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Al-Ittihad target departing Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konaté
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are plotting a move to sign Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konaté (27), according to Foot Mercato. The France international will leave the Reds upon the expiry of the five-year contract he has signed back in 2021. Talks over a contract renewal broke down, promprint both parties to leave the negotiations without reaching an agreement. Konaté reportedly informed his Liverpool teammates that he would not extend his stay on Merseyside.

Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Naomi Osaka are both four-time Grand Slam winners [Getty Images]
Aryna Sabalenka’s fourth-round match against Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women’s match to take place in the French Open’s night-time slot since 2023.
Each of the previous 32 primetime sessions – scheduled to showcase the sport to the largest possible audience in France, Europe and the US – had been allocated to men’s matches.

Iga Swiatek is a six-time Grand Slam winner, including last year’s Wimbledon [Getty Images]
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the French Open on her 25th birthday, losing her fourth-round match in straight sets to in-form Marta Kostyuk.
Polish third seed Swiatek was plagued by inconsistencies as Ukrainian 15th seed Kostyuk won 7-5 6-1 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Swiatek is nicknamed the “Queen of Clay” having won four titles at Roland Garros, but has not won a title on the surface since her most recent triumph in Paris in 2024.

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From the Shield to the Bloodline, from the Big Dog to the OTC, Roman Reigns has carved out a legendary career for himself, long dominating WWE‘s main event scene and headlining more WrestleManias than anybody in company history.
Of course, it’s not always been smooth sailing for Roman, particularly during those years where Vince McMahon constantly told the WWE audience that this was the guy you were meant to cheer, regardless of how bungled and forced Reigns’ presentation was.

Stephanie White sends clear message about Indiana Fever veteran’s role originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Indiana Fever continue searching for the right lineup combinations early in the 2026 season, and that process has left one veteran watching from the bench.

Liverpool & England legend backs Arsenal for future Champions League success
Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has no doubts Arsenal will bounce back from their Champions League disappointment against PSG.
The Gunners were beaten on penalties in last night’s final in Budapest, ending their hopes of an historic league and European cup double.
Gerrard, who won the Champions League with Liverpool back in 2005, has backed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to push on again next season in the hope of securing the club’s first major European trophy.

Liverpool were left with no choice but to sack Arne Slot – Opinion
Iraola’s Patience May Have Forced Liverpool’s Hand

With Arne Slot now officially gone, attention immediately turns to who will replace him at Anfield. For me, the timing of the decision says almost as much as the decision itself.

Liverpool waited one week after the final game of the season before making their move. On the surface, that appears respectful and measured.

Roma to conduct second half of preseason in Cardiff

Roma’s summer program for next season is taking shape.

As Federico Nisi reported to Manà Manà Sport Roma, the Giallorossi club has finalized the location for the second part of their pre-season training camp, which will take place in Wales.

After various suggestions circulating in recent weeks, the choice has fallen on a facility also used by the Welsh national rugby team, in Cardiff, a state-of-the-art facility that will allow the team to continue their preparations away from Trigoria.

A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal.
Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital, Paris. Fifty-seven of them were injured.
Nuñez said 780 people had been arrested over the violence – with more than 450 in custody.

WWE is staging it’s first ever premium live event in Italy, and you can expect a raucous crowd and plenty of sing-a-longs in Turin during Sunday’s Clash In Italy.
WWE’s trips to Europe in recent years have delivered classic moments, with hot crowds elevating every moment and turning even ho-hum matches into classics. Four championships will be defended on Sunday in Italy, including Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship and Roman Reigns’ World Heavyweight Championship.