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Maresca plans talks with Grealish over Manchester City return after Guardiola exit
Incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca intends to hold talks with Jack Grealish about reviving his career at the Etihad, with the £100m winger set to return from his loan spell at Everton this summer despite previously being frozen out under Pep Guardiola.
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Nico Paz open to rejecting Real Madrid return as Como buy-back deadline looms
Nico Paz has expressed a preference to stay at Como for another season despite Real Madrid holding a buy-back clause they must activate within two weeks. The 21-year-old's stance introduces unexpected uncertainty into what had appeared to be a straightforward summer transfer.
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Fernandes reveals Tottenham deal collapsed in final days before United move in 2020
Bruno Fernandes has disclosed that he came within two days of signing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2020 before Sporting CP refused to sell him, ultimately clearing the path for his £67.6m move to Manchester United.
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Barcelona clear final hurdle in bid to host 2028-29 Champions League final at Camp Nou
Barcelona have received approval from the Spanish Government to bid for the 2028-29 Champions League final at Spotify Camp Nou, clearing the last obstacle before submitting their application to UEFA ahead of the 10 June deadline.
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English fans detained in Leipzig after clashes ahead of Conference League final
Several English supporters were held by German police following fighting outside an Irish bar in Leipzig on Wednesday, hours before Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final.
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Scholes admits he was 'too harsh' on Arsenal after Gunners end 21-year title wait
Paul Scholes has walked back his earlier criticism of Arsenal, conceding he was 'a bit harsh' after Mikel Arteta's side claimed the Premier League title for the first time since 2004, finishing seven points clear of Manchester City.
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Lampard wins LMA manager of the year as Ferguson sends letter from recovery
Frank Lampard collected the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy at the LMA awards in London after guiding Coventry City to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2001. England manager Thomas Tuchel read a personal letter from Ferguson, who is recovering after falling ill at Old Trafford earlier this month.
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Sheringham says Rashford must answer two questions before any United return
Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham believes Marcus Rashford would need to clarify whether his poor form stemmed from a problem with former manager Ruben Amorim or with the club itself, and then prove he can win supporters back, before any return to Old Trafford could be considered.
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Real Madrid target five summer exits but Camavinga set to resist any move
Real Madrid have identified five players to sell or move on this summer, with Dani Ceballos the most straightforward departure. Eduardo Camavinga, contracted until 2029, is expected to push back hardest against any exit.
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Madueke warns Arsenal's Premier League title counts for nothing in Champions League final
Noni Madueke has insisted that Arsenal's first league title in over two decades will be 'irrelevant' when they face Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final in Hungary, arguing the pressure on the club never disappears.
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Real Madrid set June 7 election date as Florentino Perez faces first challenger since 2006
Real Madrid's electoral board has confirmed that club members will vote for their next president on June 7, 2026 — the first contested election in 20 years. Incumbent Florentino Perez, who has held the post since 2009, will face challenger Enrique Riquelme.
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Nathan Collins urges trust in FAI and government over Israel Nations League fixtures
Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins says players must trust the FAI and Irish Government to handle the controversy surrounding their UEFA Nations League ties against Israel, while acknowledging individuals have the right to take a personal stand.
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Sheringham says Rashford must answer two key questions before any Man Utd return
Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham believes Marcus Rashford would need to explain his attitude during his final season at Old Trafford and convince new manager Michael Carrick he can respond to his methods before any return becomes viable.
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Johan Lange's Tottenham future increasingly uncertain after second successive 17th-place finish
Sporting director Johan Lange is under serious threat at Tottenham following two consecutive 17th-place Premier League finishes, with sources inside and outside the club believing he is unlikely to survive the year despite chairman Peter Charrington's public show of support for the leadership group.
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Barcelona in talks with Porto to sign Jakub Kiwior less than three weeks after Arsenal sale
Barcelona sporting director Deco has held talks with Porto president Andre Villas-Boas over a move for Jakub Kiwior, who only joined the Portuguese club permanently on May 6 for £14.6m. A successful transfer would trigger a £1.7m sell-on clause in Arsenal's favour.
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Barcelona tracking €20m move for 16-year-old Atletico Mineiro winger Gabriel Veneno
Barcelona are monitoring Atletico Mineiro academy prospect Gabriel Veneno, 16, with a reported €20m-plus asking price. The Brazilian teenager, compared stylistically to Neymar, cannot join until the summer of 2027 at the earliest, complicating any potential deal.
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Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona after 14 years with London City Lionesses in the race
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has confirmed she will leave Barcelona when her contract expires, days after leading the club to a 4-0 Champions League final victory over Lyon in Oslo. London City Lionesses are among the clubs linked with the 32-year-old midfielder.
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Slot rejects Ajax approach and vows to fix Liverpool after turbulent second season
Arne Slot turned down an approach from Ajax mid-season and remains committed to turning Liverpool around, with FSG backing their manager despite 19 defeats and a final-day Champions League qualification scramble.
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Inigo Perez urges Rayo Vallecano to carry Vallecas into Conference League final against Crystal Palace
Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez has called on his players to embody the spirit of their Madrid neighbourhood ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final against Crystal Palace at the Leipzig Arena.
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Robertson reveals Liverpool squad flew to Jota's funeral after title celebrations
Andy Robertson has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of Diogo Jota's death on Liverpool's 2025/26 season, revealing the squad's first reunion after winning the Premier League title was on a flight to their teammate's funeral.
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