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Barcelona sign 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas for €8 million
Barcelona are set to complete their second summer transfer with the arrival of 19-year-old left-back Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander for €8 million. The deal must be finalized before June 30, when his release clause doubles to €16 million.
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Ronaldo silent as João Neves faces cyberbullying wave
After downplaying Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Portugal's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 World Cup, João Neves has become the target of massive insults on social media. His captain's silence in the face of this campaign has sparked outrage.
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Arsenal set £86m Calafiori price tag to block Real Madrid as triple swoop emerges
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has placed an £86million minimum valuation on Riccardo Calafiori, effectively shutting out Real Madrid. The Gunners are also tracking Sandro Tonali and closing in on making Piero Hincapie's loan permanent.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain to goalless draw at Africa Cup of Nations
Cape Verde stunned Spain, holding the European champions to a 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations. The result marks a significant upset for the tournament debutants against one of the world's top-ranked sides.
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69% of Manchester United fans want Rashford sold as £40m clause claim unravels
A Manchester Evening News poll of nearly 8,000 United supporters found 69% want the club to cut ties with Marcus Rashford this summer, as reports of a £40m release clause were clarified to be a gentleman's agreement rather than a contractual obligation.
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Ian Wright backs USMNT to reach semi-finals after 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Ian Wright believes the United States can reach the World Cup semi-finals after Mauricio Pochettino's side opened their home tournament with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice.
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Mary Earps returns to English football with London City Lionesses after two years at PSG
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has signed with Women's Super League side London City Lionesses, ending a two-season spell with Paris Saint-Germain. The 33-year-old, a Euro 2022 winner, will officially join the club on 1 July.
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Burnley make contact with FAW over Craig Bellamy despite Wales boss pledging commitment
Burnley have initiated contact with the Football Association of Wales over appointing Craig Bellamy as manager, despite the 46-year-old publicly reaffirming his commitment to leading Wales through Euro 2028 qualifying.
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Lampard set to sign new Coventry City deal despite Premier League interest
Frank Lampard is close to committing his future to Coventry City, with contract negotiations at an advanced stage. The 47-year-old guided the Sky Blues to the Championship title last season, scoring 97 goals, and is set to stay despite reported interest from Crystal Palace and Fulham.
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Konaté seals free transfer to Real Madrid on four-year deal after Liverpool exit
Ibrahima Konaté has joined Real Madrid on a four-year contract after leaving Liverpool when his deal expired in June 2026. The French centre-back arrives at the Bernabéu at no transfer fee, ending a five-year spell at Anfield.
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Mourinho's personal call convinced Cucurella to seal £52m Real Madrid move in 36 hours
Marc Cucurella has revealed his £52m transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid was wrapped up in roughly a day and a half, with a personal phone call from José Mourinho — who recalled specific details from a Champions League match — proving decisive.
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EFL fixtures release date confirmed for Championship, League One and League Two
The EFL has confirmed all three divisions' 2026/27 fixtures will be released simultaneously at 12pm on Thursday, June 25, alongside the Carabao Cup first-round draw and Vertu Trophy group-stage draw.
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Hakimi's rape trial appeal dismissed as PSG star prepares for World Cup duty
Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for the alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman at his Paris home in February 2023, after a French court rejected his appeal against the trial order. The PSG and Morocco captain has consistently denied the allegations.
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Manchester United in talks to sign 14-year-old Derby striker Blake Henry after 45-goal season
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign England Under-15 international Blake Henry from Derby County. The 14-year-old striker scored 45 goals across all competitions last season and has also attracted interest from Manchester City.
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De la Fuente defends Rodri as 'best in world' after Spain's shock draw with Cape Verde
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hit back at what he called 'insulting' criticism of Rodri after the European champions were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.
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Mary Earps seals WSL return with London City Lionesses after two-year PSG spell
Mary Earps is joining London City Lionesses on 1 July after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, bringing the former England goalkeeper back to the Women's Super League for the first time since her 2023 departure from Manchester United.
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Victor Munoz signing puts Gakpo's Liverpool future in doubt with four clubs circling
Liverpool's £35m capture of Spanish winger Victor Munoz has raised questions over Cody Gakpo's place at Anfield. The Dutch forward, contracted until 2030, previously named Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City as clubs where he could flourish.
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Shearer backs Kane to shrug off penalty miss after record-equalling display against Croatia
Alan Shearer has dismissed concerns over Harry Kane's mental resilience after the England captain missed and retook a penalty before equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goals record of 10 in a 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Bayern Munich set €222m asking price for Olise if Frenchman requests departure
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Bayern Munich do not wish to sell Michael Olise this summer, but would allow the 24-year-old winger to leave for €222 million — the record transfer fee matching Neymar's 2017 move to PSG — if the player himself expressed a desire to quit the club.
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Nicky Butt warns Ronaldo is 'causing a problem' for Martinez as Portugal stumble at World Cup
Former Manchester United teammate Nicky Butt says Cristiano Ronaldo's untouchable status leaves Portugal manager Roberto Martinez in an impossible position after a disappointing draw against DR Congo in their World Cup opener.
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