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Benched at PSG, Lucas Chevalier in Aston Villa's sights for Champions League
An undisputed starter upon arrival, Lucas Chevalier has lost his number-one spot at PSG to Matvey Safonov. Aston Villa, qualified for next season's Champions League, is interested in the French international goalkeeper.
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Atletico Madrid weigh painful Giménez sale to fund Alemany's defensive rebuild
Atletico Madrid conceded 81 goals across all competitions last season, and sporting director Mateu Alemany is now prepared to sell club captain José María Giménez if a significant offer arrives, as he looks to overhaul a struggling backline.
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Pereira praises Topuria for stepping in as Hokit's trash talk caught him off guard
Alex Pereira admits he had never experienced anything like Josh Hokit's unprompted verbal attack at the UFC White House press conference, and says he was more impressed by Ilia Topuria's decision to stand up for him than rattled by Hokit's outburst.
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Brundle likens championship-leading Antonelli to Senna after Monaco pole
Martin Brundle drew a comparison between 19-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli and Ayrton Senna after Antonelli claimed pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, extending his drivers' championship lead to 43 points over team-mate George Russell.
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FIFA Rankings: Morocco threatened by Belgium and Germany after dominant victories
Seventh in the FIFA rankings, Morocco sees its direct pursuers — Belgium and Germany — close the gap after convincing wins during the 2026 World Cup preparation window.
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Leinster edge Stormers 20-11 to reach URC Final as tunnel brawl overshadows semi
Leinster secured a 20-11 victory over the Stormers in their URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadium, booking a place in the Grand Final — but the match was overshadowed by a mass tunnel confrontation at halftime involving players from both sides.
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Hulkenberg and Bortoleto swap cockpits for Audi's 1001 PS Nuvolari supercar ahead of Monaco GP
Audi F1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto took the marque's new Nuvolari supercar for hot laps in Monaco ahead of the 2026 Grand Prix. The limited-production machine produces 1001 PS from a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 and hits 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds.
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Rashford guides Gordon through Barcelona life despite World Cup rivalry and transfer uncertainty
Anthony Gordon has revealed that Marcus Rashford offered him tips on city life and team spirit at Barcelona ahead of his £70m move from Newcastle — despite the pair competing for England's left-wing spot and Rashford's own future at the Nou Camp remaining unresolved.
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Arsenal's Eze, Rice, Saka and Madueke join England squad after Premier League parade
The four Arsenal players were given extra time off following the Champions League final defeat to PSG and the subsequent Premier League title parade before linking up with Thomas Tuchel's squad in Florida.
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Tsarukyan stakes $1 million on Gaethje to upset Topuria at UFC White House
Arman Tsarukyan placed a $1 million bet on Justin Gaethje to defeat Ilia Topuria at UFC White House on June 14, backing the underdog live on stream despite Topuria being a substantial favourite for the lightweight title unification bout.
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New Zealand snatch last-gasp semi-final win to set up Australia decider for SVNS World Championship
New Zealand survived a dramatic 19-17 semi-final against Canada in Bordeaux, secured by a pilfer penalty in the final seconds, to reach Sunday's SVNS World Championship final against Australia, who beat the USA 21-7.
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Danny Dyer calls Tuchel's Jarrod Bowen World Cup snub 'an absolute joke'
Actor Danny Dyer has publicly criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel for leaving son-in-law Jarrod Bowen out of the World Cup squad, calling the decision 'ridiculous' and warning England will 'struggle' without the West Ham captain.
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Evra claims he would have 'eaten Yamal alive' and dares doubters to ask Ronaldo
Patrice Evra insists he would have neutralised Lamine Yamal at his peak, citing his duels with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as proof of his ability to handle the world's elite attackers.
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Deschamps says Olise free to leave Bayern as Real Madrid plot record £130m signing
France manager Didier Deschamps has refused to discourage Michael Olise from leaving Bayern Munich, as Real Madrid president-elect Florentino Perez confirms a club-record bid — worth at least £130m — is imminent for an elite Champions League player.
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Guéla Doué scores and assists as Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-up
Strasbourg right-back Guéla Doué scored the equalizer and set up Amad Diallo's winning goal as Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 on Thursday evening in Nantes in a 2026 World Cup preparation match. The France-born defender became the fifth player born in France to score against the French national team.
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Dembélé to start against Northern Ireland in final World Cup warm-up
Rested against Ivory Coast, Ousmane Dembélé will start Monday evening at Lille. Didier Deschamps wants to field a team close to the one that will face Senegal on June 16 in New York.
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Tuchel says Bellingham and James have reached their 'sweet spot' ahead of World Cup
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes Jude Bellingham and Reece James are peaking at the right moment after both returned from hamstring injuries in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa.
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Salah feud, Nunez friction and Alexander-Arnold exit: how Slot lost the Liverpool dressing room
Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool last month after a turbulent second season, with strained relationships with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez emerging as a central fault line in his departure.
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Iran's World Cup 2026 preparations unravel as US denies visas to key coaching staff
Iran's World Cup campaign is in serious jeopardy after the US denied visas to integral members of their coaching staff, with the country's ambassador to Mexico claiming the squad will only be permitted to enter the United States on matchdays.
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OM renames stadium 'Velodrome Stadium' while seeking international title sponsor
Olympique de Marseille has officially renamed its 67,000-capacity stadium 'Velodrome Stadium' in English, ending a decade-long partnership with Orange. The club is reportedly in talks with British online bank Revolut to become the title sponsor.
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