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Demichelis and Gonzalez handed extensions despite relegation battles in La Liga
RCD Mallorca have retained Martin Demichelis until 2028 despite his side's relegation on the final weekend, while Espanyol have extended Manolo Gonzalez's contract until 2027 after a 19-game winless run. Getafe's Jose Bordalas, linked to both clubs, is expected to decide his future on Monday.
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Barcelona prepare £87m Julian Alvarez bid as Arsenal face rival for striker
Barcelona have agreed an £69m deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle and are now targeting Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez for around £87m, putting them in direct competition with Arsenal for the 26-year-old Argentine.
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Real Sociedad ready to sell Remiro to Barcelona for around €8m this summer
Real Sociedad have accepted that goalkeeper Alex Remiro will leave this summer, with Barcelona prepared to pay €8-10m for the 31-year-old. Any deal hinges on Marc-André ter Stegen and Iñaki Peña finding new clubs first.
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Guardiola calls Klopp's Liverpool a 'nightmare' and plans first dinner with old rival
Pep Guardiola has described facing Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool as a 'nightmare' in every encounter, while revealing the two former rivals have never shared a meal together — something he intends to change now Klopp has left management.
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Ugarte faces Man United exit as Carrick plans two midfield signings this summer
Manuel Ugarte could leave Manchester United on loan or permanently this summer after Michael Carrick omitted him from the squad for the final Premier League game of the season. United are targeting two midfield additions, making the £50m Uruguayan's position increasingly precarious.
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Real Madrid target Ruben Dias as Manchester City defensive exodus looms
Real Madrid are monitoring Ruben Dias as a potential summer signing after the Portugal international reportedly asked his agent to explore a move away from Manchester City. The 28-year-old is also attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Newcastle's pursuit of Ez Abde could hand Barcelona a €12m Gordon discount
Newcastle United are targeting Real Betis winger Ez Abde as a replacement for Anthony Gordon, who is joining Barcelona for €80m. A potential sell-on clause could see Barcelona recoup up to €12m of that fee.
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Neymar faces race to be fit for Brazil's World Cup opener after grade two calf injury
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed Neymar has sustained a grade two calf injury, ruling him out of warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt and putting his availability for the Group C opener against Morocco on June 13 in doubt.
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Ugarte faces Old Trafford exit as Carrick shapes United's summer midfield rebuild
Manuel Ugarte could leave Manchester United on loan or permanently this summer after being omitted from Michael Carrick's final Premier League squad of the season. The £50m signing from Sporting has struggled for form and impact since arriving in August 2024.
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Foster urges Manchester United to sign free-agent Lewandowski on a one-year deal
Former United goalkeeper Ben Foster has called on the club to sign Robert Lewandowski on a short-term deal this summer, with the 37-year-old set to leave Barcelona as a free agent. Foster also identified defensive reinforcements and a Casemiro replacement as priorities for Michael Carrick's squad.
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Neymar confirmed with grade-two calf injury that will rule him out of Brazil's World Cup opener
Brazil have confirmed Neymar Junior sustained a grade-two calf injury during Santos's defeat to Coritiba, leaving him likely to miss the Selecao's opening 2026 World Cup fixture against Morocco in New Jersey on 13 June.
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Hoddle questions Tuchel's decision to leave Wharton out of England's World Cup squad
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to omit Adam Wharton from the World Cup squad, arguing the Crystal Palace midfielder demonstrated exactly why he should be on the plane with a standout display in Palace's 1-0 Conference League final victory over Rayo Vallecano.
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Manchester United confirm private financing for planned 100,000-seat Old Trafford rebuild
Manchester United's third-quarter financial results, which showed an operating profit of £37.7 million, included a brief update confirming that private financing is being pursued for a proposed new 100,000-seat stadium estimated to cost around £2 billion.
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Premier League replaces PSR with Squad Cost Ratio rules from 2026-27 season
The Premier League is scrapping its Profitability and Sustainability Rules this summer and replacing them with a Squad Cost Ratio framework from the 2026-27 season. Clubs that breach the maximum spending threshold face an automatic six-point deduction and a non-negotiable fine.
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Jurrien Timber returns to full Arsenal training ahead of Champions League final against PSG
Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has rejoined full team training ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, offering Mikel Arteta a potential option at right-back after 70 days out with a groin injury.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League win creates Carabao Cup draw headache for EFL
Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig sealed the club's first European trophy and a Europa League berth, taking the number of Premier League sides in Europe next season to nine — and leaving EFL officials scrambling to restructure the Carabao Cup's opening rounds.
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De Zerbi targets Mason Greenwood reunion at Tottenham amid fan opposition
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly pursuing a move for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, according to transfers journalist Nico Schira. The potential signing would rekindle their partnership from Ligue 1 but risks deepening tensions with sections of the Spurs fanbase.
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England drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in 2026 World Cup Group L
England will open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on 17 June, reuniting two sides who last met in the 2018 semi-finals. Thomas Tuchel's side also face Ghana and Panama to complete Group L.
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Wharton eyes double celebration after Palace's Conference League win amid United interest
Adam Wharton starred in Crystal Palace's Conference League final victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, winning Player of the Match, while Manchester United weigh whether to pursue the midfielder despite viewing him as too similar to Kobbie Mainoo.
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Nasri withdraws from Champions League final punditry after abuse from PSG fans
Samir Nasri has pulled out of his Canal+ punditry role for the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest on Saturday, citing abuse he received from Paris supporters during the semi-final.
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