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Jalibert calf injury leaves Bordeaux-Bègles without key man for Top 14 survival decider
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert has been ruled out of Bordeaux-Bègles' final Top 14 regular-season match against Clermont-Auvergne on 6 June, after picking up a calf injury. The reigning Champions Cup holders must avoid defeat to secure a play-off berth.
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Maguire set for World Cup podcast role after Tuchel drops him from England squad
Harry Maguire will appear as a guest on The Rest is Football's Netflix-backed World Cup coverage after Thomas Tuchel left the Manchester United defender out of England's 26-man squad, opting instead for Dan Burn, Jarrel Quansah and Djed Spence.
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Venner scores her 12th try as Gloucester Hartpury lose unbeaten record but secure home semi-final
Gloucester Hartpury's unbeaten run in the Premiership Women's Rugby ended with a 41-39 defeat to Trailfinders Women in Round 17, but the result still leaves them top of the table and hosting their semi-final — which will be a rematch against Trailfinders.
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Tuchel delivers tactical masterclass to grassroots under-11 side at St. George's Park
England head coach Thomas Tuchel hosted grassroots coach Amir Shaed and his under-11 team at St. George's Park, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how England prepare for major tournaments ahead of this summer's World Cup.
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Turan Tovuz banned from Conference League over 2019 match-fixing case
UEFA has barred Azerbaijani club PFK Turan Tovuz from next season's UEFA Conference League after ruling the club was involved in activities aimed at influencing match outcomes. The club, who finished third in Azerbaijan's top flight, intends to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Manchester United confirm Rasmus Hojlund's permanent move to Napoli for €44m
Manchester United have officially confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on a permanent basis for €44million. The Danish striker's loan-to-buy clause was triggered after Napoli secured Champions League football by finishing second in Serie A.
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Mainoo credits Carrick for World Cup place after difficult spell under Amorim at United
Kobbie Mainoo has spoken candidly about the "difficult times" he endured under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, revealing he believes he would have left the club had Amorim not been sacked in January. Interim manager Michael Carrick restored him to the starting line-up, and Mainoo has since earned a place in England's 26-man World Cup squad.
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Heskey warns Guardiola's coaching style may not translate to international management
Former England striker Emile Heskey believes Pep Guardiola's intense, detail-driven approach is poorly suited to international football, where managers have only days rather than months to work with their squads.
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Manchester United sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £35 million in first summer deal
Manchester United have secured the signing of Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for £35 million, potentially rising to £40 million with add-ons. The 26-man Brazil international has agreed a four-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months, as the club prepares for a return to the Champions League.
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Rogers open to Villa exit as Arsenal lead £100m chase ahead of summer window
Morgan Rogers is not actively pushing for a move away from Aston Villa but is open to a new challenge this summer, with Arsenal leading interest from several Premier League clubs. Villa are expected to demand around £100m for the 23-year-old England forward.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
England face Croatia on Wednesday, June 17 at Dallas Stadium in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with around 65,000 British fans expected to travel across Canada, Mexico and the United States for the tournament.
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Aston Martin reveals colour-shifting Monaco GP livery in Maaden partnership
Aston Martin will run a special iridescent livery at the Monaco Grand Prix, created in collaboration with principal partner Maaden. The colour-shifting design replaces the team's traditional green on the AMR26 and extends to the race suits and helmets of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
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Kieran McKenna emerges as Fulham's top target to replace Marco Silva at Craven Cottage
Fulham have confirmed Marco Silva's departure to Benfica and are targeting Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna as his successor. The 40-year-old is reportedly keen on the move, though an £8 million compensation clause stands between the clubs.
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Arsenal in talks to sign Jeremy Monga as eight rivals miss out on Leicester winger
Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, with eight rival clubs — including Manchester United and Manchester City — also having enquired about the England youth international. The fee is expected to exceed £10 million.
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DR Congo's World Cup warm-up against Chile cancelled by Spanish mayor over Ebola fears
Spanish authorities have cancelled the Democratic Republic of Congo's pre-World Cup friendly against Chile in La Línea de la Concepción, citing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation — despite the vast majority of Congo's squad being based in Europe.
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City, United and Arsenal set for summer midfield battle as Tonali and Anderson emerge as key targets
Manchester City face competition from Manchester United and Arsenal in what could be a defining transfer window for all three clubs, with Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali among the midfield targets in play as City prepare for life after Bernardo Silva.
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Darcy Graham returns to sevens after eight years for GB's survival push in Bordeaux
Scotland's record try-scorer Darcy Graham has been called up by GB Sevens for this weekend's SVNS Championship event in Bordeaux, where the side must finish in the top eight to secure their place in the top tier of international sevens rugby.
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Watkins credits England snub with sparking Europa League-winning form for Villa
Ollie Watkins says being dropped from Thomas Tuchel's March England squad proved a turning point, as the Aston Villa striker went on to score 11 goals in 12 games and help Villa claim the Europa League title and a top-four Premier League finish.
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Salford City sack Karl Robinson despite club's best ever League Two finish
Karl Robinson has been dismissed as Salford City manager after nearly two and a half years in charge, despite guiding the club to their highest-ever finish. The decision follows a 3-0 play-off final defeat to Notts County at Wembley.
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Manchester United agree £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Anderson pursuit ends
Manchester United have reached a £35m agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will travel to Manchester this month to complete his medical and sign a contract until 2030.
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