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Iraola tells FSG he needs more signings as Liverpool target right-back cover
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has publicly called on owners Fenway Sports Group to add to their summer business, saying the club 'need more players' despite already spending £94.5m on Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz.
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Manchester United close in on £35m Tielemans deal to fill Casemiro void
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans for £35 million, with the club set to trigger his release clause as they prepare for a return to Champions League football.
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Laporta confirms Adeyemi, blocks Raphinha departure and plays for time on Torres
From Dallas, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially announced the imminent arrival of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, assured that Raphinha will not leave the club despite Saudi interest, and sidestepped a PSG offer for Ferran Torres.
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Kane defends Tuchel after Bellingham's outburst in World Cup quarter-final
After England's hard-fought victory over Norway (2-1 a.e.t.) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted manager Thomas Tuchel. Harry Kane, however, sided with the coach.
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Mourinho takes charge of first Real Madrid training session as second spell begins
José Mourinho opened his second Real Madrid reign at Valdebebas on 13 July 2026, leading an initial session without Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Courtois, all still absent following World Cup commitments.
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Akanji accuses World Cup referees of 'giving Argentina everything' ahead of England semi-final
Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has sharply criticised referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro after Switzerland's 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, claiming officials allowed Argentine fouls and dives to go unpunished — a warning England will heed before Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta.
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World Cup semi-final runs leave Maresca without six key City players for pre-season
Enzo Maresca will be denied the services of at least six Manchester City players for pre-season after their nations reached the World Cup semi-finals, with new £116m signing Elliot Anderson and left-back Nico O'Reilly among those affected.
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Manchester United close in on Tielemans as Andrey Santos deal nears completion
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, with the 29-year-old Belgium captain keen on a move to Old Trafford. The deal would follow a £50m agreement with Chelsea for 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.
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Manchester United close in on £35m Tielemans signing as Ederson pursuit fades
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans for £35million, with the Belgian reported to favour a move to Old Trafford. The development appears to have ended United's interest in Atalanta's Ederson.
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Adam Ayari signs first professional contract with PSG until 2029
Paris Saint-Germain officially announced on Monday the signing of Adam Ayari's first professional contract. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder, who has been with the club since age 6, is now tied to PSG until June 2029.
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Messi rested in training ahead of Argentina-England semi-final
The day after Argentina's grueling victory over Switzerland, Lionel Messi and several senior players were given a rest day during the collective training session. At 39 years old, the Albiceleste captain is the fifth most-used player in this World Cup with 530 minutes played.
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United weigh fresh bid for Ederson after knee concerns derail £38.8m Atalanta deal
Manchester United are considering restructuring their agreed £38.8m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after medical tests revealed a knee injury, with Italian sources claiming the transfer has collapsed and Atalanta preparing to offer him a new five-year contract.
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England's World Cup semi-final vs Argentina set for climate-controlled Atlanta with low storm risk
England face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, where a retractable roof should spare both sides the weather disruptions that have plagued the Three Lions' earlier matches in Mexico City and Miami.
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Atalanta prepare five-year deal for Ederson as Manchester United's £38m move risks collapse
Atalanta are readying a new five-year contract for midfielder Ederson amid fears his £38m transfer to Manchester United could fall through following concerns raised during a medical.
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Arsenal push to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico despite £100m price-tag standoff
Arsenal are making a serious move to sign Argentina striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, according to The Independent, though a significant gap between the clubs' valuations threatens to complicate any deal.
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Olise wipes his Instagram clean in solidarity with photographer denied World Cup accreditation
Michael Olise deleted all his Instagram posts ahead of the World Cup in a show of solidarity with Florence Pernet, his trusted photographer, whose accreditation for the tournament was denied by FIFA.
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Micah Richards plans to quit TV punditry before the 2034 World Cup to give back to grassroots football
Micah Richards has revealed he intends to leave all mainstream broadcasting by the time he turns 46, stepping away from the BBC, Sky Sports and CBS Sports after the 2034 World Cup to focus on grassroots community work.
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Balogun Red Card Reversal: Single FIFA Official Made Decision Without Consulting Peers
According to the Sunday Times, the lifting of Folarin Balogun's suspension for the 2026 World Cup was decided unilaterally by Mohammad al-Kamali, president of FIFA's disciplinary commission, without consulting the other 17 members.
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Tuchel bans wheat and sugar from England training camp as strict diet rules emerge
Thomas Tuchel has banned wheat and sugar from his players' meals, according to former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Hendrik Bonmann, who worked under the England manager for two years. Captain Harry Kane has also outlined his own nutrition approach, emphasising carbohydrate timing and recovery.
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Ivan Barton confirmed as referee for Spain vs France World Cup semi-final, dividing fans
FIFA has appointed El Salvador's Ivan Barton to referee the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France in Dallas on Tuesday. The 35-year-old drew widespread attention earlier in the tournament for sending off Miguel Almiron in a group stage match.
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