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United's family connection gives them an edge in race to sign England's Alex Scott
Manchester United hold a unique advantage over Chelsea in the pursuit of Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side at Old Trafford.
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Rashford faces Barcelona exit as Gordon's £70m move casts doubt on permanent deal
Marcus Rashford's hopes of staying at Barcelona appear increasingly uncertain after the club signed Anthony Gordon for £70m. Gordon, who plays in the same position, revealed Rashford gave him a warm welcome and advice about life in the city.
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Florentino Perez re-elected Real Madrid president, Mourinho returns as head coach
Re-elected by club members despite two disappointing seasons, Florentino Perez retains the Real Madrid presidency and immediately announced the return of José Mourinho as the club's head coach.
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Ngumoha's England debut sends Iraola a clear message as Bayern Munich circle
Rio Ngumoha earned player of the match on his senior England debut against New Zealand on Saturday, a timely reminder for new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola as Bayern Munich identify the 17-year-old as their top transfer target.
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Iraola confirms pre-season tweaks and World Cup return plan in first Liverpool squad update
Andoni Iraola has outlined his approach to Liverpool's pre-season, confirming he will make minimal changes to existing plans while carefully managing the return of the eight first-team players set to feature at the 2026 World Cup.
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Rashford gives Gordon Barcelona tips as United's left-back target nears Bayern move
Marcus Rashford has been advising Anthony Gordon on life at Barcelona despite his own uncertain future at the club. Meanwhile, United's linked left-back Nathaniel Brown has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich on a deal until 2031.
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Man United's family connection could give them edge in Alex Scott transfer race
Manchester United hold an unusual advantage in the pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the 22-year-old, who is with England's World Cup squad in North America.
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Hazard hopes for a great 2026 World Cup for Algeria, but not against Belgium
Retired international Eden Hazard expressed his support for Algeria's team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while clarifying that his Algerian friends will have to bow to the Red Devils if the two nations meet in the tournament.
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Merson calls Odegaard sale 'madness' but says Arsenal should consider it this summer
Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to consider selling captain Martin Odegaard despite his role in ending the club's 22-year Premier League drought. The Norwegian, 27, is entering the final 12 months of his £240,000-a-week contract.
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Former All Blacks back Tony Brown signing but question timing of 2028 announcement
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Tony Brown will join the All Blacks coaching setup in 2028 after completing his Springboks commitments. Former All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Aaron Donald and James Parsons have welcomed the appointment but raised eyebrows at its timing.
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Gordon reveals Rashford's mentoring role after £70m Barcelona move from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has spoken about his £70m transfer from Newcastle to Barcelona, disclosing that Marcus Rashford — his direct rival for an England starting spot — privately guided him on life at Camp Nou and in the city.
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Topuria defends lightweight title against two-time interim champ Gaethje at historic White House event
Ilia Topuria puts his lightweight title on the line for the first time against Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House on June 14, less than a year after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to claim his second divisional crown.
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Brundle's 'nearly famous' quip to Monaco bodyguard sends F1 fans into stitches
Martin Brundle's pre-race grid walk at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix went viral after the veteran broadcaster coolly told a celebrity bodyguard 'Don't push me, mate. I'm nearly famous,' with one clip racking up over 300,000 views.
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Only one in five England fans are backing the Three Lions to win the World Cup
New betting data from Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain shows just 20 per cent of domestic wagers in England back the Three Lions to win the 2026 World Cup — well behind Portugal's 57 per cent and France's 29 per cent.
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Kosovo youth international Fatjon Bunjaku, 22, dies in road crash as federation mourns 'great talent'
Fatjon Bunjaku, a 22-year-old footballer who represented Kosovo at U19 and U21 level, died on Sunday following a collision on the Mitrovica–Pristina road in the village of Maxhunaj. The Football Federation of Kosovo has paid tribute to the 'educated, dedicated and ambitious boy'.
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Tomasi Cama exits All Blacks Sevens after 20 years as player and head coach
Tomasi Cama is leaving his role as All Blacks Sevens head coach at the end of the 2025-26 World Series campaign, closing a 20-year association with New Zealand Rugby that began when he debuted as a player in 2005.
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Deschamps clears Saliba to face Northern Ireland as Dembélé returns for World Cup warm-up
Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns over William Saliba's back problem ahead of France's final World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland, while Ousmane Dembélé is set to start after being rested following PSG's Champions League final.
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Ten-man Italy holds firm in Greece and ends season with two wins
Eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying, Italy concluded its season with two friendly victories: 1-0 against Luxembourg and then 1-0 in Greece, despite a late red card.
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Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie after 18 months despite Champions League finish
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after less than 18 months in charge, despite guiding the Dutch club to second place in the Eredivisie and securing Champions League qualification for next season.
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Hojbjerg reveals dressing room anguish as Eriksen collapse revives Euro 2020 trauma
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine in Odense on Sunday brought back harrowing memories of his teammate's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. Eriksen regained consciousness and was taken to hospital for further tests.
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