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Alonso has no timeframe on F1 future as Aston Martin contract talks with Stroll and Newey loom
Fernando Alonso says there is no set timeline for deciding his Formula 1 future, with the 45-year-old still awaiting talks with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll and technical chief Adrian Newey before committing beyond his current 2026 contract.
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Carragher warns Wirtz he looks like a £40m player, not a £115m game-changer
Jamie Carragher has delivered a stark verdict on Florian Wirtz after the German's debut Premier League season, saying the £115m Liverpool signing has so far resembled a £40m squad option and faces a make-or-break campaign under new head coach Andoni Iraola.
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Iraola admits Liverpool squad 'still quite thin' and vows to sign players before deadline
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed the club will make further signings before the 1 September transfer window deadline, acknowledging the squad remains stretched following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones.
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Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two in sole Dutch GP practice as Red Bull falters
Kimi Antonelli set the pace at Zandvoort's farewell F1 sprint weekend, clocking a 1m12.949s to head George Russell and championship rival Lando Norris. Red Bull failed to trouble the top six, which was shared entirely between Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
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Konsa's £51m Arsenal move confirmed but registration rules rule him out against Coventry
Arsenal have completed the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for an initial £51 million, but the 28-year-old defender will miss Friday's Premier League opener against Coventry City due to a registration deadline.
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Palmer warns Ocon is 'really in trouble' as Haas seat comes under threat
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has raised serious doubts over Esteban Ocon's future at Haas, citing a strained relationship and a second consecutive season being outscored by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman.
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Gallagher vows Scotland will play 'completely different rugby' at WXV after Six Nations struggles
Bristol Bears No.8 Evie Gallagher says Scotland will rediscover their attacking identity at the WXV Global Series, with interim head coach Dave Butcher leading a near-rebuilt coaching staff after a one-win Women's Six Nations campaign.
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UEFA and Concacaf in talks to expand Nations League as Infantino faces growing pressure to resign
UEFA has entered discussions with Concacaf about broadening the Nations League to include North and Central American nations, potentially from the 2028-29 edition, as pressure mounts on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down.
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Liverpool interested in Endrick, but Real Madrid shuts the door
According to ESPN Brasil, Liverpool has approached Real Madrid about a loan deal for 20-year-old Endrick. The Spanish club quickly dismissed any discussion, though the situation could evolve during the January transfer window if the Brazilian lacks playing time.
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Mount's hamstring setback pushes Man United into third midfield signing of the summer
A hamstring injury to Mason Mount during pre-season reignited Manchester United's pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba, who is now close to joining Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans as summer midfield arrivals.
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Barcola, Yildiz and Alvarez among ten transfers that could reshape Europe before deadline day
With the summer window closing on 1 September, clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle are still chasing major signings. PSG's Bradley Barcola, Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and Atlético's Julián Alvarez headline the deals still in play.
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Jaissle embraces Newcastle rebuild ahead of Premier League debut against Liverpool
Matthias Jaissle takes charge of his first Premier League match when a heavily reshaped Newcastle host Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday, with the new head coach expressing confidence despite a squad stripped of Gordon, Tonali, Guimarães and Trippier.
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Tsunoda faces 'insane' Racing Bulls return at Zandvoort with just one hour to learn new car
Yuki Tsunoda has been handed a surprise Racing Bulls comeback at the Dutch Grand Prix following a reshuffle triggered by Isack Hadjar's wrist injury, but F1 TV analysts warn he faces an enormous challenge having never driven the 2026-spec car.
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All signs point to Arsenal as Atletico push Julian Alvarez toward £80m-plus move
Spanish outlet Sport reports that Julian Alvarez's future 'will be decided in the coming hours' and that all signs point to England, with Atletico Madrid actively pushing the Argentine striker toward a move to Arsenal before the transfer window closes.
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Savinho's £80m Tottenham move masks Manchester City's deeper recruitment crisis
Manchester City will pocket a record £80m from Savinho's move to Tottenham, more than doubling their outlay on a player who scored just two Premier League goals — but the sale highlights a broader pattern of failed signings since 2024.
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Kai Rooney passes all GCSEs and earns sixth-form place while recovering from injury
Coleen Rooney celebrated on social media after her 16-year-old son Kai, a Manchester United academy midfielder, passed all of his GCSE exams and secured a sixth-form place — all while managing a first-year scholarship at Old Trafford.
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Rothen and Makelele join DAZN and Disney+ to cover La Liga from 2026
DAZN and Disney+ have secured La Liga broadcasting rights for three seasons starting 2026-2027, ending fourteen years of coverage on beIN Sports. Jérôme Rothen and Benoît Trémoulinas will commentate the main fixtures, while Claude Makelele and Samuel Umtiti will serve as sideline reporters.
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Álvarez rejects London life as Arsenal's summer pursuit hits a wall
Julián Álvarez is unwilling to relocate to London, effectively blocking Arsenal's concrete offer for the Atlético Madrid forward. Barcelona's pursuit remains deadlocked on finances, leaving the 26-year-old set to stay in Madrid.
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Walker names Fijiana XV squad for WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong
New Fijiana XV head coach Willie Walker has selected his squad for the WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, with captain Kolora Lomani retained despite three injury absentees and Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 breakout Manuqalo Komaitai joining from Japan.
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Endrick rejects Liverpool interest as Mourinho shapes Real Madrid attack around him
Endrick has no intention of leaving Real Madrid despite reported Liverpool interest, with Jose Mourinho reportedly convinced the Brazilian can be a versatile attacking option. The Reds have since turned to other targets, including a rejected £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh.
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