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Tottenham seal £85m Mateus Fernandes deal to edge out Manchester United
Tottenham have agreed an £85million guaranteed fee with West Ham for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, outbidding Manchester United to land one of the summer's most sought-after midfield targets.
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German chancellor draws Bild's fury after calling penalty exit 'thrilling' for the nation
Friedrich Merz praised Germany's 'team spirit' after their round-of-32 World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties, but Bild's editor-in-chief fired back: 'Chancellor, I am not proud. I'm angry. I'm furious.'
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Rice declares himself fit for England's knockout run despite hamstring and calf concerns
Declan Rice has insisted he is fit and available for England's World Cup knockout stages after sitting out the Panama group game. The Arsenal midfielder revealed he has been managing a hamstring issue since Christmas but says it is not a long-term problem.
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Rice channels Arsenal's 'it's not done' motto as England enter World Cup knockout stage
Declan Rice has invoked the defiant three-word phrase that helped Arsenal win their first title in 22 years as England prepare to face DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup in Atlanta, warning that the knockout rounds will bring 'really, really tough games' all the way to the final.
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Manuel Neuer retires from international football after Germany's World Cup exit on penalties
Manuel Neuer has confirmed his second and final retirement from international football after Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in the last 32, losing on penalties following a 120-minute draw with Paraguay. The 40-year-old ends a 16-year international career as Germany's fifth-highest appearance-maker.
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Tottenham beat Man United to Mateus Fernandes in club-record £85m deal
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a club-record £85 million fee with West Ham United for Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes, fending off competition from Manchester United, Real Madrid, and PSG. The 21-year-old becomes Spurs' fifth signing of the summer under Roberto De Zerbi.
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Tottenham's £85m Fernandes deal hands Man City pole position in £100m Tonali race
Manchester City could emerge as frontrunners for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali after Tottenham agreed an £85m deal to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, potentially ending Spurs' interest in the Italy international.
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Tuchel faces right-back crisis as James and Quansah miss England's final World Cup training session
Reece James and Jarell Quansah were both absent from England's final training session ahead of Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel weighing up makeshift options at right-back.
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Contract clause gives Newcastle leverage as Arsenal pursue Bruno Guimaraes this summer
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, but a club option to extend his contract until 2029 strengthens the Magpies' hand in any negotiations. Newcastle insist the Brazilian is not for sale.
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Summerville's World Cup exit clears path for Man Utd's £50m move from West Ham
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at £50 million, after the Dutchman's tournament ended with a penalty miss as the Netherlands fell to Morocco in the round of 32.
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Atletico's €150m cash-only demand puts Julián Álvarez beyond Barcelona's reach
Atletico Madrid are demanding €150 million in full upfront cash for Julián Álvarez, rejecting any player exchanges or deferred payments — a structure that makes the deal far harder for Barcelona to complete than the headline price gap alone suggests.
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Iran accuse World Cup hosts of undermining fairness after visa denials and offside exit
Iran have strongly criticised their treatment at the 2026 World Cup, citing visa denials for 11 federation officials, a disputed offside call that ended their campaign, and a US official who publicly celebrated their elimination.
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Barcelona and Atletico meet directly over Julián Álvarez but €10–20m fee gap persists
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid held face-to-face talks over Julián Álvarez as recently as three days ago, but a €10–20m gap between the clubs' valuations and a looming FIFA dispute continue to complicate any deal for the Argentine forward.
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Nmecha and Summerville exits from World Cup open door for Manchester United moves
Germany and the Netherlands both crashed out of the World Cup on penalties, freeing Felix Nmecha and Crysencio Summerville from international duty and potentially accelerating United's pursuit of the pair.
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United target Summerville more attainable after Netherlands' World Cup exit
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at £50m, after the Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco in the World Cup round of 32. The 24-year-old, who scored twice in the tournament, can now focus on his club future.
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Gundogan hails Maresca as 'incredible' ahead of Man City managerial reign
Ilkay Gundogan has backed Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, describing the Italian as 'unbelievable as a human being' and predicting near-universal support inside the club.
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Inflated English prices push Man United toward raw, unproven talent in summer rebuild
Manchester United are shifting their transfer strategy after soaring domestic prices — led by Elliot Anderson's £116m move to Manchester City — priced them out of several midfield targets. The club now plans to pursue cheaper, less-established players instead.
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Danny Makkelie to referee France vs Sweden at World Cup 2026 in New Jersey
Dutch official Danny Makkelie takes charge of the France vs Sweden round-of-32 tie at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 43-year-old, on his fourth major tournament, drew controversy at this World Cup after a disputed VAR call in the United States' opener.
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Manuel Neuer retires from international football again after Germany's World Cup penalty exit
Manuel Neuer, 40, has confirmed his second international retirement after Germany were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who had been persuaded out of retirement to play the tournament, ends his international career with 128 caps.
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Trossard delays transfer decision as Besiktas table €20m verbal bid for Arsenal winger
Leandro Trossard is putting his Arsenal future on hold until after the World Cup, with Besiktas having already made a verbal offer worth up to €20 million for the 31-year-old, who enters the final year of his contract this summer.
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