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Ancelotti: Brazil must share responsibility as Neymar battles injury

Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil no longer boast the individual icons of years gone by and must lean on a collective effort rather than expect a single superstar to carry the side. "The more experienced player has to have more responsibility, the younger player has to have less pressure. We

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Why Pochettino named Tim Ream captain and Chris Richards' fitness

Mauricio Pochettino announced Tim Ream as captain during Saturday's press conference ahead of the friendly with Senegal. Ream was emotional, calling the honor "more than a dream come true" and saying it "isn't going to change what I do or who I am.

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Hütter among coaches linked to Eintracht Frankfurt

Hütter most recently worked in Ligue 1 with AS Monaco, but was sacked last October after around two years in the role. Prior to that, he had guided the club from the Principality to the Champions League on two occasions. He is said to have been eyeing a move to

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Liverpool had no choice in sacking Arne Slot — now must secure Andoni Iraola

Saturday afternoon's news that Liverpool had sacked Arne Slot came as a shock — not because it was necessarily the wrong decision but because few expected it. After one of the worst title defences in Premier League history, supporters had lost faith in both the club and the coach.

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Sheringham backs Liverpool sacking of Arne Slot, criticises Alonso miss

Teddy Sheringham said Liverpool were right to part ways with Arne Slot after a disappointing campaign that ended with the club in fifth. He argued that keeping the Dutch coach would have risked wasting another season and that the club needed a decisive call rather than starting a new campaign

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Club hails Arne Slot's impact as he departs Liverpool

The club and owners praised the contribution Arne has made to Liverpool during his time with the team, calling it significant, meaningful and — most importantly to supporters and themselves — successful. They highlighted his work ethic, diligence and level of expertise, saying these qualities underlined their view that he is a

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How to Watch Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7

The Western Conference Finals began as an impossibly hyped showdown between the NBA's two best teams and has lived up to that billing. From a double-overtime Game 1 victory by the Spurs to Oklahoma City's Game 3 upset in front of a San Antonio crowd, this

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Andoni Iraola set to be named Liverpool manager

Liverpool are set to appoint Andoni Iraola as their next manager after Arne Slot's departure. The club moved quickly to identify the Spaniard as their preferred candidate, and negotiations are expected to progress rapidly. Slot leaves after a season that failed to meet expectations at Anfield; the team

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Why Liverpool and PSG are front-runners for Yan Diomande

Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the leading contenders to sign RB Leipzig youngster Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old prefers a right-sided role, which gives those clubs an edge over Manchester United and Bayern Munich, who have viewed him primarily as a left-sided option. On the Born N' Red

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Arne Slot to leave Liverpool with immediate effect

Arne Slot is to leave Liverpool with immediate effect, Fabrizio Romano has said. The Reds manager had come under intense pressure after an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign that ended in a fifth-place Premier League finish and a narrow retention of Champions League qualification. Liverpool spent in the region of £446 million

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PSG players to receive around €1m each if they beat Arsenal

L'Equipe says every Paris Saint-Germain first-team player would receive around €1 million if they beat Arsenal to lift the Champions League at Budapest's Puskas Arena. The bonus structure was negotiated by the club's four-man leadership group of Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha.

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Dembele says 'I'm 100 per cent fit' as Hakimi cleared for Champions League final

Ousmane Dembele has confirmed he is fully fit to feature in the Champions League final against Arsenal despite sustaining a recent calf problem, and Achraf Hakimi has been cleared to start. Both players returned to full training before joining the squad at the Puskas Arena. Dembele was substituted during the

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Jurgen Klopp named Al-Ittihad's preferred managerial target

Al-Ittihad have identified Jurgen Klopp as their preferred candidate to become the club's next manager following the departure of Sergio Conceicao. The Saudi Pro League side are keen to persuade the former Liverpool boss to return to the dugout after he stepped away from coaching in 2024. Klopp

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Joshua Kimmich backs Arsenal in Champions League final

Joshua Kimmich has said he will support Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, even though Bayern Munich were eliminated by PSG in the semi-finals. He made clear his backing is not born of resentment towards PSG but from a desire to see Germany team-mate Kai Havertz succeed

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Sean Sweeney set to become Orlando Magic head coach

The Orlando Magic have settled on a preferred candidate for their vacant head-coach role and are nearing a deal. ESPN reports that Sean Sweeney will become the new head coach of the Florida-based franchise. The 41-year-old is currently the lead assistant coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is still

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Ruben Dias denies cheating as he confirms split from Maya Jama

Ruben Dias has confirmed he and Maya Jama have split and firmly denied rumours that he was unfaithful. The Manchester City defender broke his silence after weeks of speculation, using Instagram to reject claims that infidelity played a role in their breakup. He wrote on Instagram: "I feel that

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Marquinhos warns PSG to be ready for Arsenal set-pieces

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has warned team-mates they must be ready to deal with Arsenal's set-piece efficiency as PSG prepare to defend their Champions League title at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. On the eve of the final he conducted official pre-match media duties alongside Ousmane Dembele, noting

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Bayern target Yann Aurel Bisseck as Konate interest grows

FC Bayern's transfer focus shifted after missing out on Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, and attention has turned to reinforcing the centre of defence. John Stones and Josko Gvardiol were linked in recent weeks, though sporting director Max Eberl denied interest in Stones. Two genuine options have emerged. Ibrahima

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Fear and self-doping in Las Vegas: Inside the first Enhanced Games

I attended the inaugural Enhanced Games at Resorts World in Las Vegas, a three-sport event set up by a group of Silicon Valley techno-libertarians to test how far athletic performance can be pushed when competitors use powerful performance-enhancing drugs. The show had the trappings of traditional sport—referees, Olympic-standard tracks,

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Anthony Gordon speaks fluent Spanish at Barcelona unveiling

Anthony Gordon has completed a £69.3 million (€80m) move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract with the Catalan club. The 25-year-old England international, who finished as the Magpies' top goalscorer last season, surprised the presentation crowd by conducting part of his first official press conference

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Anthony Gordon excited to link up with Lamine Yamal after €80m move

Anthony Gordon has completed an €80 million move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract that runs until 2031. The 25-year-old England international finished the domestic campaign as Newcastle's top goalscorer with 17 goals across all competitions and was officially presented to the media on Friday

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Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving after M3 crash

Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash involving his Lamborghini on the M3. The 31-year-old was released on bail while police continue their investigation into the incident. Hampshire Police received reports shortly before 9am that a Lamborghini had collided with barriers on the M3

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Bayern tried to bring Julian Nagelsmann to Munich in 2015

Memories of Julian Nagelsmann's reign at FC Bayern remain fresh. He moved from RB Leipzig to Munich in the summer of 2021, and his dismissal in the spring of 2023 came as something of a surprise. Thomas Tuchel replaced him, but he too failed to achieve long-term success.

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Anthony Gordon completes €80m move to Barcelona

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle in a deal worth up to €80 million. The 25-year-old has committed to a five-year contract that runs until 2031 after flying to Barcelona to complete a medical. The move was announced on Friday afternoon following a four-hour delay caused

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After years of stability, F1 reliability can no longer be taken for granted

The Canadian Grand Prix, a sprint weekend held on the artificial island built for Expo 67, served up close racing and another shake-up in the standings. Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli has now won four straight races and leads his Mercedes teammate George Russell by 43 points after five events; with 25