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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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Jacquet confirms Manchester United interest before his £60m Liverpool move
Jeremy Jacquet has revealed Manchester United were among the clubs who pursued him before he agreed a £60 million transfer to Liverpool from Rennes. The 20-year-old defender said talks with Liverpool had been ongoing for some time, dismissing suggestions the deal came together quickly.
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Manchester United post £37.7m operating profit as Berrada cites on-pitch turnaround
Manchester United recorded an operating profit of £37.7 million for the nine months to 31 March, reversing a £3.2 million loss in the same period a year earlier. CEO Omar Berrada credited cost-cutting measures and improved Premier League performances for the financial swing.
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Manchester City close in on £100m Elliot Anderson deal as United walk away
Manchester City are increasingly confident of signing Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson for around £100m after Manchester United decided the asking price was too high and accepted the player's preference to join their rivals.
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RB Leipzig to face Leeds at Elland Road after Man United friendly falls through
The pre-season friendly between Manchester United and RB Leipzig, negotiated as part of the Benjamin Sesko transfer last summer, will not go ahead. Leipzig will instead travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United in the weekend of August 8.
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Marcos Llorente admits Alvarez's Atletico future is uncertain amid Arsenal interest
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente has conceded he does not know whether team-mate Julian Alvarez will stay at the club this summer, with Arsenal, PSG and Barcelona all linked with the Argentine forward who could cost up to £90 million.
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Tottenham CEO Venkatesham admits two 17th-place finishes 'clearly not good enough' as owners vow change
Spurs chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has spoken publicly about Tottenham's second consecutive 17th-place finish, crediting fans and new manager Roberto De Zerbi for survival while the Lewis family ownership pledged the performance cannot be repeated.
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United to shed £33m in wages as Rashford's Barcelona future remains unresolved
Manchester United will release Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia this summer, cutting roughly £640,000 from their weekly wage bill. Marcus Rashford's permanent move to Barcelona is also in doubt after the Catalan club signalled they may seek to renegotiate his £26m buy option.
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Akhomach explains Palestine flag gesture ahead of Rayo's Conference League final
Rayo Vallecano winger Ilias Akhomach has spoken about his decision to hoist a Palestine flag during celebrations after their Conference League semi-final win over Strasbourg, calling the situation in Gaza 'insanity on a global scale'. The 22-year-old is now racing to be fit for the final against Crystal Palace in Leipzig.
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Leipzig's firm stance on Diomande complicates Liverpool pursuit and Arsenal's Barcola hopes
RB Leipzig are determined to keep 19-year-old Yan Diomande despite Liverpool's interest, with the German club's Champions League return and a legal dispute over the winger's representation adding further obstacles to any summer deal.
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Manchester United post £37.7m operating profit as Berrada hails Champions League return
Manchester United recorded an operating profit of £37.7 million for the nine months to 31 March 2026, reversing a £3.2 million loss over the same period a year earlier. CEO Omar Berrada credited cost-cutting measures and improved Premier League performances under Michael Carrick.
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Arteta 'fully convinced' Arsenal can win Champions League final against PSG in Budapest
Mikel Arteta says he is certain Arsenal will claim their first Champions League title when they face holders PSG in Budapest on Saturday, days after the club ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League trophy.
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Allardyce says Tuchel wrong to drop Maguire and Shaw from England's World Cup squad
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has criticised Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad selection, arguing Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw deserved places ahead of Dan Burn and Djed Spence, and that omitting them ends any chance the pair had of playing at a World Cup.
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Man United to shed £33m from wage bill as Casemiro, Sancho and Malacia depart
Manchester United are set to release Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia this summer, cutting roughly £640,000 per week from their wage bill while the club seeks at least two new midfielders and weighs Marcus Rashford's future.
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Barcelona explore Anthony Gordon as £75m alternative to permanent Rashford deal
Barcelona have opened talks with Newcastle over Anthony Gordon as a potential alternative to signing Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United for £26million. Gordon's valuation is believed to be around £75million, with Liverpool also maintaining a long-standing interest.
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Prince William visits St George's Park to back England's World Cup preparations under Tuchel
Prince William made a private visit to St George's Park to meet the support staff working behind the scenes with Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Barcelona join Bayern Munich in pursuit of Newcastle's Anthony Gordon
Anthony Gordon is attracting serious interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, with Liverpool also long-term admirers of the Newcastle winger. The 25-year-old's valuation is reported at around £75 million but could rise sharply in a bidding war.
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Man City lead race for Elliot Anderson as £100m deadline looms before World Cup
Manchester City are frontrunners to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, with Manchester United also interested but reluctant to enter a bidding war. Forest are holding out for more than £100m, and any deal must be struck before England depart for the World Cup on 1 June.
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World Cup 2026 opens on June 11 as Mexico host South Africa at the Azteca
World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico face South Africa in the tournament's opening match. The expanded 48-team competition features 104 matches across the summer.
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Arteta 'fully convinced' Arsenal can win Champions League final against PSG in Budapest
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal travel to Budapest on Thursday brimming with confidence after their first Premier League title since 2004, insisting he is certain the club can become European champions for the first time by beating holders PSG on Saturday.
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