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Barcelona trigger pre-agreed wage clause to improve Dani Olmo's contract
Barcelona have activated a clause built into Dani Olmo's original deal that raises his wages, rewarding the Spain international for accepting a reduced salary when he joined from RB Leipzig in 2024. The 28-year-old remains under contract at the club until 2030.
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Chelsea ready to sell Garnacho after one season, handing United a £4m windfall
Chelsea are willing to sanction Alejandro Garnacho's permanent departure this summer after a disappointing debut campaign that yielded just one Premier League goal. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in his £40m move from Manchester United would net the Old Trafford club around £4m.
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Dvalishvili breaks nose again in wrestling win over Frankie Edgar at RAF 9
Merab Dvalishvili defeated UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar by technical fall in his RAF 9 wrestling debut, but suffered a broken nose after an accidental head clash early in the match — the second time he has broken it in eight weeks.
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Chelsea open to selling Garnacho after one season, with United's 10% clause in play
Chelsea are willing to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer for a reported £40 million, just 12 months after signing him from Manchester United. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in the original deal means United could receive £4 million from any transfer.
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Merino relishes prospect of facing Rice and Odegaard at World Cup this summer
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has praised club team-mate Declan Rice as 'a beast' and says he would love the chance to face Rice, Martin Odegaard, and other Gunners colleagues at the 2025 World Cup in North America.
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Real Madrid revive interest in Konate as Liverpool defender leaves on free transfer
Ibrahima Konate will depart Liverpool as a free agent this summer after contract negotiations broke down, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Al-Ittihad all weighing moves for the France international centre-back.
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Liverpool players pay tribute to Arne Slot after sacking ends two-year reign
Arne Slot has been dismissed as Liverpool head coach after nearly two years at Anfield, with captain Virgil van Dijk leading a wave of tributes from players including Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Rio Ngumoha, and Ryan Gravenberch.
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PSG withdraw from Julian Alvarez pursuit after doubts over player's interest
Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of the race to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez following initial talks, with the club unconvinced the Argentine was keen to join them. Barcelona remain his reported preferred destination, while Arsenal are also being monitored as a potential suitor.
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Hackett backs Arsenal's penalty claim after Rice and Arteta condemn Siebert's call in UCL final
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has sided with Arsenal's view that Noni Madueke should have been awarded a penalty during extra-time of their Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with Declan Rice and Mikel Arteta both questioning referee Daniel Siebert's decision.
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BKFC president targets Mike Perry fight for Darren Till after brutal debut knockout
Darren Till knocked out Aaron Chalmers in the second round at BKFC 90, and promotion president David Feldman says he will pursue a matchup with Mike Perry while also teasing three other opponents who could each headline the biggest fight in BKFC history.
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Florentino Perez pledges immediate ownership referendum if re-elected as Real Madrid president
Florentino Perez has confirmed he will call a referendum on Real Madrid's ownership model should he win next Sunday's club elections, proposing to convert members into shareholders and sell a 5% stake while keeping the club majority member-owned.
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Arteta urges Arsenal board to show ambition as Rogers emerges as summer target
Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal's hierarchy to make 'important decisions' this summer following their Champions League final defeat to PSG, with Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers identified as a key transfer target.
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Antonelli pledges Mercedes loyalty after four wins fuel Ferrari speculation
Kimi Antonelli has dismissed talk of a future Ferrari move while collecting the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in Brisighella. The 19-year-old leads the 2026 F1 drivers' championship by 43 points after four grand prix victories.
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Tsarukyan backs Topuria to chase Makhachev title rather than face him at lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan says Ilia Topuria would be wise to pursue a welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev instead of defending against him at 155 pounds, warning that a loss to him would effectively end Topuria's title reign.
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Arsenal leave Budapest heartbroken after Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG
Arsenal's players departed their Budapest hotel on Sunday morning visibly dejected after losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, following a 1-1 draw. The squad faces an immediate emotional shift as they return to London for an open-top bus parade celebrating their Premier League title.
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US police make 1,300 arrests and seize 280 guns ahead of England's World Cup opener in Dallas
A pre-tournament crackdown called Operation Red Card has resulted in more than 1,300 arrests on felony warrants, the seizure of 280 firearms, 800 kilos of methamphetamine, and £4m in cash across the Dallas area ahead of England's June 18 clash with Croatia.
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Blitzboks reach SVNS Valladolid Cup Final but unbeaten Australia await
South Africa booked their place in the SVNS Valladolid Cup Final with a 19-7 win over Argentina, but must now overcome Australia — a side that has beaten them twice already this season — to claim the title.
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Crusaders face tighthead crisis ahead of Blues qualifying final as Newell and Calder limp off
Rob Penney has admitted the Crusaders may need to source outside reinforcements after losing both tighthead props Fletcher Newell and Seb Calder to injury in round 16, with a home qualifying final against the Blues looming in Christchurch.
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Lowe breaks Leinster try-scoring record on his 100th appearance against Lions
James Lowe scored twice in the second half to become Leinster's all-time leading try-scorer with 71, as the province demolished Lions 59-10 in Dublin to advance to the United Rugby Championship semi-finals.
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Foley's Spears reach Japan Rugby League One final amid Waratahs return links
Bernard Foley is set to bow out of Japan Rugby League One in style after his Kubota Spears booked a grand final place against the Kobe Steelers, with the veteran flyhalf strongly linked to a return to the Waratahs.
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