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Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek progress to the third round of WTA Toronto

World number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to her hard court comfort zone with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima in the WTA 1000 in Toronto on Tuesday.

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NEC forget to reward themselves with goalless draw in Champions League debut

UEFA Champions League debutants NEC Nijmegen failed to reward themselves for a strong outing against Olympiacos, with the Eredivisie side only managing a 0-0 draw away in Piraeus on Tuesday evening.

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Sevilla loan Rafa Mir to Greek side Aris despite sexual assault conviction

Sevilla loaned striker Rafa Mir, sentenced in June to eight and a half years in prison for sexual assault and bodily harm, to Greek side Aris Thessaloniki on Tuesday.

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NEC star Kodai Sano set to join PSV, refuses to play in Champions League match

NEC Nijmegen midfielder Kodai Sano is set to join PSV after a full agreement was reportedly reached on Tuesday afternoon.

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Last-gasp goal for Slovan leaves Mjallby's Champions League hopes on thin ice

Mjallby will have to go to Slovakia and win next week when they play the second leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) third qualifying round tie against Slovan Bratislava, after conceding a very late winner at home in the first leg.

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Arsenal reportedly closing in on deal to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday.

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Van Gaal not ruling out Netherlands return amid speculation over Koeman's successor

Veteran coach Louis van Gaal said he would not rule out the possibility of another ⁠return to the helm of the Netherlands national team amid speculation over who will replace Ronald Koeman.

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Next MLS commissioner Larry Berg eyeing quality improvement to build on World Cup buzz

Major League Soccer's incoming commissioner Larry Berg said improving the quality of play and deepening the league's youth-development pipeline will ⁠be central to his agenda as it seeks to build on momentum from the 2026 World Cup.

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Why Barcelona would be making a huge mistake if they allowed Marc Bernal to move to Villa

With Champions League football ahead, as well as domestic commitments in the 2026/27 season, it stands to reason that Unai Emery would want to ensure that his Aston Villa side is well stocked in every department, particularly since the loss of Morgan Rogers from the squad.

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Jordan FA President accuses Gianni Infantino of 'blackmail' over endorsement

Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein launched a public attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino on ⁠Tuesday, accusing him of "blackmail" and claiming FIFA offered to help solve the kingdom's problems in exchange for his endorsement.

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Vinicius Junior: 'Mourinho wants me to be happy at Real Madrid'

Vinicius Junior has spoken publicly for the first time since returning for pre-season at Real Madrid.

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Pochettino to lead US in autumn friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada

The US will begin their next chapter under ⁠head coach Mauricio Pochettino on home soil with friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico ‌and Canada this year, US Soccer said on Tuesday.

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Herve Renard named Ivory Coast coach for second spell after Tunisia stint

French coach Herve Renard has returned to take over ⁠Ivory Coast, who he led to the African title in 2015, the Ivorian federation ‌announced in a statement on Tuesday.

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German football legend Matthäus urges Bayern Munich to sign former Aarhus defender Bisseck

German football legend Lothar Matthäus says that he would like to see champions Bayern Munich strengthen their defensive ranks with the purchase of former AGF ace Yann-Aurel Bisseck who just extended his contract with Inter.

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Flashscore sources: Spurs wait on crucial exit decisions for Romero and Bergvall

Tottenham are waiting on Inter to progress their deal for Cristian Romero, but are unsure about giving the green light for Lucas Bergvall to leave the club.

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Former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor joins Turkish refereeing committee

Former Premier League and World Cup ⁠referee Anthony Taylor has joined the Turkish Central Refereeing Committee ‌as director of elite refereeing, the ‌organisation said on Tuesday.

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Why Frank Lampard could get the best out of Mykhailo Mudryk if Coventry City sign him

In amongst all the transfer hubbub at Chelsea this summer comes the news that Mykhailo Mudryk is once again available for selection after his four-year ban for doping was ended early.

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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso confirms no decision made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday "no decision" had been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future but added the winger could play in pre-season after returning from a doping ban.

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African football administrators give backing to Infantino as FIFA crisis continues

Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the continent’s ⁠54 members for backing in a bid to keep his job.

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RB Leipzig re-sign Norway keeper Orjan Nyland on free transfer until 2028

RB Leipzig have re-signed ⁠Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland on a contract through ‌2028, the Bundesliga club announced ‌on Tuesday.

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South Africans go head-to-head in UEFA Champions League as Mofokeng faces tough test

There could be three South Africans involved in UEFA Champions League action this week, including two who could go head-to-head in one tie, as Relebohile Mofokeng prepares to make his bow in Europe’s elite club competition.

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'Absolutely necessary': Wenger agrees with scrapping World Cup stake plans

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary and beyond question".

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Falcons sign RB Bijan Robinson to historic three-year, $75 million extension

Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history on Tuesday after signing a three-year, $75 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Coventry bring back goalkeeper Rushworth from Brighton on long-term deal

Coventry City have signed goalkeeper Carl ⁠Rushworth on a long-term contract from Brighton & Hove Albion following ‌a successful loan spell last season, the ‌Premier League club said on ‌Tuesday.