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Pollock embraces scrutiny as Northampton target back-to-back Premiership titles
Henry Pollock has responded to criticism following a difficult outing at Welford Road by delivering a standout play-off performance against Leicester, helping Northampton reach Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter at Allianz Stadium.
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Liverpool rule out Van de Ven move as Tottenham insist defender is not for sale
Liverpool have decided against pursuing Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven this summer, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who also ruled out a move from Barcelona despite reports of formal approaches from both clubs.
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Villeneuve warns Red Bull has 'lost its sparkle' after purging the team that built its dynasty
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve says Red Bull is no longer part of the conversation in Formula 1, arguing that the departures of Adrian Newey, Christian Horner, Helmut Marko and others have left Max Verstappen as 'the last remaining soldier' in a team facing a painful rebuild.
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Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Updates from Old Trafford
The latest Manchester United transfer news and match updates from Old Trafford, covering squad moves, results, and analysis from the Premier League season.
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Munster release Grand Slam winners Butler and Gibbons alongside Patterson and Smith
Munster have confirmed the departures of four senior backs, including Ireland U20 Six Nations Grand Slam winners Tony Butler and Fionn Gibbons, plus scrum-half Paddy Patterson and Ireland 7s winger Andrew Smith.
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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea visit Anfield as Premier League fixtures hand Liverpool a reunion date
The 2026/27 Premier League fixture list confirms Liverpool will host Xabi Alonso's Chelsea on May 1, with the first meeting at Stamford Bridge on December 5. It will also mark the first managerial clash between Alonso and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, childhood friends who once played in the same youth team.
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Shearer tells Carrick not to bother convincing Rashford to stay at Manchester United
Alan Shearer believes Marcus Rashford has no desire to return to Manchester United after his Barcelona loan, urging new manager Michael Carrick not to waste time trying to persuade the 28-year-old striker to remain at Old Trafford.
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Renard named emergency coach in Tunisia, Verdez launches scathing attack on RTL
Called in after Tunisia's 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard faces fierce criticism from journalist Gilles Verdez, who says he has "no respect" for the new coach.
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Switzerland's Yakin admits timing substitutes around hydration breaks in 4-1 rout of Bosnia
Murat Yakin has openly admitted he delayed his triple substitution until the second-half hydration break against Bosnia & Herzegovina, saying it stopped opponents reacting. Switzerland scored four times in the final 16 minutes to win 4-1.
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Montoya warns Hamilton's rivals after Barcelona win ends his Ferrari drought
Juan Pablo Montoya has compared Lewis Hamilton's mentality to Fernando Alonso's after the seven-time champion claimed his first Ferrari victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a win drought stretching back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Iran to file official Fifa complaint over 'oppressive' US travel restrictions at World Cup 2026
Iran's Football Federation will lodge a formal complaint with Fifa after US authorities denied the team permission to arrive more than one day before each match, forcing them to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico, despite playing all three group games on American soil.
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Bellingham fronts England media after World Cup opener to silence Euro 2024 critics
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal in their 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium and then stepped up to face the press — a deliberate contrast to his media silence at Euro 2024, which Gary Neville and Ian Wright both praised.
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Carrick handed favourable Premier League opener as United target first title in years
Manchester United's 2026/27 Premier League season begins with back-to-back fixtures against newly promoted Hull City and Ipswich Town, offering Michael Carrick an ideal platform to launch a title challenge after CEO Omar Berrada publicly set winning the league as the club's near-term ambition.
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Exeter captain Jenkins calls Premiership final against Northampton the benchmark of his career
Dafydd Jenkins, 23, will lead Exeter at Twickenham on Saturday as the Chiefs seek a third Premiership title, just 12 months after finishing second bottom of the table. The Wales lock says the final against Northampton is the biggest game he has ever been involved in.
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Shearer urges Carrick not to bother convincing Rashford to stay at Manchester United
Alan Shearer believes Marcus Rashford has no desire to return to Manchester United despite completing his Barcelona loan, and has advised new manager Michael Carrick against trying to persuade him to stay.
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Argentine TV presenter resigns after falsely announcing Messi's father's death
Florencia Peña, presenter at Luzu TV channel, announced live the death of Jorge Messi, Lionel's father. The information was false. After the family's denials and the channel's sanctions, she apologized and resigned.
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Coulthard backs Leclerc to handle Hamilton heat as Ferrari rivalry intensifies
David Coulthard believes Charles Leclerc has the maturity to cope with Lewis Hamilton's growing threat at Ferrari, following Hamilton's maiden win for the team in Barcelona and Leclerc's troubled weekend there.
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Arsenal favourites to retain Premier League as City and United eye resurgence in 2026/27
Arsenal are priced at 6/4 to retain the Premier League title in 2026/27, with Manchester City second favourites at 5/2 despite major summer departures, and a resurgent Manchester United fourth at 13/2 following their third-place finish under Michael Carrick.
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Henry backtracks on Ronaldo criticism: "He can never be a problem for a team"
A day after criticizing Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup, Thierry Henry softened his stance, stating that the Portuguese star remains "a solution" for his team.
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Mercedes drops George Russell penalty review after FIA admits Monaco timing errors were unfixable
Mercedes has withdrawn its Right of Review request over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalties, concluding after talks with the FIA and Formula One Management that no meaningful outcome could be achieved for the team or its driver.
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