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Figueiredo faces rising Talbott as UFC 332 Salt Lake City card adds four bouts
UFC 332 takes further shape with four new matchups confirmed for the October 3 card at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Headlining the additions is a bantamweight clash between Payton Talbott and former champion Deiveson Figueiredo, who has lost four of his last five fights.
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UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van credits KO loss to Charles Johnson for title run
Joshua Van, now UFC flyweight champion at 24, says a third-round knockout defeat to Charles Johnson in July 2024 transformed his work ethic and discipline. He faces Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
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Rodri takes parting shot at Arsenal as £65m Barcelona move confirmed
Rodri has left Manchester City for Barcelona on a four-year deal worth £65million, and the Spain midfielder used his farewell letter to single out his stoppage-time winner at the Emirates in 2022 among his most cherished City memories.
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Gavi rejects Manchester United move to stay at Barcelona as Seys bid also fails
Manchester United's pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Gavi has ended after the 22-year-old turned down a move despite United's willingness to meet his £35m valuation. The club also hit a wall in their bid for Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys.
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Dana White confirms Chimaev is in UFC 333 conversation but no bout finalised
Dana White says Khamzat Chimaev is being considered for UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, but no fight has been booked. Chimaev, who suffered the first loss of his career against Sean Strickland earlier this year, has been publicly calling for a rematch.
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Barthez Without Diploma in Zidane's Staff: Situation Deemed 'Abnormal'
Appointed goalkeeper coach of the France national team under Zinédine Zidane, Fabien Barthez has not yet obtained his Football Coach Diploma. However, sports regulations allow his presence, as the 1998 World Cup champion is currently undergoing training.
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Liverpool eye £78m Adam Wharton as Curtis Jones nears £35m Inter Milan exit
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has emerged as Liverpool's primary target to replace Curtis Jones, who could leave Anfield this summer after Inter Milan's latest £30m bid fell short of the club's £35m valuation.
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Ligue 1+ to broadcast Monaco's Conference League play-offs against Gornik Zabrze
The LFP platform has acquired broadcasting rights to AS Monaco's Conference League play-off matches against Polish club Gornik Zabrze on August 20 and 27. Monaco, managed by Filipe Luis, are favourites but must be wary of an in-form opponent.
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Todibo and Di Gregorio: OM accelerates on two signings despite DNCG constraints
After reaching an agreement with Jean-Clair Todibo, Olympique de Marseille is exploring a Serie A option to strengthen its defence: Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who is being pushed out by the Turin club.
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Dana White dismisses Eddie Hearn as Fury-Joshua talks circle Madison Square Garden
UFC CEO Dana White has publicly distanced himself from Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua negotiations, taking a pointed swipe at promoter Eddie Hearn after reports emerged that the heavyweight bout could take place on 20 November at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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United open Bruno Fernandes contract talks as Tapsoba valued at £43m
Manchester United have entered negotiations to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract after Galatasaray tabled a £43m approach for the captain. Separately, Bayer Leverkusen have set the same £43m asking price for centre-back Edmond Tapsoba, who has also attracted interest from Newcastle and Tottenham.
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Liverpool's risky Barcola waiting game as Ngumoha earns right-wing role
Liverpool are holding out for a further price reduction on PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with journalist Ben Jacobs warning the tactic carries risk if pushed to the final days of the window. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha is emerging as the long-term successor to Mohamed Salah on the right flank.
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United open contract talks with Fernandes as Galatasaray interest tests club's resolve
Manchester United have entered negotiations to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract beyond 2027, with the club insisting the captain is not available at any price despite reported interest from Galatasaray.
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Michael Cheika returns to NSW Waratahs more than a decade after winning their first Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika has been appointed NSW Waratahs head coach ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, reuniting him with the club he guided to their maiden championship title in 2014.
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Brito knocks out Fazil in front of Dana White to seal UFC contract at DWCS 2026
Kaik Brito earned a UFC contract by stopping Namo Fazil with a right hand early in the third round at Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2. The Brazilian welterweight, who failed to earn a contract at DWCS in 2023, says he deliberately timed the finish in front of UFC CEO Dana White.
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Zaïre-Emery drops out of Golden Boy podium after underwhelming World Cup
Underused by Didier Deschamps at the World Cup, Warren Zaïre-Emery has fallen to fourth place in the August Golden Boy rankings, overtaken by Pau Cubarsí, Lamine Yamal and Yan Diomandé.
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EA Sports FC 27: Mbappé tops ratings at 91, Messi's score sparks social media hilarity
EA Sports FC 27 has revealed the ratings for its 27 best players ahead of the game's release on September 25. Mbappé and Haaland share first place with 91, while Lionel Messi's rating of 89, placing him 18th, has sparked laughter across social media.
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United open contract talks with Fernandes as Galatasaray table £43m bid for captain
Manchester United have entered contract negotiations with Bruno Fernandes to ward off a £43m approach from Galatasaray, who are reportedly willing to double the captain's £300,000-a-week wages in the Super Lig.
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Carrick faces four transfer headaches as United's window deadline looms
With less than two weeks until the September 1 deadline, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick must still address left-back cover, midfield depth, and Marcus Rashford's uncertain future after spending £85m on Tielemans and Santos.
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Underdog Miller stuns DWCS with rare Von Flue choke to seal UFC contract
Trent Miller, a +280 underdog, submitted Douglas Henrique Rodrigues with a Von Flue choke in round two of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 — only the second such finish in DWCS history — to earn a UFC contract.
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