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French Open win would be biggest of Nadal's career, coach says

French Open final for Spaniard Rafael Nadal would be the biggest achievement of his career, topping even his unexpected success at this year's Australian Open where he won a record 21st Grand Slam, his coach Carlos Moya said on Saturday. Nadal, bidding for a 14th title at the French Open, faces 23-year-old Norwegian Casper Ruud, who has trained at the Spaniard's academy in the past and is currently the most successful clay player per titles won on the surface since 2020. "What I saw in Australia this year it was beyond anything.

Man Utd close in on £70m deal but key target has major concern over transfer

Manchester United are close to agreeing a £70m deal with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong but still face a fight to convince the midfielder to leave the Nou Camp.

Aleix Espargaro scorches to pole in record time in Catalonia

Montmel, Spain, June 4, 2022 (AFP) -Aleix Espargaro rode his Aprilia into pole position for the Catalonia MotoGP after topping the times with a new track record in Saturday's qualifying for the ninth round of the world championship.

Gennaro Gattuso faces Valencia appointment backlash a year on from Tottenham U-turn

Gennaro Gattuso has not yet been confirmed as the new Valencia manager but his impending appointment has been met with a backlash from the club’s fans.

Konate earns first France call-up after Varane injured

Liverpool centre back Ibrahima Konate was called up to France's senior squad for the first time on Saturday, with the 23-year-old replacing the injured Raphael Varane in their Nations League squad. The French football federation said Varane had suffered muscular pain in his left high which would rule him out of their next three games.

Comparing Real Madrid & Man Utd’s net spend since Ferguson retired

Nine years is a long time in football – and it’s easy to forget quite how different things looked for Manchester United and Real Madrid back in the summer of 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Verstappen not yet interested in Drivers’ standings

Red Bull are the big winners in Monaco

Man Utd transfer latest: Frenkie de Jong breakthrough for Ten Hag as report reveals staggering fee and when signing will go through

Manchester United are reportedly on the brink of reaching an agreement with Barcelona for the Frenkie de Jong transfer, amid claims in the Spanish media that a deal is imminent.

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French Open win would be biggest of Nadal's career, coach says

Man Utd close in on £70m deal but key target has major concern over transfer

Aleix Espargaro scorches to pole in record time in Catalonia

Gennaro Gattuso faces Valencia appointment backlash a year on from Tottenham U-turn

Konate earns first France call-up after Varane injured

Comparing Real Madrid & Man Utd’s net spend since Ferguson retired

Verstappen not yet interested in Drivers’ standings

Man Utd transfer latest: Frenkie de Jong breakthrough for Ten Hag as report reveals staggering fee and when signing will go through