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Real Betis reject £42.7m Antony bid, costing Manchester United £13m sell-on windfall
Manchester United stand to miss out on approximately £12.8m after Real Betis turned down a £42.7m offer for Antony. A sell-on clause inserted when the winger left Old Trafford permanently would have entitled United to around 50 percent of any profit Betis made on the deal.
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Lisa Neumann weighs London life against Wales return as club future stays unresolved
Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she has yet to sign with a new club following her Harlequins departure, with quality-of-life considerations shaping her decision as much as finances. A return to Wales remains possible but complicated by her established life in London.
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Uefa vice-president condemns Fifa's sacking of Infantino critic as 'deeply troubling message'
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister has sharply criticised Fifa's dismissal of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who was ousted after publicly accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving the organisation over a private investment proposal.
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Zidane appoints Xavier Giraudon, Canal+ journalist, as France press officer
Zinédine Zidane has selected Xavier Giraudon to serve as press officer for the France national team, a position vacant since Raphaël Raymond's departure. The journalist has reportedly resigned from his permanent contract at Canal+ to join the Blues' staff.
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Strickland posts alleged Woodley DMs after threat over Din Thomas criticism
Sean Strickland has shared what he claims is a private message exchange with Tyron Woodley, in which the former welterweight champion warned him to stop criticising coach Din Thomas. Strickland responded with a blunt dismissal and posted Woodley's seven-fight losing streak as a punchline.
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Raphinha set to be named Barcelona's first captain ahead of De Jong for 2026-27
Raphinha is the leading candidate to become Barcelona's first captain for the 2026-27 season, ahead of Frenkie de Jong, according to Mundo Deportivo. The club has yet to officially confirm the captaincy order.
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Barcelona sell Torrents to Ajax permanently but retain buy-back clause and 50% resale stake
Barcelona have confirmed the permanent transfer of left-back Jofre Torrents to Ajax, with the deal structured to include a repurchase option and a 50% share of any future sale, in a move worth up to €5 million.
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All Blacks veterans warn rising star Lakai what Ellis Park has in store
Peter Lakai, 23, is in line for his first Test against the Springboks on Saturday in Johannesburg, with All Blacks centurions telling the 10-cap flanker that Ellis Park ranks among the toughest venues they have ever played.
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Rooney reveals nose surgery eight years after breaking it twice during playing career
Wayne Rooney has undergone surgery to fix a nose he first broke in an FA Cup match and then again at DC United in 2018, having delayed the procedure throughout the remainder of his playing and management career.
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Johnny Walker makes heavyweight debut among seven bouts added to UFC 332
UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City is filling out fast. Former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker faces Mick Parkin in a heavyweight debut, while Deiveson Figueiredo meets Payton Talbott in a bantamweight clash — though a main event is still to be confirmed.
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Bezos consortium acquired 38% of Liverpool in £1.5bn deal valuing club at over £5bn
The 1892 Holdings group — led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin — purchased a 38% stake in Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, a larger share than initially reported, with the club valued at more than £5bn.
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United move swiftly to shut down Galatasaray's audacious bid for Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United have made clear Bruno Fernandes is not for sale after Galatasaray launched a surprise approach for the club captain this summer, a sharp contrast to the uncertainty that surrounded him during last year's Al Hilal saga.
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Iraola's high-press system risks worsening Liverpool's stoppage-time collapse problem
Andoni Iraola's energy-intensive pressing style at Liverpool may compound the club's worst-ever Premier League record for late defeats, with five stoppage-time losses last season and pre-season results already showing familiar late collapses.
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Springboks assistant Jones flags All Blacks' illegal breakdown and maul acts ahead of first Test
Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones has publicly called out two specific All Blacks infringements — tucked shoulders at the breakdown and leg-pulling at the maul — after gathering feedback from South African franchises who faced New Zealand in the Greatest Rivalry series.
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Arteta phones Alvarez personally but Argentine still prefers Barcelona move
Mikel Arteta has made a direct personal call to Julián Álvarez in a last-ditch effort to convince the Atlético Madrid striker to join Arsenal, though the 26-year-old Argentine is reported to still favour a switch to Barcelona.
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Gavi snubs Manchester United's £35m approach to stay at Barcelona until 2030
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has rejected the chance to join Manchester United, insisting he wants to remain at the Nou Camp. United boss Michael Carrick had been willing to meet Barcelona's £35m asking price as he seeks a third midfield signing this summer.
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Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after eight months out of work
Patrick Vieira has been named Senegal's new head coach, ending an eight-month absence from management following his sacking by Serie A club Genoa last November. The former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after a disappointing World Cup campaign.
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Kane open to Saudi move as Al Hilal hold talks with England captain's representatives
Harry Kane's representatives have held talks with Al Hilal over a potential transfer, with the Bayern Munich striker said to be open to moving to Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old enters the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena.
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Chelsea drop club name from youth sides in rebrand to Cobham Next Gen
Chelsea have rebranded their under-21 and under-19 sides as Cobham Next Gen ahead of the 2026-27 season, with the teams set to compete as CNG in Premier League 2. The club says the change better reflects the squad's actual age profile after last season's under-21 group averaged closer to under-18 level.
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Rooney backs United to sign Lewis-Skelly in £45m deal that poses an instant selection headache
Wayne Rooney has called the potential signing of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly an 'absolute no-brainer' for Manchester United, with the 19-year-old reportedly available for £45m — though guaranteeing him regular minutes could prove complicated.
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