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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

Pogba leaves AS Monaco after just one year and 115 minutes of play

AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have terminated their contract by mutual agreement, one year after the 2018 World Cup winner signed. Hampered by injuries, the midfielder played only 115 minutes in the AS Monaco shirt.

Mourinho dismisses failed Rodri transfer: "His doubts sowed doubt in me"

José Mourinho has reacted bluntly to Rodri's choice to join FC Barcelona for €70 million rather than Real Madrid, claiming that the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner's hesitations convinced him to move on.

KCB reclaim Kenya National 7s Circuit lead with tense Kabeberi final win over Strathmore

Defending champions KCB bounced back from a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens to win the Kabeberi 7s 14-12 against Strathmore Leos, reclaiming top spot in the National 7s Circuit standings from Kabras Sugar.

Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series returns with 24 teams across China and Sri Lanka

The 2026 Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series will feature 12 men's and 12 women's teams across two legs in Suzhou and Colombo, with Japan's women seeking to defend their crown and Hong Kong China's men chasing back-to-back titles.

Everton CEO confirms ongoing contact with Grealish as City future stays unresolved

Everton CEO Angus Kinnear has revealed the club remains in contact with Jack Grealish following his injury-hit loan spell last season, though the 30-year-old is still contracted to Manchester City until next summer.

Thomas Frank, Robbie Keane and Ashley Young among four new Match of the Day pundits for 2024-25

The BBC has confirmed four new additions to its Match of the Day pundit roster for the new Premier League season. Former Brentford manager Thomas Frank, ex-Spurs striker Robbie Keane, recently retired Ashley Young and former Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld will all feature alongside established names including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.

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

Jamal Musiala collapsed for the second time in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday, later disclosing he has been diagnosed with treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction. Harry Kane was widely praised for quickly shielding his team-mate while medical staff attended to him.

Dalot predicts Manchester United are building 'something special' under Carrick

Diogo Dalot has expressed confidence that Michael Carrick is constructing a trophy-contending squad at Old Trafford, with United set to open their Premier League campaign against Hull at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.

Rashford mentoring United youngsters as permanent return grows more likely

Marcus Rashford has 'seriously impressed' Manchester United chiefs by taking young prospects JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey under his wing, with sources suggesting the chances of him staying beyond the summer are increasing daily.