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Frenkie de Jong reveals anger at being pressured to leave Barcelona for United
Frenkie de Jong has spoken publicly for the first time about his frustration over relentless transfer speculation linking him with Manchester United in 2022, saying he was so angry he stopped speaking to the press entirely.
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Liverpool weigh £50m Trincao move as Bayern Munich circle teenage star Ngumoha
Newly appointed Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola faces an immediate transfer double-header: reports link the club to a £50m move for Sporting CP's Francisco Trincao, while Bayern Munich have identified 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha as a summer target.
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Former Gabon international defender Yrondu Musavu-King found dead at 34 in Libreville
Trained at SM Caen and having played for Lorient, Toulouse and Le Mans in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, former Gabon international Yrondu Musavu-King was found dead Friday in Libreville. He was 34 years old. The circumstances of his death are under investigation.
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Allen, Shahbazyan slugfest headlines UFC Vegas 118 bonus sweep as four earn $100K
Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan shared Fight of the Night honours after a stand-up war at UFC Vegas 118, while Edgar Chairez claimed Performance of the Night for a first-round rear-naked choke finish over Bruno Silva.
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Solanke's nine-word Iraola warning signals a demanding new era at Liverpool
Former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke has offered a candid insight into Andoni Iraola's intense methods, warning that players 'couldn't take in all the information at first' when the Spaniard took charge at Bournemouth in 2023.
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Greenwood sale to Fenerbahce could hand Manchester United £19m windfall this summer
Manchester United stand to earn around £19m from Mason Greenwood's expected move to Fenerbahce, thanks to a 40 per cent sell-on clause inserted into his £26.6m sale to Marseille in 2024.
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Arsenal target Morgan Rogers in £100m move as Villa vow to resist sale
Arsenal are pursuing Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers in a deal that could exceed £100m, with the 23-year-old reportedly open to a move to north London despite Villa's determination to keep him.
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Bonfim outclasses Muhammad across all five rounds to force third straight UFC defeat
Gabriel Bonfim delivered a masterclass in striking to defeat former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, sweeping all five rounds 50-45 to vault into the welterweight title picture.
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Alvarez rules out Arsenal move as Gunners eye PSG teenager Mbemba
Julian Alvarez has reportedly dismissed a transfer to Arsenal, preferring Barcelona despite negotiations between the clubs being at a standstill. Separately, Arsenal are tracking PSG youth defender Emmanuel Mbemba, though work permit concerns could complicate any deal.
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UFC scraps media voting to overhaul rankings with performance-based system
The UFC has announced it will replace its current media-voted rankings with a new system built on measurable in-Octagon performance rather than opinion or popularity. The change was revealed during the UFC Vegas 118 broadcast at The Apex in Las Vegas.
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Bryce Mitchell snatches arm-triangle submission with eight seconds left at UFC Vegas 118
Bryce Mitchell secured a last-gasp arm-triangle choke with just eight seconds remaining to defeat unbeaten prospect Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118, moving to 2-0 as a bantamweight and 10-3 overall in the UFC.
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Lalas calls Freese a 'letdown' after Germany loss as USMNT goalkeeping crisis deepens ahead of World Cup
Alexi Lalas has criticised Matt Freese for his handling of both Germany goals in the United States' 2-1 friendly defeat at Soldier Field, warning the goalkeeper must 'step up his game' with the 2026 World Cup approaching.
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McNicholl's hat-trick steers Crusaders past Blues and into Super Rugby semi-finals
Johnny McNicholl, the 35-year-old former Wales international who returned to New Zealand from Scarlets in 2025, scored a hat-trick as the Crusaders demolished the Blues 52-31 to reach the Super Rugby semi-finals.
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Baraniewski destroys Tafa in 85 seconds to remain unbeaten and demand top-15 fight
Iwo Baraniewski extended his unbeaten record to 9-0 at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, stopping Junior Tafa in just 85 seconds with a devastating calf-kick assault — his third consecutive first-round finish in the UFC.
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Costa stuns Schnell in Round 1 as UFC Vegas 118 prelims deliver four finishes
Alessandro Costa stepped in on short notice at UFC Fight Night 278 and stopped Matt Schnell with hammerfists 2:32 into the first round. The finish-heavy undercard also saw Edgar Chairez, Chelsea Chandler and Marcus McGhee all pick up victories at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
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Tottenham target Savinho in £50m move as De Zerbi launches sweeping summer rebuild
Tottenham are closing in on Manchester City winger Savinho as Roberto De Zerbi accelerates a major squad overhaul. The club have already signed Andy Robertson on a free and agreed a deal in principle for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.
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Iraola set to reverse two Slot family-time policies as Liverpool rebuild begins
Andoni Iraola is expected to reinstate Jurgen Klopp-era rules on Christmas Day training and pre-match hotel stays after Arne Slot's more relaxed approach drew scrutiny during Liverpool's title defence.
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Souza's head kick floors Carnelossi inside two minutes at UFC Vegas 118
Ketlen Souza delivered her first UFC knockout on Saturday, stopping Ariane Carnelossi with a head kick and follow-up punch just 1:34 into Round 1 of the UFC Vegas 118 opener at the UFC Apex.
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O'Malley warns UFC White House card date and fight times remain up in the air
Sean O'Malley says UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14 is shrouded in logistical uncertainty, with weigh-ins pushed back two hours, no confirmed walkout times, and the date itself potentially subject to change due to weather.
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Greenwood to Fenerbahçe: Social media follow fuels transfer rumours
Mason Greenwood, Olympique de Marseille's standout player over the past two seasons, is expected to leave the club this summer. A Fenerbahçe presidential candidate claims to have reached an agreement with the striker, who has since followed him on social media.
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