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Saka's stoppage-time goal sends Arsenal to first Champions League final since 2006
Bukayo Saka's 44th-minute rebound finish gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory and ending a 20-year wait for a Champions League final appearance.
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Lamine Yamal declared fit to face Cape Verde in Spain's World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal has been cleared to feature for Spain against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15, ending weeks of uncertainty over the 17-year-old's hamstring and groin injury sustained in late April. Whether he starts or comes off the bench will depend on the medical staff's assessment.
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Nicolas Seiwald tipped as under-the-radar Casemiro replacement for Manchester United
Manchester United are being pointed towards RB Leipzig defensive midfielder Nicolas Seiwald as a potential Casemiro replacement this summer. The 25-year-old Austria international, currently valued at around £19m, is expected to be one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
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Dana White condemns Hokit's 'nasty' Michelle Obama insult after UFC White House win
Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis at UFC White House on Sunday, then used his post-fight interview to make a false, derogatory claim about former First Lady Michelle Obama. UFC CEO Dana White called the remarks 'nasty and false nonsense' in a statement to TIME.
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Salah's final World Cup bid begins as Belgium face Egypt in Seattle opener
Belgium and Egypt kick off their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Seattle on Monday, with Rudi Garcia's side seeking redemption after a group-stage exit in 2022 and Mohamed Salah potentially playing in his last World Cup.
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Covington accuses Chimaev's team of planning RAF 10 brawl after Danis pin
Colby Covington claims Khamzat Chimaev's Chechen entourage arrived at RAF 10 in St. Louis ready to fight, after a wild post-match brawl erupted seconds after Chimaev pinned Dillon Danis in 45 seconds on Sunday.
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Makhachev mocks Topuria for quitting stool after Gaethje snatches lightweight title
Islam Makhachev took to social media to taunt Ilia Topuria after Justin Gaethje claimed the UFC lightweight title at UFC White House on June 15, with Makhachev ridiculing Topuria's pre-fight boasts and his decision to quit on the stool.
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Deschamps names Spain as World Cup 2026 favourite, not France
On the eve of France's opening match against Senegal in New York, Didier Deschamps clearly ruled out the Blues as favourites, pointing to Spain as the great favourite for this 2026 World Cup.
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Nunez set to rejoin Liverpool less than a year after £46m Saudi Arabia exit
Darwin Nunez is reportedly heading back to Anfield this summer, according to a Uruguayan outlet, after a troubled spell at Al-Hilal that saw him axed from the club's 25-man squad earlier this year.
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Amorim set to face Manchester United in pre-season after agreeing AC Milan deal
Ruben Amorim is closing in on the AC Milan job just months after his Old Trafford exit, with the Portuguese coach reportedly waiving a year's pay owed by United. His first game in charge could come against Celtic on 25 July, before a pre-season clash with his former club on 15 August.
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Carrick greenlights record £10m Amazon documentary Amorim had blocked at Man Utd
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth more than £10 million for an Amazon Prime All or Nothing series, believed to be the largest fee ever paid for a football club documentary. New manager Michael Carrick approved the project after predecessor Ruben Amorim shelved it over concerns about dressing-room cameras.
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Hamilton ends Ferrari wait with emotional Barcelona victory to close on Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first grand prix win for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, cutting the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli to 41 points. The seven-time world champion responded with a heartfelt message to fans on social media.
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Pimblett taunts 'little pretender' Topuria after Gaethje snatches UFC lightweight title
Paddy Pimblett took to social media to mock Ilia Topuria after the Georgian champion's corner stopped his UFC White House main event against Justin Gaethje before the fifth round, with Pimblett reviving a long-running feud to call Topuria a quitter.
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Amorim set to take charge at AC Milan five months after Manchester United sacking
Ruben Amorim is closing in on the AC Milan head coach role after reaching a verbal agreement on a deal until June 2028, with an option for a further year, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Portuguese coach was dismissed by Manchester United earlier this year despite guiding them to the Europa League final.
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Manchester United agree record Amazon documentary deal ahead of Champions League return
Manchester United have struck a record-fee deal with Amazon Prime to film an 'All or Nothing' documentary throughout the 2026/27 season, after rejecting a similar proposal last year under then-manager Ruben Amorim.
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Lamine Yamal starts on the bench as Spain begin their World Cup campaign
Still recovering from a thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal will not start Monday against Cape Verde in Atlanta. Ferran Torres replaces him on the right flank of Spain's attack.
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Carrick green-lights record £10m Amazon documentary Amorim refused to make
Michael Carrick has approved Manchester United's participation in an Amazon Prime All or Nothing series worth more than £10 million — a deal his predecessor Ruben Amorim blocked over concerns about dressing-room intrusion.
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Stones names comeback from injury as one of his 'greatest achievements' ahead of England's World Cup opener
John Stones, who considered retirement after an injury-ravaged two seasons at Manchester City, says his mental resilience through repeated setbacks ranks among his proudest accomplishments as he prepares for England's World Cup opener against Croatia.
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Andrews leaves Sale Sharks to join Lions as they build for Champions Cup rugby
Lock Hyron Andrews will end his two-year stint at Sale Sharks and return to South Africa, signing with the Lions ahead of their first Champions Cup campaign. The 30-year-old replaces Raynard Roets, who is departing for Biarritz.
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Childhood postcards and 2Pac on the speakers: inside England's World Cup 2026 base camp
The FA has decorated England's World Cup headquarters with postcards tracing every squad member's footballing origins, while Jordan Henderson revealed the squad are bonding over games of Imposter and training sessions soundtracked by 2Pac.
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