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Antonelli dismisses Russell's mind games after Monaco grand slam extends 68-point lead
Kimi Antonelli responded to George Russell's claim that the Formula 1 title is 'his to lose' by insisting he remains the underdog — hours after a dominant Monaco grand slam stretched his championship lead to 68 points over his Mercedes team-mate.
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Lineker fires back at Shearer's BBC jibe in X-rated Rest is Football exchange
Gary Lineker traded expletive-laden barbs with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards on the debut episode of their Netflix Rest is Football World Cup show, after Shearer quipped that Lineker was 'not relevant anymore' following his BBC departure.
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Trump administration bars Africa's top referee from World Cup over terror links claim
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named Africa's referee of the year in 2025 and set to become Somalia's first World Cup official, was denied entry to the United States after CBP officials cited alleged associations with suspected members of terror organisations.
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Real Madrid's Alvarez bid rejected as Romero eyes Old Trafford move this summer
Real Madrid have confirmed Atletico Madrid rejected their bid for Julian Alvarez, while Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is being linked with a move to Manchester United. West Ham's Mateus Fernandes also has both United and Arsenal tracking him.
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Carrick ends Man Utd's 23-year overseas pre-season tradition with European tour
Michael Carrick has scrapped Manchester United's long-standing practice of touring Asia, North America and Australia in pre-season, opting instead for a six-game European schedule that runs from Helsinki to Wroclaw this summer.
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Micah Richards demands FIFA act after Somali referee denied entry to World Cup host US
Omar Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup before being refused entry to the United States days before the tournament begins. Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has called for immediate action.
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Man United weigh £80m Scott and Tonali bids as midfield rebuild takes shape
Manchester United are weighing moves for Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, both valued at £80m and £100m respectively, as the club targets midfield reinforcements following Casemiro's departure ahead of the June 15 window opening.
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Atletico Madrid humiliates Real with scathing statement after rejecting Julián Álvarez offer
Real Madrid tabled a €150 million offer for Julián Álvarez, which Atletico Madrid rejected — before publishing a biting statement mocking its rival and systematically dismantling the merengue's version of events.
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Relegated to Ligue 2, Saint-Etienne negotiates Stassin sale with Porto
Author of 11 goals and 8 assists this season, Belgian striker Lucas Stassin (21) is in FC Porto's sights. Negotiations are said to have begun between the two clubs, although no formal offer has yet been submitted to ASSE.
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Chiefs winger Coombes-Fabling seals two-year move to French Pro D2 side Oyonnax
Liam Coombes-Fabling will leave the Chiefs after the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing a two-year deal with French Pro D2 club Oyonnax. The 27-year-old outside back enjoyed his best Super Rugby campaign in 2026, starting 10 games and scoring four tries.
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Carrick ends Manchester United's 24-year pre-season tradition with European tour plan
Michael Carrick has scrapped Manchester United's long-standing practice of far-flung pre-season tours, opting instead for a six-game European schedule this summer that includes fixtures against Atletico Madrid, PSG, and AC Milan.
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Haaland's Real Madrid move collapses but Leeds United dream keeps transfer door open
Erling Haaland's rumoured switch to Real Madrid this summer is off after Florentino Perez confirmed his record signing will not be the Manchester City striker. Haaland has previously stated his dream is to one day play for Leeds United, the club where he was born and his father Alf-Inge once played.
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Man United urged to set Anderson deadline as Man City bid complicates midfield pursuit
Manchester City have already had a bid for Elliot Anderson rejected and are considered favourites to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder, leaving United facing a difficult decision on whether to keep funds available or move on to alternative targets.
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Messi scores 117th goal and becomes Argentina's oldest goalscorer
Back after a two-week absence due to muscle fatigue, Lionel Messi converted a penalty 53 seconds after coming on as a substitute against Iceland, setting a new age record for the Argentine national team.
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Juventus turns to Martinez and leaves Maignan with no way out
Put off by AC Milan's asking price of €40–50 million, Juventus Turin has abandoned its pursuit of Mike Maignan to focus on Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa's goalkeeper valued at €12 million.
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Carrick's Man Utd overhaul: Johnstone return eyed as £48m goalkeeper duo set to leave
Manchester United are planning significant squad changes this summer under permanent manager Michael Carrick, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir expected to depart for a combined £48.3 million and Sam Johnstone emerging as a potential replacement.
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Newell returns from MCL injury to start Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against Chiefs
Fletcher Newell has recovered from an MCL injury sustained just two weeks ago to reclaim his tighthead prop berth for the Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Braydon Ennor also comes back into the starting backline to replace the injured Dallas McLeod.
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Sheringham backs Alexander-Arnold to revive career with Arsenal move after Real Madrid struggles
Teddy Sheringham believes Trent Alexander-Arnold could thrive at Arsenal this summer after a difficult debut season at Real Madrid, where fitness problems, patchy form and competition from Dani Carvajal limited his impact.
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Injured Barrett returns at fullback as Blues make five changes for Hurricanes semi-final
Beauden Barrett ends a three-week absence from a quad injury to start at fullback for the Blues against the Hurricanes on Saturday, with Stephen Perofeta retained at fly-half and four further changes forced by injury and suspension.
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Dembélé sacrificed by Deschamps: Larqué accuses France of wasting his Ballon d'Or
Quiet during France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, Ousmane Dembélé is at the heart of a tactical debate: his positioning behind Mbappé, who drops deep into the centre, would stifle him according to several observers.
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