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Manchester United agree £45m fee for Roma's Manu Kone as Joao Gomes heads to Aston Villa
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £45m deal to sign French midfielder Manu Kone from Roma, according to Rio Ferdinand, who cited transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, Joao Gomes appears set to join Aston Villa for £35m after a medical was scheduled for Friday.
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Zidane to lead France: a 25-person staff and a major overhaul at the FFF
Zinedine Zidane's imminent arrival as France head coach will be accompanied by a deep restructuring of the FFF, with an unprecedented 25-person support staff and no members of Deschamps' coaching team retained.
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Jones says he can 'let bygones be bygones' with White as UFC return looms
Jon Jones has publicly softened his stance toward UFC president Dana White, telling Ring Magazine the two can always 'do business together' despite their recent falling out over UFC Freedom 250 and his heavyweight title vacancy.
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Sporting Kansas City president refuses to rule out move for Mohamed Salah
Sporting Kansas City's president of soccer operations David Lee declined to deny interest in Mohamed Salah at a press conference this week, fuelling speculation that MLS clubs are frontrunners to sign the Liverpool departure.
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Olise wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid despite record 27-goal season
According to L'Équipe, Michael Olise has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of a record season with Bayern Munich (27 goals, 33 assists in 68 matches). The transfer is valued between €200 and €250 million.
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German Football Federation Withdraws Support for Infantino, IOC Complaint Worsens His Position
The German Football Federation has refused to sign a letter supporting Gianni Infantino's re-election at the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat. A complaint alleging violation of political neutrality has simultaneously been filed against him with the International Olympic Committee.
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Man City academy reshapes coaching staff as Under-21s line up six pre-season friendlies
Manchester City's academy enters the 2025-26 pre-season with new managers at Under-21 and Under-18 level. Oliver Reiss steps up to lead the Under-21s, who open their summer schedule against Grimsby Town on July 21 before a trip to face PSG's Under-21s in August.
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Jon Jones open to MMA bout with Usyk but dismisses boxing as self-handicapping
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has ruled out a boxing match with Oleksandr Usyk, but says he would welcome the Ukrainian into the MMA cage, citing Usyk's wrestling background and questioning whether he qualifies as a complete fighter.
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United close in on Kone as £45m fee agreed and Gomes leaves Wolves for medical
Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of signing Roma midfielder Manu Kone for £45m, according to Rio Ferdinand, days after completing deals for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Separately, Joao Gomes has left Wolves' training camp for a medical, with Aston Villa understood to have won that race.
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Koné at €55M: Roma ready to sell, Manchester United leading the race
After an impressive World Cup with France, Manu Koné could leave AS Roma this summer. The Roman club, facing financial constraints, is asking €55 million for its midfielder, with Manchester United leading the pursuit.
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Jon Jones backs Ciryl Gane to dethrone Tom Aspinall in heavyweight unification rematch
UFC legend Jon Jones has predicted Ciryl Gane will defeat Tom Aspinall in their upcoming heavyweight title unification bout, citing the Frenchman's soaring confidence after his interim title win over Alex Pereira.
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Guskov calls training partner Walker 'a moron' after bizarre pre-fight prank
Bogdan Guskov has laughed off a crude on-camera prank by teammate Valter Walker ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, calling the Brazilian 'our own moron' while preparing for a short-notice main event against Magomed Ankalaev.
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Saliba injury sharpens Arsenal's £25m Mavropanos pursuit as PSG teenager snubs Gunners
Arsenal's need for a centre-back has grown more urgent after William Saliba was ruled out for up to five months with back surgery, with former Gunner Dinos Mavropanos available for around £25m following West Ham's relegation. Meanwhile, teenage PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba has ended Arsenal's interest by joining Paris FC.
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Guardiola opens door to Manchester City return in different role
Two months after leaving Manchester City's bench, Pep Guardiola has not ruled out returning to the club behind the scenes if asked, while also leaving open the possibility of a future coaching position.
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Ex-Patriots linebacker Maluia closing in on USA Eagles debut after strong MLR campaign
Former New England Patriots linebacker Cassh Maluia is on the verge of a USA Eagles Test debut after impressing in Major League Rugby, with head coach Scott Lawrence confirming the NFL convert is developing well but needs more time.
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Vaa'i credits Retallick for shaping his reputation as All Blacks' on-field menace
Tupou Vaa'i has opened up on how four seasons alongside Brodie Retallick at the Chiefs taught him the art of provocation, helping the 26-year-old lock establish himself as one of New Zealand's most influential forwards in 2024.
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Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Sells for $4.9 Million, Second Only to Maradona's Hand of God Jersey
The No. 10 shirt worn by a 17-year-old Pelé in Brazil's 1958 World Cup final victory over Sweden has sold at auction for $4.9 million, making it the second most valuable football shirt ever sold, behind Diego Maradona's Hand of God jersey.
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Spain train through hazardous wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final in New Jersey
Spain held an outdoor training session in East Hanover, New Jersey, on Thursday despite air quality reaching hazardous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, raising medical concerns just days before Sunday's World Cup final.
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Moorby earns All Blacks start against Ireland after impressing on Test debut
Josh Moorby has been promoted to start for New Zealand against Ireland at Eden Park after a standout debut off the bench against Italy, with head coach Dave Rennie citing the rookie's defence, aerial ability and work rate as decisive factors.
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Australian-born MLR champion Charlie Abel set for USA Eagles debut at 34
Charlie Abel, a two-time Major League Rugby champion with the Chicago Hounds, is in line for his first USA Eagles cap at 34 after being named on the bench for their World Rugby Nations Cup clash against Spain.
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