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‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City con…

‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract

  • 26-year-old looking forward to working with Maresca

  • ‘To stay this long at the club is a dream really,’ he says

Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, saying he is looking forward to “trying to win more” at his boyhood club. musojam.blog

The fresh deal, which has an additional 12-month option, ties the 26-year-old to the club until 2030 and he is is relishing working again with Enzo Maresca. The new City manager was Pep Guardiola’s assistant during the 2022-23 treble-winning season.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool

  • Billionaire keen to be part of Amit ­Bhatia’s £1.35bn bid

  • Bezos has previously explored buying NFL franchises

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the consortium that is seeking to buy around 30% of Liverpool.

The group led by former Queens Park Rangers co‑owner Amit ­Bhatia has made a provisional offer of £1.35bn to buy a stake from Fenway Sports Group (FSG), and is talking to other potential investors over supplying funding. Bezos has a personal fortune of around $257bn according to Forbes, making him the fourth richest person in the world.

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Antonelli's Aggressive Style Fuels F1 2026 Success

Kimi Antonelli has demonstrated remarkable growth in Formula 1 during the 2026 season, where his aggressive driving style has yielded impressive results. With six victories and six pole positions, the driver has not only turned around his performance but will mathematically enter the summer break as the championship leader.

The Belgian Grand Prix, a venue where Antonelli struggled significantly last season, now serves as a testament to his development. This sweet revenge represents a significant milestone in his career trajectory, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel at the highest level of motorsport.

Tour de France: Breakaway Tries Stage 17

Early in the 174.7km stage from Chambéry to Voiron, riders Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X) and Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto) have attempted a breakaway, though they've only managed to establish a minimal 10-second gap so far. The stage appears favorable for breakaway specialists like Thomas De Gendt, who fans are watching closely for potential action.

The route has prompted comparisons to classic breakaway stages that favor riders with attacking styles, though with only a 10-second advantage, the two escapees face an uphill battle to maintain their lead against the peloton.

The Spin | Biryanis, bhajis and braais: diverse culinary culture is at the heart of cricket

No other game would stop at a critical moment for a sit-down meal, but for cricket, lunch and tea are sacred moments that define the game

Twice a day Joseph Joffre, France’s military supremo during the first world war, would stop whatever he was doing and sit down to eat. No matter how perilous the situation at the front, or how many maps and generals required his attention, lunch and dinner remained fixed points in his day.

To most people, this sounds ridiculous. But to anyone who loves cricket, Joffre was simply a man who understood the importance of an interval.

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In brief

Abrahamsen er bruddkåt: – Veldig god mulighet Uno-X varsler at de kommer til å gå offensivt til verks på den 17.-etappen av årets tour. Først og fremst er det Magnus Cort, Anders Skaarseth og Jonas Abrahamsen som skal prøve å gå i brudd. Følg etappe 17. etappen via NRK Radio! Profilen er ikke helt ulik den 11.-etappen

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