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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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Everton CEO confirms contact with Grealish but stops short of sealing permanent deal
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear has confirmed the club has stayed in touch with Jack Grealish following his loan spell last season, but declined to confirm whether the Manchester City winger will return to Hill Dickinson Stadium permanently.
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Arsenal open door to Lewis-Skelly exit as Manchester United weigh move for teenager
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has refused to rule out selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly before the September 1 deadline, with Manchester United and Chelsea both having been offered the versatile defender this summer.
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Vieira accepts €53,000 per month to manage Senegal, well below his initial demand
Appointed Senegal manager after Pape Thiaw's dismissal, Patrick Vieira has revised his salary expectations downward: he initially demanded €100,000 monthly, but the federation secured an agreement at €53,000.
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Webb warns Balogun red card overturn fuels refereeing conspiracy theories
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has criticised FIFA's decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's red card at the 2026 World Cup, warning that external pressure being applied to overturn a referee's call gives credibility to conspiracy theories about the game's integrity.
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Retired Champions League winner Niklas Sule resurfaces in Germany's ninth division at 30
Less than three months after retiring from professional football due to persistent knee injuries, former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Sule has returned to play amateur football for ninth-tier German side SV Tiefenbach, scoring a header on debut.
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25 years ago, Zidane made his Real Madrid debut exhausted by uncontrollable frenzy
On August 19, 2001, Zinédine Zidane played his first official match for Real Madrid against Real Saragosse in the Spanish Super Cup. A record transfer at 75 million euros and eighteen Marca front pages in six weeks: the 1998 Ballon d'Or winner experienced an arrival in Madrid as triumphant as it was grueling.
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Musiala reveals absence seizure diagnosis after collapsing twice in four days for Bayern Munich
Jamal Musiala has disclosed he is suffering from treatable absence seizures after collapsing during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendlies against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. The 23-year-old says he is receiving specialist medical care and remains optimistic about continuing his career.
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Rashford keeps No.10 for Cunha in gesture that signals his United future
Marcus Rashford has decided not to reclaim his old No.10 shirt from Matheus Cunha, according to reports, with the forward set to wear No.14 next season after Barcelona opted against making his loan move permanent.
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Strasbourg on verge of selling Moreira to AC Milan for €53 million
Diego Moreira is set to join AC Milan for €53 million plus up to €10 million in bonuses. Purchased from Chelsea for €8.5 million last summer, the 22-year-old Belgian winger would become Strasbourg's record transfer sale.
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Manchester United table £60m bid for Brighton's Baleba as midfield rebuild accelerates
Manchester United have made a £60m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, their potential third midfield signing of the summer after Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Brighton are holding out for a higher fee, but talks are progressing.
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Manchester United submit £65m bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba to bolster midfield
Manchester United have made a £60m plus £5m add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, as they push to complete a third midfield signing before the transfer deadline.
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Napoli stall on Nicolas Jackson deal leaving Chelsea's summer plans in limbo
Chelsea's hopes of selling Nicolas Jackson this summer have stalled after Napoli delayed opening formal negotiations, with the Serie A club needing to offload Noa Lang before committing funds to a new striker.
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Cherki 'chaotic' according to his executives: how Manchester City overcame its doubts
A documentary series reveals that sporting director Hugo Viana and chief executive Ferran Soriano harboured serious reservations about the mentality of Rayan Cherki before validating his transfer for €36.5 million in June 2025.
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Mourinho reveals Rodri's doubts over Real Madrid sealed his Barcelona move
Jose Mourinho has confirmed he held talks with Rodri over a move to Real Madrid but cooled his interest after the Spain midfielder expressed reservations, paving the way for Barcelona to sign the World Cup-winning captain from Manchester City.
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Manchester United agree personal terms with Baleba in £65m Brighton deal
Manchester United have agreed a five-year contract with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the 22-year-old Cameroonian set to sign until 2031. A club-to-club fee of around £60m plus £5m in add-ons is the final hurdle remaining.
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