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Nathan Ake faces Man City exit with one year left on contract after Netherlands snub
Nathan Ake's future at Manchester City is in doubt as the 31-year-old defender enters the final year of his contract and finds himself an unused substitute for the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up win over Uzbekistan.
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Manchester United weigh up free transfer for Darlow as Onana future remains uncertain
Manchester United are exploring a free transfer for Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow this summer as they look to reshape their goalkeeping department, with doubts also lingering over André Onana's long-term future at Old Trafford.
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Alvarez warns McGregor's five-year absence is too long to overcome at UFC 329
Eddie Alvarez, who faced Conor McGregor at his peak, doubts the Irishman can rediscover his best form after five years away from the octagon. McGregor returns to face Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Manchester United to face AC Milan, PSG and Atletico Madrid in five-country pre-season tour
Manchester United have confirmed a six-game pre-season schedule spanning five countries, culminating in a friendly against AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, on 15 August — days before the new Premier League season begins.
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Carrick revival rescues Mainoo from Napoli loan and earns England World Cup place
Kobbie Mainoo went from seeking a mid-season loan to Napoli in January to earning a place in England's 26-man World Cup squad, after Michael Carrick's arrival at Manchester United transformed his season.
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Micah Richards defends Roy Keane after Bruno Fernandes spat, citing United's fallen standards
Micah Richards says Roy Keane holds no personal grudge against Bruno Fernandes but cannot accept Manchester United players celebrating top-four finishes as an achievement, given the club's historic standards.
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Ian Wright slams 'World Cup of chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned the build-up to the 2026 World Cup after Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport by US Customs and Border Protection, the latest in a series of entry denials affecting fans, players, officials, and journalists.
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Antonelli stuns Wolff with Monaco grand slam to stretch F1 championship lead to 66 points
Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula 1 grand slam at the Monaco Grand Prix, winning from pole and leading every lap to extend his championship lead to 66 points. The 19-year-old's dominant display left even Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitting the team was surprised by his pace.
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Al Nassr and Al Hilal ready to offer €80m and quadruple Raphinha's salary
According to Mundo Deportivo, Al Nassr and Al Hilal are willing to spend €80 million to sign Raphinha, who is under contract with FC Barcelona until 2028, offering him a salary four times higher than his current deal.
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James Lowe to leave Leinster after nine years and 101 appearances
Leinster have confirmed James Lowe will depart at the end of the season after nine years and 101 appearances, with the Ireland wing set to join Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's Rugby League One. His exit also ends his international career.
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Man United revive £100m Elliot Anderson pursuit despite City's rival bid
Manchester United have reversed course on Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe now willing to meet the 23-year-old's wage demands despite a competing offer from Manchester City and a £100m asking price.
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Perenara returns to Barbarians jersey 13 years on as van der Merwe earns first call-up
TJ Perenara, 34, will pull on the Barbarians' black and white for the first time since a 43-19 win over Fiji at Twickenham in 2012, while Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe receives his maiden invitation to the famous invitational side.
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Algeria vs Bolivia Friendly to Be Played Behind Closed Doors with No TV Coverage
Algeria face Bolivia on Wednesday at 22:00 in Kansas City for their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup, but the match will be held behind closed doors for security reasons and will not be broadcast on any channel.
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Casemiro recommends Ederson to Man United as £39m deal nears decisive meeting
Departing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has reportedly advised the club to sign Atalanta's Ederson as his replacement, with a decisive meeting between the two clubs scheduled for Tuesday over a deal worth up to £39million.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after shoving injured Liverpool defender off the pitch
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology and messaged Conor Bradley directly after manhandling the Liverpool defender as he lay injured on the turf during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Thursday. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches with a knee brace.
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Itoje omitted from England training squad as Nations Championship rest looms
Maro Itoje has been left out of England's 26-man training camp squad, deepening uncertainty over the captain's involvement in July's Nations Championship tour to South Africa, Fiji and Argentina.
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Manchester United seal all-European pre-season as AC Milan clash confirmed for Wroclaw finale
Manchester United will face AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland on August 15 to close out a six-game pre-season schedule played entirely in Europe — the first time the club have stayed on the continent for a full summer tour since 2002.
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Olise Deemed Untransferable by Bayern Unless Offered €222 Million
Real Madrid is prepared to submit a €150 million offer for Michael Olise, but Bayern Munich is demanding over €200 million — or more than the €222 million PSG spent on Neymar in 2017.
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Barcelona's Nou Camp debt crisis threatens to derail Rashford's permanent move from Man Utd
Barcelona must decide by June 15 whether to trigger a £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford, but a spiralling Nou Camp renovation budget has left the club struggling to raise the funds — with Manchester United unwilling to accept a second loan.
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Ian Wright brands World Cup 2026 'chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned FIFA and the United States over the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was turned away at Miami International Airport despite holding valid travel documents and being named in the tournament's official officiating roster.
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