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Bortoleto braced to lose more places at Canadian GP start as Audi powertrain woes persist
Gabriel Bortoleto has admitted Audi is likely to lose positions off the line in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, after both he and Nico Hulkenberg dropped four spots each at the sprint start. The Brazilian qualified 13th, citing severe driveability problems with Audi's first-generation F1 power unit.
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Glasner seeks Conference League farewell trophy as Foden omission reignites schedule debate
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner wants to sign off with Conference League glory against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, while PFA chief Maheta Molango says Phil Foden is a 'victim' of football's 'crazy' calendar after his England World Cup exclusion.
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Tonali and Ederson cannot have preferred squad numbers if they join United this summer
Manchester United are closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson in a reported £43 million deal and remain interested in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, but neither player would be able to take their favoured squad numbers at Old Trafford.
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United close in on Ederson as McTominay's value doubles since Napoli move
Manchester United are reportedly close to a verbal agreement with Atalanta midfielder Ederson on a five-year deal worth around £43 million, as Michael Carrick prepares for his first summer transfer window following the club's Champions League qualification.
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Gundogan urges City fans not to compare Guardiola's successor to the outgoing Spaniard
Ilkay Gundogan has warned Manchester City supporters against measuring whoever replaces Pep Guardiola by the Spaniard's standard, insisting every manager deserves to be judged on their own terms. Enzo Maresca is the frontrunner to take over after Guardiola's decade-long reign ended with 20 trophies.
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Haaland vows to chase titles again as City bid farewell to Guardiola, Silva and Stones
Erling Haaland addressed Manchester City supporters at the Etihad's end-of-season celebrations, pledging to fight for the Premier League title and Champions League as Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones departed after a decade of success.
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Henderson opens up on post-FA Cup depression ahead of Conference League final
Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson has revealed he felt depressed in the days following the club's FA Cup triumph at Wembley, and is determined to channel that experience as Palace prepare to face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig.
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Bardsley backs Fernandes as 'elite' captain amid Roy Keane criticism
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has defended Bruno Fernandes against Roy Keane's captaincy criticism, calling the midfielder's work rate 'out of this world' after Fernandes broke the Premier League assist record on the final day of the season.
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Lawrence Shankland joins Rangers from Hearts in long-awaited boyhood club move
Rangers have signed Scotland international striker Lawrence Shankland from Hearts on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old scored 88 goals in 171 appearances for Hearts and nearly fired them to a first Scottish title since 1960 last season.
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Real Madrid weigh right-back reinforcements as Alexander-Arnold debut season disappoints
Trent Alexander-Arnold's first season at Real Madrid has fallen short of expectations, according to Spanish press, with the club now exploring right-back additions. His struggles have also cost him a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.
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Renato Moicano launches MMA promotion with sold-out São Paulo debut event
UFC lightweight Renato 'Moicano' Carneiro stepped into the promoter's role for the first time with Money Moicano MMA, a 10-fight card held at Cornerman Academy in São Paulo that drew a large crowd and featured commentary from Brazilian legends Demian Maia and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Russell snatches Canadian GP pole from Antonelli in final seconds of qualifying
George Russell claimed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, edging team-mate Kimi Antonelli and world champion Lando Norris with a last-gasp 1m12.579s lap. The Mercedes pair will share the front row for the second time on Sunday, having started together in Saturday's sprint race.
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Rakic moves to heavyweight for UFC Belgrade bout against Tybura
Aleksandar Rakic will make his UFC heavyweight debut against Marcin Tybura at UFC Belgrade on August 1 at Belgrade Arena. The move comes after the Austrian fighter lost four consecutive bouts at light heavyweight.
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Barcelona reach decision on Rashford as Deco travels to London for separate deal
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has approved a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, but the club is simultaneously exploring whether it can sign the Manchester United forward for less than the £26 million purchase option in his loan agreement, which expires on June 15.
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Maresca plans talks with Grealish over Manchester City return after Guardiola exit
Incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca intends to hold talks with Jack Grealish about reviving his career at the Etihad, with the £100m winger set to return from his loan spell at Everton this summer despite previously being frozen out under Pep Guardiola.
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Nico Paz open to rejecting Real Madrid return as Como buy-back deadline looms
Nico Paz has expressed a preference to stay at Como for another season despite Real Madrid holding a buy-back clause they must activate within two weeks. The 21-year-old's stance introduces unexpected uncertainty into what had appeared to be a straightforward summer transfer.
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Fernandes reveals Tottenham deal collapsed in final days before United move in 2020
Bruno Fernandes has disclosed that he came within two days of signing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2020 before Sporting CP refused to sell him, ultimately clearing the path for his £67.6m move to Manchester United.
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Barcelona clear final hurdle in bid to host 2028-29 Champions League final at Camp Nou
Barcelona have received approval from the Spanish Government to bid for the 2028-29 Champions League final at Spotify Camp Nou, clearing the last obstacle before submitting their application to UEFA ahead of the 10 June deadline.
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Strickland calls Adin Ross' UFC Apex card 'shameful' after attending Brand Risk 14
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland publicly condemned Adin Ross' Brand Risk 14 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, saying he felt 'sick to my stomach' and 'less of a man' for attending the influencer-driven card on Sunday.
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English fans detained in Leipzig after clashes ahead of Conference League final
Several English supporters were held by German police following fighting outside an Irish bar in Leipzig on Wednesday, hours before Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final.
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