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Man City set for £4m-£8m windfall as Real Madrid's £130m bid for Alvarez is rejected
Manchester City hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause on any profit from a future Julian Alvarez transfer, leaving them in line for a multi-million pound windfall after Real Madrid's £130m offer was turned down by Atletico Madrid.
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Lineker names Hall as England's best left-back snubbed from Tuchel's World Cup squad
Gary Lineker has publicly backed Lewis Hall as England's best left-back, criticising Thomas Tuchel for leaving the Newcastle United defender out of his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in favour of Djed Spence, Tino Livramento and Nico O'Reilly.
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Cleall and Leitch come out of retirement to bolster Barbarians Women against Wales
Former England internationals Bryony Cleall and Poppy Leitch have reversed their retirements to join the Barbarians Women's squad for their match against Wales at Allianz Stadium later this month, with Ruby Tui also confirmed in the side.
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British police confirm increased patrols across England and Scotland during World Cup
British police have warned fans to celebrate responsibly during the 2026 World Cup, confirming heightened officer presence in town centres, licensed premises, and fan events throughout the tournament. Scotland has also been granted a bank holiday on June 15 to mark the nation's first World Cup appearance in nearly three decades.
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Topuria vows no post-fight handshake after Gaethje's divorce jab ahead of UFC White House title defence
Ilia Topuria says he will refuse to shake Justin Gaethje's hand after their lightweight title fight at the UFC White House event on Sunday, citing personal comments Gaethje made about his divorce as the point of no return.
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Fifteen former Formula 1 drivers set to race at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
A total of 186 drivers will contest this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, including 15 with Formula 1 experience. Kamui Kobayashi, Nyck de Vries, and Sebastien Buemi headline the former grand prix names, with most competing in the flagship Hypercar class.
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Injury-hit Springboks lose Moerat from squad as uncapped Van Heerden earns first call-up
Salmaan Moerat has been ruled out of the South Africa squad through injury just days after being named in Rassie Erasmus' 51-man group, with uncapped Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden called up as his replacement.
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Hokit hurls profane insults at Pereira in hotel corridor, gets completely ignored
Josh Hokit attempted another verbal confrontation with Alex Pereira at the fighter hotel in Washington, D.C., ahead of UFC White House — only for the former two-division champion to walk away without a word.
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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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