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Racing Bulls rookie Lindblad eyes rally career after first WRC taste at Goodwood

Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls' 18-year-old F1 rookie, drove an M-Sport-Ford Puma Rally1 car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and said rallying is something he would like to pursue once his Formula 1 career is over.

Formula 1 Jul 13

Antonio reveals rockets flew past his hotel window on first day at Al Sailiya in Qatar

Michail Antonio has described watching Iranian missiles streak past his hotel window on his first day in Qatar after signing for Al Sailiya in March 2026, months after a serious leg break ended his time at West Ham.

Football Jul 13

McGregor announces surgery and vows to complete final UFC contract fight after UFC 329 loss

Conor McGregor has confirmed he will undergo surgery following his 69-second TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday, and says he intends to return for the final fight on his UFC contract.

MMA Jul 13

Manchester United seal £50m Santos signing from Chelsea as debut looms this weekend

Manchester United have completed the £50 million signing of midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old Brazilian penning a five-year deal at Old Trafford and already training at Carrington ahead of a potential debut against Wrexham in Helsinki.

Football Jul 13

Vowles concedes Williams' Silverstone upgrades fell well short of expectations

Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted the upgrades brought to the British Grand Prix underdelivered significantly, with the Silverstone weekend also generating more technical unknowns than the team had going in.

Formula 1 Jul 13

Lucas Digne agrees to join PSG for €12m after World Cup

Established as a regular starter for France at the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Digne (32) has agreed to return to PSG from Aston Villa. The Paris club is set to activate a purchase option valued at €12 million.

Football Jul 13

Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38 weeks after World Cup axe

Rob Dieperink, the Dutch FIFA referee who was removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list following a sexual assault allegation that was later dropped, has died aged 38. Dutch police are investigating the cause of death.

Football Jul 13

Saracens sign cross-code 'Tongan Torpedo' Va'enuku from Ampthill as sixth summer recruit

Saracens have completed the signing of Sione Va'enuku, a 104kg centre who switched from rugby league with the Sydney Roosters in 2024 and scored 17 tries in 39 appearances for Ampthill across two seasons.

Rugby Jul 13

Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m in midfield rebuild

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a five-year deal worth up to £50million, with Youri Tielemans also set to arrive this week as the club reshapes its midfield.

Football Jul 13

28-cap USA lock Ehrecke joins Leicester as sixth international signing for 2026/27 PWR season

Rachel Ehrecke, a 28-cap USA Women's Eagles lock, has left Loughborough Lightning to join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season — the club's sixth capped international recruit of the summer.

Rugby Jul 13

Manchester United seal £50m Andrey Santos signing from Chelsea to bolster midfield

Manchester United have completed the £50 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old penning a long-term contract after undergoing a medical in Manchester last week.

Football Jul 13

Dembélé blushes at France fitness coach's praise during training

Cyril Moine, France's fitness coach, publicly praised Ousmane Dembélé during a training video posted on the national team's social media, causing the PSG forward to blush. Dembélé has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists since the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 13

Tielemans set for Man Utd medical as Ederson deal stalls over knee injury

Manchester United are closing in on a £35m move for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, who is due a medical on Tuesday, while a £38.8m deal for Atalanta's Ederson remains on hold after the Brazilian failed his own medical last week.

Football Jul 13

Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy accused of racism over claim France squad has 'no French players'

Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has drawn fierce condemnation from French and Spanish officials after writing in a column that France's World Cup squad does not contain any French players, prompting accusations of racism from politicians on both sides of the border.

Football Jul 13

Danny Dyer expects Jarrod Bowen to stay at West Ham despite Championship relegation

Actor and West Ham supporter Danny Dyer, father-in-law of Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen, says he does not expect the England international to leave the club this summer, despite interest from Premier League sides following West Ham's relegation.

Football Jul 13

Cormier says Holloway 'will not be satisfied' after McGregor injury ends UFC 329 in 69 seconds

Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 329 to level their series at 1-1, but the rematch lasted just 69 seconds before a McGregor leg injury forced a stoppage. Daniel Cormier says even the winner left T-Mobile Arena unfulfilled.

MMA Jul 13

Real Madrid shatters club goal record at World Cup

With 19 combined goals from Mbappé (8), Bellingham (6), Vinicius Jr (4) and Güler (1), Real Madrid surpasses the previous record jointly held by Budapest Honvéd, Bayern Munich and PSG at the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 13

David Beckham defends Victoria's stone-faced reaction to Bellingham's World Cup winner

Victoria Beckham went viral after barely reacting as Jude Bellingham's double sent England into the World Cup semi-finals at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. David Beckham responded online, joking that his wife was "celebrating inside" while his own reaction was far less restrained.

Football Jul 13

Maresca inherits City's stable foundations as rivals Iraola and Alonso walk into chaos

Enzo Maresca will not meet his Manchester City players until next week, yet the club's orderly transition from Pep Guardiola already gives him an edge over new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola and Chelsea's Xabi Alonso, who inherit clubs in disarray.

Football Jul 13

Tielemans and Santos deals push Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to edge of Man United plans

Manchester United's pursuit of Youri Tielemans for £35m and Andrey Santos for £50m appears to have effectively ended their interest in Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, leaving his summer future unresolved after an Atletico Madrid move also collapsed.

Football Jul 13