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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.
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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.
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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.
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King Charles approves Scotland bank holiday for first World Cup in 28 years as England waits
Monday 15 June 2026 has been confirmed as a national bank holiday in Scotland to mark the men's team's first World Cup appearance since 1998. England could receive a similar holiday on 20 July — but only if the team wins the tournament.
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Fenerbahce's new president eyes Salah signing after £77m contract request revealed
Mohamed Salah is keen on a move to Fenerbahce following his Liverpool departure, with the club's newly elected president Aziz Yildirim now weighing a deal reportedly worth £77m over three years. Salah has said he will finalise his next destination after the World Cup.
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Sancho released by Manchester United as £148m trio depart on free transfers
Manchester United have let Jadon Sancho leave on a free transfer after five years, declining to extend his contract. Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia also depart, meaning three players signed for a combined £148m exit without a fee.
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Barcelona Declines Rashford Purchase Option, English Striker Returns to Manchester United
After a loan spell at FC Barcelona where he won La Liga, Marcus Rashford is returning to Manchester United as the Catalan club has decided not to exercise his €30 million purchase option. The English forward departs Spain with a league title but no permanent future at the club.
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Carragher warns Bellingham's England role could overshadow World Cup campaign
Jamie Carragher fears the Jude Bellingham situation — likely to miss England's opening game against Croatia on 17 June in favour of Morgan Rogers — could 'dominate airwaves' throughout the summer tournament.
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Arsenal appoint former Olympic sprinter Abrantes as head doctor after shock Iqbal sacking
Arsenal have moved quickly to reshape their medical department this summer, with former Olympic sprinter Arnaldo Abrantes set to become the club's new head doctor following the surprise dismissal of Zafar Iqbal, who held the role for two years.
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Real Madrid extends partnership with Adidas until 2034, a 'historic' deal according to Florentino Perez
Real Madrid and Adidas officially extended their partnership for eight additional years until 2034 on Wednesday. A collaboration that began in 1980, which president Florentino Perez describes as 'the most important agreement in the history of football'.
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Casemiro, Sancho and Malacia among six players leaving Manchester United this summer
Manchester United have confirmed their retained list, with Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia all departing on free transfers when their contracts expire at the end of June. Goalkeeper Dermot Mee has been offered a new deal.
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Messi and entire Argentina squad have passport details leaked in pre-World Cup security blunder
The official team sheet for Argentina's 3-0 friendly win over Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, was distributed with full passport numbers visible for all 23 players, including Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martinez and Enzo Fernandez.
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Alpine reserve Aron to replace Hulkenberg and Bortoleto in Audi's Barcelona and Austria FP1 sessions
Paul Aron, Alpine's reserve driver and 2024 Formula 2 podium finisher, will drive for Audi in mandatory rookie practice outings at the Spanish and Austrian Grands Prix, stepping into Nico Hulkenberg's car in Barcelona and Gabriel Bortoleto's at the Red Bull Ring.
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World Cup-winning prop Steenkamp takes head coach role at Pro D2 side Béziers
Gurthrö Steenkamp, the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok prop, has been appointed head coach of Pro D2 club AS Béziers-Hérault on a three-year deal, succeeding David Irazoqui. Club president Bob Skinstad, a former Springbok team-mate, praised the appointment.
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Manchester United confirm Sancho and Casemiro among six players leaving this summer
Manchester United have released their retained list for the end of the 2025/26 season, confirming that Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Sonny Aljofree, James Bailey and Malachi Sharpe will all depart when their contracts expire.
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Davies signs new Spurs deal despite ankle surgery as £30m Bissouma departs for free
Tottenham have handed Ben Davies a one-year contract extension despite the 33-year-old requiring two operations on a serious ankle injury sustained in January. Yves Bissouma, signed for £30m in 2022, is among 11 players leaving the club when their contracts expire this summer.
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Barcelona end permanent Rashford pursuit as Gordon signing shuts door on £26m deal
Barcelona have decided against signing Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan spell, with Anthony Gordon's arrival from Newcastle cited as the key reason. United will not accept the £13m counter-offer — half the agreed purchase option.
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At 78, Claude Le Roy becomes Congo manager for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Five years after his last managerial role, French coach Claude Le Roy takes over the Congo national team. He returns to a squad he previously managed between 2013 and 2015, tasked with securing qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up ahead of World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is training with England's World Cup squad but remains short of full fitness after an Achilles injury that restricted his involvement in Arsenal's title run-in. Thomas Tuchel confirmed the winger is being carefully managed ahead of the Group L opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Fifty Million Euros: Paris FC Sets Budget to Build Competitive Squad for Ligue 1
According to L'Équipe, Paris FC has a budget of 50 million euros to recruit four to five players this summer, with the ambition of finishing between 6th and 10th place next season.
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