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Leboeuf backs PSG's Zaire-Emery as ideal next midfield signing for Man United
World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has urged Manchester United to pursue PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery after their near-complete deal for Atalanta's Ederson, calling the 20-year-old a potential 'great signing' under Michael Carrick.
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Gasly stripped of Monaco podium by 0.1km/h pitlane penalty after stunning climb from ninth
Pierre Gasly crossed the line third at Monaco after charging from ninth on the grid, only to be demoted to seventh by two pitlane speeding penalties — one for exceeding the 60km/h limit by just 0.1km/h. The Alpine driver says he has been "robbed" of a moment ten years in the making.
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Steyn admits Bulls 'wanted it more' as Glasgow squander 18-point URC semi-final lead
Kyle Steyn described Glasgow Warriors as devastated after they surrendered a 21-3 lead to lose 22-21 to the Bulls at Murrayfield, ending their URC title defence at the semi-final stage for the second consecutive season.
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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid chase Bernardo Silva and Cucurella in summer transfer clash
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are pursuing the same two players this summer — Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella — intensifying a transfer rivalry already inflamed by the clubs' dispute over Julian Alvarez.
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Holloway warns McGregor the 'Waiʻanae boy' will come out if trash-talk starts at UFC 329
Max Holloway says he is more than capable of matching Conor McGregor's verbal volleys ahead of their UFC 329 rematch on July 11, while insisting he is preparing for the best version of a McGregor who has been sidelined for five years.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up threatens to delay £35m Manchester United transfer
Manchester United's near-complete deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £35m could be pushed back after Brazil called him up as a late replacement for injured defender Wesley ahead of the World Cup.
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Ederson's £35m Manchester United move faces delay after Brazil World Cup call-up
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but the transfer could be pushed back after he was called into Brazil's World Cup squad as injury cover.
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England's most devoted fan lands Hilton deal after plan to sell home for World Cup trip
Andy Milne, 63, who listed his Cheshire home for £350,000 to fund his 39-day US World Cup trip, has secured hotel accommodation from Hilton and will appear in a TV campaign alongside Jordan Pickford, Ray Parlour, and Jill Scott.
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Hadjar's maiden Monaco podium at risk after Red Bull mechanics breach red-flag rules
Isack Hadjar has been summoned to stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix after Red Bull mechanics worked on his RB22 during a late red flag, potentially costing the rookie his first F1 podium finish in third place.
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England fans stunned as error-riddled stadium screen mangles ten players' names before New Zealand friendly
A team sheet displayed on the big screen at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa ahead of England's 1-0 win over New Zealand contained errors in ten of the eleven names, blending players into hybrids such as 'Djed Bellingham' and 'Jarrell Rashford'.
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Xabi Alonso urged to sell Delap after £30m Chelsea signing labelled a 'Championship player'
Liam Delap managed just two goals in his debut season at Chelsea after a £30m move from Ipswich, and former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend believes Xabi Alonso should cut his losses, with Everton mooted as a potential destination.
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Inter Milan confirm interest in Curtis Jones as Liverpool face summer exodus
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has publicly confirmed the Serie A club are monitoring Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, who could depart Anfield this summer alongside Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson and Ibrahima Konate.
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Loftus-Cheek backs Ederson to thrive at United as £35m Atalanta deal nears completion
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, with AC Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek predicting the Brazilian will be a success at Old Trafford under Michael Carrick.
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Carrick's relegation ordeal at West Ham could fuel Bowen's United ambitions
Michael Carrick has recalled how suffering relegation with West Ham in 2003 drove him to succeed at Manchester United — a parallel that could prove significant as Jarrod Bowen is linked with a move to Old Trafford following the Hammers' drop to the Championship.
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Leclerc reveals three of four brakes failed before his Monaco crash
Charles Leclerc has explained that a catastrophic brake failure caused his Monaco Grand Prix crash at Antony Noghès, with only his front-left brake functioning properly after a safety car period. Ferrari has already identified a fix, and Leclerc will switch to Lewis Hamilton's brake configuration from the next race.
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Petkovic extended until 2028: Algeria bets on stability before World Cup
The Algerian Football Federation has officially extended Vladimir Petkovic's contract by two years, ten days before the Fennecs' World Cup 2026 opener against Argentina.
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Antonelli seals fifth straight F1 win at Monaco as late chaos hands Hamilton no route through
Kimi Antonelli converted pole to victory at the Monaco Grand Prix for his fifth consecutive Formula 1 win, surviving a red-flag interruption and an eight-lap shootout after crashes from Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll triggered late chaos at Antony Noghes.
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Lovren insists Salah will not reverse Liverpool exit despite Slot's sacking
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren says Mohamed Salah's departure from Anfield is irreversible, even after Arne Slot's dismissal — but admits Salah would have stayed had he known Slot was leaving.
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Marseille set £47.5m asking price for Greenwood as Fenerbahce and Roma circle
Marseille will demand at least £43.2m up front before entertaining offers for Mason Greenwood this summer, with Fenerbahce's president-elect claiming a four-year deal is already agreed and Roma also in pursuit.
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Barcelona's £26m Rashford option set to expire as United face summer valuation standoff
Barcelona are almost certain to let their £26m permanent option on Marcus Rashford lapse by June 15 after signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for £69.3m. United insist they will not renegotiate, leaving Rashford's future unresolved heading into the World Cup.
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