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Criminal charges discontinued against Man United's Mason Greenwood

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood appeared before magistrates on October 17, 2022, charged with three offences. The criminal proceedings against him will proceed no further.

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All you need to know as Man United takeover enters endgame

The prospective takeover of Manchester United is perhaps nearing its end. Here is how things stand and where things will go next for the club owned by the Glazers.

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Treble winners: Man City complete historic feat with first Champions League title

Manchester City became the second English club to win the treble after beating Inter Milan to secure a first Champions League title.

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Swiatek to face Muchova in French Open 2023 final

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek came through a true battle with Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil to reach the final of the French Open for the third time.

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Man United transfer news: Talks held over Hojlund, Kolo Muani

Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Mason Mount from Chelsea and have held initial talks over strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani.

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Premier League relegation odds 2022/2023: How it looked

The final week of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign saw a tightly contested relegation battle with four teams seeking to avoid the two remaining trap doors to the second tier.

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Everton stay in Premier League thanks to Doucoure stunner

A fine goal from Abdoulaye Doucoure saw Everton beat Bournemouth 1-0 to preserve their Premier League status.

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Ten Hag says Rashford should aim for 40 goals per season

Marcus Rashford has enjoyed his best goalscoring season for Manchester United in 2022/23, yet Erik ten Hag insists there is "a lot of room for improvement" in the forward's game.

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Lampard on new Chelsea manager: 'I wish him well... it's his problem'

Frank Lampard was asked if the next Chelsea manager has been given the most difficult task at the Premier League club for the past 20 years. He did not disagree.

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Man United thrash Chelsea to seal Champions League return

Manchester United will be playing UEFA Champions League football again next season. A 4-1 win over Chelsea has guaranteed they will finish in the top four of the Premier League.

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Premier League teams in Champions League 2023/24: Clubs to have qualified

The Premier League's four representatives in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League have almost been confirmed.

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Ronaldo on target as Al Nassr keep title hopes alive

Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson Talisca scored as Al Nassr beat Al Ta'ee 2-0, while Saudi Pro League title rivals Al Ittihad drew with Al Hilal.

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Back on track: Man United two wins away from UCL after beating Wolves

Manchester United secured a 2-0 win over Wolves to close in on securing a top-four finish in the Premier League and locking up the lucrative UEFA Champions League berth that comes with it.

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Why was Sam Allardyce sacked by England?

Sam Allardyce was appointed England manager in July 2016. After one match in charge, he left the job. Here's how a newspaper sting led to the shortest full-time Three Lions reign in history.

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Fernandes puts Man United on track for Champions League return

Manchester United defeated in-form Aston Villa 1-0 at Old Trafford to take a big step towards qualifying for next season's Champions League.

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Dream derby date: Inter to face rivals Milan after getting past Benfica

Inter Milan made their 2-0 first-leg win in Portugal count, advancing past Benfica on aggregate after a wild 3-3 draw in the second leg in Milan. They next face rivals AC Milan in the semifinals in May.

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Two own goals gift Sevilla draw as Man United suffer injury crisis

Manchester United were in total control against Sevilla but contrived to throw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2, while they also lost two key defenders to injury.

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How to watch Wrexham vs Notts County in huge National League match

Wrexham's Hollywood owners could scarcely have scripted a more dramatic Easter Monday: a match with promotion rivals Notts County, which could go a long way towards deciding promotion to the EFL.

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Man United ease past Everton but Rashford injury dampens the mood

Manchester United made light work of Everton at Old Trafford, winning 2-0 in the Easter sunshine, but the sight of Marcus Rashford limping off in the second half was not a welcome one.

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Man United into FA Cup semifinals after Fulham lose their heads

Manchester United are heading back to Wembley: they beat Fulham 3-1 in the FA Cup quarterfinals after going a goal down in the second half. Fulham had two players plus manager Marco Silva shown a red card.

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Conte rips into Spurs : 'Selfish players... 20 years, they never won something'

After Tottenham drew with Southampton, Antonio Conte made it clear he has given up on his players, ripping the club for what he considers a culture of under-achievement.

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Gary Lineker, BBC MOTD controversy explained: How a tweet caused a broadcasting crisis

Former England footballer Gary Lineker, now a respected and experienced TV presenter, posted a tweet about a UK government policy. It lead to a broadcasting crisis at the BBC and inflamed a national debate.

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Weghorst scores at last as Man United cruise against Real Betis

Manchester United bounced back from humiliation at the hands of Liverpool by thrashing Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

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Why does Adama Traore use baby oil?

Adama Traore always looks glistening before he's even started a football match. The reason? Baby oil, a previous injury, and a penchant for dribbling.

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Beginner's guide to the 2023 F1 season

If you're keen to follow the 2023 Formula 1 season a little more closely than you have before, take a look through the Sporting News' beginners' guide to the sport.

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Maguire to fight for Man Utd future after ending trophy drought

He may only have come off the substitutes' bench in the 88th minute, but when the final whistle sounded, few celebrated Manchester United's Carabao Cup final win more heartily than Harry Maguire.

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Loris Karius: Hopefully, my story will have a good ending

Not many expected Loris Karius to play in a major final at Wembley Stadium in 2022/23. Now, the Newcastle United goalkeeper wants to make sure it was not a one-off performance.

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Casemiro and Rashford deliver Carabao Cup glory for Man United

Manchester United held off Newcastle United to win the 2022/23 Carabao Cup, their first trophy in nearly six years.

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Rashford and Sancho keep Man United on fringes of title race

Manchester United moved to within three points of second-place Manchester City with a 3-0 victory over Leicester City.

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How has Erik ten Hag improved Man United?

In the six months since a humiliating loss at Brentford, Manchester United have made great strides under Erik ten Hag. Next up is a Europa League meeting with Barcelona, who are arguably the most in-form team in Europe.

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Sheffield United vs Wrexham live stream, TV channel, lineups, odds and prediction

The key details on the FA Cup replay between Wrexham — the club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney — and Sheffield United.

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Rashford goal enough as 10-man United hold on against Crystal Palace

Manchester United made it 13 home wins in a row in all competitions, but they did it the hard way after Casemiro was sent off against Crystal Palace.

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Man United reach Carabao Cup final; Newcastle await

Manchester United will face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final after defeating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate.

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Mahrez magic sees Man City fight back to beat Spurs in six-goal thriller

Manchester City were 2-0 down at home to Tottenham at halftime before a stirring comeback, inspired by Riyad Mahrez, saw them win 4-2.

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Lloris gaffe helps Arsenal beat Tottenham to go eight points clear

Arsenal have a commanding lead at the top of the Premier League after defeating Tottenham in the north London derby.

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Ten Hag has turned Man United into title contenders

Manchester United came from behind to defeat Manchester City and show not only how they have improved under Erik ten Hag, but that a Premier League title challenge might just be possible.

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What time is Man United vs Man City today?

Manchester City head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday in a huge Premier League title battle. What time is the match?

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Why Joao Felix joined Chelsea over Arsenal and Man United

Joao Felix has finally completed his loan move to Chelsea despite being linked with a move to Arsenal and Manchester United.

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Ten Hag explains why Man United need another striker

Erik ten Hag described Anthony Martial as "so important" to Manchester United, but he still wants to sign another striker this month. The Red Devils boss explains why.

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Antony and Rashford send Man United through in FA cup

Manchester United survived a scare against Everton at Old Trafford to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.

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Mahrez strikes as Man City beat Chelsea to close gap to Arsenal

Manchester City closed the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points by beating Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

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Saka strikes as Arsenal go seven points clear after thriller at Brighton

Can Arsenal see out 2022 with another win to maintain their surprise Premier League title challenge? Follow the action live.

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Premier League New Year fixtures schedule

All the details on the fixture schedule in the Premier League over the Christmas period, from Boxing Day to January 5.

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T20 World Cup 2022: How much prize money can nations win?

The T20 World Cup began in Australia on October 16. Here is how much money teams can hope to win at the tournament.

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Willock piles pressure on Potter as Chelsea lose to Newcastle United

Joe Willock gave Newcastle United a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the final Premier League matchday before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Ten Hag tells Van de Beek to fight for Man United future or face exit

Erik ten Hag has been pleased with Donny van de Beek in recent matches, but the Manchester United midfielder struggled in the Carabao Cup victory over Aston Villa.

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Rashford scores 100th Manchester United goal to down West Ham

Manchester United battled to a win over West Ham at Old Trafford, a result that moved them above Chelsea in the Premier League table.

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How to watch Manchester United vs. West Ham

All the details on how to watch Manchester United take on David Moyes' West Ham at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

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Verstappen holds off Mercedes challenge to claim pole in Mexico

Max Verstappen is bidding for a record-breaking race win at the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix. He will start Sunday's race on pole position.

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Why was Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn fight postponed?

Conor Benn failed a drugs test ahead of his blockbuster clash with Chris Eubank Jr at London's O2 Arena. Here's all we know.

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How to watch Manchester United vs. Sheriff Tiraspol

Manchester United enjoyed a positive week in the Premier League and will now look for three points against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.

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Man United star punished by Erik ten Hag ahead of Chelsea match

Cristiano Ronaldo left before the end of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, giving Erik ten Hag an unwelcome headache after a fine team performance.

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Man United produce best performance under Ten Hag to beat Tottenham

Fred and Bruno Fernandes secured a fully deserved 2-0 win for Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

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How to watch Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on October 19. Here is how to watch the action, and the latest odds.

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Cristiano Ronaldo sees two goals disallowed as Newcastle United hold Manchester United

Newcastle United held Manchester United to a goalless draw at Old Trafford in the Premier League, with Cristiano Ronaldo twice seeing goals disallowed.

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How to watch Manchester United vs. Newcastle United

Manchester United responded to a thrashing by Manchester City by winning three games in a row in all competitions. Can Newcastle United halt that run? Here's how to watch.

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How to watch Rangers vs. Liverpool

Details on how to watch the action from Rangers' Champions League clash with Liverpool at Ibrox, plus the latest betting odds.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores club goal No. 700 as Man United beat Everton

Manchester United battled from a goal down to win 2-1 at Everton, Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the winner with his 700th goal at club level.

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Everton vs. Manchester United: TV channel, live stream & betting

Will Manchester United respond from their derby thrashing by defeating Everton at Goodison Park? Here's how you can watch the action.

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Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn purse, salaries: How much money will they make?

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn collide on October 8 in a hugely anticipated fight at London's O2 Arena. It will be a money-spinning event for both men.

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Erik ten Hag left Cristiano Ronaldo on bench during Manchester derby 'out of respect'

Manchester United were beaten 6-3 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo an unused substitute. Erik ten Hag explained why he left him out.

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Three key Manchester United problems Erik ten Hag must fix now

Manchester United were once again on the end of a one-sided derby scoreline against Manchester City. Erik ten Hag has some problems to fix — and quickly.

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Next England manager odds: Graham Potter among favourites

England manager Gareth Southgate has a contract that runs through the 2024 Euros, but he is on the hot seat after a string of poor results in 2022. Here are the names that sportsbooks consider to be his likely successor.

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Roger Federer beaten in final match alongside Rafael Nadal in Laver Cup doubles

Roger Federer saw his final match on the ATP Tour end in defeat, as the Swiss great lost in Laver Cup doubles alongside Rafael Nadal.

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Laver Cup protest: Climate activist sets arm on fire during match

A Laver Cup match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman was interrupted by a protestor advocating for the end of private jet flights in the UK.

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Full list of sports and fixtures postponed after Queen Elizabeth II dies

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is expected to bring a national period of mourning in the UK and other Commonwealth nations. Here is the impact so far on the sporting calendar.

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Penalty controversy strikes as Real Sociedad win at Man United

Erik ten Hag's first European campaign as Manchester United manager started with a controversial defeat to Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.

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Sporting world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died aged 96. Sports starts from around the world have been among those paying tribute to her.

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How to watch Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad

Manchester United begin their UEFA Europa League campaign against Real Sociedad, the side they beat in the last 32 in 2020/21. Here's how to watch the match.

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Chelsea battle back for controversial win over West Ham

Chelsea came from a goal down to defeat West Ham United, but a highly contentious VAR decision denied the Hammers a point.

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Latest Chelsea summer transfer news

Chelsea look set for a busy summer of transfers following the confirmation of Todd Boehly's buyout at Stamford Bridge and Roman Abramovich's exit. Keep up with the latest comings and goings here.

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Will Novak Djokovic play in US Open 2022?

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic's place at the US Open is complicated by his COVID-19 vaccination status. Here is the latest on whether he will play.

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Transfer Deadline Day tracker: Latest news & moves as window closes

Transfer Deadline Day was as wild as ever with some big clubs and big names making last-minute moves. Here are the latest developments and the updated list of official transfers as the 2022 summer window closed on Sept. 1.

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Latest Man United summer transfer news

After a dismal 2021/22 season for Manchester United that yielded only a place in the UEFA Europa League, new boss Erik ten Hag faces crucial decisions in the transfer market. Keep up with the latest comings and goings here.

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Aubameyang 'doing well' after Barcelona home attacked

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's house was targeted by thieves following Barcelona's La Liga win over Real Valladolid.

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Napoli manager open to Ronaldo signing

Cristiano Ronaldo told Manchester United that he wants to leave Old Trafford, and Erik ten Hag chose to leave him out of his lineup for the game with Liverpool.

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F1 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying: Sainz on pole, Verstappen ominous

Formula One returns for the Belgian Grand Prix following its traditional mid-season break. Here is how qualifying played out.

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Latest Arsenal summer transfer news

After narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification at the end of a promising Premier League season, Mikel Arteta is aiming to boost Arsenal's squad for a renewed push in the 2022/23 campaign.

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Ings on target as Villa battle past Everton

Frank Lampard's Everton suffered their second defeat in a row to start 2022/23 as Aston Villa claimed a 2-1 home win.

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Adrien Rabiot to Man United: A risk Ten Hag is prepared to take

Manchester United are trying to force through some late-window transfers, with Adrien Rabiot among their targets. Why do they want the Juventus midfielder, and what are the risks involved?

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Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for Hungarian Grand Prix

The Formula One season takes a month-long break after this weekend, but before then, there's the small matter of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Here is how qualifying played out.

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Lisandro Martinez to Man United: Why Ten Hag wanted Ajax defender

Manchester United announced an agreement for Lisandro Martinez on July 17 before confirming his move 10 days later. Here is why Erik ten Hag wanted to sign his trusty Ajax defender.

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Tour de France 2022 final standings as Vingegaard celebrates in Paris

The standings for all classifications of the 2022 Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard has secured victory.

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Verstappen wins French Grand Prix after Leclerc crash

Charles Leclerc started the 2022 French Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen but crashed from first place, allowing the world champion to triumph.

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McIlroy and Hovland share the lead ahead of final round at The Open

The Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from all of the action on day three of the Open Championship 2022 as the world's top golf stars descended on St. Andrews.

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Wimbledon draw 2022: Full brackets, seedings, route to final

The full draw, brackets and seedings from Wimbledon 2022, where Novak Djokovic or Nick Kyrgios will be crowned men's champion following Elena Rybakina's triumph in the ladies' contest.

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Verstappen leads Austrian Grand Prix qualifying

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes teammate George Russel crashed in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen took pole position for Saturday's Sprint.

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Kyrgios beats Garin to reach first Grand Slam semifinal

Nick Kyrgios, Australia's combustible star, kept his composure to beat Cristian Garin in straight sets in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

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Wimbledon order of play Day 10: Wednesday, July 6 schedule

Who is playing at Wimbledon today? The Sporting News brings you the order of play, plus all the live stream and TV channel details you need.

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Cameron Norrie pips David Goffin to make Wimbledon last four

Cameron Norrie became the first British player to reach a singles semifinal at Wimbledon since 2016 with a five-sets victory over David Goffin on Centre Court.

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England vs. India: Root and Bairstow centuries secure historic triumph

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow again scored centuries as England chased down 378 to beat India by seven wickets. It stands as the ninth-highest successful fourth-innings chase in Test history and England's best of all time.

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British Grand Prix 2022: Sainz goes fastest on Friday

Carlos Sainz was more than two tenths of a second faster than championship leader Max Verstappen as he finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton to be quickest in Friday practice at Silverstone.

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Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2022 Canadian Grand Prix

Formula 1 is back in Montreal this weekend. Follow all the latest updates from the qualifying session for the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix.

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England vs. Hungary time, TV channel, stream, betting

England need a win to breathe life into their UEFA Nations League campaign. Here are the details of their clash with Hungary, including how to watch and the latest odds.

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French Open results 2022: Latest scores, draws, matches

The full draw plus seedings and results for 2022 French Open at Roland-Garros as Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek triumphed in the French capital.

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Wales vs. Ukraine time, TV channel, live stream, odds

Wales face Ukraine for a place at the finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Here are the key details on how to watch and the latest odds.

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Hungary vs. England result: Szoboszlai penalty shocks Three Lions

England saw a 22-game unbeaten run ended by a defeat to Hungary in the UEFA Nations League. Here are the latest updates and highlights.

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UEFA Champions League final 2022: Paris chaos can't be allowed to happen again

The 2022 UEFA Champions League final was a great footballing spectacle, which Real Madrid edged to lift the trophy, but it was one that only glossed over the awful experiences of fans stuck outside the Stade de France in Paris.

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Van Dijk and Benzema's battle of will and skill can define Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Liverpool and Real Madrid face off in the Champions League final on Saturday that will see Virgil van Dijk tasked with keeping star man Karim Benzema quiet.

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Benzema, Mane and the Ballon d'Or: Will the UEFA Champions League final decide the race?

Karim Benzema is favourite to win the Ballon d'Or but Sadio Mane may have the trophies to deserve it instead. Will the UEFA Champions League final decide the race?

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WATCH: Champions League final preview with Frank Leboeuf

Frank Leboeuf believes Liverpool are the stronger side heading into Saturday's Champions League final, even if the "spirit" of Real Madrid impresses the former France defender. 

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WATCH: Stewart Robson previews the Champions League final

Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson has picked out Trent Alexander-Arnold and Toni Kroos as weaknesses to exploit for either side. 

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WATCH: Champions League final preview with The Anfield Wrap's Neil Atkinson

The Sporting News speaks to Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

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Premier League final day results, highlights, final standings

The Sporting News provides the latest live updates and highlights from the final round of matches of the 2021/22 Premier League season.

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Verstappen takes championship lead after Leclerc retires in Barcelona

Follow the updates and see the highlights from the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

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Rangers vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Europa League final preview

Rangers reached the Europa League final for the first time in 14 years after defeating RB Leipzig. They will face more Bundesliga opposition in the form of Eintracht Frankfurt for the right to lift the trophy and play in the 2022-23 Champions League group stage.

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Who will win Champions League? Liverpool vs. Real Madrid early final preview

Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet in the Champions League final for the second time in five seasons. History beckons for Jurgen Klopp or Carlo Ancelotti, while Mohamed Salah is ready for revenge, and Karim Benzema could have the Ballon d'Or at stake.

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What time is 2022 World Snooker Championship final?

The 2022 World Snooker Championship final will take place on May 1-2 in Sheffield, England. Here is how to watch the action from The Crucible, what time it starts, and the latest betting odds.

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What TV channel is 2022 World Snooker Championship final?

The 2022 World Snooker Championship final runs from May 1-2 in Sheffield. Here are the details you need for how to watch the action.

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Erik ten Hag is the next Manchester United manager and one of his first major tasks will be a squad rebuild before 2022/23. Here is a run-down of the Red Devils' transfer targets, including dream signings, realistic options, and which Ajax stars could follow Ten Hag to Old Trafford.

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Man United squad plans: Who is out of contract, who stays and who goes?

Manchester United are facing another rebuilding job in the coming transfer window. Sporting News looks at which players will see their contracts expire at the end of the season, who should stay at the club and who should be sold.

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Five urgent problems for Erik ten Hag to fix at Man United

With Erik ten Hag reportedly set to take over as the new Manchester United manager, The Sporting News presents a look at five of the major problems he must fix as soon as he arrives at Old Trafford.

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Italy vs North Macedonia: TV, stream & betting

Italy host North Macedonia in Palermo in the playoff semi-final for the right to face either Portugal or Turkey for a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Pochettino defends Mbappe amid goal drought

Paris Saint-Germain's manager has insisted that he is pleased with the forward's performances despite mounting criticism

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Modric gives update on Real Madrid contract talks

The midfielder is not certain what the future holds for Sergio Ramos, but his own talks over a new deal appear to be going well

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Simeone says Dembele talks at 'advanced' stage

Diego Simeone seems confident Moussa Dembele will be an Atletico Madrid player before long.

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Fati undergoes 'regenerative biological treatment'

Ansu Fati's recovery from injury is following a "very satisfactory course" following his latest treatment in Barcelona.

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Ibrahimovic: I am Santa Claus

Whether or not you believe in Father Christmas, the Swedish striker has certainly proven to be the gift that keeps on giving at San Siro

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Leno calls for unity under Arteta

The Gunners' wretched start to the season continued at Goodison Park but their No 1 insists the players showed a willingness to fight and improve

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Buffon: I think about Man Utd loss four times a week

The Red Devils pulled off a memorable comeback against the French champions in the last-16, much to the dismay of the goalkeeping icon

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Barca 'played best game of the year' to beat Real Sociedad

The Blaugrana fought from a goal down to beat their opponents in a match where the left back felt they showed real quality and endeavour

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Concussion substitutions trial approved for January

Football's main lawmaking body is taking steps to try and reduce the risk of players suffering multiple head injuries

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Our most complete game of the season - Zidane

Real Madrid needed a win against Borussia Monchengladbach to reach the Champions League knockouts, and they duly delivered.

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Solskjaer: Raiola comments had no impact on decision to drop Pogba

The midfielder was left out of the starting line-up a day after his agent said the midfielder is unhappy and wants to leave

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Coutinho admits Barca form 'hasn't been what everyone expected'

The Brazilian acknowledges the fact he hasn't delivered the goods on a consistent basis at Camp Nou, but says he has developed a stronger mentality

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Non-League Marine host Spurs, Liverpool visit Villa in FA Cup third round

The lower-league club will play the Premier League leaders after winning their second-round tie

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Ederson backs concussion subs after Jimenez & Luiz horror collision

The Brazilian shot-stopper was deeply worried by the Wolves striker's head injury and thinks football should be doing more to protect players

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Messi's Maradona tribute 'great in every sense' - Koeman

One Argentine superstar honoured another after scoring against Osasuna, something that impressed his manager

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'AC Milan have the same spirit with or without Ibra'

The Serie A side showed plenty of fight despite the absence of their star Swedish striker

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Zidane urges Madrid to return to form against Inter

The Merengue will be without defender and captain Sergio Ramos for Wednesday's daunting clash at San Siro

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Pirlo wants Ronaldo in trident

Juventus have a defensive injury crisis but the coach is prepared to experiment with his attack

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Germany still backing Low despite Spain humiliation

The coach appears safe in his job despite overseeing his nation's heaviest defeat in nearly 90 years on Tuesday

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FIFA moves Club World Cup, cancels women's youth WCs

The tournament will be held early next year due to the delay to domestic seasons caused by the coronavirus pandemic

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Ter Stegen reveals target after signing new Barca deal

Having extended his contract until 2025, the Germany international goalkeeper wants to add to his medal haul – and see fans back at games

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Koeman refuses to rule out Depay bid

Lyon have made it clear they will not sell their prime asset in January, but the Camp Nou manager has not discounted the prospect of signing him

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'Zielinski is a Real Madrid or Barcelona player'

The veteran Spain goalkeeper thinks the Poland international should be playing for one of the biggest two sides in La Liga

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Kane reaches milestone with late winner

The England captain continues to break records for the north London club and is now alongside some of the greatest names in Premier League history

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Granada play Sociedad with just seven senior players available

Coronavirus restrictions have left Granada with just seven first-team players available but they must still play Real Sociedad as planned

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Rashford 'overwhelmed' as new school meal plan agreed

The Manchester United star appears to have forced another change of Downing Street policy over the provision of help to disadvantaged youngsters

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Southgate explains Wan-Bissaka omission from England squad

The Three Lions are blessed with right-back options and the Red Devils defender remains behind his rivals in the national team manager's plans

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'Obsessed' Haaland can't be compared to Lewandowski - Zorc

As the two strikers prepare to meet in Der Klassiker, the BVB official has said that the pair should not be weighed up against each other

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Koeman hits back at Messi laziness claims

Footage of the Argentine star not pressing defenders against Dynamo Kiev went viral, but his manager says such criticism is unfair

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Morata returns to Spain squad

The former Barcelona manager has recalled the Juventus striker, while Marcos Llorente has been handed a first senior call-up

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Moyes delivers ominous Solskjaer message

The West Ham boss was sacked by the Red Devils back in 2014 and discussed the immense pressure of being in charge of one of the world's biggest clubs

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Injured Lukaku to miss Real Madrid clash

The Belgium international has lost a race against time to be fit for this week's meeting with the Spanish giants

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Hazard happy with 'beautiful goal' after year-long drought

The Belgian had to wait almost 400 days for his second strike in Madrid colours, and it proved one to remember

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Arteta: Arsenal goal troubles are not Auba's fault

The Gunners have managed just eight goals in their opening six Premier League games and languish down in 11th place

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Barca accept entry to European Super League, Bartomeu confirms

The controversial official says one of his final acts as Barca supremo was to approve the club's inclusion in the new league

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FIFA president Infantino tests positive for coronavirus

Gianni Infantino is self-isolating after returning a positive test for COVID-19, FIFA says.

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Zidane not fearing Real Madrid sack

The Blancos manager heads into the Barcelona clash as a man under pressure, but the boss does not fear he could lose his job imminently

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Zverev takes Cologne title; Auger-Aliassime's finals streak continues

Alexander Zverev won the Cologne Indoors, his first 2020 title, as Felix Auger-Aliassime's wait for Tour glory goes on.

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Valenciennes keeper claims he was bitten in the face

A scuffle and accusations of a bite marred the end of a Ligue 2 match at Stade du Hainaut over the weekend

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Conte: AC Milan were a little lucky

The Italian manager believes his side fought hard for a better result but fate wasn't with them

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Former Man City star Zabaleta announces retirement

After 594 club games over 18 years, the Argentine has hung up his boots following his exit from West Ham

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Ronaldo: I didn't break coronavirus rules

Italy's minister for sport thinks the Portuguese forward may have violated coronavirus protocols, but the Juventus star says that is not true

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Simeone wishes 'incredible' Partey well at Arsenal

The Atletico Madrid boss remembers the good times he had with the Ghanaian, having seen the midfielder leave for England in frustrating fashion

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Rodri concerned by striker shortage as Spain fire blanks

La Roja have scored just once in three games this month, with Rodrigo Moreno and Mikel Oyarzabal failing to deliver in Kiev on Tuesday

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Luis Enrique: Blaming De Gea is a bad habit

The ManUtd star was in a questionable position when Ukraine scored, but the manager issued a staunch defence of his goalkeeper

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Lloris: You can't question a player like Griezmann

The goalkeeper has said that his team-mate's importance goes far beyond the goals he scores

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Enrique defends Fati after Spain struggles

The 17-year-old endured a tough game in the 1-0 victory on Sunday but his manager did not think it was a wholly new experience for the teen

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'Messi won Barcelona titles, not Guardiola'

The Bundesliga-winning coach says the Spaniard relied on his star man to win the Champions League and thinks Liverpool's success is down to signings

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Pepe eyes Portugal World Cup glory aged 39

The former Real Madrid centre-back is confident he can play at the next World Cup, which takes place just three months before he turns 40

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Kepa confident with Spain after Portugal draw

The Blues goalkeeper was grateful to play for his country on Wednesday after losing his place in his club side to Edouard Mendy

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Phoenix midfielder given six-match ban for homophobic slur

The Jamaican has been given a lengthy ban for the offensive words aimed at his opponent

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Mourinho sympathises with Solskjaer after Man Utd mauling

The former Red Devils manager knows the pain of a heavy defeat and believes his counterpart is in for a rough night

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Tottenham star Son out for 'a while' - Mourinho

The South Korea forward was forced off during Sunday's draw with Newcastle and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines

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Arteta rules out Newcastle move for Holding

The centre-half impressed in the opening-day win at Fulham and looks set to play a key part in the Gunners' plans

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Messi named in Barca squad as Suarez & Vidal miss out

The Argentina star has been named in the new coach's first squad, while Miralem Pjanic made his first appearance in training

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Bouchard shocks Kuznetsova in Istanbul

Eugenie Bouchard beat Svetlana Kuznetsova for the first time to reach a third quarterfinal in 2020.

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Zaniolo suffers a second ACL injury in less than a year

Italy's medical staff - and the player himself - expressed concerned about a new knee issue sustained in the win over the Netherlands

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Van Dijk unhappy with 'poor' Oranje

The Liverpool defender saw his side fall in Amsterdam, much to his frustration

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'Chiellini could teach many defenders'

Giorgio Chiellini returned to action for Italy in a 1-0 win over the Netherlands, his display impressing Roberto Mancini.

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Messi back in Barcelona training

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner was reportedly the first player to report for training on Monday

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Rakitic offers future advice to Messi

The midfielder has left Camp Nou to rejoin Sevilla and has advised his former team-mate and others to think carefully

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Van Dijk blames Community Shield loss on poor finishing

The Dutch defender felt the Reds dominated Arsenal at Wembley and should have won the game before it went to penalties

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'Man City ahead of Inter the rational choice for Messi'

The agent has clarified previous comments, in which he seemed to suggest the Argentine had a deal with the Serie A club

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US Open 2020 draw

Novak Djokovic has been given a positive draw at the US Open, while Naomi Osaka could face Coco Gauff in round three.

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Blind 'feeling well' after collapsing in Ajax friendly

Daley Blind will undergo tests on Wednesday after a health scare during an Ajax friendly.

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'Inter have probably tried to sign Messi'

The former club president thinks the Serie A side will want to sign the Argentine, even though he doubts whether it will be possible

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Payet trolls PSG after Champions League final defeat

The French attacker enjoyed seeing his club's rivals stumble on Europe's biggest stage

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Gabriel 'to choose between Arsenal and Napoli'

The in-demand Brazilian is expected to pick either the Premier League or Serie A, after many months of speculation over his future.

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Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

After the Reds ended a 30-year wait for the top-flight title, the German has been acknowledged for his efforts in the dugout

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Arsenal confirm Sanllehi exit as Venkatesham takes over

The former Barca director has left the Gunners and his previous head of football duties will be taken up by their managing director

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Report: Atalanta 1-2 PSG

Just as it seemed Paris Saint-Germain would lose another Champions League quarter-final, they broke Atalanta hearts with a late fightback.

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Atalanta desperate to prove they belong among the best

The Italian side are determined to continue their fairytale run in the competition and show they can match with the biggest clubs

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Ronaldo issues Juventus rallying call

The Portuguese star has called on his club to learn from their shortcomings this season and come back stronger

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'Messi will need treatment after Koulibaly clash'

The Argentine's right ankle took a heavy blow from Kalidou Koulibaly in the first half, raising injury concerns after a match-winning performance

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Ramos feeling 'bitter' after 'extremely strange' season

The defender has reflected on the disappointment of his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester City.

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Li soars into US PGA lead

Tommy Fleetwood carded a second round of six under par but could not haul in Li Haotong at the top of the leaderboard.

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Pulisic in battle with Man Utd trio for Premier League award

Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford will all challenge the Blues star for the prize, while on-loan Dean Henderson is also nominated

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Fire halts play at Wentworth

A fire that started on Chobham Common made it too dangerous for Friday's play at the Rose Ladies Series Grand Final to continue.

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Seedorf: Madrid can come back against Man City

The Spanish giants face a difficult task in overturning the deficit against Pep Guardiola's team, but the former midfielder says they have a chance

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Report: Man Utd 2-1 LASK (7-1 agg)

Manchester United reached the Europa League last eight in comfortable fashion, coming from behind to beat LASK at Old Trafford.

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Transfer-linked Bale & James left out of Real squad to face City

The two stars were not named in the Spanish side's group for the upcoming Champions League clash

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Isaac suffers torn ACL

Orlando Magic confirmed Jonathan Isaac has a torn ACL and consider the forward to be out "indefinitely".

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Ronaldo could be rested for Juventus

With the Portuguese forward unlikely to catch Ciro Immobile in the Serie A goal scoring charts, he could be given a break on Saturday

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Arteta: Don't compare me to Guardiola

The Arsenal boss thinks it a bit early to compare his and the Chelsea manager's work to that of the Liverpool and Manchester City coaches

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Gobert feeling blessed after win

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell put earlier friction to one side to lead the Utah Jazz to victory on Thursday.

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Gobert feeling blessed after win

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell put earlier friction to one side to lead the Utah Jazz to victory on Thursday.

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Saudi-led Newcastle takeover off

The prospective buyers of the north-east Premier League club have withdrawn their interest "with regret" due to the long-winded process

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