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Kolo Muani on the market: PSG ends Juventus exclusivity
Blocked by Juventus's financial difficulties, negotiations for a new loan for Randal Kolo Muani have stalled. PSG has opened the door to other contenders, including Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
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When Messi Accused Brazil of Corruption at Copa America 2019
Following Egyptian accusations against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, a parallel emerges: in 2019, Lionel Messi himself denounced rigged refereeing in favor of Brazil during Copa America, risking a two-year suspension.
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Guehi and O'Reilly risk World Cup semi-final ban after yellow cards against Mexico
Manchester City defenders Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly both picked up yellow cards in England's 3-2 win over Mexico and now face suspension for a potential semi-final if they are booked again against Norway on Saturday.
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United's £80m midfield hunt stalls as Fernandes joins Spurs and Tchouameni pursuit stalls
Manchester United are struggling to identify a Casemiro replacement ahead of the new season. After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, the club are now weighing up moves for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Bournemouth's Alex Scott, with Arsenal and Manchester City also circling.
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Man United set August 9 deadline to sell Rashford as Barcelona return ruled out
Manchester United want Marcus Rashford's future resolved by August 9, when their pre-season camp begins in Dublin. Barcelona have passed on their £26m purchase option, leaving United to find new suitors who can offer Champions League football.
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Russell reveals he never lost faith despite battery failure, penalties and bad luck in 2026
George Russell says he "didn't really lose faith" despite a bruising run of misfortune in the early 2026 F1 season, which included a catastrophic battery failure in Canada, a pitlane penalty in Monaco, and a slow puncture at his home race in Britain.
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Left out of World Cup, Tolisso extends at Lyon and accepts non-selection
Absent from Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 World Cup, Corentin Tolisso has publicly reacted to his non-selection and officially extended his contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2029.
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Secret row between Sir Alf Ramsey and Billy Wright finally revealed after seven decades
A freemasons code of silence kept a bitter tactical dispute between 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey and England legend Billy Wright hidden for over 70 years. The row, overheard by FA officials, is now believed to have ended Ramsey's England playing career.
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Martinez and Dalic leave their posts after Portugal and Croatia's eliminations
Roberto Martinez and Zlatko Dalic have announced their departures following Portugal and Croatia's respective eliminations at the 2026 World Cup, bringing to fifteen the number of national team managers who have left their positions since the tournament began.
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Upamecano and Saliba in the spotlight: centre-backs struggling from the penalty spot
On the eve of the France-Morocco quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup, a worrying statistic emerges: at this tournament, only 4 out of 10 centre-backs have converted their penalty kicks, a trend that could influence Didier Deschamps' choices.
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Man City sell academy defender Galvez to Go Ahead Eagles with buy-back clause
Manchester City have permanently sold left-back Tom Galvez to Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles for around £427,000, inserting a 30 per cent sell-on clause and a buy-back option into the deal. The sale takes City's total summer outgoings past £25m.
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Klopp and Slot set for Nations League collision as both target national team roles
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly set to take charge of Germany while Arne Slot is in talks to replace Ronald Koeman as Netherlands head coach — a combination that could pit the former Liverpool managers against each other in the Nations League on September 24.
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Egypt demand Fifa exclude referee after Argentina's 3-2 stoppage-time comeback ends their World Cup
The Egyptian FA has filed an official complaint to Fifa demanding the exclusion of French referee François Letexier after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in the last 16, with a disallowed goal and a disputed foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernández's winner fuelling the protest.
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Harlequins sign dual-side prop Harry Johnson-Holmes from Western Force for 2026/27
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Australian prop Harry Johnson-Holmes, 29, who made 91 Super Rugby appearances for the NSW Waratahs before moving to Western Force and earning a single Wallabies cap against South Africa in 2019.
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Garnacho dropped from Chelsea's protected list, handing Man United a potential £4m windfall
Alejandro Garnacho has been left off Chelsea's 'not for sale' list less than a year after his £40m move from Manchester United, with the Blues open only to a permanent exit — a development that could trigger United's 10 per cent sell-on clause.
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Manchester United open talks over £25.6m Ryerson as Dortmund set their asking price
Manchester United have held initial talks over a move for Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, with the Bundesliga club willing to sell for around €30m (£25.6m) after the Norwegian impressed at the World Cup.
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Dvalishvili urges Yan to 'come back soon' as UFC trilogy stalls and home wrestling debut looms
Merab Dvalishvili says he has received no word from the UFC or Petr Yan on when their bantamweight trilogy will be booked, while preparing to face Olympic gold medallist Henry Cejudo in a freestyle wrestling match on home soil in Georgia.
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Wolff warns Ferrari will challenge Mercedes for the rest of F1 2026 after Silverstone
Toto Wolff has acknowledged Ferrari as a genuine threat for the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season after Charles Leclerc's British Grand Prix victory, even as Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur plays down any title ambitions with his team 78 points adrift.
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World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: France, Argentina, Haaland and Messi's Race for the Golden Boot
Wednesday, July 8 is a scheduled rest day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The quarterfinals begin Thursday, with France vs. Morocco in Boston headlining a run of four matches through Saturday that also features Spain vs. Belgium, Norway vs. England, and Argentina vs. Switzerland.
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Wales scrum-half Sian Jones commits future to Gloucester Hartpury after title-winning season
Sian Jones, the 22-year-old Wales international, has signed a contract extension with Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury, where she has made 16 appearances since joining from Sale Sharks in 2024.
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