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Forest demand £130m Premier League record fee to block Anderson's move to Man City
Nottingham Forest have rejected two Manchester City bids for Elliot Anderson, holding out for a £130m package that would shatter the Premier League transfer record. Manchester United, previously interested, are now expected to pursue alternative midfield targets.
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Red Bull triggers FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as benchmark power unit
Red Bull Ford Powertrains has been identified as the benchmark power unit in Formula 1's first ADUO assessment, prompting a formal FIA review that has delayed public release of the results. The outcome has exposed a fundamental flaw in the catch-up mechanism's measurement method.
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New York names street after Thierry Henry, 2010 handball controversy reignited
New York renamed a street in honour of Thierry Henry, former New York Red Bulls player, to mark the start of the 2026 World Cup. The initiative immediately revived memories of the controversial handball against Ireland in 2009.
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Keane brands former Man Utd coach Queiroz a 'dead fish' ahead of World Cup clash with England
Roy Keane has delivered a withering assessment of Carlos Queiroz, his former Manchester United colleague now managing Ghana, calling him a coach with 'the personality of a dead fish' and raising 'question marks' over his managerial record.
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Aston Martin confirms torque delivery fault caused Stroll's Monaco crash, not track surface
Aston Martin and Honda have confirmed a technical torque delivery issue caused Lance Stroll's lap-57 crash at Anthony Noghes during the Monaco Grand Prix, contradicting suggestions that the deteriorating track surface was to blame.
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Searle and Steward pass fit to start as Leicester face Northampton in Premiership semi-final
Leicester Tigers will have Billy Searle and Freddie Steward available for Friday's Gallagher Premiership semi-final at Franklin's Gardens, with both players recovering from hamstring and thumb injuries respectively. James O'Connor misses out after being substituted against Bath last week.
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Leclerc adopts Hamilton's brake setup for Barcelona after Monaco mechanical nightmare
Charles Leclerc will trial Lewis Hamilton's Carbon Industrie brake configuration during Friday practice at the Barcelona Grand Prix, after a brake failure on three of four corners ended his Monaco race in the barriers with 14 laps to go.
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Injury to Baumgartner hands Ljubicic first World Cup call-up after three-year Austria absence
Dejan Ljubicic has been recalled to the Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup after Christoph Baumgartner suffered a thigh injury requiring surgery during a pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia. Ljubicic's last Austria appearance came in September 2023.
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Beganovic steps into Hamilton's Ferrari for Barcelona FP1 as Alonso warns of more Aston Martin pain
Lewis Hamilton will sit out the opening practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix to hand Ferrari Academy driver Dino Beganovic his third FP1 appearance. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso has cautioned that Aston Martin must endure further painful results before a major upgrade package arrives.
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Mills and Plunkett to sign pro deals as Mexes departs United academy for Leeds
Manchester United have offered professional contracts to centre-back Albert Mills and midfielder Dante Plunkett, while 16-year-old Silva Mexes — son of Robert Earnshaw — is set to leave Carrington for Leeds United's academy.
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Hadjar claims first Red Bull podium in chaotic Monaco GP as Antonelli wins fifth straight
Isack Hadjar secured his first podium as a Red Bull driver at the Monaco Grand Prix after a pitlane speeding penalty demoted Pierre Gasly to fourth. Kimi Antonelli claimed his fifth consecutive victory of the season, while Lewis Hamilton finished second to overtake George Russell in the standings.
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United drop Anderson pursuit as City bid £120m, shifting focus to Fernandes and Baleba
Manchester United have stepped back from signing Elliot Anderson after Manchester City tabled a bid exceeding £120m for the Nottingham Forest midfielder. The club is now prioritising alternatives including West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
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Haiti forced to redesign World Cup kit hours before Scotland opener after FIFA political-imagery ban
Haiti have had to change their opening World Cup kit after FIFA ruled that its depiction of the Battle of Vertieres violated regulations on political imagery. The Caribbean nation face Scotland in Foxborough before meeting Brazil and Morocco in the group stage.
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Keane brands ex-United coach Queiroz 'personality of a dead fish' ahead of World Cup
Roy Keane has launched a sharp critique of former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, now coaching Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, calling him a brilliant coach but casting 'huge question marks' over his managerial ability.
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Maguire fined £1,000 as three Manchester United players convicted of speeding
Harry Maguire, Altay Bayindir and Matheus Cunha have all faced criminal proceedings for speeding offences in Greater Manchester. Maguire was fined £1,000 and handed three penalty points after being caught at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Altrincham.
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Téléfoot returns in 2026 with TF1 – L'Équipe partnership and new Ligue 1 magazine
TF1 has confirmed the return of Téléfoot for autumn 2026, airing every Sunday at 11 a.m. The channel is partnering with the L'Équipe Group to launch a weekly magazine dedicated to Ligue 1, hosted by Grégoire Margotton.
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Barcelona Activates Purchase Option for 18-Year-Old Egyptian Prospect Hamza Abdelkarim
FC Barcelona have completed the permanent transfer of Hamza Abdelkarim by activating his purchase clause from Al Ahly for €1.5 million plus €5 million in add-ons. The Egyptian striker is the second attacker signed by the Catalan club this summer.
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Antonelli reveals fear of losing Mercedes seat during dark 2025 rookie slump
Kimi Antonelli has admitted he feared for his Formula 1 future during a difficult 2025 debut season, with rumours linking him to Alpine and Williams going undenied. The 19-year-old now leads the 2026 championship by 66 points after five consecutive wins.
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Antonelli reveals he feared for his F1 future before storming to 2026 championship lead
Kimi Antonelli has admitted he feared his Formula 1 career was in jeopardy during a difficult 2025 rookie season at Mercedes, with rumours of a move to Alpine or Williams swirling. The 19-year-old has since silenced those doubts, winning five consecutive races to lead the 2026 championship by 66 points.
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England face amateur Miami FC in closed-doors warm-up as Saka nurses Achilles concern
Thomas Tuchel's England squad will play a private training fixture against Miami FC at West Palm Gardens, Florida on June 11, with the session closed to the public and unavailable on any broadcast platform. Bukayo Saka is being carefully managed after picking up a slight Achilles issue.
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