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Manchester United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in midfield overhaul
Manchester United have completed the signing of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. The 29-year-old, who scored the winning goal in Leicester's 2021 FA Cup final, arrives at Old Trafford after three years under Unai Emery in Birmingham.
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Manchester United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m to bolster midfield
Manchester United have completed the signing of Belgium captain Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m after activating his release clause. The midfielder has signed a four-year contract at Old Trafford and becomes United's third summer arrival.
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Manchester United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in £35m deal
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35million. The 28-year-old, who won the Europa League with Villa last season, has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford.
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Tielemans joins Manchester United in £35m deal after Europa League triumph with Villa
Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35 million, with the Belgium international penning a five-year contract and vowing to chase the 'biggest trophies' at Old Trafford.
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Mac Allister's mum refuses anti-England chants at World Cup because of her UK-born granddaughter
Silvina Riela, mother of Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, says she will not join Argentina fans in anti-England chants at the World Cup semi-final, citing her granddaughter who was born in England.
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Manchester United activate £35m release clause to sign Tielemans from Aston Villa
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after triggering the Belgian midfielder's £35m release clause. The 29-year-old becomes United's second summer signing, following the arrival of Andrey Santos from Chelsea.
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Rice trains with England squad ahead of World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Declan Rice returned to training with England on Tuesday, boosting hopes he will start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta after illness forced him off at half-time against Norway.
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Man United target three more signings after £85m Santos and Darlow deals confirmed
Manchester United have confirmed the signings of Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and free agent Karl Darlow, and are now targeting at least three further additions before the window closes, including Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans.
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Atalanta director confirms Ederson contract talks as United's £38m deal unravels
Atalanta's director has confirmed the club are working on a new contract for Ederson after Manchester United reportedly called off their agreed £38m deal, with medical concerns over a knee injury cited as the key complication.
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Infantino faces first real challenge to FIFA presidency after Balogun red card controversy
Gianni Infantino's expected third term as FIFA president is no longer a formality, with UEFA members reportedly willing to back rival candidates following the suspension of Folarin Balogun's red card at the 2026 World Cup.
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Juventus threatens to abandon Kolo Muani if PSG maintains €45M asking price
Giovanni Carnevali, Juventus chief executive, has publicly denounced PSG's asking price for Randal Kolo Muani, valued at over €45 million, warning that the Turin club will turn to other targets if no compromise is reached.
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FIFA confirms Tom Cruise and Robbie Williams for World Cup 2026 closing ceremony in New Jersey
FIFA has revealed the star-studded line-up for the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July, featuring Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, Jennifer Hudson, internet star IShowSpeed, and Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.
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Man United target three more signings after Tielemans and Santos deals confirmed
Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and are closing in on Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans for £35m, with the club reportedly targeting at least three further additions before the window closes.
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Franck Leboeuf elevated to Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour for his charitable work
1998 World Cup champion Franck Leboeuf has been elevated to Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour in the July 14, 2026 promotion, in recognition of his role as ambassador for the Bleuet de France association.
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Atalanta working on Ederson contract after Manchester United's £38m deal collapses over knee concerns
Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli says the club are now pursuing a new contract for midfielder Ederson after Manchester United pulled back from a £38m agreement following medical tests that raised concerns about a knee injury.
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Messi fitness doubt forces Scaloni to weigh line-up changes for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England
Lionel Messi missed a training session after taking a knock to the eye in Argentina's quarter-final win over Switzerland, with coach Lionel Scaloni also monitoring Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes ahead of the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.
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Balogun admits FIFA red card controversy unsettled USA before 4-1 Belgium rout
Folarin Balogun has spoken openly about the disruption caused by FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend his one-game ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup last 16 — a match the USA lost 4-1 in Seattle.
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England face Argentina in World Cup quarter-final in blockbuster last-eight tie
England and Argentina are set to meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, renewing one of international football's most storied rivalries at the tournament's last-eight stage.
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Greenwood leaves OM for Fenerbahçe for €40 million
Mason Greenwood is joining Fenerbahçe this summer, as confirmed by a video in which the English striker addresses Turkish supporters wearing the club's jersey. The transfer is valued at approximately €40 million, with part of the fee going to Manchester United.
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Amnesty International warns Aston Villa over 'sportswashing' Visit Rwanda shirt deal
Aston Villa confirmed a new front-of-shirt sponsorship with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday, prompting Amnesty International to warn the club it risks helping Rwanda deflect attention from its human rights record and alleged role in the DRC conflict.
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