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Chelsea ready to sell Garnacho after one season and just one Premier League goal
Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for Alejandro Garnacho this summer, less than 12 months after paying Manchester United £40 million for the Argentine winger. The 21-year-old started only 14 Premier League games under three different managers and scored once.
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Khaldoon Al Mubarak reveals Guardiola quit Man City '100 times' as Maresca appointment nears
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has disclosed that Pep Guardiola threatened to quit the club roughly 100 times over a decade, while warning Premier League rivals that City have not yet reached their peak as Enzo Maresca prepares to take over.
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Dowson confirms Northampton will rotate squad for final regular-season match against Harlequins
Phil Dowson says Northampton Saints will manage player minutes on a case-by-case basis when they face Harlequins on Saturday, with the club already assured of a home Gallagher Premiership semi-final and targeting a second title in three years at Twickenham.
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Khaldoon Al Mubarak on City's next manager, Guardiola's exit and summer transfer plans
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has addressed the club's managerial situation, Pep Guardiola's departure, Nico O'Reilly's emergence, and sporting director Hugo Viana's transfer brief in a wide-ranging interview with club media.
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Marquinhos explains why he consoled Gabriel after Champions League final
Five days after PSG's triumph over Arsenal in Budapest, Paris captain Marquinhos revealed in a press conference what prompted him to comfort his compatriot Gabriel Magalhães after his missed penalty in the final.
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Bath confirm 10 departures including Springbok 'legend' Du Toit and Barbeary
Bath Rugby have confirmed 10 players will leave the club at the end of the season, headlined by Springbok lock Lood de Jager — wait — flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, who returns to South Africa to join the Sharks after 72 appearances and three consecutive forward of the season awards.
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Allen accuses du Plessis of ducking him after UFC title fight fell through
Brendan Allen says a January agreement to fight Dricus du Plessis collapsed when the former middleweight champion claimed injury, only to post training footage days later. Allen instead faces Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 118 this Saturday.
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Igor Thiago on Brazil call-up, World Cup pressure and faith as his 'superpower'
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has scored twice in three appearances for Brazil since earning his first senior call-up in March. The 24-year-old opens up on childhood World Cup memories, Carlo Ancelotti's influence, and how his faith helps him handle the weight of the Selecão shirt.
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Darcy Graham joins GB Sevens for SVNS Bordeaux finale with core status at stake
Scotland's all-time leading try-scorer Darcy Graham has linked up with Great Britain Sevens ahead of the SVNS World Championship finale in Bordeaux, where GB must perform to preserve their top-flight core status for next season.
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Florentino Perez settles it: Mbappé, Vinicius and Bellingham will stay at Real Madrid
Running for re-election as Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez stated Wednesday in an interview with AS that Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham will be part of the squad next season.
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Dumfries signing at Real Madrid deepens Alexander-Arnold's Bernabeu crisis
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries for £17.3m, further squeezing Trent Alexander-Arnold's chances of nailing down the right-back spot at the Bernabeu. The England international has already struggled with injuries and inconsistent form since leaving Liverpool.
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Russell pushes broken-down Fiat Jolly through Monaco as F1 bad luck runs on
George Russell was spotted pushing his classic Fiat Jolly through the streets of Monte Carlo after the vintage car broke down ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, prompting fans to joke the Mercedes driver is cursed following a difficult run of on-track misfortune.
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Riquelme campaign walks back Haaland claim after City and agent hit back
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has been forced to clarify that he never said Erling Haaland was already signed, after Manchester City threatened legal action and the striker's representatives dismissed the reports as untrue.
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Tom Heaton signs one-year extension to remain Manchester United's third-choice goalkeeper
Manchester United have confirmed a new one-year contract for 40-year-old goalkeeper Tom Heaton, keeping the academy graduate at Old Trafford for a sixth season in his second spell at the club.
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Iraola arrives in Liverpool to finalise two-year deal as Arne Slot's successor
Andoni Iraola flew into Liverpool John Lennon Airport on a private jet from San Sebastian to complete his appointment as the club's new head coach, succeeding Arne Slot who was sacked on Saturday.
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Steffen Freund backs Wirtz to take 'next step' at Liverpool under incoming Iraola
Former Germany international Steffen Freund believes Florian Wirtz will improve significantly in his second Premier League season after a mixed debut campaign at Liverpool, where the £116m signing managed seven goals and 10 assists under Arne Slot.
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Tameifuna ends season early after shoulder surgery as Bordeaux face crunch Top 14 finale
Bordeaux-Bègles tighthead prop Ben Tameifuna has had his season cut short by shoulder surgery, ruling him out of Saturday's decisive Top 14 clash against Clermont. The 34-year-old revealed he played on through two torn tendons to help secure the Champions Cup.
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Manchester United agree £38.3m Ederson deal with more midfield signings to follow
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for up to £38.3million on a four-year deal, with the club targeting at least one further midfield addition as they reshape the position under Michael Carrick.
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Yan Diomandé declares his love for PSG despite Liverpool's interest
Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, 19, from RB Leipzig has publicly expressed his desire to join Paris Saint-Germain, identified as a priority target for the European champions, on the sidelines of the France-Côte d'Ivoire friendly match.
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Haaland to Real Madrid: Manchester City threatens legal action against presidential candidate
Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for Real Madrid's presidency, promised to sign Erling Haaland if elected. Manchester City, who have the striker under contract until 2034, is now considering legal proceedings.
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