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Sevilla Nearing Deal for Scotland Under-21 Striker Robbie Ure

Sevilla are closing in on signing Scotland Under-21 striker Robbie Ure from IK Sirius, with reports diverging on a fee that ranges from £7.9m to around €9.5m ahead of a scheduled medical.

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Cwmbran Celtic Unveils Four-Band Kit Deal Including Super Furry Animals and Mogwai

Cwmbran Celtic has confirmed a 2026/27 kit deal featuring four Welsh and Scottish bands — Super Furry Animals, Mogwai, Panic Shack and Loose Articles — reviving a decades-long tradition of musicians sponsoring football clubs.

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Aaron McKenna Wins IBF Middleweight World Title in Dublin Homecoming

Aaron McKenna beat previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha by unanimous decision in Dublin on 8 August 2026 to win a middleweight world title in his first professional fight on Irish soil, though reports differ on whether the belt was the IBF or IBO title.

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Matos: New Fast-Play Rules Present Early Test for Referees

unfair delay at a throw-in results in possession being handed to the opposing team, while a goal-kick that takes longer than five seconds leads to a corner being awarded to the opponent. Substitutes must now wait on the sideline for at least a minute if the player they are replacing takes more th...

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Rangers Increase Bid for PSV Winger Couhaib Driouech

Rangers have raised their offer for PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech, reported at around €7.5m, as Burnley and Celta Vigo also join the chase for the 24-year-old.

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Messi Absent from Inter Miami Defeat Following Death of Father Jorge

Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey after his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi died at 68 in Rosario, Argentina, prompting tributes worldwide.

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Rush Urges Wales to Learn From Bosnia Heartbreak in Euro 2028 Push

Ian Rush says Wales must heed lessons from their penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina as Craig Bellamy's side target Euro 2028 qualification amid a tough Nations League run.

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Jaissle Wins Newcastle Debut but Warns 'We Still Have a Lot to Do'

Matthias Jaissle began his Newcastle United reign with a 2-1 pre-season win over Valencia, marked by Yoane Wissa's brace, a red-card injury scare for Anthony Elanga, and a wave of youthful debuts.

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Wissa Double Fires Newcastle to Win in Jaissle's First Friendly in Charge

Yoane Wissa scored twice as substitute to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start against Valencia, with new signings Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba also involved on a night of Newcastle debuts.

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Santner's blitz sends Trent Rockets into Hundred knockouts

Mitchell Santner's unbeaten 52 fired Trent Rockets to a six-wicket win over MI London, sealing their spot in the Hundred knockouts as Southern Brave were eliminated elsewhere.

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St Mirren Channel Relegation Scare Into Fast Premiership Start

St Mirren have won both opening Premiership fixtures without conceding, a sharp turnaround from last season's relegation play-off scare, as manager Craig McLeish credits a return to basics for the improved form.

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Wigan Warriors Blitz Toulouse 48-18 to Climb to Second in Super League

Wigan Warriors extended their winning run to 11 games with a 48-18 thrashing of Toulouse Olympique, moving into second place in Super League behind tries from Eckersley, Marshall and French.

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