FC Barcelona have announced an agreement in principle with Sevilla for defender Jules Koundé. The 23 year old Frenchman was a target for Chelsea but the Catalan giants launched a late bid for talented centre back and proved successful in keeping him in Spain.
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Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season. Vettel, who currently drives for Aston Martin F1, won four world championships in succession between 2010 and 2013 and became the youngest ever Champion aged 23 in 2010.
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Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax. The 24-year-old, who won two Eredivisie titles under United boss Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam, has signed a contract until 2027 at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.
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Seven players from Australian rugby league side Manly Sea Eagles will not play this week after refusing to wear the club’s one-off Pride jersey due to “cultural and religious” beliefs, the club’s coach revealed Tuesday. The Sydney-based Sea Eagles will don the rainbow-themed uniforms for a crucial match against the Sydney Roosters on Thursday, a move unveiled earlier this week to promote inclusivity and respect.
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Pitch invaders at Premier League and English Football League matches will receive an automatic club ban under new measures to tackle fan behaviour. Concerns were raised about safety at grounds after a number of pitch invasions at the end of last season.
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