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Antonio Rüdiger is staying put at Real Madrid, and he wants the world to know it. The German centre-back extended his contract and delivered a direct message — he is not finished at the Bernabéu. For a Madrid side grinding through a demanding run of fixtures, keeping their defensive leader locked in is enormous news.
Shifting to the Premier League, Arsenal have their eyes on Bournemouth's Alex Scott this summer. Mikel Arteta is building toward next season's title defence and Scott has clearly impressed the Gunners' recruitment team. The Athletic broke the story, and if Arsenal move, Bournemouth will have a serious fight on their hands to keep hold of their standout midfielder.
And over in the UFC, Paddy Pimblett wasted absolutely no time going after Ilia Topuria following Sunday's stunning result at the White House event. Justin Gaethje pulled off a massive upset, forcing Topuria to retire on his stool before the fifth round. Pimblett, who has made no secret of his disdain for Topuria, responded with a characteristically unfiltered and expletive-laden reaction that is already making waves across social media.
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