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United's legacy at risk after bowing to agents' power

Power player: Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

A claim that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been on £367,640 ($647,050) a week confirms that Manchester United have entered an age of desperation, in which 'super agents' have them dangled on a string. This summer will tell us whether Britain's biggest club can reclaim their independence and identity.

Europe, Africa win big in World Cup shake up

Europe and Africa are the big winners.

Europe will have 16 slots at the 48-team World Cup from 2026 onwards, up from 13, and the five other confederations of the ruling body FIFA will also see increases, the FIFA council decided on Tuesday.

Juventus through to Champions League final

Juventus' Dani Alves scores his side's second goal.

Juventus advanced to the Champions League final on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Monaco, keeping alive their hopes of ending a 21-year title drought in the elite event in Cardiff next month.

Ninkovic signs Sydney FC marquee deal

Milos Ninkovic, with the A-League Championship trophy at Mrs Macquaries Chair on Tuesday, has announced he has re-signed ...

Milos Ninkovic is an A-League marquee player after Sydney FC rewarded their star player with a one-year contract extension outside the salary cap.

'Win it again next year,' Arnold tells Sky Blues

Sky Blues the limit: Sydney FC players celebrate their win.

Coach Graham Arnold knows exactly how to top Sydney's FC's A-League championship win. "Do it again next year," he said after the Sky Blues' grand final win, on penalties, over Melbourne Victory.

Arsenal end Manchester United's EPL unbeaten run

Rob Holding and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal celebrate after beating Manchester United to keep their Champions ...

Arsene Wenger got the better of managerial rival Jose Mourinho for the first time in a competitive game as Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League to keep alive its Champions League qualification hopes.