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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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Neymar shows 'good progress' in recovery race to face Morocco at World Cup opener
Brazil's all-time leading scorer is making encouraging strides in his recovery from a calf injury, with the Brazilian Football Confederation confirming he remains on track ahead of their World Cup group opener against Morocco on 13 June.
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Knee injury: Ezzalzouli hopes to return for Morocco's second World Cup match
Abde Ezzalzouli, Betis Sevilla winger, suffered a right knee ligament sprain during Morocco's warm-up match against Norway (1-1) on Sunday. He is expected to miss Morocco's opening World Cup fixture against Brazil on June 14, but the Atlas Lions' medical staff hope to have him fit for the second group match against Scotland on June 20.
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Spence reveals broken jaw will force him to wear mask throughout World Cup
England full-back Djed Spence will play the entire 2026 World Cup in a protective mask after suffering a broken jaw in a challenge with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in May. The Tottenham defender says the injury will take three months to fully heal.
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From Willis to Hogg: the 19 British and Irish players shaping the Top 14 play-offs
The Top 14 play-offs are set, and 19 British and Irish players are poised to influence who lifts the Bouclier de Brennus. From Jack Willis's barnstorming displays for Toulouse to Ali Price's cerebral control at Montpellier, the Home Nations contingent is central to the title race.
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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan steps down as chair amid sexual exploitation allegations
David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham chairman after BBC Panorama and The Times uncovered allegations from multiple women of sexual exploitation spanning several decades. The Met Police has confirmed it is investigating one allegation relating to the 1980s.
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Platini files criminal complaint against Infantino days before World Cup begins
Michel Platini has launched criminal and civil proceedings in French courts against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, alleging Infantino worked to exclude him from the 2016 FIFA presidential race. The complaint arrives just days before the World Cup kicks off.
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Antony reveals Liverpool made £82m Man United signing a firm offer to replace Salah in 2022
Former Manchester United winger Antony has disclosed that Liverpool submitted a concrete offer for his services in 2022, with Jurgen Klopp exploring attacking reinforcements amid uncertainty over Mohamed Salah's contract future.
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Platini files criminal complaint against Infantino days before World Cup kicks off
Michel Platini's legal team have launched criminal proceedings in Paris against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and two former FIFA officials, alleging malicious prosecution and influence peddling that derailed Platini's bid to lead world football.
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Sainz retires from Monaco GP after Hulkenberg and Colapinto collisions at restart
Carlos Sainz was eliminated from the Monaco Grand Prix after being struck by Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto within seconds of the second standing restart, prompting the Williams driver to accuse his rivals of taking 'stupid risks' at the Loews hairpin.
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Barcelona's Nou Camp debt crisis threatens to derail £26m Rashford deal
Barcelona are struggling to fund a permanent move for Marcus Rashford after a £1.25bn Goldman Sachs loan proved insufficient to complete their Nou Camp renovation, leaving the club seeking an increased credit limit and reluctant to meet Manchester United's asking price.
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Jota's widow urges Robertson to carry his World Cup dream to the finals
Rute Cardoso, the widow of Diogo Jota, has written a heartfelt letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson asking him to live the World Cup dream the two friends had shared, weeks after Robertson's emotional tribute following Scotland's qualification.
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Scotland rest two Lions for inaugural Nations Championship fixtures against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji
Scotland have named their squad for three consecutive Nations Championship Tests in July, giving two British & Irish Lions a summer rest. Scott Cummings, Pierre Schoeman and Rory Sutherland are each within reach of 50 caps.
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France's Defence Worries Despite Olise Hat-trick Ahead of World Cup
France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 on Monday night, powered by Michael Olise's hat-trick, but the performance failed to ease concerns as the World Cup approaches. Defensive frailties have been exposed again: five consecutive matches conceding at least one goal, porous flanks, and Dembélé deployed as a false 9 dividing opinion.
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