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City warn Madrid with legal action over Haaland
Manchester City have threatened legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland if he's elected.

Riquelme: Madrid will sign Haaland if I win election
Real Madrid's rival presidential candidates made their boldest moves yet on Wednesday, as Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri if he's elected, and rival Florentino Perez confirmed José Mourinho as his chosen coach.


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Sources: Forest reject City's Anderson offer
Manchester City have had their opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN.

NEW ZEALAND TOUR OF ENGLAND
England brace for new beginnings as old failings take back seat


IRAOLA TO LIVERPOOL?
Why Liverpool sacked Slot and how Iraola's Klopp comparisons set up his successor
Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?

Sources: Liverpool reach deal to appoint Iraola
Liverpool have reached an agreement to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN.


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Like Figo and Beckham, Riquelme's Haaland promise is a classic Spanish election move
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promising he'll sign Erling Haaland is great showbiz, but's also stealing a leaf directly from the Florentino Perez Election Playbook.

Knicks, Brunson surge late to take down Spurs in Game 1

Knicks steal Game 1! Biggest takeaways and what we learned from the NBA Finals
NBA insiders break down the biggest takeaways and what to watch for the Knicks-Spurs Finals series showdown.


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Reformer or ringleader: A decade on, what is Infantino's legacy as FIFA president?
Who is the FIFA president, and what has he done since taking over from the disgraced Sepp Blatter a decade ago? Talking to those around the game, the answer is more complicated than you think.

Palace have more players at WC than Real Madrid
Crystal Palace have more players at the 2026 World Cup than Spanish giants Real Madrid.

World Cup's youngest player, Mexico's Gilberto Mora, 26 years younger than the oldest
Mexico starlet Gilberto Mora will be 17 years and 240 days old when the 2026 World Cup kicks off, making him the youngest player in the tournament.


FRENCH OPEN
How Marta Kostyuk evolved into a Grand Slam contender
On Thursday, Marta Kostyuk becomes the first Ukrainian woman to play in the French Open semifinals. But it wasn't a straightforward path to success.


LATEST TRANSFER NEWS
Sources: Man United agree deal to sign Éderson
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atalanta for midfielder Éderson, sources have told ESPN.

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye move for West Ham's Fernandes
After getting relegated with West Ham last season, could Mateus Fernandes make a move for Liverpool? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Højlund seals permanent move to Napoli from Utd
Rasmus Højlund has joined Napoli in a permanent move from Manchester United.

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Get ready for the 2026 World Cup. ESPN breaks down England's schedules, games, how to watch & how to get tickets.
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Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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Check out the full fixture list for the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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