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United submit £65m Baleba bid as Arsenal refuse to rule out Lewis-Skelly sale
Manchester United have lodged a £60m opening bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with £5m in add-ons, while Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick declined to rule out selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly if the right opportunity arose.
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AJ Auxerre pays tribute to François Patriat, senator and devoted club supporter
François Patriat, a senator close to Emmanuel Macron and passionate supporter of AJ Auxerre, died Wednesday at age 83. The Burgundy club will pay tribute to him before hosting Angers on August 29 at Abbé-Deschamps.
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Can Pavard return to France under Zidane? Ménès has doubts
Absent from France selections since November 2024, Benjamin Pavard could benefit from Zinédine Zidane's arrival to rejoin the national team. However, consultant Pierre Ménès tempers the Inter Milan defender's hopes.
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Vallejos eyes featherweight title shot after Rodriguez withdrawal reshapes Noche UFC 4
Kevin Vallejos believes he is one win away from a UFC featherweight title shot after Yair Rodriguez pulled out of Noche UFC 4, weakening the title-eliminator status of Jean Silva's main event against replacement Jose Delgado.
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Curtis Jones set for £30m Inter Milan exit as Gakpo's £70m Spurs move edges closer
Liverpool are closing in on two significant departures before the September 1 deadline. Curtis Jones has reportedly had a £30m fee agreed with Inter Milan, while Cody Gakpo's potential £70m switch to Tottenham remains firmly on the table.
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Man City academy keeper Chabot signs from Angers as Gray nears Wigan loan
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old French goalkeeper Max Chabot from Angers, while academy midfielder Charlie Gray is closing in on a season-long loan move to League One side Wigan Athletic.
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Rashford swaps No. 10 for No. 14 among nine Manchester United squad number changes for 2026/27
Marcus Rashford has moved from No. 10 to No. 14 following his return from a loan spell at Barcelona, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens inherits the No. 1 shirt. Seven academy players have also received lower numbers ahead of the new Premier League season.
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Benzema at odds with Inzaghi at Al-Hilal, €123M termination blocks everything
Relations between Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi have deteriorated sharply, prompting thoughts of departure. However, the French striker refuses to leave without full contract termination worth an estimated €123 million.
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Jones fires back at Cormier's GOAT snub, calling rivalry 'jealousy running deep through your blood'
Jon Jones has accused Daniel Cormier of jealousy after his longtime UFC rival excluded him from the GOAT debate, citing his PED history and backing Khabib Nurmagomedov instead. Jones responded on social media, defending his record and dismissing Cormier's criticism.
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Unbeaten Hokit demands BMF bout with Pereira after Gane knockout dents 'Poatan' star power
Josh Hokit has responded to Glover Teixeira's call for a Pereira fight by demanding a BMF title bout as the price of entry, arguing Alex Pereira's second-round knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC 250 has significantly diminished his opponent's value.
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Why Manchester United should move fast to sign Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer
Arsenal have signalled they would consider selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly for as little as £45m, and Manchester United's need for depth at left-back and in midfield makes him a compelling target.
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De Ridder admits Whittaker split decision drained him ahead of light heavyweight debut
Reinier de Ridder has revealed that his narrow split decision win over Robert Whittaker at middleweight took far more out of him than expected, and says he hopes to avoid a rematch as he prepares for his UFC light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento on 22 August.
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Man United close in on £60m Baleba deal as Arsenal leave Lewis-Skelly door open
Manchester United have submitted a £60m opening bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with talks described as 'closing in' on a deal. Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has also refused to rule out selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has been offered to United and Chelsea.
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Arsenal prioritise Nwaneri loan as Gunners target two Manchester United youngsters
Arsenal want to keep Ethan Nwaneri on a loan basis rather than sell the 19-year-old permanently before the September 1 deadline. The club are also pursuing deals for Manchester United teenagers James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye.
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Sean Brady reveals emotional breakdown after first career loss to Belal Muhammad
Sean Brady has opened up about the severe mental toll of his 2022 TKO defeat to Belal Muhammad at UFC 280, admitting his entire identity was tied to his undefeated record and that he would break down crying while driving.
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Fazil claims 15 men stormed his hotel room before KO loss at DWCS 2026
Namo Fazil says a group of around 15 men forced their way into his hotel room during his weight cut ahead of his knockout loss to Kaik Brito in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series Week 2.
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Conspiracy Theories at 2026 World Cup: AFA Chief Denounces Month of "Lies and Manipulation"
A month after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, AFA president Chiqui Tapia strongly condemned accusations of match-fixing against his players, demanding public apologies.
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Carmouche and Bishop rematch for inaugural PFL women's flyweight title in Chicago
Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop will meet in a rematch at PFL Chicago on October 16 at Wintrust Arena, with the inaugural PFL women's flyweight title — the first new belt since the PFL's merger with Most Valuable Promotions — on the line.
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Rodriguez withdraws from Noche UFC 4 main event, Jose Delgado steps in against Jean Silva
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of his scheduled main event bout against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, with unbeaten UFC prospect Jose Delgado stepping in as a late replacement.
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Sevens star Maddison Levi set to debut for Wallaroos in historic 100th Test against Black Ferns
World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Maddison Levi is named to make her Wallaroos debut against the Black Ferns in Auckland, with Australia's 100th Test also set to feature the first cap of former New Zealand international Pia Tapsell.
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