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Chelsea's pointed statement refuses to name Maresca as £17m Man City move confirmed
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach after paying Chelsea £17 million in compensation. Chelsea's official response conspicuously omits Maresca's name across 326 words, detailing how he abruptly resigned in January 2026 to pursue the role.
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Keane says injured Saka 'shouldn't be here' as Neville warns England winger doesn't look right
Roy Keane has called into question Bukayo Saka's place in England's World Cup squad, arguing the Arsenal winger should be resting if not fully fit. Gary Neville and Ian Wright share the concern, suggesting Saka can only realistically contribute from the bench.
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Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager on three-year deal to succeed Guardiola
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year contract, with the 46-year-old Italian succeeding Pep Guardiola after an eight-figure compensation fee was agreed with Chelsea.
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Enzo Maresca confirmed as Manchester City manager on three-year deal after eight-figure Chelsea compensation
Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year contract, with the club agreeing an eight-figure compensation fee with Chelsea. The 46-year-old Italian succeeds Pep Guardiola, who departed at the end of last season.
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Maresca confirmed as Pep Guardiola's successor at Man City after Chelsea settlement
Manchester City have officially appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager following Pep Guardiola's departure. Chelsea confirmed the 46-year-old resigned in January 2026 after making clear his desire to take the City job, with a confidential compensation settlement reached between the clubs.
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Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has been named Manchester City's new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola. The 46-year-old Italian returns to the club where he previously served as Guardiola's assistant and oversaw the elite development squad.
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West Ham launch supporter-led crest redesign after Premier League relegation
West Ham United are inviting fans to help shape a new club crest set to launch in the 2028-29 season, with interim CEO Karim Virani confirming the process will be fully supporter-led as the club prepares for life in the Championship.
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Ronaldo's mother sends pride message as son becomes first to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo's mother Maria Dolores has publicly praised her son after the 41-year-old scored a brace against Uzbekistan to become the first player in history to score at six World Cups, surpassing Eusébio's Portugal record in the process.
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Atlético Madrid sign Grimaldo from Leverkusen for €20m as German club accept below asking price
Alejandro Grimaldo's move from Bayer Leverkusen to Atlético Madrid is completing for around €20m, according to Fabrizio Romano. The fee falls short of Leverkusen's internal floor of €30m, with the 30-year-old Spanish left-back having already agreed personal terms with Los Colchoneros.
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Alan Sugar accuses Roy Keane of wearing a wig during England's World Cup win over Panama
Sir Alan Sugar sparked a social media debate after posting on X that Roy Keane appeared to be wearing a wig during ITV's coverage of England's victory over Panama, drawing a mix of agreement and disbelief from users.
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Ugarte ACL fear forces Manchester United to rethink entire summer midfield rebuild
Manchester United's midfield transfer plans have been thrown into disarray after Manuel Ugarte suffered a suspected ACL tear playing for Uruguay at the World Cup, potentially ruling him out for nine months and preventing a sale that was meant to fund further signings.
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Clarke urges Scotland's next generation to learn from veterans ahead of Euro 2028
Departing Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has called on the country's emerging players to absorb the experience of the current senior core, expressing confidence that the squad can reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2028.
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DR Congo's iconic 'human statue' superfan denied US visa for England World Cup clash
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the motionless superfan known as 'Lumumba Vea', was refused a US visa and missed DR Congo's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan that sealed a last-32 meeting with England at the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester City close in on £116m Anderson as Detourbet signing confirmed for £21.5m
Manchester City have agreed a £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, who passed his medical in Kansas during England's World Cup campaign. The club have also signed 19-year-old Mathys Detourbet from Troyes for £21.5m on a five-year contract.
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Messi's record-breaking group stage heroics hand Argentina a psychological burden
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of World Cup 2026 to help Argentina seal a perfect nine-point group stage, but Argentina's leading sports publication warns that no nation with a flawless group record has lifted the trophy since Brazil in 1962.
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Hong Myung-bo resigns as South Korea manager after president brands him 'incapable' over World Cup exit
South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo has resigned following the team's group-stage elimination from the 2026 World Cup, with president Lee Jae-myung publicly branding him 'incapable' and ordering a full review of the national football programme.
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Ugarte faces most of 2026-27 season on sidelines after knee ligament injury at World Cup
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the World Cup, leaving him sidelined for most of next season and complicating United's summer transfer plans.
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Neville warns Saka 'doesn't look right at all' as England fitness concerns grow
Gary Neville and Ian Wright have raised doubts over Bukayo Saka's fitness after the Arsenal winger was substituted in the 63rd minute of England's 2-0 win over Panama, with Wright questioning whether Saka has been rushed back too soon.
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Xhaka agrees Chelsea terms in U-turn weeks after insisting he was happy at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has reportedly reached a full verbal agreement with Chelsea less than a year after joining Sunderland, with new Blues manager Xabi Alonso keen to reunite with his former Bayer Leverkusen captain.
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Clarke defends signing four-year deal weeks before stepping down as Scotland boss
Steve Clarke has explained why he signed a new four-year contract just a month before resigning as Scotland head coach following the national team's group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 62-year-old said he always intended to leave if Scotland failed to advance from the group.
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