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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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Tottenham's opening bid for Brighton's Van Hecke rejected as Chelsea and Liverpool circle
Tottenham have had an initial offer for Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke turned down, with the Seagulls holding firm on a £70 million valuation. Chelsea and Liverpool are also monitoring the Netherlands international, who has one year left on his contract.
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Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected as Forest demand £100m
Nottingham Forest have turned down Manchester City's first offer for midfielder Elliot Anderson, valuing the 23-year-old England international at £100m or more as City seek a replacement for departing captain Bernardo Silva.
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Leeds United's 2026/27 away kit revives the white rose crest for first time since 1998/99
Adidas has unveiled Leeds United's away kit for 2026/27, a yellow, white and blue design featuring the retro white rose crest last seen on a club shirt during the 1998/99 season. USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson models the new strip.
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Man City threaten legal action after Real Madrid candidate claims Haaland agreement
Manchester City have denied any possibility of Erling Haaland leaving the club and warned of legal action, after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme publicly vowed to sign the Norwegian striker if elected.
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Glazer family holds internal talks over selling Manchester United stake at £5bn valuation
Several members of the Glazer family have held private discussions about selling their stakes in Manchester United, Bloomberg reports, though the family is not united on the idea and any buyer would face a valuation exceeding £5 billion.
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Van Dijk criticises Slot departure leaks after learning news on landing in Amsterdam
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed he first learned of Arne Slot's dismissal through media leaks after landing in Amsterdam, and has since spoken directly with the departing head coach. Andoni Iraola is poised to be confirmed as Slot's replacement within days.
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Manchester United set to extend Tom Heaton's contract for a second successive season
Manchester United are expected to hand goalkeeper Tom Heaton a new one-year deal, keeping the 40-year-old at Old Trafford beyond this summer. The extension mirrors last year's arrangement, with departing midfielder Casemiro previously praising Heaton's influence in the dressing room.
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Sports Direct cuts 1988 England retro shirt to £23 with cashback offer
Sports Direct has reduced the Score Draw England Third Shirt 1988/89 from £49.99 to £35, with new TopCashback sign-ups able to bring the price down further to £23.24.
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Haaland's camp dismisses Real Madrid election pledge as 'entertaining but not true'
Presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri if he defeats Florentino Perez in Sunday's Real Madrid election, but Haaland's father and agent Rafaela Pimenta swiftly denied the claim in a joint statement.
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Manchester City and Chelsea in compensation talks over Enzo Maresca appointment
Chelsea are holding up Enzo Maresca's move to Manchester City by refusing to release him from his contract without a seven-figure compensation payment. City's lawyers are reportedly hopeful of reaching an agreement by the end of the week.
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Manchester United close to keeping Tom Heaton for another season on new deal
Tom Heaton is expected to sign a one-year contract extension at Manchester United, keeping the 40-year-old goalkeeper at Old Trafford beyond this summer. The deal mirrors the short-term renewal Heaton signed last year, with his dressing-room influence cited as central to his value.
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Real Madrid presidential hopeful claims Haaland and Rodri are his top transfer targets
Enrique Riquelme, who is challenging Florentino Perez for the Real Madrid presidency, has publicly named Erling Haaland and Rodri as his marquee transfer targets — though Haaland's father and agent have flatly denied any agreement exists.
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Glasgow lock Jare Oguntibeju explains the 'dead leg' behind his viral slow-motion try
The 6ft 8in Glasgow Warriors forward scored a game-breaking try against Connacht last Friday in a style that drew comparisons to a 'baby giraffe' — but Oguntibeju says a dead leg, not a quirky running style, was behind the lolloping strides that amused viewers.
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Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's record goalscorer for 47 years, dies aged 84
Bobby Tambling, who scored 202 goals in 370 appearances for Chelsea and held the club's all-time goalscoring record from 1959 until Frank Lampard surpassed him in 2013, has died aged 84. His former club Crosshaven AFC confirmed the news.
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