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Musiala reveals absence seizure diagnosis after collapsing twice in four days for Bayern Munich

Jamal Musiala has disclosed he is suffering from treatable absence seizures after collapsing during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendlies against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. The 23-year-old says he is receiving specialist medical care and remains optimistic about continuing his career.

Rashford keeps No.10 for Cunha in gesture that signals his United future

Marcus Rashford has decided not to reclaim his old No.10 shirt from Matheus Cunha, according to reports, with the forward set to wear No.14 next season after Barcelona opted against making his loan move permanent.

Strasbourg on verge of selling Moreira to AC Milan for €53 million

Diego Moreira is set to join AC Milan for €53 million plus up to €10 million in bonuses. Purchased from Chelsea for €8.5 million last summer, the 22-year-old Belgian winger would become Strasbourg's record transfer sale.

Manchester United table £60m bid for Brighton's Baleba as midfield rebuild accelerates

Manchester United have made a £60m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, their potential third midfield signing of the summer after Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Brighton are holding out for a higher fee, but talks are progressing.

Manchester United submit £65m bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba to bolster midfield

Manchester United have made a £60m plus £5m add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, as they push to complete a third midfield signing before the transfer deadline.

Napoli stall on Nicolas Jackson deal leaving Chelsea's summer plans in limbo

Chelsea's hopes of selling Nicolas Jackson this summer have stalled after Napoli delayed opening formal negotiations, with the Serie A club needing to offload Noa Lang before committing funds to a new striker.

Cherki 'chaotic' according to his executives: how Manchester City overcame its doubts

A documentary series reveals that sporting director Hugo Viana and chief executive Ferran Soriano harboured serious reservations about the mentality of Rayan Cherki before validating his transfer for €36.5 million in June 2025.

Rennie names three Springbok metrics that make them the world's deadliest team

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has identified the three statistical areas where the Springboks lead the world, warning his squad that discipline and accuracy inside their own 22 will be critical in the upcoming four-Test series.

Marx warns Springboks not to rely on record All Blacks rout ahead of Ellis Park showdown

World Rugby player of the year Malcolm Marx has urged South Africa to set aside last year's 43-10 demolition of New Zealand, insisting the Springboks cannot lean on that result as they prepare to host a resurgent All Blacks side at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Mourinho reveals Rodri's doubts over Real Madrid sealed his Barcelona move

Jose Mourinho has confirmed he held talks with Rodri over a move to Real Madrid but cooled his interest after the Spain midfielder expressed reservations, paving the way for Barcelona to sign the World Cup-winning captain from Manchester City.

Manchester United agree personal terms with Baleba in £65m Brighton deal

Manchester United have agreed a five-year contract with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the 22-year-old Cameroonian set to sign until 2031. A club-to-club fee of around £60m plus £5m in add-ons is the final hurdle remaining.

Rashford mentors United youngsters as permanent Barcelona move fades and Old Trafford stay grows likelier

Marcus Rashford is working in a mentor role with Manchester United prospects JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey, impressing club chiefs. With Barcelona opting against a £26m permanent deal, the 28-year-old looks increasingly likely to remain at Old Trafford.

FIA's five-second pre-start procedure set to stay in F1 despite safety concerns being resolved

The FIA's Nikolas Tombazis has confirmed that Formula 1's five-second pre-start procedure is likely to remain through the 2027 regulation cycle, even though the original safety concerns that prompted its introduction have since been addressed by other means.

Arsenal target Igor Tyjon formally requests Blackburn release to force £1m Gunners move

Eighteen-year-old England youth striker Igor Tyjon has formally asked Blackburn Rovers to de-register him so he can join Arsenal, who have offered £1m plus a further £2m upfront for the teenager.

F1's five-second pre-start procedure set to stay through 2027 season

FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis says Formula 1's five-second pre-start procedure is likely to remain in place for 2027, calling it an established process — even though the original safety concerns that prompted it have since been addressed separately.

Buxton insists Cadillac 'wouldn't be on the grid' without ousted team principal Lowdon

Former F1 broadcaster Will Buxton has defended Graeme Lowdon after his abrupt mid-season removal as Cadillac team principal, arguing the American team's very presence on the grid is a product of Lowdon's work building the outfit from scratch.

PSG Loses Out at Last Minute, Zion Suzuki Joins Aston Villa

Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has signed for Aston Villa on Wednesday after a deal with Paris fell through at the last minute. The exorbitant demands of his agents caused the PSG transfer to collapse.

BBC drops six long-serving Match of the Day pundits and names four replacements for 2025/26

Martin Keown, Dion Dublin, Shay Given, Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Theo Walcott have all been cut from Match of the Day's rotating pundit roster, with Ashley Young, Robbie Keane, Toby Alderweireld and Thomas Frank brought in as replacements.

Manchester United close in on £60m Carlos Baleba deal to complete midfield rebuild

Manchester United have made a £60m bid, plus £5m in add-ons, for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as manager Michael Carrick seeks a third midfield signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

BBC seals deal to broadcast 38 Serie A matches live on free-to-air TV