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Man Utd agree record £10m Amazon deal as Bayern Munich sound out Rashford move
Manchester United have agreed a reported £10 million All Or Nothing documentary deal with Amazon — more than Arsenal, Tottenham or City received — while Bayern Munich have made an inquiry about Marcus Rashford following the collapse of his permanent Barcelona move.
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Hervé Renard set to take charge of Tunisia after Lamouchi sacked following 5-1 World Cup loss
Tunisia are reportedly set to appoint Hervé Renard as national team coach after parting ways with Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 opening World Cup defeat to Sweden. The experienced Frenchman previously guided Saudi Arabia to their famous upset win over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.
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Mainoo and Yoro back Dorgu to reach new heights at Manchester United next season
Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro have both singled out Patrick Dorgu as the Manchester United player set to take the biggest step forward next season, praising the 21-year-old Dane's versatility and relentless training performances.
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Bouaddi chooses Morocco and shines against Brazil: Rothen accuses Deschamps of letting a rare talent slip away
Author of a fine performance with Morocco against Brazil (1-1) at the World Cup, Ayyoub Bouaddi crystallizes regrets in France. For Jérôme Rothen, Didier Deschamps and the FFF bear responsibility for the loss of the LOSC midfielder.
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Mourinho back at Real Madrid wants Sami Khedira as assistant coach
Newly appointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho is reportedly trying to convince former midfielder Sami Khedira to join his coaching staff as an assistant, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The path to Pepe appears to have faded.
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Sancho set for Anfield switch six years after Klopp admitted winger would suit Liverpool
Jadon Sancho is available on a free transfer after Manchester United opted not to extend his contract beyond June 30, ending a disappointing five-year spell. Liverpool are among the clubs who could move for the 26-year-old winger.
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Bouaddi happy with Arsenal interest but focused on World Cup as Barcelona hijack Kroupi pursuit
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has acknowledged interest from Arsenal and PSG but insists his focus remains on Morocco's World Cup campaign. Meanwhile, Barcelona have entered the race for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, complicating Arsenal's pursuit of the 19-year-old.
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Rogers once called United 'no bigger team' as £90m transfer pursuit takes shape
Manchester United have made contact with Aston Villa to explore a deal for Morgan Rogers, with the 23-year-old midfielder having previously described United as the biggest club in football following Villa's 2-1 win over them in December.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after 5-1 Sweden humiliation in World Cup opener
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one game of the 2026 World Cup, following a 5-1 Group F defeat to Sweden. Lamouchi becomes the first manager to be sacked while the tournament is still in progress.
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Iran players sing national anthem defiantly as protesters gather outside Los Angeles Stadium
Iran's players placed their hands over their hearts and sang along to their national anthem ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, even as demonstrators outside the stadium voiced opposition to the country's ruling regime.
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Rugby Australia finalises Les Kiss coaching staff with Ulugia and Fisher confirmed through to 2027 World Cup
Rugby Australia has confirmed the full coaching staff for incoming Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, with scrum coach John Ulugia retained through 2028 and former Queensland Reds assistant Jonny Fisher joining the national setup ahead of the home Rugby World Cup.
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Iran's anthem booed at SoFi Stadium as FIFA's flag ban defied before New Zealand clash
Iran's national anthem was met with audible boos from sections of the crowd at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of their World Cup group-stage match against New Zealand, as protesters defied a FIFA ruling banning pre-revolution 'Lion and Sun' flags inside the venue.
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Giroud slammed by viewers as BBC World Cup punditry debut divides opinion
Olivier Giroud's early appearances as a BBC World Cup pundit have drawn sharp criticism from viewers, with many calling for the former France striker to be dropped from the panel after a shaky start in the role.
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Araujo's late equaliser denies Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup upset
Maxi Araujo rescued a point for Uruguay with a close-range finish in the 80th minute, cancelling out Abdulelah Al-Amri's first-half opener in a 1-1 draw in Miami that leaves Group H wide open.
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Boston Fakafanua re-signs with Western Force on two-year deal after Super Rugby debut
Western Force utility back Boston Fakafanua has committed to the Perth club for another two seasons after making his Super Rugby Pacific debut in May, with coach Simon Cron describing the Australia Under-20s international as a long-term fixture in the squad.
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World Cup 2030 explained: six nations, three continents and 104 matches
World Cup 2030 will be hosted primarily by Spain, Portugal and Morocco across 20 stadiums, with three centenary matches played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay — making it the first six-nation, three-continent tournament in the competition's history.
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McKenzie edges Love in All Blacks No.10 race after Chiefs semi-final masterclass
Commentator Grant Johnson says Damian McKenzie's commanding Super Rugby semi-final display against the Crusaders has nudged him ahead of Ruben Love in the All Blacks first-five pecking order, though he cautions the ranking could shift again after the final.
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Highlanders lock in five re-signings as Joseph builds Super Rugby's youngest core
The Highlanders have announced five contract extensions as coach Jamie Joseph continues to reshape the Dunedin club around a youthful core, with four players signing two-year deals ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Finn Mackay snubs rival Super Rugby offer to sign two-year Reds extension
Queensland Reds fly-half Finn Mackay has rejected an approach from a rival Super Rugby Pacific club to commit to Brisbane until 2028, signing a two-year extension at just 19 years old.
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Hurricanes vs Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific final sells out in 15 minutes as Wellington prepares for 34,500-strong crowd
Tickets for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs in Wellington sold out within 15 minutes of public release on Tuesday, with a capacity crowd of 34,500 expected at Hnry Stadium on Saturday 20 June.
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