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Scott Cummings warns Glasgow not to lean on 2024 URC final win over Bulls
Glasgow Warriors lock Scott Cummings has played down the significance of the club's 2024 United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls ahead of Saturday's URC semi-final at Murrayfield, warning the South African side will use that defeat as motivation.
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Mainoo admits to 'difficult times' under Amorim before Carrick revived his United career
Kobbie Mainoo has spoken candidly about struggling for game time under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, crediting interim manager Michael Carrick with restoring his place in the team and ultimately earning him a spot in England's World Cup squad.
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Everton leads race for Hackney as Man Utd prioritise other midfield targets
Hayden Hackney, Championship Player of the Season with Middlesbrough, is said to prefer a move to Everton over interest from Manchester United, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old could be available for around £15 million with just one year left on his contract.
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Retallick, Savea and Rennie chase Japan Rugby League One title with Kobe Steelers
Kobelco Kobe Steelers enter Sunday's Japan Rugby League One final against Kubota Spears as heavy favourites, with All Blacks veterans Brodie Retallick and Ardie Savea and outgoing coach Dave Rennie seeking a rare piece of club silverware at Tokyo's National Stadium.
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Manchester United agree £38.8m Ederson deal with Orozco move also confirmed
Manchester United have struck a £38.8m agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, while Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco is set to officially join from Fortaleza CEIF in July when he turns 18.
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England's World Cup matches could face lengthy delays if thunderstorms strike, FIFA confirms
FIFA has confirmed it will delay rather than postpone fixtures affected by severe weather at the 2026 World Cup, leaving England's afternoon kick-offs in Boston and New Jersey vulnerable to thunderstorm interruptions this summer.
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Manchester City's 1989 retro away shirt drops to £16 via cashback deal at Sports Direct
Score Draw's replica of Manchester City's 1989/90 First Division away shirt is listed at £21 on Sports Direct, but a TopCashback offer for new platform members brings the price down to £16.59.
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Denmark, Italy, Netherlands and Poland prepare for World Cup with June 3 friendlies
Four European nations face international opponents on Wednesday, June 3, in warm-up friendlies ahead of the World Cup. Denmark host DR Congo, Italy face Luxembourg, Poland take on Nigeria, and the Netherlands meet Algeria.
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Leclerc signs multi-year Ferrari extension ahead of home Monaco Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc has committed his future to Ferrari on a new multi-year deal, announced ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. No specific contract length was disclosed, but the team confirmed he will race in red "for the coming seasons."
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Leclerc signs Ferrari contract extension ahead of home Monaco Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc has committed his future to Ferrari on an expected multi-year deal, announced ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. The Monegasque, currently on 155 starts for the team, reaffirmed his ambition to win the world championship with the Scuderia.
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World Cup 2026 wallchart: every fixture, group and kick-off time in one place
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa and runs through 104 matches across 39 days, concluding with the final on July 19. The expanded 48-team tournament spans 16 venues across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Manchester United agree £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson in midfield rebuild
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing at Old Trafford on a four-year deal. Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson are also targets as United overhaul their midfield.
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Kroupi 'dreams' of PSG move as Arsenal, Barcelona and City circle Bournemouth forward
Bournemouth's 19-year-old forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 Premier League goals in his first full season in England, is attracting interest from Arsenal, PSG, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester City, with Bournemouth reportedly valuing him at £86 million.
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Real Madrid close to signing Dumfries, leaving Alexander-Arnold facing fresh competition
Real Madrid are reportedly set to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for as little as £17 million, ending Trent Alexander-Arnold's brief spell as the club's undisputed first-choice right-back heading into his second season.
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PSG move ahead of Liverpool in race for Yan Diomande with verbal agreement
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly secured a verbal agreement with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, dealing a blow to Liverpool's search for a Mohamed Salah replacement. Leipzig are holding out for around £112 million for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international.
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Sixteen Arsenal players confirmed for World Cup 2026 as all squads finalised
All 26-man squads for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have now been submitted, confirming 16 Arsenal players will represent their countries across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.
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Shearer says Rogers has edged ahead of Bellingham for England's No.10 role
Alan Shearer believes Morgan Rogers currently deserves to start ahead of Jude Bellingham for England at the World Cup, citing Rogers' 14-goal, 12-assist season with Aston Villa against Bellingham's difficult campaign at Real Madrid.
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Twelve Manchester United players named in World Cup 2026 squads as Maguire and Shaw miss out
Manchester United will have 12 players at the World Cup 2026 in North America this summer, with goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards spanning nine nations. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are among the notable absentees after being left out of England's squad by Thomas Tuchel.
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Nevin says Kvaratskhelia is Arsenal's perfect signing after Chelsea ignored his early tip
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has revealed he urged his old club to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia years before the Georgian became one of football's most coveted attackers. Nevin now believes the PSG forward, valued at £78m, would be the ideal addition for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
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Antonio admits he wanted West Ham relegated after being released post-crash
Michail Antonio has revealed he hoped West Ham would be relegated after the club released him following his near-fatal car crash in December 2024. The Hammers' all-time top Premier League scorer said he later changed his mind as the club's survival battle unfolded.
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