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McLaren says impossible overtaking at Madring cost Norris the Spanish Grand Prix
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris had the pace to win the Spanish Grand Prix but was denied by the Madring's near-unpassable layout, with Sunday's race producing just 10 overtakes — fewer than Monaco.
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Rothen accused of being on a 'commando mission' against Mbappé after his revelations about Dembélé
After revealing Dembélé's anger towards Mbappé in the Ballon d'Or race, RMC host Jérôme Rothen is accused by influential figure Mohamed Toubache-Ter of acting on behalf of PSG to damage the former Paris player.
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Pat Lam calls for 30-man squads in PREM Cup after Bristol hit by three injuries
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is urging Premiership Rugby to allow 30-man matchday squads for the opening two rounds of the PREM Cup, after Noah Heward, Max Lahiff and Joe Batley were all sidelined with injuries sustained in the competition.
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Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo announces death of son Ross, aged 26
Nacho Novo, the former Rangers forward who made more than 250 appearances for the club, has announced the death of his son Ross at the age of 26. The 47-year-old, now manager of Darvel FC, described himself as 'absolutely broken'.
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Barcelona move to extend Gerard Martín's deal as defender cements place under Flick
Barcelona have begun preliminary talks over a new contract for 24-year-old defender Gerard Martín, with reports indicating the club want to extend his current 2028 deal and raise both his salary and release clause.
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Tuchel to name first England squad on September 18 ahead of Nations League opener against Spain
Thomas Tuchel will announce his first England squad since the World Cup on Friday, September 18, with the Three Lions opening their Nations League Group A3 campaign against world champions Spain at Wembley on September 26.
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Makhachev tells Jones 'your whole life seems tied to breaking rules' in heated GOAT exchange
Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones clashed on social media after the UFC lightweight champion dismissed Jones' unbeaten streak as invalid due to two past doping violations, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the former two-division champion.
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Celtic and Scotland legend Danny McGrain, 76, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Danny McGrain's family have publicly disclosed the Celtic and Scotland captain's Alzheimer's diagnosis, saying they wanted to be open so he could continue to receive the support of the Celtic family. McGrain, 76, made 663 appearances for Celtic and earned 62 Scotland caps.
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Stones limps off on Inter debut as flexor concern clouds fresh start in Serie A
John Stones was substituted during Inter Milan's 5-3 win over Udinese on Monday after manager Cristian Chivu revealed the former Manchester City defender 'felt something in his flexor', raising fears over another injury setback.
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Powell ruled out of Wales' WXV campaign as injury crisis deepens for Lynn's side
Harlequins back Kayleigh Powell has been ruled out of Wales' entire WXV Global Series campaign with a hamstring injury, the fourth player lost to injury in a week ahead of Friday's opener against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.
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15-year-old 'Kid Messi' JJ Gabriel stuns Man United by requesting to leave Old Trafford
JJ Gabriel, the 15-year-old England Under-17 forward tipped as Manchester United's next generational talent, has formally asked to cancel his registration at Old Trafford, leaving the club bemused and scrambling to change his mind.
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Van der Merwe clears fitness test to bolster Munster and Springboks ahead of URC opener
Marnus van der Merwe has recovered from the calf injury he arrived with at Munster and is set to feature in the province's final warm-up before their URC season opener against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel stuns Manchester United by demanding to leave before debut
Manchester United are scrambling to understand why 15-year-old JJ Gabriel has formally requested to cancel his registration, days after scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League and on the eve of what would have been his first-team debut against Brighton.
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Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving after M3 Lamborghini crash
Raheem Sterling appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to dangerously driving a Lamborghini Urus on the M25, M3 and surrounding roads before crashing on 28 May. The 31-year-old also admitted possession of nitrous oxide canisters and failing to provide a specimen.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel requests Manchester United exit before potential record debut
Manchester United academy prodigy JJ Gabriel, 15, has formally requested to leave Old Trafford, according to the Telegraph. The teenage forward had scored a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut and was in contention for a record-breaking first-team appearance.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel requests immediate release from Manchester United
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has formally asked to cancel his registration with the club, leaving officials stunned. The 15-year-old cannot yet sign a professional contract, and Premier League rules require all parties to agree before any early termination.
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Carrick urges Man United to channel derby 'injustice' into Carabao Cup resolve against Brighton
Michael Carrick wants Manchester United to convert their anger over Sunday's controversial 1-0 derby defeat to Manchester City into motivation when they host Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, with the club having taken just four points from four Premier League games.
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Edu joins Levski Sofia board just one week after leaving Nottingham Forest
Edu Gaspar has been appointed to the board of directors at Bulgarian champions Levski Sofia, seven days after officially departing Nottingham Forest following a 14-month spell as head of global football.
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Nicky Butt warns Michael Carrick may not survive to January amid Man Utd defensive crisis
Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has claimed Michael Carrick could lose his job before the January transfer window after a difficult start to the season, pointing to a threadbare defence and a disconnect between the manager and the club's recruitment strategy.
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Iraola demands 'higher levels' from Liverpool ahead of Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham
Andoni Iraola has called out Liverpool's performance in Saturday's goalless draw with Fulham, admitting the Reds must reach higher standards when they host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
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