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Neymar faces race to be fit for Brazil's World Cup opener after grade two calf injury
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed Neymar has sustained a grade two calf injury, ruling him out of warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt and putting his availability for the Group C opener against Morocco on June 13 in doubt.
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Ugarte faces Old Trafford exit as Carrick shapes United's summer midfield rebuild
Manuel Ugarte could leave Manchester United on loan or permanently this summer after being omitted from Michael Carrick's final Premier League squad of the season. The £50m signing from Sporting has struggled for form and impact since arriving in August 2024.
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Foster urges Manchester United to sign free-agent Lewandowski on a one-year deal
Former United goalkeeper Ben Foster has called on the club to sign Robert Lewandowski on a short-term deal this summer, with the 37-year-old set to leave Barcelona as a free agent. Foster also identified defensive reinforcements and a Casemiro replacement as priorities for Michael Carrick's squad.
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Antonelli's four-win streak draws comparisons to young Hamilton and Vettel
Former F1 broadcaster Will Buxton has likened championship-leading Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in their breakthrough seasons. The 19-year-old leads the 2026 drivers' standings by 43 points after winning his first four races consecutively.
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Neymar confirmed with grade-two calf injury that will rule him out of Brazil's World Cup opener
Brazil have confirmed Neymar Junior sustained a grade-two calf injury during Santos's defeat to Coritiba, leaving him likely to miss the Selecao's opening 2026 World Cup fixture against Morocco in New Jersey on 13 June.
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Hoddle questions Tuchel's decision to leave Wharton out of England's World Cup squad
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to omit Adam Wharton from the World Cup squad, arguing the Crystal Palace midfielder demonstrated exactly why he should be on the plane with a standout display in Palace's 1-0 Conference League final victory over Rayo Vallecano.
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Manchester United confirm private financing for planned 100,000-seat Old Trafford rebuild
Manchester United's third-quarter financial results, which showed an operating profit of £37.7 million, included a brief update confirming that private financing is being pursued for a proposed new 100,000-seat stadium estimated to cost around £2 billion.
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Premier League replaces PSR with Squad Cost Ratio rules from 2026-27 season
The Premier League is scrapping its Profitability and Sustainability Rules this summer and replacing them with a Squad Cost Ratio framework from the 2026-27 season. Clubs that breach the maximum spending threshold face an automatic six-point deduction and a non-negotiable fine.
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Jurrien Timber returns to full Arsenal training ahead of Champions League final against PSG
Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has rejoined full team training ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, offering Mikel Arteta a potential option at right-back after 70 days out with a groin injury.
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Alex Codling leaves Munster to join Toulon after one season at Thomond Park
Munster forwards coach Alex Codling will depart at the end of the season to join French Top 14 club Toulon, filling the vacancy left by Sergio Parisse. The 52-year-old spent one full-time season at Thomond Park after initially arriving as a consultant in November 2024.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League win creates Carabao Cup draw headache for EFL
Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig sealed the club's first European trophy and a Europa League berth, taking the number of Premier League sides in Europe next season to nine — and leaving EFL officials scrambling to restructure the Carabao Cup's opening rounds.
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De Zerbi targets Mason Greenwood reunion at Tottenham amid fan opposition
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly pursuing a move for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, according to transfers journalist Nico Schira. The potential signing would rekindle their partnership from Ligue 1 but risks deepening tensions with sections of the Spurs fanbase.
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England drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in 2026 World Cup Group L
England will open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on 17 June, reuniting two sides who last met in the 2018 semi-finals. Thomas Tuchel's side also face Ghana and Panama to complete Group L.
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Wharton eyes double celebration after Palace's Conference League win amid United interest
Adam Wharton starred in Crystal Palace's Conference League final victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, winning Player of the Match, while Manchester United weigh whether to pursue the midfielder despite viewing him as too similar to Kobbie Mainoo.
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Nasri withdraws from Champions League final punditry after abuse from PSG fans
Samir Nasri has pulled out of his Canal+ punditry role for the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest on Saturday, citing abuse he received from Paris supporters during the semi-final.
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United close in on Ederson as Tonali links persist and Rashford future stays unresolved
Manchester United are edging toward a £38m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while fresh updates have emerged on Sandro Tonali's stance and Marcus Rashford's uncertain return from his Barcelona loan.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League win gives Premier League record nine clubs in Europe
Crystal Palace's Conference League triumph in Leipzig, secured by Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half strike against Rayo Vallecano, means the Premier League will have nine clubs in European competition in 2026/27 — a record for the division.
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Arsenal sporting director Berta unlikely to face ban for Simeone touchline clash
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta was involved in a touchline altercation with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League semi-final second leg. Berta is expected to be cleared to attend the final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
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Rashford talks scheduled this week as United plan six further signings after Ederson deal
Manchester United will hold talks with Marcus Rashford this week to clarify his future, with Barcelona keen on a permanent deal worth £26 million. The club is also planning at least six additional transfers as manager Michael Carrick looks to build a title-contending squad.
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Rashford swap deals with AC Milan and Barcelona emerge as United weigh summer options
Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford ahead of the summer window. One would bring Rafael Leão to Old Trafford from AC Milan, while another centres on Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado.
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