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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.

Football Jun 10

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.

MMA Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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".

Football Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Formula 1 Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Rugby Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Football Jun 10

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.

Rugby Jun 10

Everton in talks to extend Gueye's stay while targeting Championship player of the year Hackney

Everton are negotiating a new contract with veteran midfielder Idrissa Gueye, whose current deal expires this month, while also pursuing Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, named the Championship's player of the year.

Football Jun 10

Carrick scraps 23-year pre-season tradition as Manchester United tour Europe

Michael Carrick has ended Manchester United's run of long-haul summer tours dating back to 2002, opting instead for a six-game European pre-season schedule that includes fixtures against Atlético Madrid, PSG, and AC Milan.

Football Jun 10

Disappointing Draw and Jackson's Red Card: Senegal Concerns Mount Before France Clash

Held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia ten days after their 3-2 defeat to the United States, the Lions of Teranga approach the 2026 World Cup lacking confidence, just a week before their opening match against France.

Football Jun 10

Malacia exit leaves Manchester United scrambling for left-back cover this summer

Tyrell Malacia will depart Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of June, deepening a left-back crisis at Old Trafford. With Luke Shaw the only recognised option and two transfer targets already ruled out, Newcastle's Lewis Hall has emerged as the leading candidate.

Football Jun 10

Murley targets outside centre switch to secure spot in England's 2027 World Cup squad

Harlequins vice-captain Cadan Murley believes developing as an outside centre alongside his natural wing game will strengthen his case for England's 2027 Rugby World Cup squad, with head coach Steve Borthwick actively encouraging the positional shift.

Rugby Jun 10