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Como sign defender Chalobah from Chelsea
Como have signed Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah in a deal worth more than £30m, ending the 27-year-old’s near two-decade association with the west London club, which he joined as a child. The move gives Cesc Fabregas’s side, who qualified for the Champions League by finishing fourth in Serie A last season, a well-established England international…
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Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costly
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool tenure at Anfield began with a warning sign, as his side squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Monaco in a pre-season friendly, exposing defensive issues that dogged the club last season. It was Liverpool’s second consecutive friendly defeat following a loss to Leeds, and comes amid frustration over slow transfer…
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World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this week’s Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, though he still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. The 24-year-old Italian, who has not played since beating Alexander Zverev in July’s Wimbledon final to claim his fifth Grand Slam title, said…
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Rainford-Brent and Finn give a catching masterclass
BBC Sport has published a video in which former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent and ex-England bowler Steven Finn discuss the technique behind some of the standout catches seen in this year’s Hundred competition. The clip forms part of the BBC’s ongoing video coverage of the tournament, offering fans insight into the skills involved in top-level…
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We cannot sustain the level we want – Iraola
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted his side “cannot sustain the level we want” after they squandered a two-goal lead in a pre-season defeat by Monaco, the second such collapse in successive matches. The result highlights concerns over Liverpool’s squad depth as Iraola prepares for his first season at Anfield, with fitness dipping once substitutions are…
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Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa
Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne has completed a move to Paris St-Germain, returning to the club he first represented over a decade ago after PSG activated an £8.5m release clause in his contract. The 33-year-old France international has signed a three-year deal, ending an eight-year spell in England that began at Everton before he joined…
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Kapp stars as Spirit win by 32 runs against Phoenix
London Spirit secured a 32-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at Lord’s, with South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp playing a starring role with the bat. The result gives Spirit a boost in the competition and follows a related report noting the win has also lifted the hopes of the Sunrisers. Kapp’s batting performance…
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La Liga president Javier Tebas says ‘Infantino era is over’ at Fifa
La Liga president Javier Tebas has declared that “the Infantino era is over” at Fifa, telling French newspaper Le Monde that Gianni Infantino is “destroying the very essence” of football and calling for his resignation. Tebas, a longstanding critic of Fifa’s leadership, argues that Infantino’s projects harm national leagues and that control of the game…
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Sunrisers thump Welsh Fire to inch closer to knockouts
Sunrisers Leeds moved a step closer to qualifying for the knockout stage of The Hundred men’s competition with a commanding 71-run victory over Welsh Fire at Headingley. The win strengthens Sunrisers’ position in the table as the group phase heads towards its conclusion, with only the top three sides progressing to the finals. Mitch Marsh…
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Bruno Guimaraes can help Arsenal reach next level, says Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has set out why he pursued Bruno Guimaraes and confirmed the club may still add further signings this summer. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, with the move officially announced on Saturday and the player unveiled to fans at Emirates Stadium before Sunday’s match against…