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Carrick faces midfield headache as Maguire's United future comes into question
Michael Carrick must find a replacement for the departed Casemiro as Manchester United prepare for a busy summer transfer window, with Edwin van de Sar warning the Brazilian's absence will leave a significant gap in midfield.
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Manchester United close to signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson in £38m deal
Manchester United are on the verge of completing a £38million move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, 26, who would become the club's first signing of the summer transfer window.
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Tottenham close in on Savinho as Robertson and Senesi set for free transfers
Spurs are expected to sign Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson on free transfers as their contracts expire next month, while Roberto De Zerbi's side are also reviving their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, valued at £60 million.
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Carragher blames recruitment failures and Salah's public posts for Slot's Liverpool exit
Jamie Carragher has spoken out following Arne Slot's sacking at Liverpool, placing blame on the club's recruitment team, player power, and Mohamed Salah's social media activity, while raising doubts about whether incoming managers can sustain title-winning intensity across a congested schedule.
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Inter Milan offered Harry Maguire as Carrick faces Casemiro void in United rebuild
Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer under Michael Carrick, with Inter Milan reportedly offered the chance to sign Harry Maguire just weeks after he renewed his contract, while the club moves to replace Casemiro and close in on Atalanta's Ederson.
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Arsenal contact Carnesecchi's agent as Odegaard pledges long-term commitment
Arsenal have made contact with the agent of Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, valued at £35m, as the club plans its summer rebuild. Captain Martin Odegaard has also reaffirmed his desire to remain at the club for 'many years' following the Champions League final defeat to PSG.
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Xavi surprises lone fan at Champions League final in Heineken competition stunt
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez joined competition winner Forest Robinson at the Puskas Arena during Saturday's Champions League final, whisking him from an isolated seat to a Skybox as part of Heineken's Fans Have More Friends campaign.
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Tchouameni denies punching Valverde in first comments on Real Madrid training-ground incident
Aurélien Tchouameni has broken his silence on his altercation with Fede Valverde at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground, denying he threw a punch. Both players were fined €500,000 by the club, and Tchouameni insists there is no lasting personal issue between them.
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Barcelona insist €100m Julian Alvarez offer was emailed to Atletico Madrid on Friday
Barcelona have confirmed to Spanish outlet MD that a €100m opening bid for Julian Alvarez was sent to Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany on Friday, directly contradicting Atletico's public denial that any offer had been received.
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Guler, Valverde and Llorente collect Champions League awards despite Real Madrid's early exit
Real Madrid ended the 2025-26 Champions League without a trophy, but Arda Guler was named Revelation of the Season, Fede Valverde won Goal of the Tournament, and Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente earned a place in the Team of the Season.
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Racing Santander claim Segunda title as Mirandes drop to third tier on final day
Racing Santander were crowned Segunda División champions after thrashing Cádiz on the final matchday, while Mirandés were relegated following a 1-0 defeat at Leganés. The play-off semi-final pairings are also confirmed: Castellón vs Almería and Las Palmas vs Málaga.
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Jill Scott and Maisie Adam arrive 25 minutes late to Soccer Aid after presenting Women's FA Cup final
Jill Scott and Maisie Adam missed the Soccer Aid kick-off at London Stadium on Saturday after co-hosting Channel 4's Women's FA Cup final coverage at Wembley, forcing a 23-mile dash across the capital that left them taking their seats midway through the first half.
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Nine arrested and 75 rescued as flare starts fire at Arsenal title parade
Arsenal's Premier League and Women's Champions Cup victory parade through north London on Sunday drew thousands of fans but also resulted in nine arrests and a hotel fire caused by a flare that required the rescue of approximately 75 people.
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Marquinhos reveals what he told Gabriel after Arsenal's Champions League final penalty miss
PSG captain Marquinhos has explained what he said to Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes after the Brazilian missed the decisive penalty in the Champions League final shootout, drawing on his own painful World Cup shootout experience to console his international team-mate.
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Comedian Jack Whitehall stayed up until 3am crying after Arsenal's Champions League final penalty defeat
Arsenal fan Jack Whitehall revealed he spent the night alone in a Budapest hotel room rewatching the penalty shootout and crying after the Gunners lost the Champions League final to PSG, before flying back to the UK to play in Soccer Aid on no sleep.
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FIFA's corner grappling crackdown poses direct problem for Tuchel's England set-piece plans
FIFA and IFAB have approved a VAR protocol allowing referees to penalise attacking-side grappling before corners and free kicks at the 2026 World Cup. The change is a setback for Thomas Tuchel, who had identified set-pieces as a key weapon for England in the summer heat of the United States.
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Liverpool open talks with Andoni Iraola as frontrunner to replace sacked Arne Slot
Liverpool are moving quickly to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager after dismissing Arne Slot on Saturday. The 43-year-old Spaniard, who left Bournemouth after guiding them to a record sixth-place finish, is the early frontrunner ahead of Sebastian Hoeness and Pierre Sage.
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Jill Scott and Maisie Adam arrive 25 minutes late to Soccer Aid after Women's FA Cup final duties
Jill Scott and comedian Maisie Adam missed the opening stages of Soccer Aid at London Stadium after co-hosting the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley, requiring a 23-mile dash across London to reach the charity match.
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Kevin Keegan makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis, jokes he is 'still alive'
Kevin Keegan, 75, has appeared publicly for the first time since his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, looking healthy and in good spirits ahead of a career retrospective event at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre.
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen surprise Soccer Aid crowd with Toy Story moment before kick-off
Hollywood icons Tom Hanks and Tim Allen made an unannounced appearance at Soccer Aid 2025 at London Stadium, with Allen delivering Buzz Lightyear's 'To infinity and beyond' catchphrase live on stage as the charity match marked its 20th anniversary.
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