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Turan Tovuz banned from Conference League over 2019 match-fixing case
UEFA has barred Azerbaijani club PFK Turan Tovuz from next season's UEFA Conference League after ruling the club was involved in activities aimed at influencing match outcomes. The club, who finished third in Azerbaijan's top flight, intends to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Manchester United confirm Rasmus Hojlund's permanent move to Napoli for €44m
Manchester United have officially confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on a permanent basis for €44million. The Danish striker's loan-to-buy clause was triggered after Napoli secured Champions League football by finishing second in Serie A.
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Mainoo credits Carrick for World Cup place after difficult spell under Amorim at United
Kobbie Mainoo has spoken candidly about the "difficult times" he endured under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, revealing he believes he would have left the club had Amorim not been sacked in January. Interim manager Michael Carrick restored him to the starting line-up, and Mainoo has since earned a place in England's 26-man World Cup squad.
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Heskey warns Guardiola's coaching style may not translate to international management
Former England striker Emile Heskey believes Pep Guardiola's intense, detail-driven approach is poorly suited to international football, where managers have only days rather than months to work with their squads.
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Manchester United sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £35 million in first summer deal
Manchester United have secured the signing of Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for £35 million, potentially rising to £40 million with add-ons. The 26-man Brazil international has agreed a four-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months, as the club prepares for a return to the Champions League.
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Rogers open to Villa exit as Arsenal lead £100m chase ahead of summer window
Morgan Rogers is not actively pushing for a move away from Aston Villa but is open to a new challenge this summer, with Arsenal leading interest from several Premier League clubs. Villa are expected to demand around £100m for the 23-year-old England forward.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
England face Croatia on Wednesday, June 17 at Dallas Stadium in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with around 65,000 British fans expected to travel across Canada, Mexico and the United States for the tournament.
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Kieran McKenna emerges as Fulham's top target to replace Marco Silva at Craven Cottage
Fulham have confirmed Marco Silva's departure to Benfica and are targeting Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna as his successor. The 40-year-old is reportedly keen on the move, though an £8 million compensation clause stands between the clubs.
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Arsenal in talks to sign Jeremy Monga as eight rivals miss out on Leicester winger
Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, with eight rival clubs — including Manchester United and Manchester City — also having enquired about the England youth international. The fee is expected to exceed £10 million.
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DR Congo's World Cup warm-up against Chile cancelled by Spanish mayor over Ebola fears
Spanish authorities have cancelled the Democratic Republic of Congo's pre-World Cup friendly against Chile in La Línea de la Concepción, citing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation — despite the vast majority of Congo's squad being based in Europe.
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City, United and Arsenal set for summer midfield battle as Tonali and Anderson emerge as key targets
Manchester City face competition from Manchester United and Arsenal in what could be a defining transfer window for all three clubs, with Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali among the midfield targets in play as City prepare for life after Bernardo Silva.
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Watkins credits England snub with sparking Europa League-winning form for Villa
Ollie Watkins says being dropped from Thomas Tuchel's March England squad proved a turning point, as the Aston Villa striker went on to score 11 goals in 12 games and help Villa claim the Europa League title and a top-four Premier League finish.
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Salford City sack Karl Robinson despite club's best ever League Two finish
Karl Robinson has been dismissed as Salford City manager after nearly two and a half years in charge, despite guiding the club to their highest-ever finish. The decision follows a 3-0 play-off final defeat to Notts County at Wembley.
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Manchester United agree £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Anderson pursuit ends
Manchester United have reached a £35m agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will travel to Manchester this month to complete his medical and sign a contract until 2030.
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Mainoo admits to 'difficult times' under Amorim before Carrick revived his United career
Kobbie Mainoo has spoken candidly about struggling for game time under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, crediting interim manager Michael Carrick with restoring his place in the team and ultimately earning him a spot in England's World Cup squad.
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Everton leads race for Hackney as Man Utd prioritise other midfield targets
Hayden Hackney, Championship Player of the Season with Middlesbrough, is said to prefer a move to Everton over interest from Manchester United, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old could be available for around £15 million with just one year left on his contract.
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Manchester United agree £38.8m Ederson deal with Orozco move also confirmed
Manchester United have struck a £38.8m agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, while Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco is set to officially join from Fortaleza CEIF in July when he turns 18.
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England's World Cup matches could face lengthy delays if thunderstorms strike, FIFA confirms
FIFA has confirmed it will delay rather than postpone fixtures affected by severe weather at the 2026 World Cup, leaving England's afternoon kick-offs in Boston and New Jersey vulnerable to thunderstorm interruptions this summer.
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Manchester City's 1989 retro away shirt drops to £16 via cashback deal at Sports Direct
Score Draw's replica of Manchester City's 1989/90 First Division away shirt is listed at £21 on Sports Direct, but a TopCashback offer for new platform members brings the price down to £16.59.
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Denmark, Italy, Netherlands and Poland prepare for World Cup with June 3 friendlies
Four European nations face international opponents on Wednesday, June 3, in warm-up friendlies ahead of the World Cup. Denmark host DR Congo, Italy face Luxembourg, Poland take on Nigeria, and the Netherlands meet Algeria.
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