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Mastantuono left out of Argentina's World Cup squad after difficult debut season at Real Madrid
Franco Mastantuono has been omitted from Lionel Scaloni's 26-man Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the fifth Real Madrid player to miss out after a season in which the club failed to win a major trophy for the second consecutive year.
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Hallgrimsson criticises tennis ball protest that disrupted Ireland's win over Qatar
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson condemned pro-Palestinian demonstrators who threw tennis balls onto the Aviva Stadium pitch during Thursday's 1-0 friendly win over Qatar, saying the disruption "kills the game" ahead of Nations League fixtures against Israel.
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Atletico Madrid open talks with Manchester City over Tijjani Reijnders transfer
Atletico Madrid have entered discussions with Manchester City over a move for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 27, who joined City for €54.9m last summer but started only half of his 47 appearances under Pep Guardiola.
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Liverpool and Juventus unveil 'Forever Bound' sculpture on 41st anniversary of Heysel disaster
Liverpool and Juventus marked the 41st anniversary of the Heysel disaster by unveiling a permanent memorial sculpture bearing the names of all 39 victims who died at the 1985 European Cup final in Belgium.
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Evra and Saha urge Manchester United to sign Victor Osimhen after Ederson deal
Manchester United are closing in on a £37m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but former players Patrice Evra and Louis Saha believe the club's priority should then turn to signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who scored 22 goals last season.
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Timber, Dembele and Hakimi travel as Arsenal and PSG name Champions League final squads
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed their travelling parties for Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest, with Jurrien Timber, Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi all included despite recent injury concerns.
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Konate's Liverpool exit leaves a defensive void and a stretched transfer budget
Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool next month after contract talks broke down over valuation, departing a club that now faces a central defensive crisis with two teenage signings, an ageing Van Dijk, and a forward line also in need of reinforcement.
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Allegri set to replace Conte at Napoli as McTominay and Hojlund face new era
Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to take charge at Napoli following Antonio Conte's departure, bringing a new managerial era for former Manchester United pair Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund.
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ITV confirms World Cup 2026 punditry line-up with Postecoglou, Mata and Vieira joining Keane and Neville
ITV Sport has unveiled its full on-screen team for the 2026 World Cup, with Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou and former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata among the pundits alongside Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Patrick Vieira. The broadcaster will cover 29 group stage matches from its base by Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
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Arsenal's Premier League title parade set for Islington on Sunday 31 May
Arsenal will parade the Premier League trophy around Islington on Sunday 31 May, starting at 2pm BST. Both the men's and women's teams will take part, with the route running through Holloway Road, Seven Sisters Road and Upper Street.
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Arsenal's Emirates Stadium expansion to cost more than the original £390m build
Arsenal are planning to add around 20,000 seats to the Emirates Stadium's current 60,704 capacity at an estimated cost of £500m — exceeding the £390m it cost to build the ground in 2006. Owner Stan Kroenke has spoken publicly about the project, with chief executive Richard Garlick leading talks.
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Shearer 'not upset' as Barcelona agree £70m deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
Alan Shearer has expressed surprise that Barcelona can afford £70 million for Anthony Gordon, given the club's £2bn debt, but backed Newcastle's decision to sell after the forward made clear he wanted to leave.
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Barcelona agree personal terms with Bernardo Silva as Flick's approval remains pending
Barcelona have reached an agreement on personal terms with free agent Bernardo Silva, according to SportItalia, with agent Jorge Mendes given the go-ahead to finalise the deal. However, manager Hansi Flick is yet to give his blessing, having previously expressed concern over midfield depth.
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Ederson deal, Elliot Anderson pursuit and new Old Trafford: Manchester United's summer questions answered
Manchester United are closing in on a £38m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and could spend up to £300m this summer, with up to five signings possible. The club also provided a minor update on plans for a new Old Trafford stadium.
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New Zealand defender Tim Payne goes from 4,700 to one million Instagram followers in 48 hours
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has gained over one million Instagram followers in two days after Argentine football influencer El Scarso urged his audience to make the 32-year-old the World Cup's unlikely hero. Payne now has six times more followers than captain Chris Wood.
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Barcelona submit €100m opening bid for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez
Barcelona have formally entered the race to sign Julian Alvarez, submitting a €100m offer to Atletico Madrid. The Argentina striker has reportedly told Atletico he wants to leave this summer, with Barcelona his preferred destination, though the club are holding out for €150m.
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Arsenal plan Islington trophy parade on 31 May after ending 22-year Premier League wait
Arsenal will parade the Premier League trophy through Islington on 31 May, the day after they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest. The title was confirmed on Tuesday when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth.
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Bernardo Silva's free transfer to Barcelona could end Rashford's stay at Camp Nou
Barcelona are reportedly ready to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expires, and Spanish outlet Sport claims his arrival would rule out any permanent move for Marcus Rashford, whose £26 million purchase option expires on June 15.
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England's iconic 1982 World Cup away shirt discounted to under £10 at Sports Direct
Sports Direct has cut the price of England's retro 1982 World Cup away shirt from £49.99 to £25, with the discount applying ahead of the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA, which begins on June 11.
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Neymar ruled out for two to three weeks with calf injury, putting World Cup start in doubt
Neymar has been diagnosed with a grade two calf injury that will sideline him for two to three weeks, causing him to miss Brazil's warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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