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Guler, Valverde and Llorente honoured at Champions League end-of-season awards
Arda Guler was named Revelation of the Season, Fede Valverde won Goal of the Tournament for his hat-trick strike against Manchester City, and Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente earned a place in the Team of the Season — despite Real Madrid exiting at the quarter-final stage.
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Barcelona confirm €100m Julian Alvarez bid was sent as Atletico Madrid deny receiving offer
Barcelona have told Spanish outlet MD that a €100m opening offer for Julian Alvarez was emailed to Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany on Friday, directly contradicting Atletico's public denial that any bid had been received.
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Tchouameni denies punching Valverde in first comments on Valdebebas training-ground row
Aurélien Tchouameni has broken his silence on the training-ground altercation with Fede Valverde at Real Madrid's Valdebebas facility, insisting he did not throw a punch and that there is no lasting personal issue between the two midfielders.
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Iran players speak candidly on how war with the US is shaping their World Cup camp
Two Iran internationals have spoken openly about the psychological toll of preparing for a World Cup hosted by a country their nation is at war with, with the squad training in Turkey before relocating to Mexico ahead of their opener against New Zealand.
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Kyle Walker says Maguire and Shaw should have made England's World Cup squad
Former England right-back Kyle Walker has publicly criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to omit Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw from his 26-man World Cup squad, arguing both Manchester United defenders deserved a place after strong club seasons.
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Ex-Red McAllister urges Liverpool to re-sign Harry Wilson as Salah replacement
Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has called on the club to bring back Harry Wilson on a free transfer this summer. The 29-year-old Fulham winger contributed 10 goals and seven assists across 37 Premier League appearances in 2025-26.
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Manchester United add Everton's Iliman Ndiaye to left-winger shortlist this summer
Manchester United are monitoring Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye as they look to sign a left-winger during the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Senegal international has not yet been the subject of a formal approach, but United view him as a more affordable alternative to RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
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Diomande admits PSG dream as Liverpool chase RB Leipzig winger to replace Salah
Yan Diomande has publicly declared his admiration for PSG, complicating Liverpool's pursuit of the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger. The Ivorian scored 13 goals and contributed 23 goal involvements in 36 appearances last season.
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Riot police deployed in Benidorm as Spain prepares for World Cup influx of England fans
Benidorm's town council has announced a joint local and national police operation running from June 11 to July 19, prompted by a 16.4 per cent surge in UK flight bookings to Alicante during the World Cup's opening phase.
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Gucci partnership 'speaks volumes' about Alpine's rapid F1 revival
Alpine, who finished last in the 2025 constructors' standings, are currently fifth this season and have announced Gucci as their title partner from 2027. Pundits say the luxury fashion deal reflects how far the Enstone team has come since switching to Mercedes power.
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Samoa name Nations Cup squad without McFarland as Umaga-Jensen earns first call-up
Samoa have named a 32-man squad for the Nations Cup in Chile, with captain Theo McFarland and Scott Sio among the notable absentees. Former All Blacks centre Peter Umaga-Jensen is one of six uncapped players included.
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Some Glazer family members debating sale of their Manchester United shares
Several Glazer family members are studying whether to sell part or all of their holdings in Manchester United, according to Bloomberg. The family remains split on the issue, with some opposed to any sale.
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Alan Brazil lucky to be alive after heart stopped during liver transplant
TalkSport host and former Ipswich and Scotland striker Alan Brazil, 66, has revealed his heart stopped during a liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital. Brazil returned to air on Thursday, saying he is gradually improving and hopes to be back on air within weeks.
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Manchester United add Everton's Iliman Ndiaye to left-winger shortlist alongside Rogers
Manchester United are monitoring Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye as a potential summer signing, with the 26-year-old Senegalese international considered a more affordable option than Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers or RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.
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Glazer family members debating sale of Manchester United stake after two decades of ownership
Some members of the Glazer family are exploring whether to sell part or all of their Manchester United holdings, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, sending the club's New York-listed shares up seven per cent in extended trading.
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Ratcliffe praises Glazers as 'decent people' amid fresh Man Utd stake sale talks
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has described the Glazer family as 'really decent people' and praised their professional partnership, even as Bloomberg reports some Glazer members are holding internal discussions about selling their stake in Manchester United.
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De Jager returns for Wild Knights as Kolbe bows out of Japan Rugby League One
Springbok lock Lood de Jager is set to start for Saitama Wild Knights in Saturday's third-place playoff against Tokyo Sungoliath, ending an absence that stretched back to a red card and subsequent hip surgery in November. The match also marks Cheslin Kolbe's farewell to Sungoliath after three seasons and 321 points.
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Bristol Bears retain Marston-Mulhearn, Phillips and Herring for 2026/27 season
Bristol Bears have confirmed the re-signing of back-row forwards Rownita Marston-Mulhearn and Jenny Herring, along with Canada international prop Holly Phillips, as the club builds its squad for the 2026/27 campaign.
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Alan Brazil reveals his heart stopped during emergency liver transplant operation
Former Ipswich Town, Tottenham and Manchester United midfielder Alan Brazil has disclosed that his heart stopped on the operating table during a life-saving liver transplant. The 66-year-old TalkSPORT host made the revelation on air during his return to the breakfast show.
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FIFA reverses policy to ban reusable water bottles from World Cup stadiums
FIFA has quietly updated its Stadium Code of Conduct to prohibit reusable water bottles at World Cup venues this summer, reversing guidance issued just three weeks earlier that explicitly permitted them. Fans will now be required to purchase bottled water inside stadiums, where prices reached up to $6 at last year's Club World Cup.
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