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Mourinho at Real Madrid excludes Camavinga from six untouchable starters
According to Cadena Ser, José Mourinho has already identified six untouchable players in his starting XI at Real Madrid, and French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is not among them. The international midfielder, already absent from the 2026 World Cup squad, finds himself relegated to a symbolic role.
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Wright urges Arsenal fans to stop targeting Lewis-Skelly's mum amid transfer rumours
Ian Wright has called out Arsenal supporters for bombarding Myles Lewis-Skelly's mother and agent Marcia with accusations that she is touting her son around, insisting the 19-year-old and his camp want to stay at the club.
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Palmer warns Hamilton and Ferrari that "pretty sloppy" errors are handing Antonelli the title
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has criticised Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari for a run of avoidable penalties in recent races, arguing the team is squandering opportunities created by Kimi Antonelli's reliability troubles as the Mercedes rookie leads the championship by 50 points.
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Northland end 48-year Ranfurly Shield drought by demolishing Canterbury 31-12 in Christchurch
Northland claimed the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979, routing Canterbury 31-12 at One NZ Stadium on Thursday to end a 48-year wait and record their first win in Christchurch since the late 1980s.
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Lukaku brands 2025 worst year of his life and accuses Napoli of using fitness claims to boycott him
Romelu Lukaku has opened up on a turbulent 2025 that included a serious thigh injury, the death of his father, and a bitter exit from Napoli, whose fitness assessments he flatly denies. The 33-year-old has since joined Fenerbahce on a one-year deal.
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Premier League replaces PSR with SCR rules from 2026/27, introducing points deductions for overspending
The Premier League has formally adopted Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) and Sustainability and Systemic Resilience (SSR) regulations, replacing the existing Profitability and Sustainability Rules from the 2026/27 season. Clubs that breach the new spending thresholds face automatic points deductions.
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Barcelona set to sign Livakovic for €5m before loaning him to Fenerbahçe
According to Marca, FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic for between €3 and €5 million, before immediately loaning him to Fenerbahçe for the remainder of the season. He will not join Hansi Flick's squad until 2027.
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Hinchcliffe questions why Wolff is consulting Antonelli's father over Mercedes engine penalty strategy
F1 pundit James Hinchcliffe has raised an eyebrow at Toto Wolff's plan to involve Marco Antonelli in Mercedes' power unit penalty decisions, calling it a "very telling" detail as championship leader Kimi Antonelli holds a 50-point advantage at the halfway point of the season.
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Manu Koné in Manchester City's sights for around €60 million
After two seasons at Roma, French international Manu Koné is reportedly high on Manchester City's list as they look to strengthen their midfield this summer. The Giallorossi are demanding around €60 million.
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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea host Brighton at Stamford Bridge on 30 August in Premier League opener
Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first competitive home fixture as Chelsea manager when Brighton visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 30 August 2026, with a 2pm kick-off.
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Barcelona target Lautaro Martínez for €85m after Atlético shut Álvarez door
Barcelona have shifted their striker search to Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez after Atlético Madrid refused to negotiate Julián Álvarez's departure. The Argentine is reportedly open to a move to Camp Nou, with Inter valuing him at around €85 million.
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Verstappen extends Red Bull stay until 2030, ending two years of exit speculation
Max Verstappen has signed a two-year contract extension with Red Bull, committing the four-time world champion to the team until the end of 2030 — two years beyond his existing deal — and ending persistent speculation about his F1 future.
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Dolidze backs his power to settle grappling duel with de Ridder at UFC Sacramento
Roman Dolidze says he is 'much more powerful' than Reinier de Ridder ahead of their light heavyweight clash at UFC Sacramento, with both fighters moving up from middleweight after struggling at 185 pounds.
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De Ridder escapes gruelling middleweight cuts for UFC light heavyweight debut against Dolidze
Reinier de Ridder has committed to the 205-pound division ahead of his UFC light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento, saying six weight cuts in just over a year "took all the fun out of fighting."
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Premier League CEO defends Man City case delay as verdict remains years away
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has acknowledged the Manchester City financial charges case is taking longer than expected, but insists the independent commission must be allowed to reach its own conclusion. City face 115 alleged breaches of financial rules.
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Dyer targets knockout as Reed's low-guard style draws pre-fight warning at UFC Sacramento
Shanelle Dyer has identified a specific vulnerability in Elise Reed's taekwondo-based striking ahead of their UFC Sacramento strawweight bout on Aug. 22, warning that Reed's low-guard style leaves her open to being stopped.
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UFC's Michael Page steps into Real American Freestyle against Shlemenko at RAF 14
Michael Page will make his Real American Freestyle debut against former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko at RAF 14 on October 3 in Las Vegas, adding a grappling contest to his already-booked UFC Paris fight on September 5.
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Anti-racism group urges UK Government to classify Premier League games as high-risk events after World Cup abuse surge
HOPE not hate found over 5,500 overtly racist messages targeting England players in a sample of 300,000 posts on X during the 2026 World Cup, with abuse spiking sharply after the semi-final defeat to Argentina.
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Kane rules out Premier League return as Barcelona circle and contract talks loom
Harry Kane says the urge to return to England has faded since his £100m move to Bayern Munich in 2023, with the striker focused on extending his stay in Germany despite Barcelona's reported interest ahead of his contract expiry next summer.
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Hernandez vows brutal finish against Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento after Strickland stoppage
Anthony Hernandez headlines UFC Sacramento against Gregory Rodrigues on August 22, determined to secure a finish after Sean Strickland stopped his eight-fight win streak in the third round at UFC Houston earlier this year.
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