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The 23rd Commonwealth Games are about to begin in Glasgow with Team Wales hoping for success.

Birmingham City sell full-back Kai Wagner back to MLS side Philadelphia Union after the player cited a desire to return to the US for personal reasons.

The players who had appeared for a remarkable number of clubs by their 23rd birthday.

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Instead, Shelton delivered a composed and aggressive display to secure his first-ever win over a Top 20 opponent on clay.</p><p data-start="633" data-end="911">The American started strongly, dominating the opening set with powerful serving and relentless baseline pressure. Cobolli raised his level in the second set, pushing Shelton in longer rallies, but the 23-year-old held firm at key moments to close out the match in straight sets.</p><p data-start="913" data-end="1288">“I came out at a really high level and have done that before against him,” Shelton said after the match. “The toughest thing is maintaining it as he raises his level. I managed to do that in the second set and played some great tennis. I am happy with my performance this week. I got better and better as the week went on and I am happy with the work me and the team put in.”</p><p data-start="1290" data-end="1614">The victory carries added significance for American tennis. Shelton becomes the first American player to win an ATP-level title above 250 category on clay since <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Andre Agassi</span> triumphed in Rome in 2002, underlining the scale of his achievement on a surface traditionally dominated by European players.</p><p data-start="1616" data-end="1771">Shelton, who previously claimed a clay-court title in Houston in 2024, now holds a 4-2 lead in his head-to-head rivalry with Cobolli on the Lexus ATP Tour.</p><p data-start="1773" data-end="2055">The win is also a statement of intent ahead of the European clay swing, with Shelton continuing to develop into a genuine threat across all surfaces. 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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the Commonwealth Games are

Liverpool sign attacking midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord.

<p class="isSelectedEnd">Argentina staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The defending champions looked set for a shock exit after Egypt raced into a 2-0 lead through first-half goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko. The Pharaohs capitalised on a confident start and put Argentina under pressure, while Lionel Messi saw his penalty saved in a major turning point before the break.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Egypt continued to frustrate the holders after halftime and even thought they had added a third goal, only for the effort to be ruled out. With Argentina's title defence hanging by a thread, Lionel Scaloni's side found a way back into the contest in the closing stages.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Cristian Romero ignited the comeback when he headed home to reduce the deficit, giving Argentina renewed belief with just minutes remaining.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Messi then restored parity, firing home to make it 2-2 and extend his scoring streak to nine consecutive World Cup matches. The goal also moved the Argentina captain to eight goals at the tournament, putting him back at the top of the race for the Golden Boot.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">With extra time looming, Enzo Fernández completed the turnaround in stoppage time, rising to meet a cross with a powerful header that found the back of the net and sealed one of the most dramatic victories of the tournament.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The final whistle sparked emotional celebrations among the Argentine players, with Messi embracing his teammates after keeping alive the nation's hopes of defending the World Cup title.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Egypt, meanwhile, were left heartbroken after coming within minutes of one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. The North Africans also voiced frustration over several refereeing decisions during the match, including a disallowed second-half goal, while a member of their coaching staff was shown a red card following Argentina's late winner.</p><p>Argentina now progress to the quarter-finals, where they will face Switzerland as they continue their bid to retain the FIFA World Cup.</p>

<h1 data-section-id="hajjja" data-start="0" data-end="61"><br></h1><p data-start="63" data-end="300">Frustration is growing among <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Liverpool F.C.</span> supporters after long-time managerial target <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Xabi Alonso</span> was officially unveiled as the new head coach of <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Chelsea</span>.</p><p data-start="302" data-end="514">The appointment has sparked intense debate across social media, with many Liverpool fans questioning whether the club missed a golden opportunity to bring one of their most admired former players back to Anfield.</p><p data-start="516" data-end="829">Alonso, who enjoyed legendary status during his playing days at Liverpool, had long been viewed by supporters as a future manager of the club. His tactical success in Europe and calm leadership style made him a fan favourite candidate, particularly after his impressive rise in management over the past few years.</p><p data-start="831" data-end="1114">While Liverpool publicly backed current manager Arne Slot earlier in the season, speculation surrounding Alonso never fully disappeared. Reports in recent months suggested the Reds were monitoring the Spaniard’s situation closely amid uncertainty over the club’s long-term direction.</p><p data-start="1116" data-end="1223">Chelsea’s swift move to secure Alonso, however, appears to have caught many Liverpool supporters off guard.</p><p data-start="1225" data-end="1515">Within minutes of Chelsea’s announcement, reactions flooded social media platforms, with some fans accusing Liverpool’s hierarchy of hesitation while rivals acted decisively. Others expressed disappointment at the possibility of seeing a club legend succeed elsewhere in the Premier League.</p><p data-start="1517" data-end="1774">For many supporters, the frustration goes beyond nostalgia. Alonso is widely regarded as one of the brightest tactical minds in football, and fans fear Chelsea may now possess a manager capable of turning the London club back into genuine title challengers.</p><p data-start="1776" data-end="2148">The situation has also reignited conversations around Liverpool’s recent transition period following the departure of former manager Jürgen Klopp. While Slot guided the team through a difficult rebuilding phase, sections of the fanbase still believe Alonso represented the ideal long-term successor due to his deep connection with the club and growing managerial pedigree.</p><p data-start="2150" data-end="2438">Despite the backlash online, there remains strong support for Slot among many Liverpool fans, particularly those urging patience as the club continues reshaping its squad. Still, Alonso’s move to a direct Premier League rival ensures comparisons will likely follow throughout next season.</p><p> </p><p data-start="2621" data-end="2694" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""></p><p></p><p data-start="2440" data-end="2619"><br></p>

England star Phil Salt has had a circuitous route to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which starts this week.