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McGregor skips White House card as gate revenue concerns push UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor's manager Audie Attar says the UFC White House event on June 14 made little financial sense for the promotion's biggest star, with McGregor now set to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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McGregor's manager says next UFC fight will come within a year of Holloway bout
Audie Attar, manager of Conor McGregor, says the former double-champion intends to stay active after his July 11 return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, with another fight expected inside twelve months.
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Chimaev claims nationality cost him UFC 328 title in since-deleted tweet
Khamzat Chimaev has suggested his split-decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in Newark was influenced by his Chechen nationality, pointing to an all-American judging panel in a tweet he later deleted. He is now pushing for an immediate rematch.
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Imavov mocks his Strickland obsession in therapy skit as title shot looms
Nassourdine Imavov has posted a comedic therapy skit in which he pretends to be over his 2023 loss to Sean Strickland while secretly texting the new middleweight champion coffin emojis. Strickland, who recently reclaimed the title by defeating Khamzat Chimaev, has named Imavov as his next deserving challenger.
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Bardsley backs Fernandes as 'elite' amid ongoing feud with Roy Keane
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has praised Bruno Fernandes as 'elite' and 'a joy to watch', defending the captain's work rate and leadership as his public dispute with Roy Keane continues.
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Saudi billionaire Alalshikh in Derby County talks after Man United takeover claim
Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi government official and billionaire who claimed last October that Manchester United were close to a sale, is now in advanced discussions about backing Championship club Derby County, according to reports.
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Slovenia manager criticises Man United over Benjamin Sesko's fitness management
Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar has publicly questioned Manchester United's handling of Benjamin Sesko, after the striker missed the club's final three matches of the season with a shin injury and will now miss upcoming internationals against Cyprus and Croatia.
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Gundogan open to future City coaching role as he urges fans to back Guardiola's successor
Ilkay Gundogan has said he cannot rule out returning to Manchester City in a coaching capacity and asked supporters to give Pep Guardiola's replacement the space to do things their own way.
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Bowen vows to fire West Ham back up after Hammers' relegation confirmed
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has publicly committed to staying at the club and helping them return to the Premier League, despite being linked with Manchester United following the Hammers' relegation on the final day of the season.
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Roma lead race for Greenwood as United's sell-on clause nears a £21m windfall
Mason Greenwood is closing in on a summer exit from Marseille, with Roma emerging as frontrunners after making contact with the forward's father. Manchester United hold a sell-on clause worth up to 50 per cent of any transfer fee, potentially netting them around £21m from a £43m deal.
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Arteta vows Arsenal will be champions of Europe ahead of PSG Champions League final
Mikel Arteta told Arsenal players and fans at a Mayfair celebration dinner that the club will win the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday, days after lifting the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.
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Five Guardiola backroom staff leave Man City alongside departing manager
Manchester City have confirmed that five members of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff will depart alongside him this summer. Manel Estiarte, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Xabi Mancisidor, Pep Lijnders, and Kolo Toure are all leaving the Etihad after Guardiola's ten-year tenure ends.
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Carrick signs two-year United deal and says managing Old Trafford 'feels pretty natural'
Michael Carrick, 44, has signed a two-year contract as Manchester United head coach. In his first interview since the appointment, the former midfielder said the role feels like 'a natural step' despite limited managerial experience.
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Robertson targets World Cup success as Scotland end 28-year absence from the tournament
Andy Robertson has spoken about Scotland's ambitions at the 2026 World Cup in North America, their first appearance at the tournament since France 98. The Liverpool captain says the squad's recent experience at two European Championships will help them compete rather than simply make up the numbers.
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Verstappen dismisses Montoya's call for suspension over 2026 regulation criticism
Max Verstappen has hit back at Juan Pablo Montoya after the former F1 driver suggested the four-time champion should receive penalty points and a race ban for publicly criticising Formula 1's new 2026 regulations, calling Montoya's comments "nonsense".
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Liverpool and PSG both pursue RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande as Salah successor
Liverpool face direct competition from Champions League holders PSG in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, who is also weighing a contract extension at his current club. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says the decision rests with the player.
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Arsenal make aggressive £100m-plus move for Julian Alvarez as PSG rivalry intensifies
Arsenal are preparing an aggressive player-plus-cash offer for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, worth in excess of £100m, as they look to strengthen following their first Premier League title in 22 years. PSG are also in the running, but Alvarez is said to be open to joining either Champions League finalist.
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Liverpool tell Alisson they want him to stay as Juventus move fades
Liverpool have directly told Alisson Becker they want him as their first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026/27 season, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian had agreed personal terms with Juventus, but the Italian club's failure to qualify for the Champions League appears to have cooled the move.
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Eric Garcia and Gavi among eight Barcelona players named in Spain's 2026 World Cup squad
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente named eight Barcelona players in his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. Eric Garcia earns his first international call-up in four years, while Gavi returns after an injury-plagued two seasons.
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Levante's Etta Eyong rejects €30m move to hold out for Barcelona
Cameroon forward Karl Etta Eyong turned down a €30m offer from CSKA Moscow in January and is prioritising a move to Barcelona this summer, according to MD, despite the Catalans having cooled their interest in the 22-year-old.
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