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Valverde says Real Madrid backed him after training-ground fight with Tchouameni
Federico Valverde has spoken publicly for the first time about his physical altercation with Aurélien Tchouameni during a Real Madrid training session, saying the club gave him full support after an incident that left him hospitalised with concussion.
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Chelsea demand £120m for Enzo Fernandez after midfielder requests transfer
Enzo Fernandez has told Chelsea he wants to leave the club, with Real Madrid his preferred destination. The Blues are willing to sell but only if their £120 million asking price is met in full.
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Timber named in Netherlands World Cup squad as Arsenal await Champions League final fitness verdict
Jurrien Timber has been included in the Netherlands' 26-man World Cup squad despite eight weeks out injured, offering Arsenal cautious optimism ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.
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Aston Villa target Liverpool defender Joe Gomez as Anfield exit looms
Joe Gomez, 29, is entering the final year of his Liverpool contract and has attracted interest from Aston Villa ahead of their Champions League campaign. AC Milan and Besiktas are also reported admirers, though no official approach has yet been made.
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Ngumoha called up by England but eligible for France, Nigeria and Guadeloupe
Liverpool's 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha has been named in Thomas Tuchel's pre-World Cup squad for friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica, but a FIFA rule means appearing for England will not end his options — he remains eligible to represent France, Nigeria or Guadeloupe.
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Gabriel Jesus open to Arsenal stay but admits future is uncertain ahead of PSG final
Gabriel Jesus has addressed speculation over his Arsenal future, saying he wants to prove he can still perform at the highest level. The Brazilian striker has one year left on his contract and scored in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace before the Champions League final against PSG.
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Slot refuses to confirm Salah will play final Anfield game before summer exit
Arne Slot declined to guarantee Mohamed Salah a place in Liverpool's last home game of the season against Brentford on Sunday, with the Egyptian set to leave the club after nine years this summer.
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Ferguson misses LMA Awards after health scare, with Tuchel stepping in to honour Lampard
Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, was unable to attend the LMA Awards after a precautionary hospital visit earlier this month. England manager Thomas Tuchel stood in to present the Ferguson-named award to Coventry City boss Frank Lampard, reading a personal letter from the Manchester United legend.
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Bowen admits childhood United ties as West Ham relegation fuels transfer speculation
Jarrod Bowen's past admission that he supported Manchester United as a boy has resurfaced amid reports linking him to Old Trafford, after West Ham's relegation from the Premier League on Sunday left the club facing a potential £100 million financial shortfall.
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Lampard wins Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy as Arteta takes Premier League manager award
Mikel Arteta was named LMA Premier League Manager of the Year after guiding Arsenal to the title, but Frank Lampard claimed the overall Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for leading Coventry City to Championship promotion with 95 points.
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Manchester United close in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United have identified Atalanta's Ederson as their primary transfer target this summer, with the 26-year-old central midfielder reported to have agreed terms in principle and paused talks with other clubs to push through a move to Old Trafford.
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West Ham relegation softens £80m asking price for Mateus Fernandes as Man Utd circle
Manchester United are among several clubs interested in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with the Hammers' relegation to the Championship likely to reduce their £80m asking price for the Portuguese prospect.
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England players and staff claim 1,000 tickets per World Cup group game for family and friends
England's players, management and support staff have taken up roughly 1,000 tickets for each of the Three Lions' three FIFA World Cup 2026 group matches, according to figures disclosed by the National Police Chiefs Council's football lead, Chief Constable Mark Roberts.
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Manchester United sign £20m Betway training kit deal as finances show sharp recovery
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £20m-per-year training kit sponsorship with Betway, the most lucrative deal of its kind in football. The news coincides with the club posting an operating profit of £37.7m for the nine months to March 2026, reversing a loss from the same period a year earlier.
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TNT Sports ends free YouTube tradition for Conference League final in Leipzig
Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday, May 27, with TNT Sports confirming the match will not be shown free on YouTube — ending a decade-long tradition for European finals in the UK.
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Barcelona and Real Madrid eye Gvardiol as Manchester City weigh €75m sale
Josko Gvardiol is open to leaving Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's departure, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich all monitoring the Croatian defender. City, who paid €90m for him in 2023, are reportedly willing to accept around €75m.
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Chelsea demand £120m for Enzo Fernandez as Real Madrid weigh summer midfield options
Chelsea have set an asking price of £120m (€138m) for Enzo Fernandez, who is keen on a move to Real Madrid this summer. With the Argentine under contract until 2032, the Blues are under no pressure to sell and Madrid are currently unwilling to meet that valuation.
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Manchester United agree £20m Betway training kit deal as quarterly accounts show financial turnaround
Manchester United are set to announce a multi-year training kit sponsorship with Betway worth £20 million per season — reportedly the most lucrative deal of its kind in football — as their quarterly accounts reveal an operating profit of £37.7 million for the nine months to March 2026.
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Manchester United close in on £38m Ederson deal as Carrick era takes shape
Manchester United are nearing a £38million agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the 26-year-old expected to become Michael Carrick's first signing. The Brazilian was left out of Atalanta's final Serie A fixture to protect him from injury during negotiations.
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Soccer Aid 2026: Rooney, Defoe and Berbatov among stars set for London Stadium clash
Soccer Aid returns on Sunday 31 May at West Ham's London Stadium, with Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Dimitar Berbatov among the notable names lining up for England and the World XI in the annual Unicef charity match.
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