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Manchester United confirm private financing for planned 100,000-seat Old Trafford rebuild
Manchester United's third-quarter financial results, which showed an operating profit of £37.7 million, included a brief update confirming that private financing is being pursued for a proposed new 100,000-seat stadium estimated to cost around £2 billion.
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Premier League replaces PSR with Squad Cost Ratio rules from 2026-27 season
The Premier League is scrapping its Profitability and Sustainability Rules this summer and replacing them with a Squad Cost Ratio framework from the 2026-27 season. Clubs that breach the maximum spending threshold face an automatic six-point deduction and a non-negotiable fine.
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Jurrien Timber returns to full Arsenal training ahead of Champions League final against PSG
Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has rejoined full team training ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, offering Mikel Arteta a potential option at right-back after 70 days out with a groin injury.
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Alex Codling leaves Munster to join Toulon after one season at Thomond Park
Munster forwards coach Alex Codling will depart at the end of the season to join French Top 14 club Toulon, filling the vacancy left by Sergio Parisse. The 52-year-old spent one full-time season at Thomond Park after initially arriving as a consultant in November 2024.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League win creates Carabao Cup draw headache for EFL
Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig sealed the club's first European trophy and a Europa League berth, taking the number of Premier League sides in Europe next season to nine — and leaving EFL officials scrambling to restructure the Carabao Cup's opening rounds.
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De Zerbi targets Mason Greenwood reunion at Tottenham amid fan opposition
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly pursuing a move for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, according to transfers journalist Nico Schira. The potential signing would rekindle their partnership from Ligue 1 but risks deepening tensions with sections of the Spurs fanbase.
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England drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in 2026 World Cup Group L
England will open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on 17 June, reuniting two sides who last met in the 2018 semi-finals. Thomas Tuchel's side also face Ghana and Panama to complete Group L.
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Wharton eyes double celebration after Palace's Conference League win amid United interest
Adam Wharton starred in Crystal Palace's Conference League final victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, winning Player of the Match, while Manchester United weigh whether to pursue the midfielder despite viewing him as too similar to Kobbie Mainoo.
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Nasri withdraws from Champions League final punditry after abuse from PSG fans
Samir Nasri has pulled out of his Canal+ punditry role for the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest on Saturday, citing abuse he received from Paris supporters during the semi-final.
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United close in on Ederson as Tonali links persist and Rashford future stays unresolved
Manchester United are edging toward a £38m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while fresh updates have emerged on Sandro Tonali's stance and Marcus Rashford's uncertain return from his Barcelona loan.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League win gives Premier League record nine clubs in Europe
Crystal Palace's Conference League triumph in Leipzig, secured by Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half strike against Rayo Vallecano, means the Premier League will have nine clubs in European competition in 2026/27 — a record for the division.
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Arsenal sporting director Berta unlikely to face ban for Simeone touchline clash
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta was involved in a touchline altercation with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League semi-final second leg. Berta is expected to be cleared to attend the final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
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Rashford talks scheduled this week as United plan six further signings after Ederson deal
Manchester United will hold talks with Marcus Rashford this week to clarify his future, with Barcelona keen on a permanent deal worth £26 million. The club is also planning at least six additional transfers as manager Michael Carrick looks to build a title-contending squad.
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Rashford swap deals with AC Milan and Barcelona emerge as United weigh summer options
Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford ahead of the summer window. One would bring Rafael Leão to Old Trafford from AC Milan, while another centres on Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado.
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Salah told Redknapp he had more attacking freedom under Slot than Klopp
Jamie Redknapp has revealed that Mohamed Salah privately told him playing under Arne Slot suited him more than Jurgen Klopp, because the Dutchman gave him licence to focus on attacking rather than tracking back defensively.
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Segner labelled 'non-negotiable' All Blacks pick after Blues sweep four awards
Anton Segner strengthened his All Blacks case by winning all four individual honours at the Blues Awards night, with former Super Rugby champion Bryn Hall declaring the flanker a 'non-negotiable' selection for the national side.
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Rakhmonov returns to light sparring after reinjuring knee kept him out since UFC 310
Undefeated UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has been filmed training again after a prolonged absence. The 19-0 Kazakh last fought in December 2024 and suffered a setback in early 2026 when he reinjured the same knee, pushing his return to late 2026 at the earliest.
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Arsenal target Julian Alvarez in £100m move to solve Premier League title goalscoring problem
Arsenal, newly crowned Premier League champions for the first time since 2004, are weighing a £100 million move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as they look to address a goalscoring shortfall that nearly cost them the title.
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PSG's 13-day rest advantage over Arsenal heading into Budapest Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain will have had 13 days to prepare for the Champions League final in Budapest, compared to just six for Arsenal, who rounded off their Premier League title-winning campaign on Sunday against Crystal Palace.
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Liverpool weigh Iraola as Slot replacement while Hughes flies to Monaco over Curtis Jones sale
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as a potential successor to Arne Slot, whose future at Anfield remains uncertain after a fifth-place Premier League finish. Sporting director Richard Hughes also travelled to Monte Carlo to discuss a possible move for midfielder Curtis Jones with Inter Milan.
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