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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.

Football May 28

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.

Rugby May 28

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.

MMA May 28

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.

Football May 28

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.

Football May 28

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.

Football May 28

Dyche warns Man City and United that Anderson still has plenty to learn

Former Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has assessed Elliot Anderson's strengths and limitations as Manchester City lead the race to sign the 23-year-old midfielder, reportedly valued at £100 million.

Football May 28

Six backroom allies Enzo Maresca could bring with him to Manchester City

Enzo Maresca is set to be confirmed as Manchester City's new manager, with several trusted staff members from his time at Leicester City and Chelsea expected to follow him to the Etihad after a sweeping clear-out of Pep Guardiola's backroom team.

Football May 28

Reds hand teen Treyvon Pritchard first Super Rugby start at fullback against Fijian Drua

Queensland's Treyvon Pritchard, 19, will make his first Super Rugby Pacific start at fullback when the Reds host Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, replacing the rested Jock Campbell with the Reds chasing a top-four finish.

Rugby May 28

How Chelsea's attack could look under Xabi Alonso with Bowen, Kroupi and a Garnacho exit

Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea tenure on July 1 with the club finishing 10th in the Premier League and missing European football. Jarrod Bowen, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and already-agreed arrivals Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha are among the names shaping a potential summer overhaul.

Football May 28

Chiefs lock in prop Jared Proffit on two-year deal through 2028

The Chiefs have re-signed front-row forward Jared Proffit until 2028, rewarding the 32-year-old Maori All Black for a career-best 2026 Super Rugby season in which he has already surpassed his previous starts tallies combined.

Rugby May 28

Alvarez exit doubts grow as Arsenal target Rogers ahead of Champions League final

Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente has cast doubt on Julian Alvarez's future at the club, boosting Arsenal's hopes of signing the Argentina striker. The Gunners are also being linked with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as they prepare for Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.

Football May 28

United face two Rashford swap proposals as Barcelona weigh permanent deal

Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford, including an exchange with AC Milan for Rafael Leão. Meanwhile, Barcelona are yet to trigger their £26m purchase option as negotiations over the fee continue.

Football May 28

Hutchison targets finals breakthrough as Australia head to Valladolid with renewed belief

Australia's sevens captain Henry Hutchison has acknowledged his side's persistent struggle to convert strong pool performances into deep finals runs, as the Wallabies Sevens prepare for the HSBC SVNS World Championship leg in Valladolid.

Rugby May 28

Jordie Barrett hints at Leinster return to pursue elusive Champions Cup title

New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett has opened the door to a second stint at Leinster, saying he "might have to try to go back and win one" after watching his former club lose the Champions Cup final 41-19 to Bordeaux.

Rugby May 28

Steveson faces Romanov in RAF 9 heavyweight main event alongside Covington-Weidman clash

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson makes his RAF debut against MMA veteran Alexandr Romanov in the RAF 9 main event at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Former UFC stars Colby Covington and Chris Weidman meet in the co-main event, with ex-champions Merab Dvalishvili and Frankie Edgar also on the card.

MMA May 28

Inigo Perez praises Rayo Vallecano fans after Conference League final defeat to Crystal Palace

Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez delivered an emotional press conference after his side's 1-0 Conference League final loss to Crystal Palace, crediting the club's supporters as the driving force behind their run while admitting the sight of fans in tears left him devastated.

Football May 27

Covington retires from UFC but rates MMA comeback at fifty-fifty odds

Colby Covington, who informed the UFC of his retirement last week after a 17-bout tenure, says there is a fifty-fifty chance he returns to MMA while shifting his focus to wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle.

MMA May 27

Kenya make two squad changes ahead of World Series promotion push in Spain and France

Kenya have named a reshuffled squad for the SVNS 2 legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, with Victor Odhiambo Mola earning his first senior call-up and Chrissant Onjwang returning from injury as the Shujaa chase promotion to the 2026-27 HSBC SVNS World Series.

Rugby May 27

Werdum and Junior dos Santos set for grappling trilogy bout at Kings Championship 2

Former UFC heavyweight champions Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos will meet for a third time in a grappling match at Kings Championship 2 in Florianópolis on August 8, Kings MMA head Rafael Cordeiro has confirmed.

MMA May 27