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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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Daniel Marcos signs with PFL just three days after departing the UFC
Peruvian bantamweight Daniel Marcos has signed with the Professional Fighters League just three days after leaving the UFC, where he compiled a 5-1 record with one no contest across seven bouts. The 33-year-old carries a professional record of 18-1-0 (1 NC) into his new chapter.
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Manchester United close in on £39m Ederson deal as Carrick shapes midfield rebuild
Manchester United have reached a club-to-club agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, with an initial fee of £35m plus £4m in add-ons. The 26-year-old is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing as permanent head coach, pending a medical.
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Manchester United agree £38.8m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson for an initial €40.5m (£35m) plus add-ons, with the 26-year-old set to become Michael Carrick's first signing as manager at Old Trafford.
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Real Madrid close in on Dumfries signing as Liverpool's interest fades after Slot exit
Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, who had been on Liverpool's radar. The 30-year-old Dutchman has a £21.6m release clause, and personal terms with Madrid are not expected to be an obstacle.
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Gascoigne's Italia 90 shirt tops retro sales chart ahead of World Cup 2026
Replicas of the England shirt worn by Paul Gascoigne at the 1990 World Cup are now the best-selling retro football top at Sports Direct, with demand for heritage international shirts having doubled since the 2022 tournament.
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Andoni Iraola verbally agrees to become Liverpool's next head coach after Slot sacking
Liverpool have moved quickly to replace the sacked Arne Slot, opening talks with Andoni Iraola on Tuesday morning and reaching a verbal agreement with the former Bournemouth manager within hours. A formal confirmation is expected within days.
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Arsenal's Champions League final tactics draw fierce criticism after penalty defeat to PSG
Arsenal were beaten 4-3 on penalties by PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest after a match in which they managed just one shot on target. Former France international Christophe Dugarry and Gary Lineker both criticised the Gunners' defensive approach.
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Iraola set to sign two-year Liverpool deal as backroom staff plans take shape
Andoni Iraola has struck a verbal agreement to become Liverpool's new head coach on a two-year contract, with the 43-year-old Spaniard expected to bring assistant Tommy Elphick and several other Bournemouth staff to Anfield.
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St-Pierre reveals three conditions he set for UFC before Anderson Silva superfight could happen
Georges St-Pierre has disclosed that the UFC approached him only once about a superfight with Anderson Silva, and after he submitted three conditions — better compensation, a catchweight bout, and drug testing — the promotion never followed up.
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Liverpool lead four-club race for Iraola with Elphick demand shaping Anfield talks
Liverpool are frontrunners to appoint Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot's replacement, with sporting director Richard Hughes leading negotiations. The Spaniard is expected to request that former Bournemouth assistant Tommy Elphick joins him at Anfield.
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Henderson calls for collective sacrifice as England acclimatise in Florida ahead of World Cup
Jordan Henderson has urged England to embrace sacrifice and hard work as the squad completes a 12-day training camp in Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Daniel Marcos confirms PFL signing after surprise UFC release with 5-1 record
Peruvian bantamweight Daniel Marcos has signed with the Professional Fighters League after being released by the UFC, where he went 5-1 with one no contest. Marcos confirmed the move on Instagram, though PFL has yet to make a formal announcement.
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Bath Rugby's first Cup-winning captain Roger Spurrell dies aged 71
Roger Spurrell, the flanker who captained Bath to their first two John Player Cup victories in 1984 and 1985, has died aged 71. A Hall of Fame inductee, Spurrell made 206 appearances for the club and is credited with laying the foundations of Bath's dominant era.
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Gaethje fires back at 'annoying little bastard' Topuria ahead of UFC White House lightweight title fight
Justin Gaethje has sharpened his pre-fight rhetoric against Ilia Topuria, mocking the champion's personality and referencing his recent divorce. The two meet for the undisputed lightweight title at UFC White House on June 14.
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