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Harry Soutter transfer to Leicester City: Socceroo set to shatter Australian record in Premier League move
Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is set become Australia's most expensive football transfer after it was confirmed he would be joining Premier League side Leicester City, pending a medical. The 24-year-old central defender will trade Championship club Stoke City for England's top division with the transfer fee understood to be £15...
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Man United vs Nottingham Forest score, result, highlights as Martial and Fred secure Carabao Cup final spot
OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER — Manchester United reached their first domestic cup final since 2018 as a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest sealed a 5-0 aggregate goal triumph in their Carabao Cup semifinal. The Red Devils held a 3-0 edge from the first leg and were firm favourites to progress...
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A-League second division: How will Football Australia's National Second Tier be structured?
It's exciting times for football Down Under as Football Australia begin to implement a second division to the A-League - meaning promotion and relegation will occur with the nation's top leagues. The yet-to-be-named future league, currently titled 'National Second Tier' has been long been sought after by football fans in...
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Erasmus explains why Springboks wanted pre-RWC trip to Argentina
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has explained why he has arranged for the Springboks to play a pre-Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Argentina before they head to Europe to round off their preparation ahead of France 2023. The reigning world champions kick off their finals campaign with a September 10 pool match versus Scotland in Marseille.
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Former Wallaby suggests why Jones really attended Sydney Sevens
Australian rugby fans roared with excitement on Sunday as incoming Wallabies coach Eddie Jones made a surprise appearance at the Sydney Sevens. The legendary coach was seen speaking with fans on Day Three of the World Series leg in Sydney, as he walked along the sideline of the hallowed turf of Allianz Stadium.
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Why New Zealand Rugby is about to be 'hit with a big old shock'
The All Blacks have been “blessed” with some world class first-fives over the years, including the likes of Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett. But the All Blacks’ playmaking stocks are set to be put to the test. After a generation of success, glory and excellence, the All...
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A gulf has always existed between the NRL and Super League but is it about to become worse?
Brian McDermott knows a thing or two about what it takes to win within the incessant grind of rugby league, getting his hands on multiple trophies during his decade-long playing career at Bradford before going on to become the most successful coach in Super League history. He was the man...
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3 hot takes as Gregor Townsend names Scotland team to play England
England won a football World Cup with their manager Alf Ramsey sticking by the philosophy to ‘never change a winning team’, but that approach is very much not the style of Scotland rugby boss Gregor Townsend judging by the XV he has named to tackle the English in this Saturday’s Calcutta Cup encounter.
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Dave Rennie will not be the next All Blacks coach - report
Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will not be considered for the All Blacks top job after this year’s Rugby World Cup in France, according to a report out of New Zealand. According to Newshub, Rennie will not be in contention for the All Blacks’ head coaching job. Instead, NZR would prefer the 59-year-old returns in a “Super Rugby-type role.”
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Who is Julian Araujo? Why Barcelona want LA Galaxy, Mexico right-back and why it would be a shrewd signing
A young rising star in North America little known to the rest of world is set to make his way to one of the biggest clubs in Europe. First reported by Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens of ESPN, Barcelona reached a Deadline Day deal for LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo. U.S.-based transfer expert Tom Bogert indicated the deal was done pending final paperwork and Fabrizio Romano confirmed the final fee, but apparently the paperwork was submitted right at the deadline and the clubs are waiting on word from FIFA to see if the deal will be greenlit, per Spanish outlet Relevo.
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Is Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier the best right-back in Europe right now? England star's strengths analysed
What a season it's proving to be for Newcastle United and their fans. Currently sat in third spot in the Premier League standings and with a potential Carabao Cup final on the horizon if they can get past Southampton, their success so far has been largely built upon a rock solid defence.
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Novak Djokovic at US Open: Vaccine change boost for world No.1
Novak Djokovic will be allowed to compete at US Open 2023 after president Joe Biden's administration altered the country's laws in regards to COVID-19 vaccination. The world No.1 was unable to play at last year's tournament at Flushing Meadows and the Australian Open because he wasn't vaccinated against the virus.
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Jorginho, Caicedo and Partey compared: Explaining Arsenal's deadline day raid for Chelsea star
Once again, Arsenal are set to make an effective pivot in a productive transfer window for the Premier League leaders. Earlier in January, Mikel Arteta and director of football Edu turned their attention towards Leandro Trossard, securing the Brighton winger for a cut-price £21million after Chelsea stumped up a huge up-front fee for Mykhailo Mudryk, the Shakhtar Donetsk winger who had been long-coveted by the Gunners.
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