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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.

Zidane reveals his first France squad on September 17 for the Nations League

Appointed as France manager to replace Didier Deschamps, Zinédine Zidane will announce his first squad on September 17, 2026, before a training camp at Clairefontaine and two away matches against Turkey and Belgium.

Philippe Diallo set to officially oppose Infantino ahead of 2027 FIFA election

The French Football Federation is expected to soon join the camp of opponents to Gianni Infantino. According to journalist Daniel Riolo, Philippe Diallo will clarify his position at the Executive Committee meeting on September 8, less than six months before FIFA's presidential election.

Wrist injury threatens Hadjar's Dutch GP start with Lawson on standby for Red Bull

Isack Hadjar is doubtful for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after sustaining a wrist injury in a gym session. Red Bull has a contingency plan in place, with Liam Lawson set to step up to the senior team should Hadjar be ruled out.

Stadium funding dispute drives Todd Boehly to sell his Chelsea stake

Todd Boehly is looking to exit Chelsea just over four years after joining the £4.25bn takeover consortium, with a disagreement over who funds a £5bn Stamford Bridge redevelopment reportedly the central cause of his split with co-owner Behdad Eghbali.

BBC fear Match of the Day pundit exodus as clashes emerge ahead of new Premier League season

Ruby Tui ends retirement doubts by signing for Trailfinders Women after social media teases

Ruby Tui has signed for Premiership Women's Rugby runners-up Trailfinders Women, ending weeks of speculation about her club future. The Black Ferns wing credited friends Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Meg Jones with persuading her not to retire.

Real Betis close in on €20m Parrott deal after West Ham's valuation talks collapse

Troy Parrott looks set to join Real Betis after West Ham United failed to meet AZ Alkmaar's asking price for the Republic of Ireland striker. The Spanish side are finalising a €20m deal, offering Parrott Champions League football.

Weidman, Poirier and Masvidal push back on Makhachev's UFC GOAT claim after record-breaking win

Islam Makhachev's record-breaking consecutive-win streak and first welterweight title defence at UFC 330 have reignited the GOAT debate, but Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal remain unconvinced he has surpassed Jon Jones, Anderson Silva or Demetrious Johnson.

Aston Villa reject third Al-Hilal bid for Ollie Watkins as £38m offer rebuffed

Aston Villa have turned down a £38million offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins, the third bid rejected this summer, with personal terms between the player and the Saudi side reportedly already agreed.

Man United reject Galatasaray's bid to double Fernandes' salary as transfer window heats up

Manchester United will rebuff Galatasaray's approach for captain Bruno Fernandes, who the Turkish club hoped to lure with a doubled salary. Meanwhile, Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is complicated by Atletico Madrid's refusal to sell at any price, and Manchester City face a steep premium to land Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.

Prates denies ducking Morales and predicts first-round knockout if UFC makes the fight

UFC welterweight Carlos Prates has dismissed claims he is avoiding Michael Morales, insisting he would knock the Ecuadorian out in the first round — but only after he gets his shot at Islam Makhachev's title first.