters, though four uncapped sevens players earn call-ups.
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Rute Cardoso shares Diogo Jota's wedding speech on their first anniversary
Rute Cardoso, widow of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, shared a video of his moving wedding speech on what would have been their first anniversary. Jota died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, on July 3, 2025, less than two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart.
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Injury-hit Vunivalu set to rejoin rugby league with Hull after La Rochelle release
Suliasi Vunivalu, released by Top 14 side La Rochelle after rupturing his ACL in December, is in advanced talks to join Super League club Hull — his first return to rugby league in six years.
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Martinez defends Ronaldo after Portugal's flat 1-1 draw with DR Congo in World Cup opener
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has pushed back against what he called 'unfair and unjust' criticism of his squad following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, with Ronaldo's subdued display — 25 touches, two wayward shots — drawing the sharpest scrutiny.
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Pimblett blames eye gouges and low blows for Gaethje loss after rival claims undisputed title
Paddy Pimblett has claimed that fouls including eye gouges and low blows influenced his unanimous-decision defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in January, speaking out after Gaethje stopped Ilia Topuria to become undisputed lightweight champion.
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Red Roses secure four-year contract framework with RFU after becoming world champions
The RFU and England's Red Roses have agreed a new contract framework running from 2026 to 2030, guaranteeing at least 32 full-time contracts, enhanced pay, and a Women's Rugby World Cup selection bonus.
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Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Portugal vs Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026
Jalal Jayed, a FIFA-listed referee since 2019, will take charge of Portugal's Group K clash with Uzbekistan in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing a record-breaking goal at a sixth World Cup tournament.
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England's potential World Cup 2026 path: Brazil, Spain and Argentina could all await Tuchel's side
England opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and face Ghana next in Group L. Their route through the knockout stages could pit them against Brazil, Spain, the United States, or Argentina depending on where they finish in the group.
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Tartan Army marches through Miami as thousands of Scotland fans take over the city
Thousands of Scotland supporters paraded through Miami on Monday, marching in kilts and cone hats from Little Havana to LoanDepot Park for a Marlins baseball game — drawing cheers from locals who joined in with Scotland chants.
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From £227k a week to £597 in the bank: Asamoah Gyan's dramatic financial collapse
Asamoah Gyan, once the eighth-best-paid footballer in the world during his time at Shanghai SIPG, admitted in 2018 that his bank account held just £597 after months without pay, a divorce battle, and the loss of multiple assets.
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