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2027 Champions League final set for Madrid's Metropolitano on June 5
UEFA has confirmed the 2027 Champions League final will be held at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday, June 5, 2027 — the same venue that hosted Liverpool's victory over Tottenham in 2019. Tickets will be distributed via UEFA's lottery system from spring 2027.
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Celtic's Champions League exit puts Nick Pope transfer on the brink of collapse
Celtic's failure to reach the UEFA Champions League league phase, following a shock defeat by LASK Linz, has left the Scottish champions facing a revenue shortfall of up to £30m — casting serious doubt over their proposed move for Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope.
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Rodri fit, Baldé recalled: Flick confirms bold squad choices before Barça-Athletic
Hansi Flick unveiled his squad for Barcelona's delayed Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday. Rodri, signed for €60 million, is available, Alejandro Baldé returns to the squad, while Marc Casado, Hector Fort and Alvaro Cortes are left out.
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Manchester City target Everton's Ndiaye to fill void left by £135m Savio and Marmoush exits
Manchester City are weighing a move for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after selling Savio to Tottenham for £75m and loaning out Omar Marmoush with a £60m purchase obligation. Jack Grealish could head to Everton as part of any deal.
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Rennie warns All Blacks of Springbok bounce-back ahead of Cape Town decider
Scotland coach Dave Rennie has urged the All Blacks to raise their level significantly in Cape Town on Saturday, citing South Africa's historic 43-10 Wellington demolition as a stark reminder of what a wounded Springbok side can deliver.
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Du Toit warns All Blacks scrum will bounce back despite Ellis Park battering
South Africa tighthead Thomas du Toit expects New Zealand's scrum to respond sharply in the second Test in Cape Town, pointing to the All Blacks' mid-week performance against the Lions as evidence of their improvement.
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Rodri set for Barcelona debut against Athletic Club as Gavi ruled out with knee injury
Hansi Flick has confirmed Rodri will make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, likely as a substitute, while Gavi faces around a week on the sidelines after sustaining a knee bruise in the La Liga opener against Elche.
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Manchester City loan Marmoush to Tottenham with £60m permanent deal agreed for next summer
Manchester City have confirmed Omar Marmoush will join Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the season, with a £60m permanent transfer already agreed for next summer. The Egypt international becomes the latest high-profile departure from the Etihad under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
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Tottenham seal Omar Marmoush loan from Man City with £60m permanent obligation
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The Egyptian forward is Roberto De Zerbi's eighth acquisition of the transfer window.
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Marquez warns Hadjar not to repeat his Jerez mistake by rushing back from wrist injury
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has revealed he advised Red Bull's Isack Hadjar to skip the Dutch Grand Prix with a wrist injury, drawing on his own near-career-ending experience at Jerez in 2020.
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Uefa prepare criminal complaint against Infantino over failed World Cup sell-off
Uefa are preparing to file criminal charges in Switzerland against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of 'criminal mismanagement' after his plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private investors for $4.2bn collapsed last month.
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UEFA prepares criminal proceedings against FIFA president Infantino over World Cup shares scandal
UEFA is moving to launch criminal charges in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing his alleged role in a secretive attempt to sell shares in FIFA tournaments to external investors. Legal documents filed in a US court reveal the full scope of the action.
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Matt Campbell named Loughborough Lightning backs coach after Scarratt's Red Roses move
Loughborough Lightning have appointed Matt Campbell as assistant backs and attack coach following Emily Scarratt's departure to the Red Roses setup. Campbell led Loughborough University to their first Women's BUCS Super Rugby title in 21 years earlier this year.
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Arteta confirms Guimaraes and Konsa in contention for Arsenal debuts at Villa Park
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that £75m signing Bruno Guimaraes could make his Arsenal debut against Aston Villa on Monday, with £50m defender Ezri Konsa also available for selection. Jurrien Timber is nearing a return, while William Saliba remains some way off.
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HMRC files bankruptcy petition against Jamie Carragher over unpaid tax bill
HM Revenue and Customs has filed a bankruptcy petition against former Liverpool defender and television pundit Jamie Carragher, with official court records confirming the filing on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Carragher says the matter is being settled and is expected to be resolved imminently.
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Why a computer runs the 2026/27 Champions League draw and which two fixtures are banned
Thursday's Champions League draw in Monaco will use automated software to assign all eight opponents for each of the 36 teams, with Inter Milan vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Real Madrid both ruled out for a third consecutive year under UEFA's repeat-fixture rule.
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Dropped to Europa League, Lyon could face Milan or Juventus in group stage
Eliminated by Fenerbahçe in the Champions League playoff (1-2), Lyon has been relegated to the Europa League. Friday's draw could place the Gones in a competitive group, with AC Milan or Juventus potentially in pot 1.
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Iraola refuses to guarantee Gakpo stays as Liverpool close in on £100m Barcola deal
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola for an initial fee of just over £100m. Manager Andoni Iraola declined to confirm Cody Gakpo's future, saying he cannot guarantee anything with the transfer window still open.
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Yaya Touré makes history by qualifying Slovan Bratislava for the Champions League
Appointed head coach of Slovan Bratislava this summer, Yaya Touré became Wednesday the first African manager to lead a club in the Champions League league phase, following a playoff victory against NK Celje (2-3 aggregate).
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Liverpool agree £120m deal for Barcola as PSG winger nears Anfield move
Liverpool and PSG have reached an agreement worth up to £120m for Bradley Barcola, making the 23-year-old French winger the second-most expensive signing in the club's history. The deal would see Barcola fill the void left by Mohamed Salah's departure.
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