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Norris dominates Dutch GP as champion Verstappen crashes out on lap one
Lando Norris converted pole into a commanding 11.5-second victory at Zandvoort, with Kimi Antonelli second and George Russell third. Defending home favourite Max Verstappen spun into the barrier on the opening lap, triggering a red flag.
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Bouaddi joins Manchester City for €100m, historic record for Ligue 1 club
LOSC and Manchester City reached an agreement on Sunday for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old midfielder joins the Skyblues for 100 million euros, marking the biggest sale abroad in Ligue 1 history.
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L'Équipe du Soir returns with six major departures and two new female contributors
The L'Équipe channel is relaunching its flagship evening show on Tuesday with a heavily revamped panel: six long-standing contributors have left the program, while former footballer Nicole Abar and former athlete Héloïse Kane are joining.
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Anderson limps off on debut as Man City's midfield crisis deepens against Bournemouth
Elliot Anderson, City's £116m club-record signing from Nottingham Forest, was forced off after the hour mark in his Premier League debut against Bournemouth following a collision with Alex Scott, adding to a growing list of midfield concerns at the Etihad.
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Alexander-Arnold says World Cup should never have been for sale as he settles into Madrid life
Trent Alexander-Arnold has called the World Cup a football "institution" that should never have been opened to private investment, while also reflecting on a difficult debut season at Real Madrid and his adjustment to life in Spain.
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Mo'unga returns and Tuipulotu captains overhauled All Blacks side to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga makes his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as Patrick Tuipulotu leads a heavily rotated squad in the final midweek fixture against the British and Irish Lions.
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Jaissle takes charge at Newcastle as Howe departs and four key players leave in summer overhaul
Matthias Jaissle has been appointed Newcastle United head coach after Eddie Howe left by mutual consent in July. The German arrives from Al-Ahli having previously managed Red Bull Salzburg, stepping into a squad reshaped by the departures of Tonali, Gordon, Guimaraes and Trippier.
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Juventus probes Real Madrid over Camavinga loan deal valued at €70m
Regularly criticized by Real Madrid supporters and sidelined in the midfield hierarchy, Eduardo Camavinga is in Juventus's sights, with the Turin club favoring a loan given a valuation that could reach €70 million.
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Anthony Smith breaks silence after four felony charges, vows to tell his story
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith posted his first public statement on Instagram since his late-July arrest on four felony charges, saying he has returned home to his family and will share his account of events in due course.
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Rosberg says Russell is 'back at his best' after Antonelli outpaced him in F1's first half
Nico Rosberg believes George Russell has rediscovered his form at Zandvoort after a difficult opening half of the 2026 season, during which teenage Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli won six grands prix and led the championship standings.
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Al Hilal pursue £60m Martinelli transfer as Arsenal prepare to cash in on winger
Arsenal are in talks with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal over a £60 million sale of Gabriel Martinelli, with the 25-year-old winger receptive to the move after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta.
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Haaland swaps long mane for military cut, Ibrahimovic in shock
Erling Haaland surprised his entourage by sporting a very short military-style haircut when Manchester City hosted Bournemouth. In a video, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola reacted with astonishment to the Norwegian's transformation.
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10-man Aston Villa humiliated 4-0 at Brighton in one of the Premier League's worst opening-day collapses
Aston Villa suffered a catastrophic start to the new Premier League season, trailing 4-0 at half-time against Brighton with ten men after Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The result deepens uncertainty at the club following a summer of significant squad upheaval.
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Kriel concedes Springboks face three-match knockout run after heavy All Blacks defeat
Jesse Kriel has acknowledged South Africa's series against New Zealand has become a playoff scenario after losing the opening Test at Ellis Park, with the Springboks now needing three consecutive wins to claim the Greatest Rivalry series.
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Rooney calls Fernandes' verdict on United's Hull humiliation 'strange'
Wayne Rooney has taken issue with Bruno Fernandes' post-match comments after Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City on the opening day — the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on the season's first weekend.
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Verstappen crashes out of Dutch GP on lap one as Norris leads Antonelli at red-flag restart
Max Verstappen's final home race at Zandvoort lasted just one lap after he lost control of his Red Bull at the Luyendyk corner on a damp circuit, hitting the outside wall head-on. Lando Norris led championship contender Kimi Antonelli when the race was halted.
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Manchester City seal €100m Bouaddi deal as midfield rebuild gathers pace
Manchester City have agreed a €100m fee with Lille for 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, making him the third most expensive signing in the club's history as they overhaul a midfield depleted by the departures of Bernardo Silva, Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.
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Hernandez accuses Rodrigues of glove-grabbing after losing UFC Sacramento main event decision
Anthony Hernandez lost a unanimous decision to Gregory Rodrigues in the UFC Sacramento main event on Saturday, but left the arena alleging his opponent repeatedly grabbed the inside of his gloves during key grappling exchanges — a foul he says he flagged to referee Herb Dean mid-fight.
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Kevin Keegan dies at 75 as Liverpool and Newcastle plan tributes for Premier League opener
Kevin Keegan, the former Liverpool and Newcastle star who twice won European Footballer of the Year, died on July 20 aged 75 after being diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Both clubs will pay tribute when they meet at St James' Park on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Alexander-Arnold opens up on Liverpool fan abuse after Real Madrid move: 'It hurts, but I understand'
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly about the hostile reception he faced from Liverpool supporters following his departure to Real Madrid, saying the abuse hurt given his 20-year commitment to the club — but that he understands the anger.
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