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Barcelona target Marc Cucurella for €40m to strengthen left flank
FC Barcelona are interested in Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, with the Spanish club willing to pay around €40 million for the 27-year-old. Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid and Manchester City are also in the running.
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Iraola's 'all new signings' pledge hands Harvey Elliott a lifeline at Liverpool
Harvey Elliott's Liverpool career appeared to be fading after a frustrating loan spell at Aston Villa, but new head coach Andoni Iraola has signalled he will assess every player with a clean slate this summer.
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Olise's Hat-Trick Against Northern Ireland: An Unprecedented Performance Since Platini at Euro 1984
Michael Olise scored all three French goals in a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Lille, becoming the first non-striker to achieve a hat-trick for France since Michel Platini in 1984.
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2026 World Cup: 70 matches at risk of not being broadcast to 19 African countries
New World TV, the broadcaster of 2026 World Cup rights for 19 sub-Saharan African countries, is facing severe financial difficulties that threaten coverage of 70 of the 104 matches. Only 34 free-to-air matches appear guaranteed.
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Dorgu's Denmark stunner strengthens case for permanent wing role at Manchester United
Patrick Dorgu scored a powerful long-range goal for Denmark against Ukraine on Sunday, adding weight to the argument that his best position at Manchester United is on the left wing — a switch made only midway through this season.
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Salah will not return to Liverpool even after Slot's exit, says Lovren
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has ruled out a Mohamed Salah U-turn, insisting the Egyptian's farewell was too public to reverse — while also revealing the winger would have stayed had he known Arne Slot would leave sooner.
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Klopp's agent dismisses Al Ittihad rumours as 'nonsense' amid Real Madrid speculation
Marc Kosicke, the agent of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has flatly denied reports linking his client to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, calling the speculation 'annoying and nonsense'. The dismissal comes as a Real Madrid presidential candidate also claimed he would appoint Klopp if elected.
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Lineker reveals Ian Wright's instant solidarity vow after BBC axed him from Match of the Day
Gary Lineker has opened up about the moment Ian Wright pledged to boycott Match of the Day in solidarity after the BBC suspended Lineker in March 2023 over social media posts criticising the government's asylum policy.
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Bruno Fernandes publicly backs Rafael Leao amid Man United transfer interest
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has shown public support for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao following his red card in a Portugal friendly, as the 26-year-old edges closer to leaving the San Siro this summer.
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After Endrick, Lyon targets another Real Madrid loan with Mastantuono
Real Madrid are considering loaning out Franco Mastantuono, 18, this summer after the Argentine failed to establish himself in Madrid. Lyon, buoyed by the success of Endrick's loan spell, are the favourites to welcome the attacking midfielder.
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Amorim's praise for 'amazing' Ndiaye fuels Man Utd summer transfer interest
Manchester United have placed Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye on their summer transfer shortlist, with manager Ruben Amorim having previously singled out the Senegal international as an 'amazing player' ahead of the sides' meeting last November.
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Anderson targeted, Rodri future resolved: Inside Man City's ideal summer transfer window
Manchester City are plotting a busy summer that could hinge on signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson to replace Bernardo Silva, while retaining Rodri and goalkeeper James Trafford would round out Pep Guardiola's successor's ideal rebuild.
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Luciano Spalletti Named Italy Manager After Qualification Disaster
The Italian Football Federation is set to appoint Luciano Spalletti as the new head coach of the Squadra Azzurra. The Tuscan tactician, a familiar figure in Italian football, will take charge of a national team in full reconstruction following another major disappointment.
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Yamal's mother names Merino as Spain's most underrated while Alvarez agent denies Real Madrid contact
Lamine Yamal's mother has praised Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino as an underrated Spain international, while Julian Alvarez's agent insists Real Madrid have made no approach for the Atletico striker coveted by Arsenal and PSG.
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Sacked Slot's parting prediction on Ngumoha proved right as teenager shines for Liverpool and England
Arne Slot was dismissed by Liverpool after a disappointing title defence despite qualifying for the Champions League, but his faith in teenage winger Rio Ngumoha looks well-founded. The 17-year-old scored twice in the Premier League and earned his first England cap following a 29-game breakthrough season.
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Amorim labelled Ndiaye 'amazing' as Man United add Everton winger to summer shortlist
Manchester United have added Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to their transfer shortlist as they seek a left-winger ahead of a return to the Champions League. Manager Ruben Amorim previously singled out the 26-year-old Senegal international as a player capable of causing United's defence serious problems.
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Real Madrid submit 500-page dossier urging UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles over Negreira scandal
Florentino Pérez has escalated Real Madrid's legal offensive against Barcelona by sending a 500-page dossier to UEFA headquarters, calling for the retrospective removal of titles over alleged refereeing corruption spanning two decades.
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Pochettino vows 'good memories' as 5,500 fans greet USA at World Cup base camp
The U.S. men's national team opened their World Cup preparations at Great Park in Irvine, California, in front of 5,500 fans — drawn from 32,000 applicants — as manager Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream set the tone ahead of Friday's opener against Paraguay.
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Lineker says BBC 'marriage ran out of love' as he reflects on Match of the Day exit
Gary Lineker has described his 26-year relationship with the BBC as a marriage that had 'run out of love', saying his departure from Match of the Day last May was accelerated by a controversial Instagram post about Zionism that he says he shared without noticing an antisemitic image.
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Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact amid €150m Atlético transfer speculation
Julián Alvarez's representative Fernando Hidalgo has flatly denied any approach from Real Madrid, even as the Argentine forward is reportedly Florentino Perez's primary summer target at a fee of around €150 million. Barcelona are also said to hold long-standing interest in the 24-year-old.
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