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Kolo Muani back at PSG, his future still uncertain ahead of summer transfer
Randal Kolo Muani is training again with PSG's reserve squad after unsuccessful loan spells at Juventus and Tottenham. The Paris club is seeking an exit for the striker, who is under contract until 2028.
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Hasselbaink blames England players' mentality, not Tuchel, for Argentina World Cup exit
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former assistant to Gareth Southgate, has argued that England's players bear greater responsibility than Thomas Tuchel for the semi-final collapse against Argentina, singling out a defensive mentality shift after the opening goal.
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MetLife smog row exposes four stadiums better suited to host World Cup final
Hazardous wildfire smog from Canada has blanketed New York and New Jersey ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium, with FIFA insisting air quality will improve despite conditions currently rated 'very unhealthy'.
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Santos set for debut as United name 25-man squad to face Wrexham in Helsinki
Manchester United have named a 25-man travelling party for Saturday's pre-season opener against Championship side Wrexham in Helsinki, with new signing Andrey Santos included and in line to make his debut.
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Zidane inherits disappointing Dembélé World Cup as priority issue
Despite a hat-trick against Norway, Ousmane Dembélé delivered a World Cup below his Paris Saint-Germain level. Zinédine Zidane, whose appointment as France manager could be made official next week, will need to elevate the Blues winger's performance.
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Atletico CEO insists no fee will prise Julian Alvarez away, leaving Man City windfall in doubt
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has publicly declared that no offer — not even £170m — will be enough to sell Julian Alvarez this summer, casting doubt on a potential windfall for Manchester City, who hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause from his 2023 departure.
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Lyon discovers potential third qualifying round opponents in Champions League draw
Fourth in Ligue 1 last season, Paulo Fonseca's side will be seeded in Monday's Champions League third qualifying round draw. Union Saint-Gilloise, Sparta Prague, NEC Nimègue and the winner of Sturm Graz-Heart of Midlothian are among the possible opponents.
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PSG submits third offer to Monaco for Akliouche
Paris Saint-Germain has submitted a third proposal to AS Monaco for attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, moving closer to the €50 million demanded by the Monégasque club. A deal could be finalized as early as next week.
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FIFA raises World Cup 2026 winners' prize to £37m as Spain and Argentina meet in final
FIFA has increased the prize for winning the 2026 World Cup to £37 million, up nearly £6 million on the 2022 payout to Argentina. Spain and Argentina contest Sunday's final, with players in the winning squad set to share roughly £17 million between them.
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Germany withdraws support for Infantino ahead of 2027 FIFA election
The German Football Association (DFB) has refused to sign a letter of support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat. The Swiss president, the only declared candidate so far, remains the overwhelming favorite.
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Szoboszlai signs new five-year Liverpool deal after Premier League title triumph
Dominik Szoboszlai has committed his future to Liverpool, signing a five-year contract that keeps the Hungary captain at Anfield until he is 30. The £60m midfielder had entered the final two years of his previous deal.
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Atletico Madrid CEO rules out Alvarez sale at any price, dismissing Arsenal and Barcelona interest
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has declared the club will not sell Julian Alvarez for even €200 million this summer, directly rejecting advances from Arsenal and Barcelona and accusing Barça president Joan Laporta of running a 'personal circus' over the pursuit.
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Nicky Butt urges Kobbie Mainoo to refuse England's third-place start after seven games on the bench
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has called on Kobbie Mainoo to turn down any opportunity to start England's World Cup 2026 third-place match against France on Saturday, citing the 21-year-old's complete absence from Thomas Tuchel's matchday plans across all seven tournament games.
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Thousands of tickets unsold for England vs France World Cup bronze final in Miami
Around 7,000 tickets remain available for England's third-place play-off against France at the 65,000-capacity Miami Stadium on Saturday, with some category one seats listed on resale at heavily discounted prices.
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Andrey Santos set for Man United debut as £50m signing joins Wrexham friendly squad
Manchester United have named a 25-man squad for Saturday's pre-season friendly against Wrexham in Helsinki, with summer signing Andrey Santos poised for his first appearance. Benjamin Sesko is absent as he continues to recover from a shin injury.
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Atlético Madrid refuses all offers for Álvarez, even at €200 million
Atlético Madrid president Miguel Angel Gil has publicly ruled out any transfer of Julián Álvarez this summer, rejecting in advance any proposal — including at €200 million — despite persistent interest from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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Club Brugge drop Tzolis from friendly to protect £34m Arsenal transfer
Christos Tzolis has been left out of Club Brugge's pre-season friendly against Herenveen to safeguard his £34m move to Arsenal, with the Greek winger expected to undergo a medical at the Premier League champions this weekend.
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Salah's agent hints next club could be confirmed 'very soon' after Liverpool exit
Mohamed Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa has posted on X that the 34-year-old's destination for next season may be revealed imminently, with Saudi Arabia, MLS side Sporting Kansas City, and Turkish club Besiktas all linked.
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Kone asks agent to pause United transfer talks until World Cup bronze final is over
Manu Kone has asked his representatives to hold off on transfer negotiations until after France's World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Manchester United are reported to be frontrunners for the Roma midfielder, with Chelsea also in the frame.
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Man City shorts deal and Maresca's home debut headline City's summer schedule
Manchester City's Puma training shorts from their 2023/24 Premier League-winning season are available at a steep discount this weekend, while the club have also confirmed their opening fixtures of the 2026/27 season.
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