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New Zealand defender Tim Payne goes from 4,700 to one million Instagram followers in 48 hours
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has gained over one million Instagram followers in two days after Argentine football influencer El Scarso urged his audience to make the 32-year-old the World Cup's unlikely hero. Payne now has six times more followers than captain Chris Wood.
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Barcelona submit €100m opening bid for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez
Barcelona have formally entered the race to sign Julian Alvarez, submitting a €100m offer to Atletico Madrid. The Argentina striker has reportedly told Atletico he wants to leave this summer, with Barcelona his preferred destination, though the club are holding out for €150m.
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Arsenal plan Islington trophy parade on 31 May after ending 22-year Premier League wait
Arsenal will parade the Premier League trophy through Islington on 31 May, the day after they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest. The title was confirmed on Tuesday when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth.
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Bernardo Silva's free transfer to Barcelona could end Rashford's stay at Camp Nou
Barcelona are reportedly ready to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expires, and Spanish outlet Sport claims his arrival would rule out any permanent move for Marcus Rashford, whose £26 million purchase option expires on June 15.
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England's iconic 1982 World Cup away shirt discounted to under £10 at Sports Direct
Sports Direct has cut the price of England's retro 1982 World Cup away shirt from £49.99 to £25, with the discount applying ahead of the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA, which begins on June 11.
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Neymar ruled out for two to three weeks with calf injury, putting World Cup start in doubt
Neymar has been diagnosed with a grade two calf injury that will sideline him for two to three weeks, causing him to miss Brazil's warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Woods backs Rashford to Arsenal move as Barcelona permanent deal stalls
Broadcaster Laura Woods said she would love to see Marcus Rashford join Arsenal this summer, as Barcelona appear reluctant to trigger the £26m option-to-buy clause in his loan agreement with Manchester United.
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Starmer urges TNT Sports to broadcast Arsenal vs PSG final for free
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly and privately pressed TNT Sports to make the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain free to watch in the UK — the first time the match has not been offered without a subscription since BT Sport acquired the rights a decade ago.
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Cafu backs Gabriel Magalhães to shine as Arsenal face PSG in Champions League final
Brazil legend Cafu has praised Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest, calling his qualities 'undeniable' and warning Luis Enrique's side to fear Arsenal as a collective threat.
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Leao reveals Man United affinity as AC Milan forward linked with £43m summer move
Rafael Leao has named Manchester United as his favourite Premier League club, citing idol Cristiano Ronaldo, as the AC Milan forward is linked with a cut-price £43m move amid interest from Chelsea, Barcelona, and Turkish clubs.
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Savinho's London trip and agent's Spurs like leave Man City in awkward position
Tottenham are pursuing Manchester City winger Savinho for a second successive summer, and the 22-year-old's social media activity is doing little to ease tensions. Sporting director Hugo Viana faces a straightforward sale on paper, but replacing the Brazilian adds pressure to an already demanding rebuild.
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Arda Guler reveals ongoing contact with Xabi Alonso amid Chelsea transfer links
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler has confirmed he is still messaging Xabi Alonso following the Spaniard's departure from the Bernabeu, fuelling speculation that Chelsea could pursue the 21-year-old Turkey international this summer.
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Hull City players reach Las Vegas after private jet delay threatened promotion trip
Hull City's squad finally arrived in Las Vegas for an owner-funded celebration trip after a private jet fault stranded them on the tarmac at Manchester Airport for several hours. The trip was promised by owner Acun Ilicali following Saturday's Championship play-off final win over Middlesbrough at Wembley.
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Jorgensen asks to leave Chelsea after being frozen out by Sanchez
Filip Jorgensen has requested a permanent exit from Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Danish goalkeeper made just 12 appearances in 2025/26 and faces an even narrower path to first-team football next season under Xabi Alonso.
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Garnacho axed from Argentina's World Cup squad after difficult Chelsea debut season
Alejandro Garnacho has been left out of Argentina's preliminary World Cup squad, compounding a troubled first season at Chelsea following his £40 million move from Manchester United last summer. The 21-year-old winger, who has eight senior caps, last represented the reigning world champions before his transfer.
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Rooney urges realism on United title talk despite Carrick's remarkable turnaround
Wayne Rooney has cautioned against expecting Manchester United to challenge for the Premier League title next season, despite the club finishing third under Michael Carrick after winning 12 of 17 matches since January.
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Arsenal target Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers in reported £80m summer move
Arsenal are understood to be pursuing Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta a firm admirer of the 23-year-old England international. The Gunners are reportedly prepared to bid around £80m for the Europa League winner.
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De Zerbi targets Baleba, Van Hecke and Verbruggen as Spurs plan Brighton raid
Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly pursuing three Brighton players — midfielder Carlos Baleba, defender Jan Paul van Hecke, and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen — as he begins reshaping Tottenham's squad after steering the club to Premier League survival.
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Iraola in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen as Crystal Palace push for decision
Andoni Iraola is weighing up a move to Bayer Leverkusen or Crystal Palace after leaving Bournemouth, with reports indicating he is in advanced talks with the German club while Palace are pressing for an answer before the end of the weekend.
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Agbonlahor reveals training-ground clash that preceded Roy Keane's Aston Villa exit
Gabriel Agbonlahor has described a heated training-ground confrontation with Roy Keane at Aston Villa in October 2014, claiming he stood his ground against the assistant manager — and that Keane left the club the following day.
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