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An €8M Clause to City Pushes Barcelona to Sell Ferran Torres to PSG
PSG is targeting Ferran Torres as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, who transferred to AC Milan. A clause in his contract would require FC Barcelona to pay between €7 and €8 million to Manchester City if they extend the Spaniard's deal, seriously complicating his future in Catalonia.
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Racism row, kit reveal and Rice fitness update: England vs Argentina semi-final build-up
England will wear white against Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, with Declan Rice expected to start despite a recent illness. The tournament has also been overshadowed by a racism row after a former Spanish PM claimed France 'don't have any French players'.
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Mbappe trains through minor scare to face Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe missed part of France's training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas, but manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the absence was planned and the captain is fit to play. Aurelien Tchouameni is also nearing full fitness after a hamstring complaint.
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Kane dismisses England rift talk as Bellingham-Tuchel row fades before Argentina semi-final
Harry Kane has insisted there is 'complete togetherness' in the England camp after Jude Bellingham appeared to question Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism following their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami.
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Man City's £10 local ticket ballot aims to fix affordability but raises transparency fears
Manchester City have launched a ballot system to distribute up to 500 discounted tickets per home game to local residents, priced at £10 for adults. While the scheme has been broadly welcomed, supporters remain sceptical about how fairly the ballot will be administered.
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Ferdinand jokingly threatened to walk off BBC set after Zabaleta's 2012 title jibe
Rio Ferdinand feigned outrage live on BBC during the 2022 World Cup when former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta needled him about Sergio Aguero's last-gasp 2012 Premier League title winner — the goal that snatched the trophy from United on the final day.
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Tchouameni or Koné: Deschamps faces a real dilemma before France-Spain
Hours before the World Cup semi-final against Spain, Didier Deschamps is still uncertain about his midfield: Aurélien Tchouameni, doubtful after ten days without playing, could give way to Manu Koné, who has impressed since entering the competition.
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Three Locked Vertebrae and Unable to Get Out of Bed: Mbappé Reveals Hidden Ordeal Before 2018 Semi-Final
On the eve of the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, Kylian Mbappé suffered from three locked vertebrae and could not leave his bed. France's team osteopath enabled him to play despite the injury.
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Tielemans closing in on £35m United move that could convince Rashford to stay
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans after a deal for Ederson collapsed, with the Belgian midfielder's arrival potentially playing a key role in persuading Marcus Rashford to remain at Old Trafford.
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Santos signs for £50m as United chase Tielemans and Ederson deal stalls
Manchester United have completed the £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the midfielder's decision. United are also in advanced talks for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans, casting doubt over a previously agreed £35m move for Atalanta's Ederson.
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Collyer's United future to be decided once £85m midfield rebuild is complete
Manchester United will determine Toby Collyer's future later this summer after confirming the signing of Andrey Santos and closing in on Youri Tielemans. A loan move is considered the most likely outcome, though a permanent exit has not been ruled out.
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Paris FC ready to spend over €40m to recruit two young talents this summer
Paris FC is preparing to cross an unprecedented financial threshold by investing over 40 million euros in two signings during the summer transfer window, according to available information.
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Olise, Koné and Barcola freed from suspension risk ahead of France-Spain
Thanks to a yellow card reset introduced by FIFA after the quarter-finals, Michael Olise, Manu Koné and Bradley Barcola can approach the semi-final against Spain without fear of automatic suspension.
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Yamal vows Spain fear no one ahead of World Cup semifinal against France
Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 on Monday, faced the media ahead of Spain's World Cup semifinal against France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, insisting the European champions fear nobody after eliminating Les Bleus in each of the last two major tournaments.
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Andrey Santos joins United for £50m as Tielemans pursuit puts Ederson deal on hold
Manchester United have signed Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for £50million, with manager Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the deal. A surprise move for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans is now casting doubt over United's separate pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson.
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Arsenal's Berta pursues Rogers and Barcola simultaneously in £246m double transfer push
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on concurrent moves for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the pair valued at a combined £246m, according to reports.
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Arsenal reassess £130m Bruno Guimarães pursuit as Newcastle demand full fee upfront
Arsenal have cooled their interest in Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães after discovering the midfielder could cost upwards of £130m, far more than the £50m figure intermediaries had initially suggested. Separately, Atlético Madrid's reluctance to sell Julián Álvarez to Barcelona may open a door for the Gunners.
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Pickford backs Bellingham and Kane to hurt Argentina despite Messi GOAT nod
Jordan Pickford has warned Argentina that England's attacking depth — led by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane — makes them a genuine threat in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, even as he acknowledged Lionel Messi's greatness.
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Deschamps names Spain favourites for World Cup semi-final despite France's superior record
Didier Deschamps has backed Spain as favourites ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final in Dallas, despite France topping the world rankings and outscoring their opponents across the tournament. Spain beat France in both Euro 2024 and last year's Nations League.
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Starmer confirms conditional bank holiday plan if England win World Cup
The UK government will announce plans for a conditional bank holiday on Friday, July 24, if England beat Argentina in Wednesday's semi-final and go on to win the World Cup final in New York.
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