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Russell takes sprint pole at Zandvoort ahead of Norris and Leclerc
George Russell claimed the fastest time in sprint qualifying at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, putting his Mercedes on pole for the sprint race ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
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Bought for €22.5m, Moffi leaves Nice for Hamburg for just €2m
Three years after joining OGC Nice for €22.5 million, Terem Moffi is moving to HSV Hamburg for just €2 million plus €500,000 in bonuses. The Nigerian striker, unwanted since an assault last November, has signed a three-year contract in the Bundesliga.
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Marquez urges Hadjar not to rush wrist recovery as Tsunoda steps in at Zandvoort
Isack Hadjar misses the Dutch Grand Prix after injuring his wrist in a gym session, with seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez — who shares Hadjar's physiotherapist — advising the Racing Bulls rookie not to rush his return. Yuki Tsunoda replaces him, while Liam Lawson gets another Red Bull outing.
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Shakhtar Donetsk to stage Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge
Shakhtar Donetsk will use Chelsea's Stamford Bridge as their Champions League home ground for the upcoming season, the clubs have confirmed. The Ukrainian side have been unable to play in Donetsk since Russia annexed the region in 2014.
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Russell edges Norris by 0.041s to snatch Dutch GP sprint pole at Zandvoort
George Russell claimed sprint pole for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, beating reigning world champion Lando Norris by just 0.041 seconds. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli could only manage fifth, with Max Verstappen a further three tenths back in sixth.
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Atlético Madrid close in on Mallorca teenager Domenech with loan-plus-option deal
Atlético Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign 19-year-old Marc Domenech from Mallorca on loan, with an option to buy included. A medical examination in Madrid is the final step before the deal is made official.
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Emery confirms Martinez transfer request and admits Watkins could leave Aston Villa
Unai Emery has confirmed that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has asked to leave Aston Villa, while refusing to rule out a sale of striker Ollie Watkins with 10 days remaining in the transfer window.
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Lampard's £50m combined net worth with Christine tops every Premier League manager
Frank Lampard and his TV presenter wife Christine reportedly hold a combined net worth of around £50m, surpassing every other current Premier League manager as Lampard prepares to lead newly-promoted Coventry City against Arsenal.
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Prates vows to knock out Morales 'really fast' after targeting Makhachev welterweight belt
Carlos Prates has dismissed Michael Morales as a threat and insists he wants the UFC welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev first, promising to stop the unbeaten Morales in round one if the matchup is made afterwards.
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Salah's full Trabzonspor debut ends in defeat as Ferencvaros deal Europa League blow
Mohamed Salah started his first game for Trabzonspor on Thursday but could not prevent a 1-0 home defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League play-off first leg, leaving his new club facing a costly drop to the Conference League.
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Crystal Palace block Liverpool's move for Adam Wharton, with Sage insisting 'it's not the moment'
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has ruled out Adam Wharton leaving Selhurst Park this summer, ending Liverpool's reported pursuit of the England midfielder. Palace regard the 22-year-old as effectively unsellable, with his value expected to reach £100m when he eventually moves on.
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FIFA Hands Down Heavy Sanctions to Argentina and Paredes After 2026 World Cup Final
A month after losing the final to Spain (1-0 a.e.t.), Argentina has been fined $321,000 and ordered to play two matches behind closed doors. Leandro Paredes, who committed two violent acts against Garcia and Gavi, has been suspended for ten matches.
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Liverpool ready formal Barcola bid as FSG weigh up second PSG deal worth £42m
Liverpool are set to submit a formal written offer for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with French journalist Fabrice Hawkins reporting a fee of £111m–£128m could seal the deal. FSG are also weighing a separate £42m move for 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Aston Villa target Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo to replace £51m Konsa after Arsenal move
Aston Villa are pursuing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as a direct replacement for Ezri Konsa, who has joined Arsenal for £51m. The move would continue a growing transfer relationship between Villa and Chelsea that has already produced several deals this summer.
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Prime Minister Burnham backs UK World Cup bid for first time since 1966 triumph
Andy Burnham has told colleagues he is actively pursuing a bid to bring the FIFA World Cup back to the United Kingdom, with 2038 the earliest realistic target. The UK last hosted the tournament in 1966, when England lifted the trophy.
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FIFA fines Argentina $321,000 and bans Paredes for 10 matches over World Cup final fracas
FIFA has sanctioned the Argentine Football Association and four squad members following disciplinary breaches at the 2026 World Cup final on July 19. The AFA faces a $321,000 fine and a 50% home crowd restriction, while Leandro Paredes received the heaviest individual punishment.
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Paredes handed 10-match ban as FIFA punishes Argentina over World Cup final brawl
FIFA has banned Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and Nahuel Molina for seven after both were involved in a post-match brawl following Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final in New York. Staff member Roberto Ayala received a three-match ban, while the Argentine FA was fined $121,000.
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German fans plan mass VAR protests this weekend to demand abolition of the technology
A coalition of German supporters' groups is staging protests during the opening round of the German Cup, calling for the permanent removal of VAR from German football after nine years of the technology.
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Paredes handed 10-game ban for throwing Gavi to ground in World Cup final brawl
FIFA has suspended Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fined him $90,000 after he threw Spain's Gavi to the ground in a post-match brawl following Argentina's defeat in the World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Doku ruled out for up to three weeks as City prepare to sell Savinho to Spurs for £85m
Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth with a calf injury sustained in the Community Shield, while City are set to receive £85m from Tottenham for winger Savinho before the transfer window closes.
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