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After Endrick, Lyon targets another Real Madrid loan with Mastantuono
Real Madrid are considering loaning out Franco Mastantuono, 18, this summer after the Argentine failed to establish himself in Madrid. Lyon, buoyed by the success of Endrick's loan spell, are the favourites to welcome the attacking midfielder.
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Amorim's praise for 'amazing' Ndiaye fuels Man Utd summer transfer interest
Manchester United have placed Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye on their summer transfer shortlist, with manager Ruben Amorim having previously singled out the Senegal international as an 'amazing player' ahead of the sides' meeting last November.
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Anderson targeted, Rodri future resolved: Inside Man City's ideal summer transfer window
Manchester City are plotting a busy summer that could hinge on signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson to replace Bernardo Silva, while retaining Rodri and goalkeeper James Trafford would round out Pep Guardiola's successor's ideal rebuild.
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Luciano Spalletti Named Italy Manager After Qualification Disaster
The Italian Football Federation is set to appoint Luciano Spalletti as the new head coach of the Squadra Azzurra. The Tuscan tactician, a familiar figure in Italian football, will take charge of a national team in full reconstruction following another major disappointment.
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Yamal's mother names Merino as Spain's most underrated while Alvarez agent denies Real Madrid contact
Lamine Yamal's mother has praised Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino as an underrated Spain international, while Julian Alvarez's agent insists Real Madrid have made no approach for the Atletico striker coveted by Arsenal and PSG.
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Sacked Slot's parting prediction on Ngumoha proved right as teenager shines for Liverpool and England
Arne Slot was dismissed by Liverpool after a disappointing title defence despite qualifying for the Champions League, but his faith in teenage winger Rio Ngumoha looks well-founded. The 17-year-old scored twice in the Premier League and earned his first England cap following a 29-game breakthrough season.
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Matfield unconcerned by Springbok IP loss as Tony Brown heads to All Blacks after World Cup
Springbok legend Victor Matfield says Tony Brown's post-World Cup move to the All Blacks will only intensify the rivalry between the two nations, and that he has few concerns about the attack coach carrying Springbok secrets to New Zealand.
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Amorim labelled Ndiaye 'amazing' as Man United add Everton winger to summer shortlist
Manchester United have added Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to their transfer shortlist as they seek a left-winger ahead of a return to the Champions League. Manager Ruben Amorim previously singled out the 26-year-old Senegal international as a player capable of causing United's defence serious problems.
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Real Madrid submit 500-page dossier urging UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles over Negreira scandal
Florentino Pérez has escalated Real Madrid's legal offensive against Barcelona by sending a 500-page dossier to UEFA headquarters, calling for the retrospective removal of titles over alleged refereeing corruption spanning two decades.
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Pochettino vows 'good memories' as 5,500 fans greet USA at World Cup base camp
The U.S. men's national team opened their World Cup preparations at Great Park in Irvine, California, in front of 5,500 fans — drawn from 32,000 applicants — as manager Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream set the tone ahead of Friday's opener against Paraguay.
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Wrampling's debut Super Rugby season ends in suspension and concussion blow for Blues
Blues No.8 Malachi Wrampling has been handed a three-week suspension — reduced from six — just as a concussion already ruled him out of the semi-final against the Hurricanes, casting a shadow over an otherwise promising rookie campaign.
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All Blacks Sevens duo headline New Zealand's 30-man Junior World Championship squad
New Zealand U20 head coach Kane Jury has named his squad for the World Rugby Junior Championship in Georgia, with SVNS Rookie of the Year Kele Lasaqa and Bradley Tocker called up from the Sevens programme among eight changes from the Rugby Championship U20 side.
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Lineker says BBC 'marriage ran out of love' as he reflects on Match of the Day exit
Gary Lineker has described his 26-year relationship with the BBC as a marriage that had 'run out of love', saying his departure from Match of the Day last May was accelerated by a controversial Instagram post about Zionism that he says he shared without noticing an antisemitic image.
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Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact amid €150m Atlético transfer speculation
Julián Alvarez's representative Fernando Hidalgo has flatly denied any approach from Real Madrid, even as the Argentine forward is reportedly Florentino Perez's primary summer target at a fee of around €150 million. Barcelona are also said to hold long-standing interest in the 24-year-old.
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Gaethje calls Topuria an 'insufferable little bitch boy' as UFC title grudge turns personal
Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria have traded sharp personal insults on social media days before their lightweight title unification bout at UFC White House on Sunday, with Topuria's divorce and Gaethje's father both drawn into the feud.
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Olise hat-trick seals France's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in Deschamps' last home game
Michael Olise scored three times, including a stunning 20-metre curler, as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Lille on Monday — Didier Deschamps' final match in charge on home soil before the 2026 World Cup.
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Black Ferns midfielder Amy Du'Plessis extends NZR deal to 2029 ahead of Lions tour
Amy Du'Plessis has committed her future to New Zealand Rugby, signing a contract extension through to 2029. The 26-year-old Black Ferns midfielder will be in line for the British and Irish Lions tour and the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Leclerc takes charge at Ferrari after Monaco crash exposes long-running frustration
Analyst Naomi Schiff has identified a clear shift in Charles Leclerc's approach with Ferrari in 2026, describing the Monegasque as more demanding and instructive with his team following his race-ending crash at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Spence to play entire World Cup in mask after Delap broke his jaw in final weeks of season
Djed Spence will wear a protective face mask throughout the 2026 World Cup after Chelsea's Liam Delap broke the Tottenham full-back's jaw in the penultimate Premier League game of the season. The defender insists the injury will not prevent him from representing England this summer.
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Rashford ignores Bayern Munich approaches as Barcelona permanent deal hangs in the balance
Marcus Rashford is refusing to engage with Bayern Munich's interest and remains focused solely on securing a permanent move to Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists on loan in 2025/26. Barcelona have until June 15 to trigger a £26m purchase option, though they are reportedly seeking to renegotiate the fee.
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