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Maresca faces disrupted pre-season, Community Shield opener and 115 charges as City reign begins
Enzo Maresca will inherit a fragmented squad this summer, with most key players away at the World Cup before a pre-season tour in extreme heat and an immediate Community Shield clash with Arsenal. His track record of navigating off-pitch turbulence at Leicester and Chelsea offers City some reassurance.
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United in contact with West Ham over £80m Fernandes as Maguire lands podcast role
Manchester United have made contact with West Ham over a potential £80m deal for Mateus Fernandes, according to ESPN, as the club looks to add a second midfielder this summer following the £38.8m signing of Atalanta's Ederson. Harry Maguire, meanwhile, will appear on The Rest is Football podcast during the World Cup.
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Konate's expected Real Madrid move sets up reunion with Alexander-Arnold
Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer and join Real Madrid, where he would reunite with former Anfield team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who moved to the Spanish capital last year.
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Lawrence in talks to extend United stay as Binnion earns first-team praise under Carrick
Manchester United are in discussions with Under-21 interim manager Adam Lawrence over a contract extension after his successful stint in charge, while former academy coach Travis Binnion has drawn widespread praise since joining Michael Carrick's first-team staff.
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Manchester United contact West Ham over £80m Mateus Fernandes as Maguire lands podcast role
Manchester United have made contact with relegated West Ham over a potential £80million deal for midfielder Mateus Fernandes, while Harry Maguire is set to appear on The Rest is Football podcast during the World Cup after missing out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad.
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Arsenal in talks to sign Jeremy Monga as Morgan Rogers stance emerges
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks to sign Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga, 16, while Morgan Rogers is said to be open to leaving Aston Villa for a fresh challenge, though the midfielder could cost up to £100m.
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Quade Cooper joins Sky Sport's All Blacks panel as free-to-air Tests return in 2026
Former Wallaby Quade Cooper will provide expert analysis for Sky Sport's All Blacks coverage beginning with the July Test against France in Christchurch. Sky's acquisition of channel Three also brings all four home Tests to free-to-air audiences on a delayed basis.
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Holly Holm sets one-to-two fight timeline before retiring from combat sports
Holly Holm has revealed she expects to compete just one or two more times before ending her career in combat sports. The former UFC bantamweight champion made the comments following a split-decision boxing loss to Stephanie Han last weekend.
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Fijian Drua part ways with eight players and three staff as Jackson era ends
The Fijian Drua have confirmed the departures of eight players and three staff members, including outgoing head coach Glen Jackson, following the conclusion of their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Sebastian Berhalter calls father Gregg his best friend ahead of World Cup debut
Sebastian Berhalter, set to play for the United States at the 2026 World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino, has opened up about his close bond with former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and the extra pressure that came with being his son.
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Kiss backs Reds to overcome slow-start trauma in Chiefs qualifying final
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has acknowledged the psychological weight of his side's 0-21 Australian record in New Zealand finals, but insists the team is better equipped to handle adversity after trailing 28-0 and 27-0 in their previous two playoff appearances.
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Alistair Overeem hints at comeback three years after retiring due to injuries
Alistair Overeem has revealed he is exploring a potential return to combat sports after retiring in 2023, saying improved health and a renewed drive have him weighing his options across MMA, kickboxing, and boxing.
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Pereira chases unprecedented third UFC title belt against Gane on June 14
Alex Pereira, who took up kickboxing at 21 while battling alcoholism and working at a tire shop, faces Ciryl Gane on June 14 at UFC White House with a chance to become the first fighter in UFC history to win titles in three weight classes.
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Bonfim targets Muhammad knockout using Ian Garry's blueprint at UFC Fight Night 278
Gabriel Bonfim says Ian Garry 'showed the way' to beat former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ahead of their UFC Fight Night 278 headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old Brazilian, ranked outside the top five, believes a convincing finish could fast-track him to a title shot.
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Compensation talks between Chelsea and City delay Maresca's appointment as Guardiola successor
Manchester City are confident of appointing Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor, but lawyers representing both clubs remain in ongoing compensation negotiations over the Italian's January departure from Stamford Bridge.
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Atletico Madrid eye Osimhen as Alvarez exit to Arsenal or Barcelona looms
Atletico Madrid have identified Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Julian Alvarez, who has attracted serious interest from Arsenal and Barcelona after rejecting an improved contract offer in Madrid.
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Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest have turned down Manchester City's first offer for midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the club insisting they will only consider bids exceeding £100 million for the 23-year-old England international.
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Segner targets history with Blues as he faces former First XV captain Fainga'anuku
Anton Segner will wear the No.7 jersey when the Blues travel to Christchurch for their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Crusaders, a side captained at school by his close friend Sevu Fainga'anuku. No visiting team has ever beaten the Crusaders at home in the knockout stages.
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Tyrel Lomax signs New Zealand deal through 2029 with Lions tour in his sights
Hurricanes and All Blacks tighthead Tyrel Lomax has committed to New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2029, becoming the sixth All Black to sign such an extension. The 48-Test prop is targeting the Rugby World Cup and the British & Irish Lions tour as key motivators.
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Bernardo Silva delays Barcelona decision until after the World Cup, agent confirms
Bernardo Silva will not commit to his next club until after the World Cup, his agent Jorge Mendes has confirmed. The Portugal midfielder left Manchester City on a free transfer after nine years and 15 major trophies, with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Benfica all linked.
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