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Newcastle face sliding doors moment over Bruno Guimarães in summer of upheaval
Newcastle United face a pivotal decision over their captain Bruno Guimarães, with Arsenal keen to sign the Brazil midfielder and the player himself reportedly receptive to the move, even as the club publicly insists he is not for sale. The article frames this as a “sliding doors” moment amid a summer of significant upheaval on…
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Pogacar dominates on Tourmalet as yellow jersey crashes
Tadej Pogacar produced a commanding victory on stage six of the 2026 Tour de France, winning atop the iconic Col du Tourmalet and reclaiming the leader’s yellow jersey. The defending champion moved a significant step closer to a record-equalling fifth overall title, which would place him alongside Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel…
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Jarell Quansah handed two-match ban by Fifa for sending off against Mexico
England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban by Fifa after being sent off in England’s last-16 World Cup win over Mexico on Sunday. The suspension is significant because it rules the 23-year-old out of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami, as well as a possible semi-final should England progress, deepening a selection…
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Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card
England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match ban by Fifa’s disciplinary committee after his red card in the 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, ruling him out of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway and any potential semi-final. The sending-off, for a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo classed as serious foul play, adds an extra…
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Muchova saves match point on way to epic semi-final win over Gauff
Karolina Muchova produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Coco Gauff and reach the women’s singles final at Wimbledon 2026. Having faced a match point and appeared on the brink of defeat, Muchova fought back to win, underlining her resilience on the biggest stage. The match was decided in a tense third-set tie-break, with Muchova saving…
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‘£14.45 and you don’t even get any strawberries!’ Wimbledon’s new self-serve Pimm’s machine isn’t a hit with fans as they moan over cost and lack of fruit
Wimbledon has introduced self-service Pimm’s machines for the first time in the Championships’ history, allowing spectators to pour the drink themselves in an effort to speed up service. The move matters because Pimm’s is one of the tournament’s most cherished traditions, and the automated approach has drawn complaints from fans who feel it cheapens the…
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What’s going on at Newcastle with Bruno’s future in doubt?
Newcastle United face the prospect of losing their captain and midfield talisman Bruno Guimaraes, who has signalled a desire to move to Arsenal after four and a half years on Tyneside. His potential departure carries added weight given that Newcastle have already parted with three major figures — Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak…
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Eriksen to begin rehab in Denmark after collapse
Christian Eriksen will begin an individual rehabilitation programme in Denmark following his collapse during a friendly against Ukraine last month. The Denmark and Wolfsburg midfielder went down during the match in Odense on 7 June, which was stopped in the 65th minute and later abandoned, though he was able to walk from the pitch. The…
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Palace sign Spain defender Mingueza on free transfer
Crystal Palace have signed Spain defender Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo on a free transfer, subject to international clearance. The 27-year-old has agreed a four-year contract and becomes the first summer signing of new head coach Pierre Sage, marking an early piece of business as the club builds for the coming Premier League season. A…
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‘By far the biggest event ever in Norway’
Ahead of a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Norway and England, BBC Sport has published a video in which Norwegian pundits preview the match, which they describe as “by far the biggest event ever in Norway”. The framing underlines the scale of national anticipation surrounding the fixture, reflecting the significance of Norway reaching this…