Jose Mourinho is reportedly in advanced negotiations to make a return as Real Madrid manager.
Sources say the Benfica boss is currently the only candidate the Spanish giants are speaking to about the job.
If confirmed, he will replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who has come under fire for Real’s poor performances domestically and in Europe this season.
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Arsenal defender Ben White is out for the rest of the season, after picking up a knee injury during their EPL win over West Ham.
He’s also expected to miss the World Cup with England.
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Meanwhile, Sweden are the latest team to unveil their final 26-man squad for the World Cup.
It includes Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres and Liverpool’s Alexander Isak…although Spurs striker Dejan Kulusevski has missed out due to injury.
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NBA legend LeBron James says he’s unsure about his future, after his LA Lakers side were knocked out by Oklahoma in the Western Conference semifinals.
The 41-year-old will be out of a contract in the summer.
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And, back home…
The government says the Road To Gold program could add new sports besides the current badminton, track cycling, weightlifting and squash to increase the country’s chances of winning a first Olympic gold medal.
