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United hold shirt-number edge over Chelsea in race to sign Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen is expected to leave relegated West Ham this summer, with Manchester United and Chelsea among the clubs pursuing the England winger. United can offer Bowen his preferred No. 20 shirt, a number Chelsea already have assigned to Joao Pedro.
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Twelve Manchester United players confirmed for World Cup 2026 as Maguire and Shaw miss out
Manchester United will have 12 players at the 2026 World Cup in North America after the squad submission deadline passed. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were among the notable England omissions, while Tyler Fletcher earned a late Scotland call-up to replace the injured Billy Gilmour.
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Watkins says Rashford has surprised him most in England World Cup training
Ollie Watkins has singled out Marcus Rashford as the most impressive player in England training ahead of this summer's World Cup, praising the forward's quality after their time together at Aston Villa last season.
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City send 19 players to 2026 World Cup but Silva and Stones will not return
Manchester City lead all clubs with 19 players at the 2026 World Cup, yet the tournament doubles as a farewell for Bernardo Silva and John Stones, whose contracts expire this summer, while uncertainty also surrounds Joško Gvardiol and Rodri.
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Eight Liverpool players named in World Cup squads as Szoboszlai and Chiesa miss out
Liverpool will send eight players to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Federico Chiesa are absent after their nations failed to qualify.
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Crusaders hand uncapped Gus Brown a debut as prop injuries mount before Blues qualifier
Fletcher Newell's knee injury — the fourth prop to join the Crusaders' casualty list — has opened the door for 22-year-old Gus Brown to make his senior debut off the bench in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Blues.
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United weigh Lewis Hall move as £80m Fernandes fee sets up Arsenal battle
Manchester United are considering a summer approach for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, while a reported £80m asking price for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has put them on a collision course with Arsenal for the 21-year-old's signature.
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Daugunu shifts to inside centre as Reds prepare for Chiefs qualifying final
Queensland's Reds have moved versatile Wallaby Filipo Daugunu to inside centre to cover the injured Hunter Paisami ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Flanker Fraser McReight will captain the side for his 100th Reds appearance.
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Blues face Crusaders in Christchurch qualifying final without Barrett, Papali'i and Eklund
The Blues travel to Christchurch for their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Crusaders missing Beauden Barrett (quad), Dalton Papali'i and Kurt Eklund, though they have named five All Blacks in their starting XV.
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Hurricanes welcome back Barrett brothers for Brumbies qualifying final in Wellington
The Hurricanes will be without three key players for Friday's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Brumbies in Wellington, but head coach Clark Laidlaw has welcomed back co-captains Jordie and Du'Plessis Kirifi alongside six survivors from last week's heavy loss to the Crusaders.
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Isak's 'disconnect' remark and Mourinho's Real Madrid bid for Konate add to Liverpool's summer uncertainty
Alexander Isak admitted he has 'disconnected' from Liverpool while on international duty with Sweden, while reports from Spain claim Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are pursuing Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract following his free exit from Anfield.
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Larkham names Reimer in starting lineup as Brumbies prepare for Hurricanes qualifying final
Stephen Larkham has made two changes to his Brumbies side for the Super Rugby qualifying final in Wellington, promoting Luke Reimer to No.7 and handing Lachlan Lonergan the starting hooker role ahead of Billy Pollard.
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Manchester United weigh £80m Mateus Fernandes move as Lewis Hall also targeted
Manchester United are considering a summer move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with the relegated club valuing him at £80m. Arsenal are also interested, though Fernandes is said to prefer Old Trafford. Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is another target, with a fee of at least £50m anticipated.
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United hold squad number advantage over Chelsea in race for Jarrod Bowen
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen is expected to leave after the Hammers' relegation to the Championship, with Manchester United and Chelsea both pursuing the 29-year-old. United hold an unexpected edge: Bowen's preferred No. 20 shirt is available at Old Trafford, while Chelsea's is occupied.
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Arsenal plan to sell eight players as Rashford emerges as summer target
Mikel Arteta is set to offload as many as eight players this summer, including Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White, as Arsenal look to fund moves for targets such as Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez.
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Nienaber questions his future at Leinster after 'deal with the devil' media storm
Jacques Nienaber has cast serious doubt over his future at Leinster, saying he does not feel valued at the club and acknowledging he may not see out his contract to 2027 following sustained criticism of his defensive system.
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Scott Coker plans 12-event 2027 MMA promotion launch to shake up the sport
Scott Coker has revealed his yet-to-be-named MMA promotion will launch in January 2027 with 12 events per year, blending tournaments and superfights. The former Strikeforce and Bellator chief says he wants to inject new energy into what he sees as a stagnant MMA landscape.
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Harry Kane gets Madame Tussauds waxwork ahead of 2026 World Cup
England captain Harry Kane has been immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds London, with the figure depicting him in an England kit. Kane described seeing the lifelike replica — complete with the tape on his wedding finger — as 'like looking in a mirror.'
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No NZR contract on the table as Fineanganofo's future remains unresolved
New Zealand Rugby has not placed a contract in front of Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo, and will only enter negotiations with Newcastle Red Bulls if the 23-year-old's representatives formally request a release.
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Gaethje takes personal shot at Topuria's divorce ahead of UFC White House main event
Justin Gaethje has aimed a pointed jab at Ilia Topuria's personal life during a Fox Sports Australia interview, mocking the undisputed lightweight champion's divorce while comparing his personality to Paddy Pimblett. The two meet in the UFC White House main event on June 14.
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