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Ederson says Man United move is 'almost all sorted' after World Cup debut with Brazil
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has confirmed his transfer to Manchester United is nearly complete, telling Tuttosport the deal is 'practically almost all sorted' days after making his World Cup debut for Brazil against Haiti.
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Doris and O'Brien ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship Southern Series tour
Ireland have lost captain Caelan Doris and attacking threat Tommy O'Brien to injury ahead of their Nations Championship Southern Series, with both Leinster players hurt during Friday's URC Grand Final. Dan Sheehan will captain the three-Test tour against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
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Aguerd ready to leave OM ten months after arrival thanks to €15m clause
Signed for €23 million in September 2024, Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd could already leave Marseille. A clause inserted in his contract allows him to depart this summer for €15 million.
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Munster prop Oli Jager forced to retire at 30 on medical grounds after single Ireland cap
Oli Jager, the Munster and Ireland tighthead prop, has been medically advised to retire from professional rugby at 30. The New Zealand-raised prop joined Munster from the Crusaders in 2023 and earned one Ireland cap during the 2024 Six Nations.
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Brobbey double and Gakpo brace fire Netherlands to 5-1 rout of Sweden in Houston
Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in Houston, silencing pre-match hype around Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres and signalling Ronald Koeman's side as genuine World Cup contenders.
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Vozinha's mother flies to Miami after US waives visa fees for Cape Verde keeper's family
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who kept a clean sheet against Spain at the World Cup, had revealed his mother could not afford the visa deposit to travel to the United States. Ana Candida Evora has now confirmed she will fly into Miami in time to watch her son face Uruguay.
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Doku and the birth of his child: France Pierron apologizes after controversy
L'Équipe journalist France Pierron sparked outrage by calling a father's presence at childbirth unnecessary, after criticizing Jeremy Doku's decision to leave the 2026 World Cup to attend the birth of his child.
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Tuchel backs Stones to start again despite defensive wobbles in England's Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel has reaffirmed his commitment to John Stones as England's first-choice centre-back ahead of their World Cup 2026 group game against Ghana, despite the 32-year-old looking rusty in a two-goal concession against Croatia.
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Zubimendi defends Rodri after Spain's shock World Cup draw with Cape Verde
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has backed Rodri following widespread criticism of the Manchester City star after Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opener. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also rallied to the Ballon d'Or winner's defence.
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BBC's Chapman jokes he's 'in Houston' as studio controversy overshadows World Cup coverage
Mark Chapman deflected with humour after Micah Richards pressed him to address the BBC's decision to broadcast World Cup coverage from a Salford studio rather than the United States, a choice that has drawn widespread criticism.
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Doué dazzles Olise with unstoppable dribble, Hernandez pays the price in training
During a France training session for the 2026 World Cup, Désiré Doué demonstrated to Michael Olise a devastating double-touch move threaded through the legs, leaving Lucas Hernandez helpless as the test defender.
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McParland escapes serious injury scare after deep laceration cuts Prem final short
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland suffered a deep laceration above the knee that forced him off after just 11 minutes of the Gallagher Premiership final, but director of rugby Phil Dowson has confirmed the wound should not threaten the 21-year-old's place in England's July Test squad.
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Saka sits out England training with Achilles issue ahead of Ghana World Cup clash
Bukayo Saka missed England's training session in Kansas City on Monday as he continues to manage an Achilles tendinitis problem, leaving him doubtful to start against Ghana in England's second World Cup group game on Tuesday.
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Michael Oliver to referee Netherlands vs Sweden in 2026 World Cup Group F clash
England's Michael Oliver has been appointed referee for Netherlands vs Sweden in Group F at the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch enter the match on the back of a 2-2 draw with Japan, while Sweden arrive buoyed by a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia.
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Real Madrid deny any contact over £190m Olise as Bayern move to extend his contract
Real Madrid have officially denied holding any direct or indirect talks over a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, dismissing reports of a £190m bid. Bayern, meanwhile, are pushing to hand the 24-year-old a new deal to fend off outside interest.
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Unpaid bonuses, substandard hotel, uncontracted manager: the crisis shaking Senegal at the World Cup
After losing to France 3-1 on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup, Senegal is facing a series of internal dysfunctions: unpaid bonuses to players, inadequate accommodation conditions, and manager Pape Thiaw unpaid for five months.
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Tottenham close to snatching Mateus Fernandes from under Manchester United's nose
Manchester United were considered frontrunners for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, but Tottenham have moved sharply ahead in the race, with journalist Matteo Moretto reporting a deal for the 21-year-old is now 'very close'.
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Grimaldo agrees Atlético Madrid terms as €25m bid falls short of Leverkusen's €30m demand
Alejandro Grimaldo has agreed personal terms with Atlético Madrid on a contract to 2029, but a €5m gap remains between Atlético's €25m offer and Bayer Leverkusen's €30m asking price.
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Blachowicz and Guskov set for light heavyweight rematch at UFC Belgrade after December draw
Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will meet again at UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade on August 1, after their first encounter at UFC 325 last December ended in a majority draw. A scheduled May rematch fell through when Blachowicz withdrew with injury.
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BBC's 3D World Cup tool goes viral after producing baffling cramp animation
The BBC's FIFA World Cup 3D Experience drew widespread mockery on social media after its rendering of referee Felix Zwayer receiving cramp treatment from Australia's Aiden O'Neill produced a bizarre, glitching animation during the USA vs Australia match.
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