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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left United if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has claimed Kobbie Mainoo would have been sold had Ruben Amorim remained Manchester United manager, revealing the Portuguese coach saw no clear role for the academy graduate before his January sacking.
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FIA partially restores Boost Mode for wet races after 2026 safety concerns
Formula 1's governing body has reinstated a restricted form of Boost Mode for wet-weather conditions in 2026, limiting it to preventing power reduction rather than increasing output. The FIA World Motor Sport Council also ratified a series of technical changes for 2027 and beyond.
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Bath part ways with attack coach Gleeson after one season as Prendergast circles
Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of backs and attack coach Martin Gleeson after just one season at the club. Mike Prendergast is strongly tipped to succeed him, with former Bath star Mike Catt also in the frame.
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MP takes FIFA to Parliament after England fan barred from World Cup over submarine on badge
Barrow fan John Little was stopped from bringing a St George's Cross flag into England's World Cup opener against Croatia because it featured his club's crest — which includes a submarine. Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham has since tabled a motion in the House of Commons demanding FIFA reconsider.
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Martínez refuses to confirm Ronaldo's place after Portugal's opening draw with Congo
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez declined to reveal whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan, following the 41-year-old's ineffective display — including several missed chances — in a 1-1 draw with Congo.
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Axed by Springboks, De Klerk lands Barbarians call to face Wales at Twickenham
Faf de Klerk has been named in the Barbarians squad to face Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, just days after the 34-year-old scrum-half was left out of Rassie Erasmus' 46-man Springboks squad for the Nations Championship.
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Maresca appointment set to make Man City academy a magnet for ambitious coaches
Enzo Maresca's imminent arrival as Manchester City manager is expected to strengthen the club's academy recruitment, with his own rise from City's Under-21s to the Etihad hot seat serving as a compelling case study for coaches with senior ambitions.
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Manchester United withdraw from EFL Trophy to prioritise academy development
Manchester United have pulled out of the EFL Trophy and the National League Cup for the 2025/26 season, with academy chiefs opting to reduce the games programme and create more first-team training opportunities for their best young players.
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Mourinho eyes Arsenal's Hincapie as fifth Real Madrid signing in rapid rebuild
Jose Mourinho has already brought four players to Real Madrid for a combined £68m since his return to the Bernabeu, and ESPN report the club have now made an enquiry for Arsenal's Piero Hincapie.
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Sevens star Trevithick poised for Spain 15s debut at inaugural Nations Cup
Jeremy Trevithick, named in the SVNS Team of the Year, is set to earn his first 15s cap after head coach Pablo Bouza included him in Spain's 31-man squad for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup in North America this July.
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Scholes privately warned Martinez that Ronaldo would become a Portugal problem at the World Cup
Paul Scholes has revealed he told Roberto Martinez off-camera that Cristiano Ronaldo would be a problem for Portugal, a concern that has intensified after Ronaldo's goalless, 25-touch performance in their opening World Cup draw with DR Congo.
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Liverpool join United and Spurs in £85m race for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes
Fabrizio Romano has revealed Liverpool made a call to West Ham two weeks ago to enquire about Mateus Fernandes, who is valued at more than £85million and has long been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham.
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Harlequins hire Hurricanes attack coach Cooper days after Super Rugby title triumph
Harlequins have appointed Brad Cooper as their new attack coach, with the New Zealander joining the Stoop just days after guiding the Hurricanes to the Super Rugby Pacific title with a 60-5 demolition of the Chiefs in the final.
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Maguire reveals Man United GPS-track players through extended summer break
Harry Maguire has lifted the lid on Manchester United's off-season monitoring programme, disclosing that the club sends players structured training schedules and GPS trackers to maintain fitness levels. The defender, omitted from England's World Cup squad, is enjoying his longest break since making his international debut.
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Serbian pundit Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist remarks on live World Cup broadcast
Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic claimed 'Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes' during live World Cup coverage on Serbian broadcaster RTS, prompting apologies from both Bogdanovic and the network.
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Alonso cruises Monaco streets in Nissan GT-R as Aston Martin struggles mount
Fernando Alonso was spotted driving a Nissan GT-R Black Edition through Monte Carlo, drawing admiration for his extraordinary car collection. The sighting comes amid a difficult 2026 F1 season that has left the two-time champion 18th in the drivers' standings with a single point.
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Mercedes brings pitstop challenge and Vesti in the W13 to Goodwood Festival of Speed
Mercedes has revealed its plans for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with reserve driver Frederik Vesti set to pilot the W13 up the hillclimb and fans invited to attempt a sub-two-second tyre change coached by current and former team mechanics.
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2026 World Cup: France, Argentina, United States among six teams already qualified
After two group-stage matches, six nations have already secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, while Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan are already eliminated.
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Walcott admits 17-year-old self should never have gone to the 2006 World Cup
Theo Walcott has revealed he believes Sven-Göran Eriksson should not have selected him for England's 2006 World Cup squad, saying it was 'too much, too soon' for a teenager who had yet to make a single Premier League appearance.
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Nike x Palace England pre-match shirt restocked in all sizes ahead of Ghana World Cup clash
The Nike x Palace England pre-match top, which sold out within minutes of its launch, is back in stock at Kitbag in men's, women's and kids' sizes ahead of England's World Cup 2026 group game against Ghana on 23 June.
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