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Leeds open contract talks with Karl Darlow to fend off Manchester United interest
Leeds United have entered negotiations to keep goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 35, whose contract expires at the end of June. Manchester United are among several Premier League clubs monitoring the Wales international as a potential back-up option.
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Senegal clarify tarmac security footage after widespread criticism online
The Senegal Football Federation has issued a statement explaining that footage showing players and staff being screened at an airport was part of a pre-arranged security procedure at Raleigh airport before their flight to San Antonio, not an incident upon arrival.
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Fifa's mandatory World Cup water breaks open a lucrative new advertising window for broadcasters
Fifa has mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half of all 104 World Cup 2026 matches, citing player welfare — but analysts say the structured stoppages could command Super Bowl-level advertising rates and reshape the tournament's commercial model.
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Mr. Porky launches World Cup giveaway with 50-inch Smart TV and snack bundle
Pork scratchings brand Mr. Porky is running a World Cup competition offering one winner a 50-inch Smart TV, a £50 Asda voucher, and a supply of snacks and branded merchandise. Entries close on 12 July.
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Marlie Packer ends nine-year Saracens stay to join London rivals Harlequins
England flanker Marlie Packer has signed with Harlequins after leaving Saracens, where she spent nine years. The two-time World Cup winner and 119-cap Red Roses veteran aims to help Harlequins return to the Premiership Women's Rugby top four.
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Real Madrid's reported interest in Van de Ven sets up £75m Tottenham transfer dilemma
Micky van de Ven has emerged as a Real Madrid transfer target this summer, with Spurs reportedly valuing the Netherlands defender at £75m. The Spanish club are also closing in on Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer from Liverpool.
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Volkanovski targets August-September return with Evloev as preferred title challenger
Alexander Volkanovski has revealed he is targeting an August or September return for his next UFC featherweight title defense, with undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev the expected opponent after the champion's February win over Diego Lopes at UFC 325.
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Emmanuel Petit urges Arsenal to sell £50m Madueke after four-goal debut season
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has called on Mikel Arteta to offload Noni Madueke this summer, describing the £50m winger as 'not good enough' after he managed just four Premier League goals in his debut season at the club.
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David Sullivan agreed to stay away from West Ham women and youth teams after historic complaint
The former West Ham joint chair entered a temporary agreement with the FA not to meet academy or women's players one-on-one, following a 1981 complaint. Sullivan, who resigned last week, denies the underlying allegations and says the restriction was "meaningless".
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Barred World Cup referee Artan loses up to £325,000 after US entry denial
Somalia's Omar Artan, set to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup, was turned away at Miami International Airport despite valid travel documents. FIFA confirmed his removal from the officials list, leaving him without a payday that could have reached £325,000.
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Everton target Guéla Doué, Strasbourg's breakout right-back this season
According to The Athletic, Everton has been monitoring Ivorian right-back Guéla Doué of Strasbourg for over a year. The 23-year-old has scored 3 goals and provided 8 assists this season. BlueCo, Strasbourg's owner, would be willing to sell if a convincing offer arrives.
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Albon surpasses Mansell to become Williams' most experienced F1 driver in Barcelona
Alex Albon will set a new Williams appearance record at the Spanish Grand Prix, surpassing Nigel Mansell's 95 starts for the team. The Thai-Briton will race in a tribute helmet modelled on Mansell's iconic 1992 design, the year the Briton won his world championship with Williams.
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Fernandes, Baleba and Scott face now-or-never United midfield window as Ederson deal opens race
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal for Atalanta's Ederson but are pursuing at least one more midfielder this summer. Targets including Mateus Fernandes, Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott may find the door permanently closed if they miss this window.
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Pierre Bouby pays tribute to Bryan Bergougnoux, his 'brother' who died at 43
Ten days after Bryan Bergougnoux's death on May 29 in Toulouse at age 43, his former Lyon teammate Pierre Bouby paid a final public tribute, describing him as a 'brother' and one of the 'most talented' players he had ever known.
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John Terry says 11 England players are not good enough to win the 2026 World Cup
Former England captain John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad, arguing only 13 to 15 players are capable of winning the tournament and that leaving out Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer and Luke Shaw were significant mistakes.
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Théo Hernandez names France, Spain and Germany as World Cup 2026 favourites
In an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, France defender Théo Hernandez has named his favourites for the 2026 World Cup, while calling for caution ahead of the opening match against Senegal on June 16.
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How a season in France and Aaron Smith's Instagram tips forged Exeter's Player of the Year
Scrum-half Stephen Varney, named Players' Player of the Year in his debut season at Exeter, credits a formative year with Vannes in France and childhood idol Aaron Smith for the commanding form that has driven the Chiefs into the Premiership play-offs.
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Chelsea release four academy players as Xabi Alonso era takes shape
Chelsea have confirmed that four academy products — Jimi Tauriainen, Sam Rak-Sakyi, Richard Olise and Brodi Hughes — will leave Stamford Bridge when their contracts expire on June 30, with the club's retained list marking the first squad decisions of the incoming Xabi Alonso era.
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Vardy rules out Leicester return and confirms he will keep playing into 2026-27
Jamie Vardy has shut down speculation about a sentimental return to Leicester City, saying 'that's gone', while also revealing he has no plans to retire ahead of the 2026-27 season after his contract at Cremonese expires.
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Anscombe leaves Bayonne after injury-hit season leaves Wales fly-half at career crossroads
Gareth Anscombe has confirmed he will leave Bayonne this summer after a single frustrating season in the Top 14 was derailed by a calf injury, a serious shin wound, and coaching upheaval at the club. The 35-year-old says he remains motivated to play on.
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