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An €8M Clause to City Pushes Barcelona to Sell Ferran Torres to PSG

PSG is targeting Ferran Torres as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, who transferred to AC Milan. A clause in his contract would require FC Barcelona to pay between €7 and €8 million to Manchester City if they extend the Spaniard's deal, seriously complicating his future in Catalonia.

Football Jul 14

Racism row, kit reveal and Rice fitness update: England vs Argentina semi-final build-up

England will wear white against Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, with Declan Rice expected to start despite a recent illness. The tournament has also been overshadowed by a racism row after a former Spanish PM claimed France 'don't have any French players'.

Football Jul 14

Mbappe trains through minor scare to face Spain in World Cup semi-final

Kylian Mbappe missed part of France's training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas, but manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the absence was planned and the captain is fit to play. Aurelien Tchouameni is also nearing full fitness after a hamstring complaint.

Football Jul 14

Kane dismisses England rift talk as Bellingham-Tuchel row fades before Argentina semi-final

Harry Kane has insisted there is 'complete togetherness' in the England camp after Jude Bellingham appeared to question Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism following their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami.

Football Jul 14

Debutant Anton Segner embraces All Blacks camp life ahead of Ireland Test

German-born loose-forward Anton Segner says confidence is growing after earning his first All Blacks cap against Italy, with the Blues forward now focused on Saturday's Test against Andy Farrell's Ireland in Auckland.

Rugby Jul 14

Chandler defends McGregor after UFC 329 injury exit: 'He is not a quitter'

Michael Chandler has pushed back against claims that Conor McGregor entered his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway already injured, insisting the Irishman is no quitter and will eventually return to fight him.

MMA Jul 14

Man City's £10 local ticket ballot aims to fix affordability but raises transparency fears

Manchester City have launched a ballot system to distribute up to 500 discounted tickets per home game to local residents, priced at £10 for adults. While the scheme has been broadly welcomed, supporters remain sceptical about how fairly the ballot will be administered.

Football Jul 14

Ferdinand jokingly threatened to walk off BBC set after Zabaleta's 2012 title jibe

Rio Ferdinand feigned outrage live on BBC during the 2022 World Cup when former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta needled him about Sergio Aguero's last-gasp 2012 Premier League title winner — the goal that snatched the trophy from United on the final day.

Football Jul 14

Usman Nurmagomedov mimicking Ian Garry to sharpen Makhachev ahead of UFC 330

AKA head coach Javier Mendez has revealed that unbeaten PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is serving as Islam Makhachev's primary sparring partner for UFC 330, replicating Ian Garry's distance management and long-range striking style.

MMA Jul 14

Tchouameni or Koné: Deschamps faces a real dilemma before France-Spain

Hours before the World Cup semi-final against Spain, Didier Deschamps is still uncertain about his midfield: Aurélien Tchouameni, doubtful after ten days without playing, could give way to Manu Koné, who has impressed since entering the competition.

Football Jul 14

Three Locked Vertebrae and Unable to Get Out of Bed: Mbappé Reveals Hidden Ordeal Before 2018 Semi-Final

On the eve of the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, Kylian Mbappé suffered from three locked vertebrae and could not leave his bed. France's team osteopath enabled him to play despite the injury.

Football Jul 14

St. Denis apologises to fans after Pimblett chokes him out in 52 seconds at UFC 329

Benoit St. Denis has broken his silence following a stunning 52-second submission loss to Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 329 co-main event in Las Vegas, apologising to supporters and vowing to return stronger.

MMA Jul 14

Costa rejects UFC's short-notice Abu Dhabi call-up and blasts promotion's negotiating tactics

Paulo Costa has turned down a last-minute offer to replace Khalil Rountree against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, citing a 13-day turnaround, a 16-hour flight, a five-round fight, and no extra pay or title implications.

MMA Jul 14

Tielemans closing in on £35m United move that could convince Rashford to stay

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans after a deal for Ederson collapsed, with the Belgian midfielder's arrival potentially playing a key role in persuading Marcus Rashford to remain at Old Trafford.

Football Jul 14

Santos signs for £50m as United chase Tielemans and Ederson deal stalls

Manchester United have completed the £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the midfielder's decision. United are also in advanced talks for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans, casting doubt over a previously agreed £35m move for Atalanta's Ederson.

Football Jul 14

Makhachev would accept Holloway fight, says AKA coach Mendez after UFC 329

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez says UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev would not turn down a fight with Max Holloway, who beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11.

MMA Jul 14

Collyer's United future to be decided once £85m midfield rebuild is complete

Manchester United will determine Toby Collyer's future later this summer after confirming the signing of Andrey Santos and closing in on Youri Tielemans. A loan move is considered the most likely outcome, though a permanent exit has not been ruled out.

Football Jul 14

Paris FC ready to spend over €40m to recruit two young talents this summer

Paris FC is preparing to cross an unprecedented financial threshold by investing over 40 million euros in two signings during the summer transfer window, according to available information.

Football Jul 14

Olise, Koné and Barcola freed from suspension risk ahead of France-Spain

Thanks to a yellow card reset introduced by FIFA after the quarter-finals, Michael Olise, Manu Koné and Bradley Barcola can approach the semi-final against Spain without fear of automatic suspension.

Football Jul 14

Retired Poirier would end hiatus to face McGregor in welterweight bout IV

Dustin Poirier says he would come out of retirement to fight Conor McGregor for a fourth time, and is open to moving up to welterweight at 170 lbs. McGregor is recovering from a knee injury suffered in his first-round stoppage loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.

MMA Jul 14