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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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Diomandé contradicts Mourinho: "He woke me up at five in the morning"
José Mourinho claimed he did not request any specific players at Real Madrid. Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé tells a different story: a call from his future manager at dawn to tell him he wanted him in his squad.
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Maresca faces media amid City's summer upheaval as Savinho and Marmoush near Spurs exits
Enzo Maresca addresses the press ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Sunday, with Savinho's £75m move to Tottenham close to completion and Omar Marmoush also attracting Spurs interest alongside injury concerns over Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes.
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Tottenham agree £85m Savinho deal with City as summer spending nears £400m
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed an £85m fee with Manchester City for winger Savinho, a move that pushes their summer outlay past £300m. A deal for Omar Marmoush could take Roberto De Zerbi's total spending close to £400m.
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Man City academy midfielder Charlie Gray seals season-long loan move to Wigan Athletic
Manchester City's Charlie Gray has joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old, who made his senior City debut in December's Carabao Cup win over Brentford, was named EDS Players' Player of the Season in 2024/25.
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United contact Balde's camp over left-back move but Barcelona star happy to stay
Manchester United have made contact with Alejandro Balde's representatives over a potential transfer, but the Barcelona left-back is understood to be content at the Nou Camp. Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly have also been considered as United seek cover at left-back.
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Carragher casts doubt on £115m Wirtz ahead of make-or-break Liverpool season
Jamie Carragher has questioned whether Florian Wirtz possesses the physical tools to succeed in the Premier League, saying the £115m signing has so far resembled 'a useful squad addition' rather than a game-changer as Liverpool prepare for the 2026/27 campaign.
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Guimaraes fitness doubt adds to Arsenal's injury concerns ahead of Coventry opener
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium with Bruno Guimaraes uncertain to feature, while William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are already ruled out. Coventry will be without top scorer Haji Wright for up to 12 weeks with a serious quad injury.
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Rennes target Boulaye Dia to replace Embolo, sold to MLS for €17m
With Breel Embolo departing for Atlanta United for over €17 million, Stade Rennais has opened talks with Lazio Rome to sign Senegalese striker Boulaye Dia, valued at €5 million.
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Benzema dismisses departure rumors and confirms his future at Al-Hilal
Despite speculation about contract termination and alleged tensions with coach Simone Inzaghi, Karim Benzema stated Thursday evening that he would remain at Al-Hilal, where he is contracted until June 2027.
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Tottenham close to signing Savinho from Man City in £85m deal as summer rebuild tops £369m
Tottenham have agreed a fee of up to £85m with Manchester City for winger Savinho, with a separate deal for Omar Marmoush also in advanced talks. The two signings would push Spurs' summer spending under Roberto De Zerbi past £369m.
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Kroos names Kvaratskhelia as major favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has publicly named PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his top pick for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, praising his 19 goals and 11 assists as well as his best player award in the Ligue des Champions.
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