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Manchester's first park in 100 years is officially 'world class'

Manchester’s Mayfield Park has received a prestigious Green Flag Award with judges declaring they had “never seen such an outstanding urban park in 20+ years of judging”. It's the first Green Flag Award for the city-centre park, and its eight industry award since it opened in September 2022.

Manchester United's dream XI after Matthijs de Ligt, Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro sign

Manchester United were dealt countless injury problems last season with an untold number at the back. Should things go according to plan for Erik ten Hag and INEOS this summer, though, that particular selection conundrum could rapidly become a selection headache for the Dutchman.

Tens Of Thousands To Welcome Kylian Mbappe To Real Madrid

Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans will have even more to cheer Tuesday as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. With an expected attendance of 85,000, the stadium will be packed to the rafters for Mbappe's first appearance before fans in what should beat the record set 15 years ago by Cristiano Ronaldo. Although the tickets are free, they were snapped up rapidly with some fans reportedly trying to resell them to take advantage of the hype surrounding the arrival of the world's best striker.

France's Leading Goalscorer Olivier Giroud Ends International Career

France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, calling time on a career that saw him score 57 goals in 137 appearances. "The long-dreaded moment has arrived: the moment of saying goodbye to the French national team," Giroud wrote on Instagram. "We've become an inseparable band of mates under the watchful eye of one man: the coach, Didier Deschamps, whom I thank for his trust. Despite our ups and downs, he has enabled me to become Les Bleus' all-time top scorer."