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Tchouameni signs new Real Madrid deal to end Manchester United's £50m pursuit
Aurélien Tchouameni has committed to a new five-year contract at Real Madrid, ending Manchester United's interest in the France midfielder. The news arrives hours after United finalised a £50m agreement with Chelsea for Andrey Santos.
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Odegaard warns England that Premier League familiarity cuts both ways ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Norway captain Martin Odegaard says his side's knowledge of England's players — built through Premier League football — gives them a genuine edge in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with Erling Haaland already on seven goals heading into the tie.
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Manchester United reveal site for new 100,000-seat stadium at heart of £7.3bn Wharfside district
Manchester United have confirmed the proposed location for a new 100,000-seat stadium, to be built roughly 350 metres north-west of the existing Old Trafford as the centrepiece of a sweeping regeneration of Trafford Wharfside.
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Manchester United confirm site for 100,000-seater stadium 350 metres from Old Trafford
Manchester United have revealed the exact location of their planned 100,000-seater stadium, to be built on land purchased from Indurent roughly 350 metres from Old Trafford, as part of a wider Trafford Wharfside development projected to generate £7.3bn a year for the UK economy.
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FIFA defends referee integrity after Egypt accuse World Cup officials of fixing Argentina clash
FIFA's chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has rejected Egyptian FA accusations of a 'fix' following Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory in the World Cup last 16, insisting match officials 'cannot be influenced by anyone'.
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Ireland name four debutants against Japan as Farrell overhauls starting XV
Andy Farrell has made sweeping changes to his Ireland side for Saturday's Nations Championship fixture against Japan in Newcastle, with Connacht number eight Sean Jansen among four players set to earn their first caps.
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Manchester United confirm new 100,000-seat stadium site 350 metres from Old Trafford
Manchester United have revealed the location of their planned new 100,000-seat stadium, to be built on land purchased from Indurent approximately 350 metres from Old Trafford as part of the wider Trafford Wharfside development.
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Mbappé effigy burned in Asunción as Paraguayan senator renews attacks
Five days after Paraguay's elimination by France (1-0) in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, anger remains high in Asunción: supporters burned an effigy of Kylian Mbappé during the San Juan Ara festival, while senator Celeste Amarilla again attacked the France captain before the Senate.
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Russell returns to Scotland XV for historic Nations Championship test in Pretoria
Finn Russell is recalled to Scotland's starting lineup for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Pretoria, one of three changes as Scotland chase their first-ever win on South African soil.
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Mourinho keeps Tchouameni at Real Madrid as United seal £50m Santos deal
Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for Andrey Santos, but their hopes of signing Aurelien Tchouameni have been ended after Jose Mourinho made the France international a priority and the midfielder agreed a new five-year contract at Real Madrid.
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Retired Lioness Jill Scott urges under-16 social media ban: 'Swap screens for sport'
Former England midfielder Jill Scott, who earned 161 caps across an 18-year career, has backed government plans to ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s, arguing that sport provides the human connection and mental health benefits that endless scrolling cannot.
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France face Morocco in World Cup quarter-final with semi-final spot at stake
France and Morocco meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 9 at 9pm UK time, with the winner advancing to a World Cup semi-final on July 14 in Dallas against either Spain or Belgium.
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England vs Mexico draws 45 million US viewers — more than USA's own World Cup exit
England's round-of-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca peaked at nearly 45 million viewers in the United States, surpassing the 42 million who watched the US side lose 4-1 to Belgium on Monday.
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Yamal eyes semi-final before Belgium quarter-final
On the eve of the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Lamine Yamal is already looking ahead to a potential semi-final against France or Morocco, his father's country of origin, while displaying confidence for the road ahead.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win as France-Morocco referee row deepens
Keir Starmer has suggested England's World Cup win could trigger an extra bank holiday, while France vs Morocco's quarter-final has been engulfed in controversy over FIFA's appointment of an all-Argentinian officiating team.
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Jalibert named at fullback despite calf doubt as France reshuffle for Australia test
France head coach Fabien Galthié has made seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Australia in Brisbane, with Matthieu Jalibert selected at an unfamiliar fullback role despite a calf injury that leaves his participation uncertain.
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FIFA rule change months ago handed top four seeds easier World Cup semi-final routes
A FIFA rule announced in November 2025 guaranteed that Spain, Argentina, France and England could not meet each other before the semi-finals, provided each won their group — a condition all four fulfilled.
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Dvalishvili backs McGregor over Holloway in 13-years-in-the-making UFC 329 rematch
Former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has shared his picks for UFC 329, siding with Conor McGregor in the main event rematch against Max Holloway and choosing Benoit St. Denis over Paddy Pimblett in the co-main.
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Garry reveals Georgian wrestlers 'ragdolled' him in bid to match Makhachev's grappling at UFC 330
Ian Garry travelled to Georgia in February to train with elite wrestlers as he prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on 15 August in Philadelphia.
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Quesada reshuffles Italy's back three to face All Blacks after Japan defeat
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes for the round-two clash against New Zealand in Wellington, overhauling his back three after the Azzurri managed just 10 points in their opening loss to Japan.
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