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Como agree £31m deal to sign Chalobah from Chelsea
Como have agreed a deal worth more than £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, bringing an end to his near-20-year association with the club he joined as a boy. The 27-year-old England international is set to sign a long-term contract at the Italian side, who qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in…
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Ex-Man City striker Dzeko, 40, pens new Schalke deal
Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension at Bundesliga club Schalke, with the 40-year-old set to continue playing top-flight German football into the 2026-27 season. The move keeps one of European football’s most enduring forwards active well into his 40s, extending a career that began 23 seasons ago and included…
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Scotland v UAE ODI washed out at Forthill
Scotland’s Cricket World Cup League 2 one-day international against the United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain at Forfarshire Cricket Club in Broughty Ferry. The washout is a blow for the tri-series opener and highlights the difficulty of scheduling outdoor fixtures in Scotland, though it does not immediately harm…
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England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal as a free agent, following the mutual termination of his contract with Brentford. The move brings the 36-year-old to Stamford Bridge under new manager Xabi Alonso, who has overseen a busy summer of recruitment as the club looks to rebuild after finishing 10th in…
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Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal doesn’t make sense. That’s why it may work | Jonathan Wilson
Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior is reportedly in talks over personal terms with Arsenal, a move that seems surprising given the contrast between his free-flowing style and Mikel Arteta’s structured approach, but which could make sense for both clubs. Madrid, rebuilding under José Mourinho, appear ready to cash in on the Brazilian rather than lose…
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Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton – Hearn
Northampton Saints wonderkid Henry Pollock is set to seek a significant pay rise to remain at the club, with his agent Eddie Hearn suggesting the 21-year-old’s earnings should reach £1m a year. The claim highlights the growing commercial pull of rugby’s breakout star, whose confrontational playing style and celebratory antics have won him a large…
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Football Daily | Scrapped proposals, statement wars and the ongoing Infantino furore
The Guardian’s Football Daily newsletter reports on a fast-moving row within world football’s governing bodies after FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling stakes in FIFA tournaments to private investors, prompting a strong backlash. Following pressure and the threat of a boycott, FIFA scrapped the proposal in a statement issued in the early hours of Saturday…
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Have Man Utd lost faith in their women’s team?
Manchester United’s women’s team head into the new Women’s Super League season without a manager, after Marc Skinner left the role by mutual consent following five years in charge, and with a squad many observers see as under-strengthened. The timing has fuelled concerns that United risk falling behind their rivals, reviving longstanding questions about the…
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Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase defends trans athletes in women’s sports as culture war engulfs WNBA
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase spoke in support of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, becoming the fourth WNBA head coach to be asked about the issue publicly within a three-day period. Her comments came during a pre-game press conference on Sunday ahead of a win over the Toronto Tempo, amid an intensifying…
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Rhodes and Maguire earn Solheim Cup wildcard picks
Britain’s Mimi Rhodes and Ireland’s Leona Maguire have been named as wildcard picks for Europe’s Solheim Cup team, which will face the United States in the Netherlands next month. Captain Anna Nordqvist selected Maguire despite a poor run of recent form, including four missed cuts in her last six events, citing her strong record in…