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Fifa vice-president withdraws Infantino backing after COO sacking described as 'final straw'
Hungary's Sandor Csanyi has become the latest Fifa official to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino, calling the dismissal of COO Kevin Lamour 'the final straw' as the president faces growing calls to step down ahead of a March re-election bid.
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Mourinho insists victories are won on the pitch after Rodri snubs Real Madrid for Barcelona
Jose Mourinho has dismissed the notion that Barcelona scored a transfer victory by signing Rodri from Manchester City for £65 million, saying real victories only happen on the field. The Spanish midfielder had been linked with Real Madrid before choosing the Camp Nou.
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United's £65m Baleba bid puts Wilcox, Vivell and data chief Sansoni to the test
Manchester United have submitted a £60m plus add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, a player they valued at over £100m just a year ago. The move places the reputations of director of football Jason Wilcox, recruitment chief Christopher Vivell, and data director Michael Sansoni firmly on the line.
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Genesio defends Balerdi after being booed before season even starts
Two days before the opening match against Strasbourg, Bruno Genesio defended Leonardo Balerdi, who was targeted by whistles during a friendly match, and called on Marseille supporters to back their players.
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Arsenal close to signing Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for €70m to bolster depleted defence
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Arsenal is on the verge of agreeing a deal with Aston Villa for English centre-back Ezri Konsa, valued at €70 million. The 28-year-old is Mikel Arteta's priority to compensate for the absences of Saliba and Timber.
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Liverpool in talks to sell Curtis Jones to Inter Milan for around £30m
Liverpool and Inter Milan have reopened negotiations over a move for Curtis Jones, with the Italian champions resuming their pursuit after a £21.4m bid was rejected in June. The 24-year-old enters the final year of his contract, leaving Liverpool at risk of losing him for free.
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Ethan Mbappé establishes himself as LOSC's starting right winger for his third season
At 19 years old, Ethan Mbappé is beginning his third season at Lille with the status of starter on the right wing under Davide Ancelotti, following a convincing preseason marked by a brace against Louvain.
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Aston Villa sign Zion Suzuki for £30m as Martinez's future grows increasingly uncertain
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma in a deal worth up to £30 million, deepening uncertainty over long-serving first choice Emiliano Martinez ahead of the new Premier League season.
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Sheffield United face 12-point deduction after owners' company wound up by High Court
A High Court judge has wound up COH Sports, the company led by Sheffield United co-chairmen Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, following a petition from former owners United World over a disputed £35 million debt. The EFL could now deduct 12 points from the Championship club.
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Manchester United bid £65m for Brighton's Baleba despite ankle injury ruling him out for three weeks
Manchester United have submitted a £60m bid, plus £5m in add-ons, for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, a year after walking away when the Seagulls demanded over £100m. The 22-year-old Cameroon international is currently sidelined with a minor ankle ligament injury sustained in pre-season.
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Mourinho blown away by Mbappé ahead of Liga kickoff
Back two days early and scoring within six minutes against Schalke 04, Kylian Mbappé impressed José Mourinho in training. The Portuguese manager describes him as "a player of stratospheric level".
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Mourinho reveals he urged Vinicius to reject Arsenal and stay at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he personally advised Vinicius Junior against leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal, telling the Brazilian it was 'not worth it'. Vinicius subsequently signed a new contract keeping him at the Bernabéu until 2032.
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Raphinha handed Barcelona's interim captaincy as Flick awaits settled squad
Hansi Flick has named Raphinha as Barcelona's provisional captain for the 2026-27 season, with Eric Garcia and Pedri completing a temporary leadership trio. A formal squad vote will follow once the transfer window closes.
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Arsenal close in on Ezri Konsa as £20m valuation gap narrows with Aston Villa
Arsenal are advancing talks with Aston Villa over a deal for England defender Ezri Konsa, with dialogue now taking place at ownership level to bridge a gap between Arsenal's £40m valuation and Villa's asking price of around £60m.
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Monaco cancel Pogba's contract after just six appearances, leaving him without a club
AS Monaco have terminated Paul Pogba's contract by mutual consent ahead of the new season, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The French midfielder made only six appearances after joining on a free transfer last summer following his doping ban at Juventus.
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After fourteen years with France, Deschamps targets new challenge in club or international football
Released from his position as France manager after the 2026 World Cup, 57-year-old Didier Deschamps says he wants to continue coaching at the highest level. European clubs and national federations are already reportedly interested.
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Infantino at FIFA: Molina maintains that Diallo secretly supports the president
Journalist Romain Molina reiterates his accusations against Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, claiming he secretly supports Gianni Infantino's re-election despite publicly opposing it, contradicting Daniel Riolo's reporting.
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Betis reject €50m Antony bid, denying Manchester United a sell-on windfall
Manchester United stand to lose a significant financial windfall after Real Betis flatly rejected a €50m offer for Antony, blocking the 50 per cent sell-on clause United inserted when they sold the Brazilian winger for under £20m in 2025.
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Ligue 1 referee Kherradji sentenced to six months suspended for domestic violence
The Nîmes criminal court condemned Abdelatif Kherradji, a 40-year-old Ligue 1 referee, to six months in prison with a suspended sentence for domestic violence against his ex-partner. The sentence, below the 18 months requested by prosecutors, will not be recorded on his criminal record. The FFF has not yet responded.
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