Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost
Real Madrid on Thursday announced a new six-year deal for star forward Vinicius Junior and the signing of teenage sensation Yan Diomande in a major boost to their quest to end a two-year trophy drought.
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All Blacks skipper Taylor cautiously recovering from calf strain
Playing time could be restricted for New Zealand stand-in captain Codie Taylor before the first Test against South Africa on August 22, head coach Dave Rennie said in Cape Town on Thursday.
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PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain announced Thursday the signing of France international Maghnes Akliouche from fellow Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.
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CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA
South American football's governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of FIFA's private investor plan, but expressed "its concern regarding the repeated unilateral actions taken".
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UEFA turn up the pressure on Infantino and repeat boycott threat
Pressure built further on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his handling of the now shelved private investment plan on Thursday with European football's governing body UEFA reiterating their threat of boycotting the World Cups.
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Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US
Promoter Frank Warren has refused to say if the 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place in the United Kingdom or the United States.
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Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP
Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a source from the reigning La Liga champions told AFP on Thursday.
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Venezuela unable to tally missing from cataclysmic quakes
Official figures show that over 6,000 people died in the horrific earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, but authorities are keeping their lips sealed about how many more are missing.
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Le Court sprints to stage six Tour de France Femmes win
Mauritian rider Kim Le Court overcame an early fall and mechanical problems on Thursday to win a sprint finish for stage six of the Tour de France Femmes as Swiss rival Marlen Reusser retained the leader's yellow jersey.
Read moreDoping body says Parker's positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs ban that authorities said was down to his nutritionist.
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