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Kenny Jackett, who guided Wolves to League One title glory, dies aged 64
Kenny Jackett, one of English football's most respected EFL managers, has died at the age of 64. The former Wolves, Millwall and Swansea boss spent nearly 30 years in management, taking charge of more than 900 games across four decades.
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England and Palace Skateboards launch limited World Cup 2026 collection with Nike
England have unveiled a collaboration with Palace Skateboards and Nike ahead of the 2026 World Cup, releasing a limited-edition range of shirts, jackets, tracksuits and retro-inspired football boots exclusively through the England Official Store before a wider launch on 16 June.
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Zaire-Emery faces bar ban at France's Boston hotel due to US drinking age law
Warren Zaire-Emery, 20, cannot enter the Aujourd'hui Bar at France's Four Seasons base in Boston because Massachusetts law bars under-21s from alcohol-only venues — even without drinking. His PSG team-mate Desire Doue, who turned 21 on June 3, is unaffected.
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Piastri says Monaco pitlane chaos "shouldn't be happening in F1" after timing system fault exposed
A Right of Review hearing into Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix penalties has confirmed that an official Formula One Management timing error caused five drivers to be wrongly penalised for pitlane speeding, with Gasly demoted from third to seventh as a result.
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Kenny Jackett, former Millwall and Wolves manager, dies at 64
Kenny Jackett, who managed six clubs across a 25-year career in English football, has died at the age of 64. The League Managers Association announced his passing on Friday, with Millwall paying tribute to a manager who led them to promotion and an FA Cup semi-final.
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Manchester City ready to walk away from £120m Elliot Anderson deal over add-ons dispute
Nottingham Forest have rejected two bids from Manchester City for Elliot Anderson, with the latest worth up to £120m. Owner Evangelos Marinakis is holding out for the full fee upfront, and City's chairman is reportedly willing to let the deal collapse rather than meet those terms.
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Ophélie Meunier criticized on her first night as 2026 World Cup presenter
The M6 journalist, chosen to host the pre- and post-match magazines for the 2026 World Cup, faced harsh criticism on social media as soon as the first episode aired Thursday evening, with viewers questioning her football credentials.
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Tuttosi targets Twickenham farewell as six-year Exeter stint nears its end
Canada hooker Emily Tuttosi is set to leave Exeter Chiefs after the PWR season, but first she wants two more matches — a semi-final against Saracens and a potential final at Twickenham Stoop — before heading home to take up a coaching role at the University of Ottawa.
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Mbappé calls Deschamps "the guy" and divides observers ahead of World Cup
In an interview marking the launch of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé described Didier Deschamps as "the guy", a phrasing deemed too casual by several journalists.
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Chelsea willing to take Rashford on loan as Barcelona balk at £26m clause fee
Chelsea are open to signing Marcus Rashford this summer, but only on a loan basis. Barcelona, who had until June 15 to trigger a £26m buy clause, are reportedly prepared to offer just £13m — a figure Manchester United are unlikely to accept.
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Ugo Monye's cousin Olise signs for London Welsh ahead of 2026/27 season
Olise Monye, a 23-year-old scrum-half and cousin of former England and Lions winger Ugo Monye, has joined London Welsh for the 2026/27 season after spells at Wasps academy, GB 7s, Rams Rugby and Chinnor.
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ASM Romagnat edge Toulouse by one point to top Elite 1 Féminine table
ASM Romagnat claimed top spot in the AXA Elite 1 Féminine regular season by a single point after drawing 27-27 with Stade Toulousain on the final day. The semi-finals on June 21 pit Romagnat against Blagnac and Toulouse against three-time defending champions Stade Bordelais.
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Ibrahimovic reveals OM supporters threw knives at him at the Vélodrome
On Jimmy Kimmel's show, Zlatan Ibrahimovic recounted a striking anecdote: during an away match in Marseille with PSG, sharp objects were allegedly thrown onto the pitch, prompting him to change how he celebrated goals.
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Toney nets hat-trick as England thrash Miami United 6-0 in secret friendly
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick, including a stunning long-range strike, as England beat Miami United FC 6-0 in a behind-closed-doors warm-up at their West Palm Beach training camp. Teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Ethan Nwaneri also scored, despite missing out on the final 26-man World Cup squad.
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Dino Toppmöller close to joining Lens to replace Pierre Sage
RC Lens has identified its next manager: Dino Toppmöller, free since leaving Eintracht Frankfurt, visited the club's facilities and received a contract offer on Friday.
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Lineker reveals he always ignored BBC's on-air swearing rule during his 26-year tenure
Gary Lineker has admitted he routinely defied the BBC's protocol of apologising for on-air foul language, a revelation that comes as he takes fresh swipes at his former employers while fronting Netflix's World Cup 2026 coverage.
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Alonso hints Barcelona Grand Prix will be his last F1 race at home circuit
Fernando Alonso told reporters at the Spanish Grand Prix press conference that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya race will 'probably' be his last in Formula 1, offering the clearest signal yet that his career is nearing its end.
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Brooker returns to captain Matatu for Super Rugby Aupiki after AFLW adventure with Essendon
Grace Brooker is back in rugby as Matatu captain for Super Rugby Aupiki 2026 after a pioneering season with Essendon in the AFLW, where she became the club's first-ever rookie signing and credits the experience with sharpening her fitness and game sense.
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Ex-FIFA referee Hackett insists Zwane red card failed serious foul play criteria in Mexico's World Cup opener
Former FIFA and Premier League referee Keith Hackett has argued that South Africa's Themba Zwane did not deserve his red card in Mexico's 2-0 opening World Cup victory, saying the incident was reckless at most and warranted only a yellow card.
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Sainz crash at Monaco leaves Williams scrambling to rebuild spare parts before Barcelona
Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed that the heavy damage to Carlos Sainz's car in the Monaco Grand Prix — caused by a collision with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto — will force the team to replenish its spare-parts stockpile ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
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