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Player or staff contract extension.
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Van Dijk vows to keep going after earning 100th Netherlands cap with contract expiring
Virgil van Dijk marked his 100th cap for the Netherlands with a win over Serbia and insisted his international career is far from over, despite entering the final year of his Liverpool contract. Steven Gerrard has also taken on a new media role.
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World Cup final heartbreak drives Shannon Frizell's All Blacks comeback ahead of Bledisloe
Shannon Frizell has returned to the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe Cup series, motivated by the 12-11 defeat to South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final — a game in which he was yellow-carded and New Zealand played 80 per cent of the match with 14 men.
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Bayern wants to extend Olise until 2032 with €200m release clause
As Olise shines for both club and country, Bayern Munich is pushing for a contract extension until 2032 with a release clause exceeding €200 million, aimed at deterring Real Madrid and Liverpool.
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Noah Ajayi signs professional contract as Manchester United's next academy striker to watch
Manchester United have tied teenage forward Noah Ajayi to a professional contract after he scored nine goals in 25 academy appearances last season, including a standout finish in the Premier League Cup final against Crystal Palace.
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City's £1bn youth rebuild gives club a financial safety net amid 115-charges fallout
Manchester City have confirmed they will appeal the Premier League's guilty verdict on almost all 115 financial charges. Their deliberate shift toward younger players and long-term contracts over the past three years has quietly insulated the squad against the worst-case scenario of relegation.
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Ludlam extends Toulon stay as Lozowski admits 'bewildering' Saracens exit
Lewis Ludlam has committed to Toulon for two more seasons until 2029, ending hopes of a Premiership return, while Sale Sharks centre Alex Lozowski has described his departure from Saracens last summer as 'bewildering and peculiar'.
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McTominay demands £7.7m-a-year deal as Napoli contract talks stall
Scott McTominay is seeking between £6.8m and £7.7m per season until 2030, a figure Napoli currently cannot meet, leaving the Scotland midfielder's future at the club in serious doubt as he recovers from heart surgery.
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McTominay contract talks stall at Napoli as Carrick plots January loan for Amass
Scott McTominay's future at Napoli is uncertain after contract renewal talks hit a deadlock over wages, while Manchester United manager Michael Carrick plans to send teenage left-back Harry Amass out on loan in January.
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Hamilton backs Alonso's talent after veteran seals Aston Martin deal through 2027
Lewis Hamilton praised Fernando Alonso's pure talent in the Sepang paddock after the two-time champion extended his Aston Martin contract through at least 2027, comments that quickly went viral on social media.
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Facing financial crisis, OM extends young Yanis Sellami through 2029
Olympique de Marseille officially confirmed on Friday the contract extension of Yanis Sellami, a 19-year-old midfielder from the club's academy, through June 2029. The decision reflects the budget constraints imposed by owner Frank McCourt.
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Hadjar returns from wrist fracture with podium, contract and a joke about his couch
Isack Hadjar finished third on his comeback at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three races with a wrist fracture, and revealed he still lacks full movement — but insists the condition is "good enough" to race.
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Harlequins tie down Junior World Cup winner Friday and two England U20 teammates on long-term deals
Harlequins have confirmed the re-signings of scrum-half Lucas Friday, lock Elliott Williams and No.8 Tate Williams, all England U20 internationals, on long-term contracts as head coach Jason Gilmore doubles down on a homegrown development model.
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Alonso took two-month-old son Leonard for a kart lap as fatherhood reshapes his F1 life
Fernando Alonso has revealed he introduced his son Leonard to motorsport at just two months old, cradling him for a lap in a go-kart. The 45-year-old Aston Martin driver also opened up about balancing fatherhood with a difficult 2026 season.
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Norris rules out racing into his 40s despite Alonso's new Aston Martin deal
Reigning F1 champion Lando Norris has flatly rejected the idea of extending his career into his 40s, telling BeIN Sports Asia at the Malaysian Grand Prix that he wants to step away from motorsport entirely to travel, relax, and start a family.
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Fernandes, Martinez, Maguire and Shaw all face contract uncertainty at Manchester United
Manchester United must resolve the futures of four senior players — Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw — before the end of the 2026/27 season, with only Shaw lacking a club option to extend.
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Charlie Atkinson commits to Gloucester until 2029 after sweeping club's end-of-season awards
Gloucester have secured the future of fly-half Charlie Atkinson, who has signed a contract extension keeping him at Kingsholm until at least 2029. The 24-year-old swept the club's end-of-season awards after a standout 2025/26 campaign that also earned him his first senior England cap.
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Gustard earns two-year Stade Français extension after steering club from relegation to semi-finals
Paul Gustard has signed a two-year contract extension at Stade Français, keeping him at the Paris club until at least 2029. The former Harlequins and Leicester Tigers head coach transformed Stade from relegation candidates to Top 14 semi-finalists since taking charge in October 2024.
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Adam Jones signs Harlequins extension as club legend Joe Gray returns to coaching staff
Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Adam Jones has extended his contract as scrum and contact coach at Harlequins, while former club stalwart Joe Gray rejoins as lead transition coach after three seasons at London Scottish.
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Tom Curry signs two-year Sale extension but long-term future remains open
Sale Sharks have secured Tom Curry on a new two-year contract, keeping the England and Lions back-row at the club until at least 2029. Head coach Alex Sanderson says both parties hope Curry finishes his career at Sale, though his long-term future will depend on how his body holds up after career-threatening hip surgery.
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Ocon confirmed to leave Haas at end of 2026 after two underwhelming seasons
Esteban Ocon will depart Haas at the close of the 2026 Formula 1 season, the team has confirmed. The 30-year-old Frenchman joined from Alpine in 2025 but leaves having been outscored by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman across both campaigns.
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