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Varane joins Zidane among EA FC 27 legends as ICON
EA FC 27 adds Raphaël Varane to ICON status in its Ultimate Team mode. The 2018 World Cup winner, retired since 2024, joins Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira in the game's pantheon.
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Arsenal face €70m demand to hijack Fernandez-Pardo deal as Leipzig close in
Arsenal have been drawn to Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo as a late transfer window option, but face an 'astronomical' €70m fee to derail a near-complete agreement between the Belgian international and RB Leipzig.
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Provence Rugby lead Pro D2 spending with €20m budget as division totals €176.5m
French second division rugby kicks off this Thursday with Provence Rugby holding the largest budget at €20m, according to figures published by Midi Olympique. The 16-club division's combined spend stands at €176.5m, down roughly €5m from last season following RC Vannes' promotion to the Top 14.
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Matt Brown backs Perry's choice to fight Danis over tougher BKFC return against Till
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown says Mike Perry is making a smart career move by fighting Dillon Danis on Saturday in Florida rather than returning to BKFC for a high-risk showdown with Darren Till.
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Haaland, Arsenal trio and Fernandes shortlisted for 2026 PFA Players' Player of the Year
The 53rd PFA Awards Ceremony is underway at The Opera House in Manchester, with Erling Haaland, Bruno Fernandes, David Raya, Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes and Rayan Cherki competing for the Men's Players' Player of the Year award.
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Sir Billy Boston, dual-code Welsh icon who scored 571 tries, dies aged 92
Sir Billy Boston, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Welsh sporting history, has died in hospital in Wigan aged 92. The rugby league legend scored 571 tries in 562 games and was knighted in June 2025, just four days before his death followed the funeral of his wife of 70 years.
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EFL introduces pre-draw to keep Europe's Premier League clubs apart in Carabao Cup third round
European fixture clashes in September have forced the EFL to restructure the Carabao Cup third-round draw, introducing a pre-draw to determine home or away status for the eight Premier League clubs competing in the Champions League and Europa League.
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Barcelona target Castello Lukeba to replace Balde before transfer deadline
According to The Athletic, FC Barcelona has identified RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba as the priority successor to Alejandro Balde, whose departure is being considered before September 1st. Olympique Lyonnais, which holds 20% of any future sale profit, could benefit financially from the move.
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Dana White calls Jake Paul's Joshua fight 'ballsy' but rules out Zuffa Boxing deal
UFC president Dana White has admitted he did not expect Jake Paul to actually fight Anthony Joshua, calling it a 'ballsy move' — but says he has no interest in working with Paul through Zuffa Boxing, insisting he only promotes the world's best fighters.
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Wrexham snatch £8.7m-rated Ekomie from West Ham as Hammers' winless start deepens
Wrexham have reportedly agreed a deal with Ligue 1 side Angers for 23-year-old Gabonese left-back Jacques Ekomie, beating West Ham United to a signing the Premier League relegation club had been tracking, with the Hammers yet to win in the Championship.
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Mendes pushes double deal as United weigh moves for Balde and Salinas before deadline
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with agent Jorge Mendes also pushing a separate deal for Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas — and Barcelona's ability to sign Salinas may hinge on United's decision over Balde.
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L'Équipe du Soir Returns Without Duluc, Penot and Le Seviller After Summer Overhaul
The L'Équipe channel is relaunching its late-night talk show this Tuesday with a deeply revamped lineup. Vincent Duluc, Hervé Penot and Tanguy Le Seviller join the long list of historic commentators sidelined this summer.
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Former Brave Blossoms lock Kitagawa named Sakura Fifteen head coach ahead of WXV Global Series
Toshizumi Kitagawa, a 43-cap Japan men's international and 2011 Rugby World Cup veteran, has been appointed head coach of the Sakura Fifteen, replacing Canadian Lesley McKenzie following Japan's group-stage exit at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Barcola camp stays calm as Liverpool close in on PSG winger with final bid imminent
Bradley Barcola and his representatives remain confident a deal with Liverpool will be completed before the 1 September deadline, with L'Equipe reporting the Reds are preparing a final bid they expect PSG to accept.
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Deon Fourie set to become oldest Springbok ever at 39 years and 338 days
Stormers forward Deon Fourie, already South Africa's oldest debutant, has been named on the bench for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town. If he takes the field, the 39-year-old will surpass Victor Matfield's long-standing record as the oldest Springbok in Test history.
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Aston Villa submit formal offer to Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta
Aston Villa have submitted a formal offer to Crystal Palace to sign French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29. The Eagles are demanding more, while the player is in contractual dispute with his club.
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Rashford fallout threatens to derail Manchester United's pursuit of Balde from Barcelona
Manchester United's strained relationship with Barcelona following the Marcus Rashford transfer dispute could undermine their bid to sign left-back Alejandro Balde before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the clubs at odds over fee and loan terms.
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FIA condemns online abuse of stewards after Colapinto's Dutch GP drive-through penalty
The FIA has publicly condemned online harassment directed at its race stewards following Franco Colapinto's drive-through penalty at Zandvoort, as Colapinto's Argentine sponsor accused the stewards of incompetence and dishonesty, further inflaming abuse on social media.
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Joao Pedro hails Chelsea's 'very special' front three after opening-day win at Fulham
Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers all scored as Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in their Premier League opener under Xabi Alonso, with Pedro declaring the trio capable of winning major trophies this season.
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OM targets Mohamed Amoura on loan despite Italian and Saudi competition
Olympique de Marseille is interested in Mohamed Amoura, Algerian striker from Wolfsburg who was relegated to the German second division. The player, who scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists last season, is available on loan, but several Italian clubs, Saudi teams and Schalke 04 are also in the running.
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