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United complete £750k Orozco signing as Ineos' youth-from-abroad strategy faces scrutiny
Manchester United are set to officially announce the signing of Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF this week, completing a deal agreed nine months ago. The move is the latest in a series of low-cost, high-potential youth acquisitions under Ineos, though early results from the strategy remain mixed.
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Disappointing World Cup with Algeria, Luca Zidane under threat at Granada
Criticized during the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Luca Zidane sees his starting goalkeeper position at Granada weakened: the Andalusian club is targeting Raul Lizoain, an experienced 35-year-old goalkeeper, to compete with him.
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Tchouameni or Koné against Spain: Durand gives his analysis before the semi-final
Back in training after an adductor injury, Aurélien Tchouameni is competing with Manu Koné for the starting midfielder spot for France against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final on Tuesday in Dallas. Former international Jean-Philippe Durand favours Tchouameni, subject to his physical condition.
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Martial fined £180,000 and publicly criticised by Mourinho for skipping pre-season to attend child's birth
Anthony Martial was docked two weeks' wages and condemned by Jose Mourinho after leaving Manchester United's 2018 US tour to support his partner through the birth of their second child. The striker fired back, insisting his family would always come first.
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United contact Wolves' Joao Gomes as £35m Ederson deal hangs in doubt
Manchester United have made contact with Joao Gomes after the Brazilian's £38m move to Atletico Madrid collapsed, with the Wolves midfielder emerging as a potential alternative should United's pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson fall through.
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Arsenal agree personal terms with Bruno Guimaraes in £76m blow to Liverpool
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a five-year contract with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, worth around £76m, leaving Liverpool scrambling if they want to compete for the Brazilian's signature this summer.
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Atletico Madrid U-turn hands Manchester United second shot at Joao Gomes
Atletico Madrid's decision to sign Morten Hjulmand instead has left Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes without a move, reopening the door for Manchester United as their £35m Ederson deal remains in doubt.
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Man United make contact with £38m Joao Gomes after Atletico Madrid deal collapses
Manchester United have reportedly contacted Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after his £38m move to Atletico Madrid fell apart. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who won Wolves' Player of the Season despite their relegation, is also a Liverpool target.
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Bruno Guimaraes' father speaks out as Arsenal close in on Newcastle midfielder
Bruno Guimaraes' father has broken his silence after his son's penalty miss knocked Brazil out of the World Cup, as Arsenal reportedly edge closer to agreeing a deal for the Newcastle United midfielder.
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How Martial's decision to stay for son's birth left Mourinho furious at Man United
Anthony Martial was fined £180,000 and publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho after extending his absence from Manchester United's 2018 pre-season tour in the United States to remain with his partner following the birth of their second child.
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Mbappé must adapt to new ball for Spain semi-final
Author of three long-range goals since the start of the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé will have to contend with the Trionda Final for the France-Spain semi-final on Tuesday, with FIFA assuring identical performance to the group-stage ball.
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De Bruyne and Courtois cast doubt over Belgium futures after World Cup exit to Spain
Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois have both stopped short of committing to Belgium after a 2-1 World Cup elimination by Spain. De Bruyne, 35, wants a break following hamstring surgery, while Courtois may retire internationally if the federation rejects his request for a Nations League sabbatical.
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Klopp agrees terms to become Germany head coach in deal running to 2030 World Cup
Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle with the DFB to become Germany's next head coach, with DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke travelling to New York to finalise the primary terms of a contract expected to run until the 2030 World Cup.
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Kane backs Tuchel's harsh verdict as England eye Argentina semifinal
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel after the England manager called his side 'lucky' in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting Tuchel's blunt criticism is designed to unlock a higher level from the squad ahead of a semifinal against Argentina.
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Infantino confirms Trump will present World Cup trophy despite missing every match so far
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed Donald Trump will appear at the World Cup final trophy ceremony on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, attributing the U.S. president's absence from all matches to his other presidential duties.
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PSG extends partnership with Nike until 2037 for €100 million per year
Six years ahead of their current agreement's expiration, PSG and Nike have agreed to an extension through 2037. The new contract increases Paris's annual compensation from €60 million to €100 million.
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Sorloth's girlfriend speaks out after death threats follow Norway's World Cup exit
Lena Selnes, girlfriend of Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth, has shared screenshots of death threats and abuse directed at her and her partner following Norway's 4-1 quarter-final defeat to England at the 2026 World Cup.
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O'Hara shrugs off car break-in as Bellingham seals England's World Cup semi-final spot
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara had his car broken into and his bag and iPad stolen during England's 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway, but responded defiantly on X, saying he could 'replace a window' but not Jude Bellingham's winning goal.
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Bellingham clutches shoulder in World Cup quarter-final as England face Argentina next
Jude Bellingham was visibly in discomfort with his left shoulder during and after England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway at Hard Rock Stadium, raising fitness concerns ahead of a semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta.
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Arsenal push for quick Julian Alvarez deal after PSG shut door on Barcola move
Arsenal have made Julian Alvarez their primary attacking target this summer and are pushing to finalise a deal before pre-season, after PSG confirmed Bradley Barcola is unavailable for transfer.
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