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Messi retires from Argentina after 22 years, two Copa Américas and a World Cup
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 22-year Argentina career that included a 2022 World Cup triumph, two Copa Américas, and 125 international goals. He will continue playing for Inter Miami in MLS.
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Messi announces international retirement after twenty years with Argentina
Lionel Messi officially ended his Argentina career on July 21, more than a month after the country's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, 39, announced his decision on Instagram.
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Madueke says Community Shield rout of City has set the tone for Arsenal's title defence
Noni Madueke believes Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City in Cardiff has laid the groundwork for the Gunners to retain their Premier League title, with the winger pointing to the win as a statement of intent after City beat Arsenal twice last season.
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Messi retires from international football after World Cup final defeat to Spain
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career following a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The 39-year-old finishes with 207 caps and 125 goals across more than two decades of international football.
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Liverpool sign Djylian N'Guessan for €7.5m, Ligue 1 loan still to be arranged
Liverpool and AS Saint-Étienne have agreed a deal for 18-year-old French U20 international striker Djylian N'Guessan for €7.5 million. The transfer is conditional on the player being loaned to a Ligue 1 club until 2027 before joining the Reds, as Liverpool have reached their international loan quota.
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Benzema leaves Al-Hilal just six months after joining Saudi Arabia
Saudi club Al-Hilal officially terminated Karim Benzema's contract by mutual agreement on Monday, August 31, barely six months after the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner signed with the club.
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Knee Injury: Khéphren Thuram Facing Extended Absence at Juventus
The 25-year-old French midfielder, sidelined with a knee injury since the end of last season, will consult a specialist in Lyon. Surgery or prolonged rest is being considered, prompting Juventus to explore the transfer market.
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Barcola completes £123m Liverpool move from PSG and targets Premier League title
Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123m, making him the club's second-most expensive signing ever. The 23-year-old winger will wear the No.29 shirt at Anfield.
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Barcelona Sign 16-Year-Old Defender Mikael Baza from Hamburg
According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Hamburg for the transfer of 16-year-old central defender Mikael Baza. The player is already in Barcelona and will sign a contract through 2029 for less than €250,000.
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OM-PSG Classique: Paris supporters banned from Vélodrome for tenth consecutive year
As every season since 2015, PSG supporters will not be able to travel to Marseille for the Classique on September 20. The Bouches-du-Rhône prefecture has already published its ban order, with the Interior Ministry set to follow within the week.
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Referee process 'not fit for purpose' as Liverpool pay price for substitution board failure against Forest
Two former Premier League referees have weighed in on the substitution board malfunction that prevented Liverpool from making a triple change before Nottingham Forest were awarded a controversial penalty in a 2-2 draw at Anfield.
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Barcola joins Liverpool for €143m, historic record sale for PSG
Bradley Barcola has officially signed with Liverpool on Monday in a transfer worth up to €143 million with bonuses. He becomes PSG's biggest sale ever, surpassing Neymar's €90 million move to Al-Hilal.
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Summer 2026 Transfer Window: Closing Dates by League
The summer 2026 transfer window is drawing to a close across Europe's major leagues. France, Germany, Italy, England and Spain shut their doors on Tuesday, September 1st, with varying deadlines depending on the league.
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Barcola joins Liverpool for £106m and keeps the shirt number a FIFA video game inspired
Bradley Barcola has completed a £106m move to Liverpool on a five-year deal, choosing to keep the No 29 shirt he wore at PSG — a number originally inspired by fictional FIFA character Alex Hunter from 'The Journey' mode.
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Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from PSG for £106m in summer's biggest deal
Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal worth an initial £106m, rising to a potential £123m — the club's third signing of over £100m in two summers.
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Atlético secretly gave Álvarez written permission to discuss Barcelona move, journalist claims
A journalist from El Chiringuito TV claims Atlético Madrid privately granted Julián Álvarez written permission to hold talks with Barcelona, directly contradicting the club's public stance throughout the summer transfer window.
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Barcelona agree €10m deal for Gabriel Jesus after Atlético block Álvarez move
Barcelona have reportedly struck a €10m plus add-ons agreement with Arsenal to sign striker Gabriel Jesus, with a medical in Spain the final step before the deal is confirmed.
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Schröder scores twice then sees red as Real Madrid survive Atlético fightback in Liga F derby
Real Madrid edged Atlético Madrid 3-2 in the Liga F opener at the Alfredo Di Stéfano on Sunday, with Schröder scoring both her goals before a straight red card left Pau Quesada's side a player down for the final 36 minutes.
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Atlético Madrid's loan bid for Jonathan David stalls as Juventus demand a replacement first
Atlético Madrid have submitted a loan-with-option-to-buy proposal for Juventus striker Jonathan David, but the Serie A club will not sanction his departure until a replacement forward is secured. The Julián Álvarez situation at Atlético adds further complexity.
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Dembélé close to PSG extension before potential move outside Europe at end of career
Under contract until 2028, Ousmane Dembélé is on the verge of extending with Paris Saint-Germain for several additional years. The forward is then considering a destination outside Europe, possibly Saudi Arabia or the MLS.
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