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Vinicius Junior says Real Madrid must open contract talks as 2027 deal runs down
Vinicius Junior has confirmed he wants to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career but acknowledged that formal contract negotiations are yet to begin, with his current deal expiring in 2027 and interest from Saudi Arabia and Manchester City reported.
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Mourinho backs Liverpool over Manchester United in greatest English club debate
José Mourinho, returning to Real Madrid for a second spell, has declared Liverpool the bigger club in England, citing their superior trophy haul and European pedigree over former employers Manchester United.
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Barcelona agree personal terms with Anthony Gordon in bid to hijack Bayern deal
Barcelona have reached a personal terms agreement with Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, 25, and submitted an opening offer of €70m as they look to complete a deal ahead of Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals. Newcastle have set a €92m asking price for the England international.
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Sevilla target Barcelona's Toni Fernandez as Sergio Ramos shapes transfer policy
Sevilla are pursuing 17-year-old Barcelona winger Toni Fernandez as their first signing of the Sergio Ramos era, according to reports in Spain. The La Masia talent is open to a move if a first-team pathway at Barcelona does not materialise this summer.
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World Cup 2026 group stage draw confirmed: England face Croatia, Scotland drawn with Brazil
The full 48-team World Cup 2026 group stage has been confirmed, with England placed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, while Scotland face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in Group C. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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Manchester United paid £16.7m to sack Amorim as Ratcliffe cost-cuts lift operating profit
Manchester United's latest financial accounts reveal the club paid £16.7million to dismiss Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff in January. Despite that outlay, United posted an operating profit of £37.7million across the nine months to March 2026, reversing a £3.2million deficit from the same period a year earlier.
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Koeman names Depay and Jurrien Timber in Netherlands World Cup squad despite fitness doubts
Ronald Koeman has included injury-plagued striker Memphis Depay and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber in the Netherlands' World Cup squad, while Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong and veteran centre-back Stefan de Vrij miss out.
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Vinicius Junior admits Real Madrid lack dressing room leaders after Tchouameni-Valverde clash
Vinicius Junior has acknowledged that Real Madrid's current squad lacks the dressing room authority once provided by Modric, Kroos, Nacho and Carvajal, speaking candidly after a physical altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde earlier this month.
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Arsenal and PSG clash over Julián Álvarez as Gunners weigh Rogers and Kroupi alternatives
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are competing for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, with PSG having made a more direct offer matching the club's €125m asking price. The Gunners are simultaneously pursuing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi as potential additions.
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Manchester United paid £16.7m to sack Amorim as club posts £37.7m operating profit
Manchester United's latest accounts show the club spent £16.7 million dismissing Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff in January, yet still recorded an operating profit of £37.7 million over the nine months to March 2026.
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Barcelona open €92m talks with Newcastle for Anthony Gordon as striker search stalls
Barcelona have entered club-to-club negotiations with Newcastle United over a deal worth around £80m (€92m) for England winger Anthony Gordon, with the player reported to have already agreed personal terms with Hansi Flick's side.
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Enrique Riquelme challenges Florentino Perez in first Real Madrid election in two decades
Renewables tycoon Enrique Riquelme has formally launched his bid for the Real Madrid presidency, unveiling plans to overhaul the club's infrastructure, halve membership fees, and block outside investment — setting up the first contested election at the club since 2006.
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Bowen apologises to West Ham fans but hints at staying despite United and Chelsea links
Jarrod Bowen has publicly apologised to West Ham supporters after the club's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on the final day of the season, while strongly hinting he intends to remain at the London Stadium despite reported interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
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Barcelona and Bayern Munich move for Anthony Gordon, complicating Liverpool's summer plans
Liverpool's hopes of signing Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon have been dealt a significant blow, with Barcelona in direct club-to-club talks with Newcastle and Bayern Munich also keen on the 25-year-old England international.
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Nicolas Jackson open to Chelsea stay under Xabi Alonso but demands first-team role
Nicolas Jackson is willing to remain at Stamford Bridge after Bayern Munich declined to sign him permanently, but the Senegalese striker will only stay if Xabi Alonso guarantees him a starting place in the side.
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Luka Modric to retire after 2026 World Cup following Milan's Champions League failure
Luka Modric will end his playing career after representing Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, according to reports. The 40-year-old's decision was shaped by AC Milan missing out on next season's Champions League.
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Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup medal and 'Save of the Century' shirt to fetch £500,000 at auction
Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup winners medal and the shirt he wore for his famous save against Pelé in 1970 are each estimated at £200,000–£300,000, with both items going under the hammer on June 25 during the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester United close in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Carrick era begins
Manchester United are nearing a deal for Atalanta's Ederson, with a fee of up to £38million reported. The 26-year-old Brazilian would become Michael Carrick's first signing as head coach, filling the midfield void left by Casemiro's departure.
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Jorgensen demands Chelsea exit as Alonso weighs Sanchez against Penders for No.1 spot
Filip Jorgensen has told Chelsea in a face-to-face meeting that he wants to leave the club this summer in search of regular first-team football, forcing incoming head coach Xabi Alonso to choose between Robert Sanchez and 20-year-old Mike Penders as his starting goalkeeper.
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Hallgrimsson urges Ireland to let results do the talking ahead of Israel fixtures
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has called on his squad to focus purely on football as political controversy surrounds their Nations League fixtures against Israel, scheduled for 27 September at a neutral venue and 4 October in Dublin.
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