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Slovenia manager criticises Man United over Benjamin Sesko's fitness management
Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar has publicly questioned Manchester United's handling of Benjamin Sesko, after the striker missed the club's final three matches of the season with a shin injury and will now miss upcoming internationals against Cyprus and Croatia.
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Gundogan open to future City coaching role as he urges fans to back Guardiola's successor
Ilkay Gundogan has said he cannot rule out returning to Manchester City in a coaching capacity and asked supporters to give Pep Guardiola's replacement the space to do things their own way.
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Bowen vows to fire West Ham back up after Hammers' relegation confirmed
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has publicly committed to staying at the club and helping them return to the Premier League, despite being linked with Manchester United following the Hammers' relegation on the final day of the season.
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Roma lead race for Greenwood as United's sell-on clause nears a £21m windfall
Mason Greenwood is closing in on a summer exit from Marseille, with Roma emerging as frontrunners after making contact with the forward's father. Manchester United hold a sell-on clause worth up to 50 per cent of any transfer fee, potentially netting them around £21m from a £43m deal.
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Arteta vows Arsenal will be champions of Europe ahead of PSG Champions League final
Mikel Arteta told Arsenal players and fans at a Mayfair celebration dinner that the club will win the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday, days after lifting the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.
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Five Guardiola backroom staff leave Man City alongside departing manager
Manchester City have confirmed that five members of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff will depart alongside him this summer. Manel Estiarte, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Xabi Mancisidor, Pep Lijnders, and Kolo Toure are all leaving the Etihad after Guardiola's ten-year tenure ends.
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Carrick signs two-year United deal and says managing Old Trafford 'feels pretty natural'
Michael Carrick, 44, has signed a two-year contract as Manchester United head coach. In his first interview since the appointment, the former midfielder said the role feels like 'a natural step' despite limited managerial experience.
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Robertson targets World Cup success as Scotland end 28-year absence from the tournament
Andy Robertson has spoken about Scotland's ambitions at the 2026 World Cup in North America, their first appearance at the tournament since France 98. The Liverpool captain says the squad's recent experience at two European Championships will help them compete rather than simply make up the numbers.
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Liverpool and PSG both pursue RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande as Salah successor
Liverpool face direct competition from Champions League holders PSG in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, who is also weighing a contract extension at his current club. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says the decision rests with the player.
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Arsenal make aggressive £100m-plus move for Julian Alvarez as PSG rivalry intensifies
Arsenal are preparing an aggressive player-plus-cash offer for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, worth in excess of £100m, as they look to strengthen following their first Premier League title in 22 years. PSG are also in the running, but Alvarez is said to be open to joining either Champions League finalist.
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Liverpool tell Alisson they want him to stay as Juventus move fades
Liverpool have directly told Alisson Becker they want him as their first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026/27 season, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian had agreed personal terms with Juventus, but the Italian club's failure to qualify for the Champions League appears to have cooled the move.
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Eric Garcia and Gavi among eight Barcelona players named in Spain's 2026 World Cup squad
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente named eight Barcelona players in his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. Eric Garcia earns his first international call-up in four years, while Gavi returns after an injury-plagued two seasons.
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Levante's Etta Eyong rejects €30m move to hold out for Barcelona
Cameroon forward Karl Etta Eyong turned down a €30m offer from CSKA Moscow in January and is prioritising a move to Barcelona this summer, according to MD, despite the Catalans having cooled their interest in the 22-year-old.
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Chelsea insist Joao Pedro is not for sale as Barcelona push €70m bid
Barcelona sporting director Deco has travelled to London to open talks with Joao Pedro's representatives, but Chelsea have made clear the Brazilian striker will not be sold this summer — reportedly not even for a world-record fee.
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Mourinho sends Real Madrid a positional wish list of four to six summer signings
Jose Mourinho has submitted a document to Real Madrid outlining his transfer priorities for the summer, requesting between four and six signings across full-back, centre-back, and central midfield — ahead of his expected appointment once club elections conclude.
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Chicago Fire manager Berhalter confirms talks with Lewandowski as striker weighs summer options
Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter has publicly confirmed the MLS club are in active discussions with Robert Lewandowski, who is leaving Barcelona as a free agent this summer. The Polish striker is also attracting interest from clubs in Italy and Saudi Arabia.
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Iran's World Cup squad relocates base to Tijuana as US declines overnight stays
Iran's national football team will train out of Tijuana, Mexico, for the 2025 World Cup after the United States indicated it did not want the squad staying overnight on US soil outside of scheduled matches. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the arrangement on Monday.
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Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of lying over assists record controversy
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has publicly accused Roy Keane of putting false words in his mouth after the former United skipper misquoted him on a podcast, claiming Fernandes was chasing individual glory over team results.
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Henderson urges Crystal Palace to 'finish the movie off' for departing Glasner in Leipzig final
Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson has called on his teammates to complete a remarkable chapter for outgoing manager Oliver Glasner by winning the UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on Wednesday.
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Palhinha wants Tottenham stay permanent after sealing Premier League survival
Joao Palhinha has expressed a strong desire to remain at Tottenham after scoring the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Everton that kept Spurs in the Premier League. The 31-year-old is on loan from Bayern Munich, with Tottenham holding a £25.8m option to buy.
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