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Man Utd probe move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde

Manchester United have identified Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde as the primary solution to their long-standing left-back problems. The 22-year-old La Masia graduate and Spanish international is viewed as a high-potential, long-term fix, but Inter are also monitoring his situation, setting up a likely summer battle for his signature. Talks between

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Nottingham Forest dominate Fenerbahce to give Vítor Pereira perfect start

An evening in Istanbul that Nottingham Forest and the 1,200 travelling supporters will not forget began with a statement. After only three training sessions, Vítor Pereira’s first match in charge produced a convincing victory at Fenerbahçe that put Forest in command of the Europa League playoff tie and

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Murillo labelled Forest's 'best player' amid Man Utd and Chelsea interest

Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with Brazil international centre-half Murillo, and Nottingham Forest legend Viv Anderson says any club that completes a deal would be getting the Reds' "best player". Talk has even suggested Murillo could become the first £100 million defender, though those figures

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Romero labelled an 'easy target' as Zamora pins down Spurs' defensive woes

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been warned he could undermine the team's collective efforts, with former striker Bobby Zamora pointing to the Argentine's temperament as a key problem. Romero has made headlines this season after publicly criticising the club's recruitment and then being sent

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Ethan Nwaneri poised for boost as Habib Beye replaces De Zerbi at Marseille

Ethan Nwaneri’s loan spell at Marseille has been given a timely boost with the appointment of Habib Beye as Roberto De Zerbi's successor. De Zerbi had been the primary champion of the move, leaving the teenager in doubt after the Italian's sudden departure. The club

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How to buy Burnley 2025/26 tickets: fixtures, prices & season info

Burnley are back in the Premier League for the 2025/26 campaign and supporters can follow the Clarets at home and on the road. Upcoming fixtures include matches at Chelsea (Sat 21 Feb 2026), a home game versus Brentford (Sat 28 Feb 2026), trips to Everton (Tue 3 Mar 2026)

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Rosenior: Racists 'shouldn't be in the game' after Vinicius Jr abuse

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has publicly backed Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr after the alleged racial abuse he suffered in the Champions League play-off tie with Benfica. Rosenior, drawing on his own experiences of abuse in the game, said anyone found guilty of racism "shouldn't be

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Thibaut Courtois becomes shareholder of Le Mans

Thibaut Courtois has become a shareholder in Ligue 2 side Le Mans FC, the club announced. He joins a group of minority investors that includes Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, while Brazilian group OutField is the majority owner. Courtois made his investment through his company NxtPlay Capital and

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Shearer: Arsenal still hold destiny but recent form is a concern

Shearer accepts that the Gunners still have their destiny in their own hands, though a Manchester City win in their game in hand would move them to within two points of Mikel Arteta’s side. He warned that the Premier League title remains with Arsenal only if they win every

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Cross-Country Skiing at Milan Cortina: Events, Rules, Team USA

Cross-country skiing at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is one of the Games’ most demanding endurance sports. For men and women the longest races exceed a runner’s marathon. Several events are scheduled to air this weekend on NBC and Peacock. Milan Cortina features six events for each gender: the

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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Aston Villa sit third and face pressure to secure Champions League qualification while also competing in the Europa League, so a home match with Leeds brings expectations. Unai Emery’s side have struggled when the heat is on: after an FA Cup exit to Newcastle and Marco Bizot’s costly

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New Jersey cancels World Cup fan fest to fund smaller local events

New Jersey's planned World Cup fan fest in Jersey City has been cancelled as the state will instead focus on supporting more local, community-based events for fans during this summer's tournament. The decision comes just months before the World Cup kicks off and after tickets had

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How to watch Tigres vs Pachuca: live stream, TV channel and kick-off time

Tigres UANL are desperate to snap back to winning ways in the Liga MX Clausura 2026 when they host a confident Pachuca side chasing a third straight league victory. Here is where to find English-language live streams of Tigres vs Pachuca and the key match details you need. Tigres and

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Nazgul the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Joins Olympic Ski Race

At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, a Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul wandered onto the course during the February 18 women's cross-country skiing team sprint qualifiers and joined skiers racing toward the finish. Nazgul had escaped from his home and accompanied two skiers as they completed their part

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Carlo Ancelotti says he will renew Brazil contract through 2030

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he intends to sign a new Brazil contract to keep him as manager beyond the 2026 World Cup. The new deal would keep Ancelotti in the role until the 2030 World Cup and is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, with the former Real

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Man Utd women beat Atletico to reach first UWCL quarter-final

Manchester United will take on Bayern Munich next month in their first-ever Women's Champions League quarter-final after goals from Julia Zigiotti Olme and Jess Park completed a 2-0 win on the night and a 5-0 victory on aggregate against Atletico Madrid. United were clinical across the two legs

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Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir Critique 30 Rock Skaters

Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, who have served as analysts during the 2026 Winter Olympics, also presided over a 2014 Late Night with Seth Meyers segment that turned their expert gaze toward tourists skating outside 30 Rock. They gave unsuspecting visitors playful nicknames and assigned countries, praising one skater dubbed

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Long-standing sponsor to end partnership with Spurs amid relegation fears

A long-standing sponsor of Tottenham Hotspur has told the club its partnership will terminate at the end of the season, with the deal—believed to have earned Spurs millions—ending regardless of whether the team avoids relegation. Several other commercial partners are also reported to be reviewing their arrangements with

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Sidney Crosby's Olympic injury puts semifinal availability in doubt

Sidney Crosby, the 38-year-old captain of Team Canada who is in the middle of his 21st season with the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, suffered a right leg injury during the February 18 quarterfinal victory against Czechia. In the second period his knee buckled as he braced from a hit

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England and Scotland matches at Gillette Stadium face uncertainty

Local Foxborough authorities have given FIFA less than four weeks to settle a £6m payment to cover manpower and infrastructure at Gillette Stadium outside Boston. Without that payment the town says it will not grant the stadium licence and all seven matches scheduled at the 66,000-capacity venue face being

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Manchester United v Atlético Madrid: Women’s Champions League playoff – live

Manchester United lead 2-0 in the second leg and 5-0 on aggregate, a scoreline that has put them in a commanding position to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time. Julia Zigiotti opened the scoring with a composed finish and Jess Park doubled the lead with a spectacular

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Philippe Coutinho says he's 'mentally exhausted' and leaves Vasco da Gama

Philippe Coutinho has departed boyhood club Vasco da Gama in Brazil, six months after making a permanent move following an initial loan. The 33-year-old returned to his homeland after leaving Aston Villa but asked for his contract to be terminated after being booed by his own fans during a match

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USA vs. Slovakia livestream: Watch men's ice hockey for free

The international ice hockey tournament is winding down, but several high-profile matchups remain. USA vs. Slovakia is the second semifinal in the men's draw, an entertaining clash as both teams push to reach this weekend’s final. The game is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET on

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Zero grip, maximum fun: A practical guide to getting into amateur ice racing

Formula One prizes grip and downforce, but ice racing celebrates the opposite: controlled slides and low traction. To drive on ice you really only need the right tires, a willing car and a desire to spend more time sideways than straight. For street-legal classes, you don’t even need a

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Which Country Has Won the Most Medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics

With the Closing Ceremony approaching, only a handful of medals remain at the Milan Cortina Games. More than 3,000 athletes from 93 countries have competed in Italy, vying for a limited pool of 195 medals. As of February 19, Norway leads the medal table with 34 (16 gold, 8