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Man United academy coach Tom Curtis set to leave for Everton in staff reshuffle

Manchester United academy coach Tom Curtis is in talks to join Everton's Under-21 set-up, reuniting with former United academy head Nick Cox, who moved to Goodison Park as technical director last year.

Football Jul 10

Michael Edwards quits FSG role two years into contract, leaving Liverpool facing leadership void

Michael Edwards has resigned as FSG's chief executive officer of football, departing two years into a three-year contract after growing frustrated at the organisation's failure to acquire a second European club. His exit compounds uncertainty at Liverpool, where sporting director Richard Hughes is also weighing a move to Al-Hilal.

Football Jul 10

Niniashvili reaches 50 Georgia appearances on eve of his 24th birthday against Samoa

Davit Niniashvili will earn his 50th Georgia appearance and 48th Test cap when the Lelos face Samoa in the World Rugby Nations Cup in Viña del Mar on Saturday, two days before he turns 24.

Rugby Jul 10

Aldo backs Holloway over McGregor at UFC 329 and rules out any rematch with the Irishman

Jose Aldo has picked Max Holloway to defeat Conor McGregor at UFC 329, citing Holloway's recent activity and McGregor's five-year absence as the decisive factors. The former featherweight champion also dismissed any prospect of a rematch with McGregor.

MMA Jul 10

Salah vows to rebuild Egyptian football after Argentina's stoppage-time World Cup comeback

Mohamed Salah has pledged to do 'everything in my power' to spark a new era for Egypt after their 3-2 last-16 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, where a 2-0 lead evaporated in the final minutes.

Football Jul 10

Arsenal's pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes forces Manchester City to reconsider their midfield strategy

Arsenal are pushing to sign Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, a player Manchester City have long admired but repeatedly passed on due to age and cost concerns. With the Brazilian likely to carry a £100m price tag, City must decide whether a rival's interest changes their calculus.

Football Jul 10

Liverpool and Arsenal reluctantly accept loan-back clause in £100m pursuit of World Cup star Bouaddi

Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are all chasing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his standout World Cup 2026 with Morocco, but Lille's demand for a season-long loan-back could cost any buyer close to £100 million with limited immediate return.

Football Jul 10

FIFA bars English referees Oliver and Taylor from all Argentina matches at 2026 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor cannot officiate any Argentina game at this summer's World Cup, with the 1982 Falklands War cited as the governing reason behind the restriction.

Football Jul 10

Fiji captain Ikanivere dismisses chairman's 'return on investment' demand ahead of England clash

Tevita Ikanivere has pushed back on Fiji Rugby Union chairman John Sanday's public demand for a 'return on investment' after the team's 39-24 opening defeat to Wales, insisting his players are focused on upsetting England.

Rugby Jul 10

2026 World Cup: Rice, Guehi and James doubtful ahead of Norway quarter-final

England face uncertainty 48 hours before their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Declan Rice sidelined by a virus and hamstring trouble, while Marc Guehi and Reece James are both injured.

Football Jul 10

Manchester City launch £10 ballot tickets for local residents at every home game

Manchester City are offering between 100 and 500 tickets priced at £10 per adult for every home match this season, reserved exclusively for residents in five postcodes surrounding the Etihad Stadium. The scheme, developed with fan advisory board City Matters, includes the biggest fixtures against United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

Football Jul 10

Norway thank FIFA for hotel rescue ahead of England World Cup quarter-final in Miami

Norway relocated from their Fort Lauderdale base after players reported illness, noise and inadequate facilities, with FIFA covering costs at a new hotel ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami.

Football Jul 10

Riise backs Norway to win the World Cup after stunning Brazil in New Jersey

Former Liverpool and Norway left-back John Arne Riise says he believes Norway can go all the way at the 2026 World Cup, after Erling Haaland's side shocked Brazil to reach a first-ever quarter-final, where England await at Hard Rock Stadium.

Football Jul 10

Western Force's first home semi-final elevated to HBF Park as Wallabies doubleheader

Western Force's maiden Super Rugby Women's semi-final against the NSW Waratahs has been moved from Wanneroo Rugby Club to HBF Park in Perth, where it will serve as a curtain-raiser to the Wallabies' Nations Championship clash with Italy.

Rugby Jul 10

Du Plessis backs McGregor's 'sneaky power' to end Holloway in UFC comeback

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has tipped Conor McGregor's timing and power as the decisive factors when the Irishman faces Max Holloway at International Fight Week — his first octagon appearance in five years.

MMA Jul 10

World Cup standout Gill confirms £5.2m release clause as Man United eye goalkeeper deal

Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who starred against Germany and France at the 2026 World Cup, has confirmed he has a release clause in his San Lorenzo contract as Manchester United, Aston Villa and Ipswich Town monitor his situation.

Football Jul 10

FA to review security after man with wrench walks into England's World Cup media centre

A man carrying a wrench entered England's World Cup media centre in Kansas City on Thursday before being escorted out by local police. No players or coaching staff were present, and the FA has confirmed it will review its security arrangements.

Football Jul 10

Tandy insists Wales have moved on from record 52-28 thrashing as Argentina rematch looms

Steve Tandy says Wales have drawn the lessons from their record 52-28 defeat to Argentina in November and moved on, with back-to-back wins over Italy and Fiji building confidence ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship rematch in San Juan.

Rugby Jul 10

Rice, Guehi and James in fitness races as England sweat before Norway World Cup quarter-final

Thomas Tuchel faces a triple injury headache ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Declan Rice sidelined by illness, Marc Guehi doubtful, and Reece James managing a hamstring problem.

Football Jul 10

Norris, Antonelli and Hadjar headline a strong F1 presence at Goodwood 2026

The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed runs from 9-12 July with reigning F1 champion Lando Norris, points leader Kimi Antonelli and several other current grand prix drivers taking part in hillclimb demo runs alongside legends including Mario Andretti and Valentino Rossi.

Formula 1 Jul 10