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Mourinho set to return to Real Madrid, Benfica confirms €15m transfer
Benfica has officially confirmed José Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid for €15 million, subject to Florentino Pérez's re-election as president of the Spanish club, expected on Sunday.
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Doski levels for Iraq against Spain with a stunning cross-shot in La Coruña
Iraq held their own against Spain at halftime of their friendly World Cup 2026 preparation match, thanks to a magnificent cross-shot from Merchas Doski that neutralized Ferran Torres's opening goal at Riazor stadium.
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Iraola confirmed as Liverpool head coach with 14 players ready for pre-season opener
Liverpool have officially appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach following Arne Slot's departure. Fourteen players not involved in the World Cup will report for pre-season next month, with the club's summer schedule including a US tour and two Anfield friendlies.
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Iraola signs two-year Liverpool deal and explains why Anfield was irresistible
Andoni Iraola has been confirmed as Liverpool's new manager on a two-year contract, succeeding Arne Slot just five days after the Dutchman's sacking. The 43-year-old turned down approaches from Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen to take charge ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola on two-year deal to replace sacked Arne Slot
Andoni Iraola has been confirmed as Liverpool's new manager, signing a two-year contract at Anfield. The 43-year-old Spaniard leaves Bournemouth, whom he guided to a record sixth-place Premier League finish, to succeed Arne Slot.
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France vs Ivory Coast: Mbappé starts as centre-forward with Olise, Cherki and Thuram
Didier Deschamps unveiled his starting XI for the friendly match against Ivory Coast on Wednesday at 21:10 in Nantes as preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé is deployed as centre-forward, supported by a trio of Olise-Cherki-Thuram.
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Sandro urges Tottenham to back De Zerbi like Arsenal backed Arteta and warns of summer exits
Former Spurs midfielder Sandro, who played under Roberto De Zerbi at Benevento, says Tottenham must give their new head coach full backing and the right players — and warns that Richarlison and Cristian Romero could both leave this summer.
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Al-Ittihad rules out Walid Regragui, explores other options for manager role
Saudi club Al-Ittihad, searching for a manager after Sergio Conceiçao's departure, has not pursued Walid Regragui. According to Saudi media, no negotiations were ever initiated with the former Morocco national team coach.
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Berrada pledges disciplined transfer approach as United target Ederson and midfield reinforcements
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has outlined the club's summer transfer strategy, vowing to resist agent pressure and replicate last year's recruitment model that helped United climb from 15th to third in the Premier League.
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Berrada confirms Manchester United plan five signings to mirror last summer's overhaul
CEO Omar Berrada says United will replicate the approach that brought Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko and Lammens to Old Trafford, targeting five new signings with a mix of Premier League-proven and overseas talent.
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Caroline Weir says Fifa and Uefa must answer Israel questions, not Scotland players
Scotland women's captain Caroline Weir has deflected political questions about their upcoming World Cup qualifying double header against Israel to football's governing bodies, saying players are placed in "a very tricky position" by such decisions.
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Alex Scott embraces England training camp role after missing World Cup squad cut
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22, was left out of Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad but accepted an invitation to join England's Florida training camp and is set to win his first cap against New Zealand in Tampa on Saturday.
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Alex Scott predicts Iraola will revive Klopp-era pressing football at Liverpool
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says incoming Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola plays a style reminiscent of Jurgen Klopp's early teams, citing the Spaniard's aggressive pressing and the personal improvement he delivered to players at the Vitality Stadium.
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EFL chief executive Trevor Birch to step down at end of 2026-27 season
Trevor Birch has informed the EFL board of his intention to leave at the conclusion of the 2026-27 campaign, ending a six-year tenure that began in January 2021. The announcement follows the re-election of chair Rick Parry for a further three-year term.
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Berrada outlines United's summer transfer plan as Ederson deal nears completion
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has set out a disciplined transfer strategy for the summer, promising to replicate last year's recruitment model. A £35 million agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson is already understood to be in place.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Harry Kane favourite ahead of Dembélé and Declan Rice
With 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich, Harry Kane emerges as the clear favourite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or according to current odds, ahead of Ousmane Dembélé, winner of the Ligue des Champions, and Declan Rice, crowned Premier League champion with Arsenal.
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PSG exit Kroupi race as Arsenal pursue Bournemouth's record-breaking teenager
Paris Saint-Germain are no longer considered active pursuers of Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, clearing the path for Arsenal and Chelsea to intensify their interest in the 19-year-old, who scored 13 Premier League goals this season.
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FFF Books Entire Four Seasons Boston for 2026 World Cup, Sparking Internal Debate Over Costs
The French Football Federation has privatized the entire Four Seasons Boston to house the France team during the 2026 World Cup, a decision raising serious questions internally as the FFF faces a deficit of 8.7 million euros in 2025. The total cost of the luxury hotel could exceed 12 million euros, while regional leagues struggle financially.
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Galatasaray make first official bid for Leao as Manchester United register interest
Galatasaray have submitted the first formal proposal for Rafael Leao after the AC Milan forward confirmed he wants to leave this summer. Manchester United have registered interest in the £43m-rated Portugal winger, though no formal offer has been made.
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Allan Saint-Maximin leaves Lens for Charlotte FC in MLS this summer
Six months after arriving from Mexico, Allan Saint-Maximin is set to leave RC Lens to join Charlotte FC in MLS. An agreement is imminent, according to L'Équipe.
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