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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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Megnan-Pavé stays at Montpellier and escapes PSG despite near-complete agreement
Despite reaching an agreement with the player and submitting several offers to MHSC, PSG will not sign 16-year-old striker Laciné Megnan-Pavé this summer. The young attacker, already a goalscorer at senior level, will continue his development at Montpellier.
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Manchester City seal £85m Bouaddi signing from Lille to fill Rodri void
Manchester City have agreed an £85 million deal to sign 18-year-old Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the teenager set to sign a five-year contract at the Etihad after impressing at this summer's World Cup.
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Emery's telling 'silence' as Watkins omission edges him closer to Al-Hilal exit
Ollie Watkins was left out of Aston Villa's 18-man squad for their Premier League opener against Brighton on Sunday, with manager Unai Emery refusing to deny the striker has played his last game for the club.
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Carrick snaps at passion accusation after Manchester United fall to Hull on opening day
Michael Carrick pushed back sharply at a reporter who questioned his side's fight after Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, with both goals conceded from set-pieces.
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Rosberg warns championship leader Antonelli that F1 title 'demons' cost him his final four races
Nico Rosberg has cautioned Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who leads the drivers' championship by 53 points, that the psychological weight of a title challenge can erode performance — drawing on his own experience of a mentally 'fried' brain during the run-in to his 2016 crown.
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Man City agree £81.4m deal for Lille teenager Bouaddi as midfield rebuild accelerates
Manchester City have agreed a fee of up to £85.7m with Lille to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the deal expected to be completed within days as the club continues a sweeping midfield overhaul.
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Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030 as Domenicali declares F1 unimaginable without him
Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull that runs until the end of 2030, ending speculation about an early exit from Formula 1. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali called the news 'a cherry on the cake' at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
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Mbappé's Video Message Fails to Convince Young Jude on The Voice Kids
M. Pokora called on his friend Kylian Mbappé to persuade a contestant during the twelfth season of The Voice Kids on TF1. The young singer named Jude ultimately chose to join Patrick Fiori's team.
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Savinho absent from City squad as £85m Spurs move edges closer, Marmoush still involved
Savinho was left out of Manchester City's squad to face Bournemouth as his £85m move to Tottenham nears completion. Omar Marmoush, also wanted by Spurs, was included alongside Nico Gonzalez, who is linked with Newcastle.
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Watkins and Martinez both absent as Aston Villa face Brighton amid Saudi and Juventus exit talk
Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez were left out of Aston Villa's squad for their Premier League opener against Brighton, with Watkins linked to Al-Hilal and Martinez's proposed Juventus move having recently collapsed.
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Barcelona withdraw from Álvarez pursuit after Atlético's tapping-up complaint to FIFA
Barcelona have abandoned their bid to sign Julián Álvarez after Atlético Madrid filed a formal complaint over alleged unauthorised contact with the Argentine forward's representatives. With Arsenal's interest also cooling, Álvarez is now set to remain at Atlético under Diego Simeone.
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Shaw admits United failed to prepare for Hull's set-pieces after 2-0 opening-day loss
Luke Shaw has publicly acknowledged that Manchester United were not adequately prepared for Hull City's set-piece threat, which proved decisive in a 2-0 defeat at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday.
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Barcelona drop Balde from La Liga opener as Manchester United weigh £33m move
Alejandro Balde was absent from Barcelona's 25-man squad for their La Liga opener against Elche, with the 22-year-old left-back openly seeking a move. Manchester United have held talks with his agent Jorge Mendes and are preparing a €40m bid.
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Norris jokes Mercedes must repeat McLaren's 2025 blunders for him to retain title
Lando Norris, 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli after 11 rounds, quipped after qualifying on pole at Zandvoort that his only realistic hope is Mercedes suffering the same disqualifications and strategic errors that nearly cost him the 2025 crown.
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Neuer becomes most decorated German footballer and hints at retirement at season's end
Manuel Neuer won his record 36th trophy with Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup victory over Borussia Dortmund (2-1), surpassing Thomas Müller. At 40 years old, the goalkeeper suggested that the 2024-2025 season could be his last.
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Xhaka reveals he snubbed Chelsea reunion with Alonso to chase 'big things' at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has confirmed he turned down a move to Chelsea this summer despite daily contact with new Blues boss Xabi Alonso, choosing instead to remain at Sunderland and pursue the club's Europa League ambitions.
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Rooney labels Luke Shaw's defending 'schoolboy' after Man Utd lose 2-0 to Hull
Wayne Rooney singled out Luke Shaw for sharp criticism on Match of the Day after Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy handing the hosts a shock opening-day victory.
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