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Burnley make contact with FAW over Craig Bellamy despite Wales boss pledging commitment
Burnley have initiated contact with the Football Association of Wales over appointing Craig Bellamy as manager, despite the 46-year-old publicly reaffirming his commitment to leading Wales through Euro 2028 qualifying.
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Lampard set to sign new Coventry City deal despite Premier League interest
Frank Lampard is close to committing his future to Coventry City, with contract negotiations at an advanced stage. The 47-year-old guided the Sky Blues to the Championship title last season, scoring 97 goals, and is set to stay despite reported interest from Crystal Palace and Fulham.
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Konaté seals free transfer to Real Madrid on four-year deal after Liverpool exit
Ibrahima Konaté has joined Real Madrid on a four-year contract after leaving Liverpool when his deal expired in June 2026. The French centre-back arrives at the Bernabéu at no transfer fee, ending a five-year spell at Anfield.
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Mourinho's personal call convinced Cucurella to seal £52m Real Madrid move in 36 hours
Marc Cucurella has revealed his £52m transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid was wrapped up in roughly a day and a half, with a personal phone call from José Mourinho — who recalled specific details from a Champions League match — proving decisive.
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Mercedes pinpoints battery fault behind Russell and Antonelli's race-ending DNFs
Mercedes technical director James Allison has confirmed a battery module fault is responsible for George Russell's retirement while leading in Canada and Kimi Antonelli's DNF from second place in Barcelona, with a permanent fix now in development.
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EFL fixtures release date confirmed for Championship, League One and League Two
The EFL has confirmed all three divisions' 2026/27 fixtures will be released simultaneously at 12pm on Thursday, June 25, alongside the Carabao Cup first-round draw and Vertu Trophy group-stage draw.
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Hakimi's rape trial appeal dismissed as PSG star prepares for World Cup duty
Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for the alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman at his Paris home in February 2023, after a French court rejected his appeal against the trial order. The PSG and Morocco captain has consistently denied the allegations.
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Manchester United in talks to sign 14-year-old Derby striker Blake Henry after 45-goal season
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign England Under-15 international Blake Henry from Derby County. The 14-year-old striker scored 45 goals across all competitions last season and has also attracted interest from Manchester City.
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De la Fuente defends Rodri as 'best in world' after Spain's shock draw with Cape Verde
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hit back at what he called 'insulting' criticism of Rodri after the European champions were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.
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Mary Earps seals WSL return with London City Lionesses after two-year PSG spell
Mary Earps is joining London City Lionesses on 1 July after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, bringing the former England goalkeeper back to the Women's Super League for the first time since her 2023 departure from Manchester United.
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Cormier blasts Hokit's Michelle Obama comments after UFC White House event
Daniel Cormier publicly condemned Josh Hokit for making a disparaging comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama following Hokit's win over Derrick Lewis at the UFC's historic White House event on Sunday.
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Victor Munoz signing puts Gakpo's Liverpool future in doubt with four clubs circling
Liverpool's £35m capture of Spanish winger Victor Munoz has raised questions over Cody Gakpo's place at Anfield. The Dutch forward, contracted until 2030, previously named Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City as clubs where he could flourish.
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Shearer backs Kane to shrug off penalty miss after record-equalling display against Croatia
Alan Shearer has dismissed concerns over Harry Kane's mental resilience after the England captain missed and retook a penalty before equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goals record of 10 in a 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Feyi-Waboso returns from facial injury to start Premiership Final against Northampton
Exeter Chiefs have recalled England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership Final against Northampton Saints at Twickenham, with Paul Brown-Bampoe dropping out of the squad entirely after starting last weekend's semi-final win over Bath.
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Bayern Munich set €222m asking price for Olise if Frenchman requests departure
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Bayern Munich do not wish to sell Michael Olise this summer, but would allow the 24-year-old winger to leave for €222 million — the record transfer fee matching Neymar's 2017 move to PSG — if the player himself expressed a desire to quit the club.
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Nicky Butt warns Ronaldo is 'causing a problem' for Martinez as Portugal stumble at World Cup
Former Manchester United teammate Nicky Butt says Cristiano Ronaldo's untouchable status leaves Portugal manager Roberto Martinez in an impossible position after a disappointing draw against DR Congo in their World Cup opener.
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3-0 Defeat to Argentina: Algeria Drops Four Places in FIFA Rankings
Beaten 3-0 by Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick, Algeria loses eleven points in the FIFA rankings and falls to 32nd place worldwide, dropping out of Africa's top five.
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Ferrari targets Austrian GP for upgraded engine and new Shell fuel to close power gap
Ferrari is awaiting FIA approval to introduce a third version of its 067/6 power unit in Austria, pairing a steel-alloy cylinder head running at over 115°C with a bespoke Shell fuel to reduce its horsepower deficit to Mercedes.
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McParland marks 50th cap as Mitchell returns to bench for Northampton's Premiership Final
Archie McParland will make his 50th appearance for Northampton Saints when they face Exeter in Saturday's Premiership Final, with fit-again England and Lions scrum-half Ben Mitchell named among the replacements in the only change from the semi-final win over Leicester.
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Pulisic in injury doubt as USA host Australia in crucial World Cup Group D clash
Christian Pulisic faces a race to be fit after sustaining a leg injury against Paraguay, as the United States host Australia in Seattle in a World Cup Group D match where a win would all but secure a place in the last 32 for either side.
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