Newcastle United has made a new offer of £40 million for striker Yoane Wissa from Brentford FC. The offer includes £35 million upfront and an additional £5 million in potential add-ons. Brentford has not yet accepted the offer, as it is below their valuation of Wissa.
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Newcastle is in negotiations with Brentford to buy striker Yoane Wissa.
The new offer totals £40 million, with £35 million upfront and £5 million in add-ons.
The deal is below Brentford's estimated value for Wissa.
Wissa wants to move to Newcastle but Brentford has not approved the transfer.
He scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season.
Wissa removed Brentford mentions from his social media, indicating his desire to leave.
Brentford has signed Dango Ouattara as a forward replacement.
Earlier, Wissa had threatened not to play for Brentford if his move wasn't allowed.
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Southern Brave defeated Welsh Fire in a cricket match during the final moments. A dropped catch by Welsh Fire allowed Southern Brave to win with only one ball left.
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Southern Brave won a cricket match against Welsh Fire.
The match was part of a tournament called "The Hundred."
A crucial mistake, a dropped catch, happened on the second-to-last ball.
This mistake allowed Southern Brave to score the winning runs.
Welsh Fire was hoping for their first win of the tournament.
The match determined that Fire was eliminated from the tournament.
The game was described as a low-scoring and closely contested event.
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The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) plans to reduce its professional rugby clubs from four to two to strengthen the sport in Wales. The WRU is discussing four different models, but the main option is to have only two clubs with equal funding. A consultation will start on September 1, with a decision expected in October.
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The WRU wants to cut the number of professional rugby clubs from four to two in Wales.
Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys, and Scarlets are the clubs at risk.
Four models are being considered, with the "optimal choice" being two clubs with equal funding.
The WRU has not decided on the locations or names of these potential clubs.
A consultation period will begin on September 1 and will conclude in mid-October.
The WRU expects opposition from three of the regions, while Cardiff is currently owned by the WRU.
The Ospreys plan to redevelop a stadium for the 2026-27 season.
The WRU aims to build a national campus for the professional teams and national squads.
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The Italian Football Coaches’ Association (AIAC) has asked for Israel to be suspended from international football competitions due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. They have written to the Italian football federation, urging them to bring this issue to European and world football authorities, such as UEFA and FIFA.
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AIAC wants Israel suspended from international football due to the Gaza conflict.
AIAC sent a formal letter to Italy's football federation to push for this suspension.
Italy is scheduled to play World Cup qualifiers against Israel in September and October.
Matches are set to occur in Debrecen, Hungary, and Udine, Italy.
AIAC emphasizes that addressing the conflict is more important than just focusing on games.
The conflict has resulted in many deaths, including those of sports managers and athletes.
The call for suspension comes amid a wider backdrop where other sports organizations are reacting to the Gaza conflict.
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England's women's rugby team has announced the same starting lineup for their first World Cup match against the United States. The game will take place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland with an expected record attendance of over 40,000 fans. England is currently on a long winning streak and considered strong contenders for the tournament.
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England will play the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States.
The starting team is unchanged from their last game against France on August 9.
Zoe Aldcroft will captain the England team at the World Cup, playing in the position of blind-side flanker.
Alex Matthews and Emily Scarratt, both World Cup winners, are part of the lineup, with Scarratt potentially playing in her fifth World Cup.
A record crowd of over 40,000 people is expected at the Stadium of Light for the match.
England has a current winning streak of 27 matches, last losing a game in the 2022 World Cup final against New Zealand.
Head coach John Mitchell expressed excitement for the team's campaign and acknowledged Sunderland’s support as host city.
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Russell Martin, the manager of the Rangers football team, is facing heavy criticism following a 3-1 loss to Club Brugge. Since taking over as manager in June, Martin's leadership is being questioned, with fans expressing dissatisfaction and calling for his resignation. The defeat also puts Rangers' chances in the Champions League in jeopardy.
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Russell Martin was appointed as the manager of Rangers on June 5.
Rangers lost 3-1 to Club Brugge in a recent match.
The loss affects Rangers' hopes of continuing in the Champions League.
Fan dissatisfaction with Martin's management is rising.
Some fans and commentators believe Martin's tactical decisions are ineffective.
Criticism includes claims that the team lacks energy and proper organization.
Calls for Martin's resignation are growing among supporters.
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A photo showed the Club World Cup trophy in the U.S. President's Oval Office, leading to questions from football fans. The reason for the trophy's presence is that it was given as a recognition of the United States hosting the tournament. There are three versions of the trophy, with the one in the Oval Office being a third version acknowledging the U.S. as hosts.
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A photo from the Oval Office showed the Club World Cup trophy, raising curiosity among football fans.
Chelsea won this trophy by beating Paris St-Germain in July in New Jersey.
President Trump stated the U.S. was allowed to keep the trophy as a host nation acknowledgment.
Fifa clarified there are three versions of this trophy.
Fifa's original trophy is at their headquarters in Switzerland.
A replica trophy is held by Chelsea and was paraded during a match against AC Milan.
The third version of the trophy remains in the Oval Office.
The USA, as part of the 2026 men's World Cup hosts, is recognized for hosting international football events.
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Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton has praised heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma but advises against a fight with champion Oleksandr Usyk at this point. Hatton believes Itauma should focus on domestic fights to gain more experience before challenging top-tier opponents. Hatton is also planning his own return to the ring in December.
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Ricky Hatton is a former world champion boxer.
Moses Itauma, a heavyweight, knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round recently.
Hatton advises Itauma to avoid fighting Oleksandr Usyk for now and suggests domestic fights instead.
Usyk holds all four major world heavyweight titles but may have to vacate one if he doesn't fight Joseph Parker next.
Hatton plans to return to boxing on December 2nd in Dubai.
Hatton, who is 46 and soon to turn 47, retired in 2012 but fought an exhibition match in 2022.
Hatton reassures fans not to worry about his return to boxing.
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Alexander Isak, a football player for Newcastle United, wants to leave the team, claiming broken promises from the club. Recently, Isak was linked to a bid from Liverpool and did not attend an important awards event due to issues about his future. Newcastle stated that they want to keep Isak but have not agreed to his departure.
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Alexander Isak publicly announced he wants to leave Newcastle United.
He claims Newcastle has broken promises made to him.
Isak was the subject of a $148.34 million bid from Liverpool.
He is part of the PFA Premier League Team of the 2024-25 season but skipped the related event.
Newcastle stated that no official allowed him to leave this summer.
The club wishes to keep Isak but considers their interests and the player's wishes.
Isak missed Newcastle’s season opener against Aston Villa.
Liverpool won their first game of the season against Bournemouth 4-2.
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Fabio, a goalkeeper for Fluminense in Brazil, set a new record for most competitive matches in men's football by playing a total of 1,391 games. He broke the previous record held by Peter Shilton, a former England goalkeeper. The milestone was reached after Fluminense's victory over America de Cali.
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Fabio played his 1,391st competitive match, breaking the record for most games by a goalkeeper.
The previous record was held by Peter Shilton, who had 1,387 or 1,390 appearances, according to different sources.
Fabio's record-setting match was a 2-0 win against America de Cali in Rio de Janeiro.
Fluminense and Brazilian media consider Fabio's achievement a new record, though it hasn't been officially recognized by FIFA or CONMEBOL.
Fabio has had a long career in Brazil, including 976 matches for Cruzeiro and 235 games for Fluminense.
He won the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense in 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo is third in all-time appearances with 1,283 matches.
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Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben, and Robert Lewandowski are highlighted for scoring some of the best opening goals in the Bundesliga season. The BBC will air one Bundesliga match each week for the next two years, available to watch live on various BBC platforms for UK viewers.
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Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben, and Robert Lewandowski are noted for their standout opening goals in the Bundesliga.
The Bundesliga is a major soccer league in Germany.
The BBC will broadcast one Bundesliga game weekly for the next two seasons.
UK residents can watch these games live on the BBC Sport website, app, and BBC iPlayer.
BBC Sport's social media will also show key clips from the matches.
This content is restricted to UK users only.
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The BBC will broadcast live Bundesliga football games every Friday night until 2027. The matches will be available on the BBC Sport website, app, and iPlayer. The coverage starts with Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig on August 22.
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The BBC has secured the rights to show one Bundesliga match a week.
The agreement lasts until the year 2027.
Coverage includes live games starting on Friday, August 22, with Bayern Munich playing RB Leipzig.
Matches can be watched on the BBC Sport website, app, and iPlayer.
Other confirmed games include Bayer Leverkusen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt on September 12 and Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen on September 26.
BBC Sport will also provide in-game clips on its social media channels.
The announcement highlights BBC Sport's wide-ranging football coverage.
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Emma Raducanu has hired Francisco Roig, a former coach of Rafael Nadal, to help improve her tennis game. Roig is known for his strong technical skills and has begun working with Raducanu as she prepares for the US Open. This new partnership aims to further her development after overcoming injury challenges and working with various coaches.
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Emma Raducanu is a professional tennis player who won the 2021 US Open as a qualifier.
She has hired Francisco Roig, Rafael Nadal's former coach, to help improve her skills.
Roig is praised for his technical expertise and ability to identify and fix player issues.
Raducanu has faced injuries recently, undergoing operations on her wrist and ankle.
Prior to Roig, she worked with several coaches after her previous coach stepped back for health reasons.
The partnership began after a trial period following Wimbledon.
Under Roig, Raducanu aims to enhance the quality of her game as she enters upcoming tournaments.
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John Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star and former top draft pick, announced his retirement from professional basketball. Wall, who faced multiple knee injuries, played his last season with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2022-23. He had a notable career with the Washington Wizards and other teams over 11 seasons.
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John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA.
He is a five-time NBA All-Star.
Wall was the top overall draft pick in 2010, selected by the Washington Wizards.
Knee injuries limited his playtime since the 2017-18 season.
Wall averaged 19.0 points, 9.2 assists, and 4.3 rebounds during his career.
He played for the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers.
Wall was involved in a major trade with the Houston Rockets in 2020.
He played 573 career games, starting in 561 of them.
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Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio deivson lopes maciel, known as Fabio, has set a new record for the most official matches played in world football. He played his 1,391st game, surpassing former record-holder Peter Shilton, as his team Fluminense won a Copa Sudamericana match.
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Fabio has played 1,391 official games, breaking Peter Shilton's previous record.
He has spent his entire career in Brazil, having played for Uniao Bandeirante, Atletico Paranaense, Vasco da Gama, Cruzeiro, and Fluminense.
The majority of his appearances (976) were with Cruzeiro from 2005 to 2022.
Fabio joined Fluminense in 2022 and won the Copa Libertadores with them in 2023.
He has never played for Brazil's senior national team despite winning the Under-19 World Cup in 1997.
Fluminense has extended his contract until December 2026.
Fabio has achieved a record 507 clean sheets during his career.
Fans and the club celebrated his record-breaking game at the Maracana Stadium.
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Mohamed Salah, a Liverpool football player, won the PFA Player of the Year award for a third time, becoming the first to achieve this. Last season, Salah was the Premier League's top scorer and provided many assists, helping Liverpool win the league. He has also extended his contract with Liverpool.
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Mohamed Salah is a Liverpool player.
He won the PFA Player of the Year award for a third time.
Salah was the top scorer in the Premier League last season, with 29 goals.
He also had 18 assists, leading to Liverpool winning the league by 10 points.
Salah won the Premier League Player of the Season, the Golden Boot, and the Playmaker award.
He renewed his contract with Liverpool in April.
The shortlist for the award included players from other clubs, such as Arsenal and Manchester United.
The Premier League Team of the Year included four Liverpool players, including Salah.
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The article discusses the contenders for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, focusing on New Zealand's team, the Black Ferns, and their preparation under director Allan Bunting. The Black Ferns are known for their successful history in the tournament and recent strong performances. The article also briefly mentions Canada's efforts to support their team.
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The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will take place in England from August 22 to September 27.
New Zealand's national women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, has won the World Cup six times out of eight appearances.
Allan Bunting, the Black Ferns' director of rugby, emphasizes a strong mentality as the team's key asset.
During preparations, Bunting performed a haka for the team as a motivational gesture.
Star player Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored seven tries in a notable match against the United States.
Rising star Braxton Sorenson-McGee, only 18 years old, is a promising player in the New Zealand team.
Canada is working to increase support for their women's rugby team, including launching a fundraising campaign.
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Elite slackliners from countries like China, France, and the United States participated in a competition at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, walking on a narrow, 2-centimeter-wide slackline 400 meters above a gorge. The event featured a high-stakes walk between two peaks located over a kilometer apart.
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The slackline used was only 2 centimeters wide.
The competition took place in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China.
Participants walked 400 meters above a gorge.
Competitors came from China, France, and the United States.
This was the eighth edition of the competition.
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Rangers faced a tough defeat in a Champions League play-off match at Ibrox, losing 3-0. The team's defensive performance was criticized, despite their previous successes in earlier ties under manager Russell Martin.
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Rangers lost 3-0 in a Champions League play-off match.
The game took place at Ibrox Stadium.
Manager Russell Martin's strategies have been criticized for weak defense.
Rangers previously advanced past Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen.
Their opponents, Brugge, scored three goals in the first 20 minutes.
Defensive errors contributed significantly to the loss.
Djiga and other players made notable mistakes during the match.
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Kylian Mbappe's penalty goal led Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their opening match of La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso. This victory marks Madrid's strong start following changes in their team lineup and coaching staff.
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Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal from a penalty in the second half.
This match marked Xabi Alonso's first game as Real Madrid's coach.
Real Madrid played without Jude Bellingham, who is recovering from surgery.
Trent Alexander-Arnold made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid.
Osasuna's defender Juan Cruz conceded the penalty by fouling Mbappe.
The match ended with Osasuna playing with 10 men after Abel Bretones was sent off.
Real Madrid remained unbeaten in their first league game of the season since 2008.
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