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Haaland vow and World Cup ambitions give Man City players new drive under Maresca
Pep Guardiola's farewell at the Etihad has given way to questions about what comes next, with Erling Haaland already declaring his intent to chase major honours and incoming manager Enzo Maresca inheriting a squad with plenty to prove.
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World Cup 2026 opens on June 11 as Mexico host South Africa at Azteca
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The 104-match tournament concludes with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
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Antonelli vows Mercedes team battle with Russell will not mirror Hamilton-Rosberg feud
Andrea Kimi Antonelli says Mercedes is allowing him and George Russell to race freely in 2025, but the 19-year-old insists the pair are committed to keeping their intra-team rivalry clean and avoiding the toxic dynamic that defined the Hamilton-Rosberg era.
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Carrick faces midfield headache as Maguire's United future comes into question
Michael Carrick must find a replacement for the departed Casemiro as Manchester United prepare for a busy summer transfer window, with Edwin van de Sar warning the Brazilian's absence will leave a significant gap in midfield.
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Manchester United close to signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson in £38m deal
Manchester United are on the verge of completing a £38million move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, 26, who would become the club's first signing of the summer transfer window.
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Tottenham close in on Savinho as Robertson and Senesi set for free transfers
Spurs are expected to sign Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson on free transfers as their contracts expire next month, while Roberto De Zerbi's side are also reviving their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, valued at £60 million.
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Carragher blames recruitment failures and Salah's public posts for Slot's Liverpool exit
Jamie Carragher has spoken out following Arne Slot's sacking at Liverpool, placing blame on the club's recruitment team, player power, and Mohamed Salah's social media activity, while raising doubts about whether incoming managers can sustain title-winning intensity across a congested schedule.
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Inter Milan offered Harry Maguire as Carrick faces Casemiro void in United rebuild
Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer under Michael Carrick, with Inter Milan reportedly offered the chance to sign Harry Maguire just weeks after he renewed his contract, while the club moves to replace Casemiro and close in on Atalanta's Ederson.
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Arsenal contact Carnesecchi's agent as Odegaard pledges long-term commitment
Arsenal have made contact with the agent of Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, valued at £35m, as the club plans its summer rebuild. Captain Martin Odegaard has also reaffirmed his desire to remain at the club for 'many years' following the Champions League final defeat to PSG.
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Rob Smedley calls Antonelli a generational talent as teenager leads 2026 championship
Former F1 race engineer Rob Smedley has labelled 19-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli a "generational talent", with the Mercedes driver holding a 43-point championship lead over teammate George Russell after five rounds of the 2026 season.
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Makhachev targets August return with Ian Garry as welterweight title frontrunner
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says he is heading straight into fight camp and is eyeing an August return, with Ian Garry (17-1) identified as the leading contender for the next title shot.
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Bryce Mitchell faces Santiago Luna after Victor Henry withdraws from UFC Fight Night 278
Bryce Mitchell will now meet undefeated prospect Santiago Luna at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas after Victor Henry pulled out of their bantamweight bout for undisclosed reasons less than a week before the event.
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Shane Burgos announces MMA return after nearly three years away from competition
UFC and PFL veteran Shane Burgos has signalled his return to MMA after a near three-year absence, citing burnout from weight cuts and training camps as the reason for his extended break. The 35-year-old featherweight last competed in August 2023, losing to Clay Collard under the PFL banner.
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Xavi surprises lone fan at Champions League final in Heineken competition stunt
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez joined competition winner Forest Robinson at the Puskas Arena during Saturday's Champions League final, whisking him from an isolated seat to a Skybox as part of Heineken's Fans Have More Friends campaign.
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Umaga wants to restore All Blacks' shine as he begins assistant coaching role
Tana Umaga has spoken candidly about the All Blacks losing their lustre after concluding his tenure as Moana Pasifika head coach. The former captain joins Dave Rennie's staff ahead of the Nations Championship in July.
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Steiner praises Wolff for letting Russell and Antonelli race freely in Canada
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has lauded Mercedes boss Toto Wolff for resisting the urge to intervene as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli engaged in a tense 30-lap battle at the Canadian Grand Prix, calling the decision "remarkable".
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Tchouameni denies punching Valverde in first comments on Real Madrid training-ground incident
Aurélien Tchouameni has broken his silence on his altercation with Fede Valverde at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground, denying he threw a punch. Both players were fined €500,000 by the club, and Tchouameni insists there is no lasting personal issue between them.
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Barcelona insist €100m Julian Alvarez offer was emailed to Atletico Madrid on Friday
Barcelona have confirmed to Spanish outlet MD that a €100m opening bid for Julian Alvarez was sent to Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany on Friday, directly contradicting Atletico's public denial that any offer had been received.
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Guler, Valverde and Llorente collect Champions League awards despite Real Madrid's early exit
Real Madrid ended the 2025-26 Champions League without a trophy, but Arda Guler was named Revelation of the Season, Fede Valverde won Goal of the Tournament, and Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente earned a place in the Team of the Season.
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Bryce Mitchell faces undefeated Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 after late change
Bryce Mitchell will now fight undefeated prospect Santiago Luna (8-0) on the main card of UFC Vegas 118 this Saturday in Las Vegas, after Victor Henry withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Luna, 21, steps in on nine days' notice having finished his first UFC opponent inside a round.
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