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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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Holloway fires back at 'cowards hiding behind' Makhachev's Instagram after belt jab
Max Holloway has hit back at whoever manages Islam Makhachev's social media after a post mocked his comment about Makhachev carrying two UFC belts at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Holloway, holding his own UFC and BMF titles on a live stream, insisted he knows exactly how heavy championship belts feel.
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Kane ready for Bayern Munich contract talks as final year of £86m deal begins
Harry Kane has confirmed he expects contract extension talks with Bayern Munich to begin within days, having entered the final year of the four-year deal he signed when joining from Tottenham for £86.4m in 2023.
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Manchester United forced to alter new third kit to meet UEFA Champions League rules
Manchester United's new third kit will look different in European competition after UEFA ruled that the Snapdragon fireball logo alone does not meet its sponsor-consistency requirements, meaning the full wordmark must be added for Champions League matches.
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Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach, less than a year before World Cup
1998 World Cup winner with France, Patrick Vieira has officially been named Senegal head coach on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, less than a year before the World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Michael Cheika set to return to NSW Waratahs 11 years after Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika is poised to rejoin the NSW Waratahs as head coach, ending his pursuit of an NRL role after a season as an assistant at the Sydney Roosters. The 59-year-old led the Waratahs to the 2014 Super Rugby title during his first stint at the club.
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Ennis departs Manchester United permanently for Stockport County with sell-on clause
Manchester United academy winger Ethan Ennis has joined League One side Stockport County on a three-year deal, with United retaining a 50 per cent sell-on clause, a buyback option, and matching rights in the transfer.
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