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OM close to completing Todibo loan from West Ham
According to L'Équipe, Marseille has reached a contractual agreement with defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who is under contract with West Ham. The two clubs are still negotiating the terms of a loan with salary-sharing.
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Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City for €70m, Ballon d'Or returns home
FC Barcelona officially confirmed on Tuesday the signing of Rodri from Manchester City for €70 million. The 30-year-old Spanish midfielder and reigning Ballon d'Or winner returns to his home country after seven seasons in the Premier League.
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Premier League chief Masters accuses Infantino of pressing 'self-destruct button' over World Cup sell-off
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has sharply criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his abandoned plan to sell a minority stake in World Cup tournaments to private investors, calling it a 'self-inflicted wound' as pressure on Infantino intensifies.
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Rooney urges Rashford to seize 'second chance' and break his 253-goal Man Utd record
Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford can surpass his Manchester United record of 253 goals, but only if the forward improves his work rate and commits to the club after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
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Premier League chief admits no timeline for Man City's 115-charge verdict
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has conceded he cannot say when an independent commission will deliver its verdict on Manchester City's 115 alleged financial rule breaches, almost 18 months after the disciplinary hearing concluded.
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Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City in £65.4m deal on four-year contract
Rodri has completed a £65.4million move from Manchester City to Barcelona, signing a four-year contract until 2030. The midfielder, player of the tournament at this summer's World Cup, spent seven seasons at City winning four Premier League titles.
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Real Betis reject £42.7m Antony bid, costing Manchester United £13m sell-on windfall
Manchester United stand to miss out on approximately £12.8m after Real Betis turned down a £42.7m offer for Antony. A sell-on clause inserted when the winger left Old Trafford permanently would have entitled United to around 50 percent of any profit Betis made on the deal.
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Uefa vice-president condemns Fifa's sacking of Infantino critic as 'deeply troubling message'
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister has sharply criticised Fifa's dismissal of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who was ousted after publicly accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving the organisation over a private investment proposal.
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Zidane appoints Xavier Giraudon, Canal+ journalist, as France press officer
Zinédine Zidane has selected Xavier Giraudon to serve as press officer for the France national team, a position vacant since Raphaël Raymond's departure. The journalist has reportedly resigned from his permanent contract at Canal+ to join the Blues' staff.
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Raphinha set to be named Barcelona's first captain ahead of De Jong for 2026-27
Raphinha is the leading candidate to become Barcelona's first captain for the 2026-27 season, ahead of Frenkie de Jong, according to Mundo Deportivo. The club has yet to officially confirm the captaincy order.
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Barcelona sell Torrents to Ajax permanently but retain buy-back clause and 50% resale stake
Barcelona have confirmed the permanent transfer of left-back Jofre Torrents to Ajax, with the deal structured to include a repurchase option and a 50% share of any future sale, in a move worth up to €5 million.
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Rooney reveals nose surgery eight years after breaking it twice during playing career
Wayne Rooney has undergone surgery to fix a nose he first broke in an FA Cup match and then again at DC United in 2018, having delayed the procedure throughout the remainder of his playing and management career.
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Bezos consortium acquired 38% of Liverpool in £1.5bn deal valuing club at over £5bn
The 1892 Holdings group — led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin — purchased a 38% stake in Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, a larger share than initially reported, with the club valued at more than £5bn.
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United move swiftly to shut down Galatasaray's audacious bid for Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United have made clear Bruno Fernandes is not for sale after Galatasaray launched a surprise approach for the club captain this summer, a sharp contrast to the uncertainty that surrounded him during last year's Al Hilal saga.
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Iraola's high-press system risks worsening Liverpool's stoppage-time collapse problem
Andoni Iraola's energy-intensive pressing style at Liverpool may compound the club's worst-ever Premier League record for late defeats, with five stoppage-time losses last season and pre-season results already showing familiar late collapses.
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Arteta phones Alvarez personally but Argentine still prefers Barcelona move
Mikel Arteta has made a direct personal call to Julián Álvarez in a last-ditch effort to convince the Atlético Madrid striker to join Arsenal, though the 26-year-old Argentine is reported to still favour a switch to Barcelona.
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Gavi snubs Manchester United's £35m approach to stay at Barcelona until 2030
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has rejected the chance to join Manchester United, insisting he wants to remain at the Nou Camp. United boss Michael Carrick had been willing to meet Barcelona's £35m asking price as he seeks a third midfield signing this summer.
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Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after eight months out of work
Patrick Vieira has been named Senegal's new head coach, ending an eight-month absence from management following his sacking by Serie A club Genoa last November. The former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after a disappointing World Cup campaign.
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Kane open to Saudi move as Al Hilal hold talks with England captain's representatives
Harry Kane's representatives have held talks with Al Hilal over a potential transfer, with the Bayern Munich striker said to be open to moving to Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old enters the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena.
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Chelsea drop club name from youth sides in rebrand to Cobham Next Gen
Chelsea have rebranded their under-21 and under-19 sides as Cobham Next Gen ahead of the 2026-27 season, with the teams set to compete as CNG in Premier League 2. The club says the change better reflects the squad's actual age profile after last season's under-21 group averaged closer to under-18 level.
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