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Deschamps reveals Portugal's 2016 Euro winning goal would have been disallowed with VAR
With the 2026 World Cup just weeks away, Didier Deschamps reflects on the Euro 2016 final lost to Portugal (0-1 a.e.t.) and claims to have learned at a FIFA meeting that Eder's goal would have been ruled out if VAR had existed.
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Florentino Perez promises record €150m offer for PSG or Champions League player
In his campaign for Real Madrid's presidency, Florentino Perez announced plans to submit a €150 million offer for a young midfielder or forward from a Champions League club, excluding any Premier League player.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: For Alexandre Ruiz, Senegal Remains the Only Legitimate Winner
While the Court of Arbitration for Sport has yet to rule on the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final, journalist Alexandre Ruiz unambiguously defends Senegal's legitimacy as winners on the pitch against Morocco (1-0, a.e.t.).
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United close in on Ederson signing as Rashford future and Leao interest dominate summer agenda
Manchester United are finalising a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with a medical scheduled for early July. The club are also pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, weighing Rafael Leao as an attacking target, and preparing a bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton.
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Trabzonspor in daily contact with Onana as Heaton signs one-year extension at United
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan says his club speak with Andre Onana every day as they push to make his loan permanent, while Manchester United have confirmed goalkeeper Tom Heaton has signed a fresh one-year deal at Old Trafford.
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Manchester City dismiss Real Madrid presidential candidate's Haaland transfer claim
Manchester City have firmly rejected claims by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme that a release clause exists in Erling Haaland's contract, saying there is 'no chance' of the striker leaving and warning of potential legal action.
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United close in on Mateus Fernandes as Tchouameni remains a long-shot option
Manchester United are targeting West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as their second midfield signing of the summer, though the Hammers' £80million asking price presents a significant obstacle. Aurélien Tchouameni remains a longer-term possibility despite Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez insisting the Frenchman is not for sale.
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France suffer defeat to Ivory Coast but remain calm ahead of World Cup
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in Nantes on Thursday in a World Cup 2026 warm-up match. Tchouameni and Cherki played down the defeat ahead of the Blues' tournament opener.
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Mourinho wants to bring Calafiori to Real Madrid despite Arsenal contract until 2029
According to the Mirror and Sky Germany, José Mourinho, tipped for the Real Madrid job, wishes to recruit Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is under contract with Arsenal until 2029 and valued at €55 million.
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Carragher, Johnson and fellow Liverpool legends cast doubt on Iraola appointment
Three Liverpool legends have publicly questioned whether Andoni Iraola is the right choice to manage the club, with Jamie Carragher arguing Xabi Alonso would have been the superior candidate and Glen Johnson raising concerns about the step up from Bournemouth.
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France suffer first friendly defeat under Deschamps as Ivory Coast stun Blues in Nantes
France lost to Ivory Coast on Thursday evening at La Beaujoire, marking the first friendly defeat of the Deschamps era for the World Cup runners-up, just ten days before their Euro 2024 campaign begins.
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FFF needs World Cup 2026 semi-final to avoid losses
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo acknowledged that the FFF, which posted a deficit of €8.7 million, is counting on a deep run by Les Bleus at the 2026 World Cup to restore its finances.
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Trabzonspor in daily contact with Onana as Heaton signs new United deal
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has confirmed the Turkish club speak with Andre Onana every day as they pursue a permanent deal, while Manchester United have handed third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton a new one-year contract.
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Monreal backs Tonali signing as Sheringham floats Alexander-Arnold move to Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has endorsed a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, saying it would give the Premier League champions the best midfield in the world. Ex-England striker Teddy Sheringham has also raised the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold joining from Real Madrid.
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Amorim's past praise for Mateus Fernandes fuels Man Utd's £80m pursuit
Manchester United are targeting West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the Hammers valuing the 21-year-old Portuguese international at £80 million. Ruben Amorim previously lauded Fernandes during their time together at Sporting CP, adding weight to United's reported interest.
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Ebrima Tunkara, Barcelona's 16-year-old gem already coveted across Europe
Sixteen-year-old attacking midfielder Ebrima Tunkara, trained at La Masia, has caught the attention of Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus after providing three assists at the U17 Euros. Barcelona, where he is contracted until 2029, intends to keep him.
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Ivory Coast stun France 2-1 as Spain held by Iraq in World Cup warm-ups
Guéla Doué scored and assisted the winner as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in Nantes on Thursday, while Spain — missing Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams — were held 1-1 at home by Iraq in La Coruña.
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Japan abandons Tigres training ground in Monterrey over poor pitch conditions
Japan's national team has relocated its World Cup training base in Monterrey from UANL Tigres' facility to rivals Rayados de Monterrey's El Barrial ground after players found the original pitch uneven and scarred by patches of dirt.
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Cherki starts and scores against Ivory Coast, Deschamps faces a tough dilemma
Playing as number 10 in the absence of Dembélé during the warm-up match against Ivory Coast in Nantes, Rayan Cherki opened the scoring and dominated France's attacking play, complicating Didier Deschamps' plans just weeks before the World Cup.
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Carragher warns Liverpool that Iraola appointment carries 'dangerous' Klopp-chasing risk
Jamie Carragher has cautioned Liverpool over their decision to hire Andoni Iraola, arguing the Spaniard has been fast-tracked into one of football's most demanding roles and that building a managerial profile around replicating Jürgen Klopp's style is a flawed strategy.
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