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Everton eye Rashford loan but wages and ambition pose significant hurdles
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the second half of the Premier League season, but the forward's £325,000-a-week wages and preference for elite clubs could complicate any deal.
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Everton in talks over January move for out-of-favour Rashford, says club insider
Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness claims a January move for Marcus Rashford is 'definitely being discussed' after the 28-year-old returned to Manchester United this summer without a goal or assist in eight appearances.
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Vitor Pereira targets Premier League title contention after Forest and Wolves exits
Vitor Pereira has declared his ambition to manage a Premier League title challenger after leaving Nottingham Forest in July 2025. The 58-year-old Portuguese coach steered Forest to the Europa League semi-finals before Oliver Glasner was appointed as his replacement.
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Alexander-Arnold Struggling at Real Madrid, Liverpool Exploring Surprise Return
Arriving on a free transfer to Madrid in summer 2025, Trent Alexander-Arnold has featured in only seven of thirteen matches and has never completed a full game. According to Cadena SER, Liverpool is exploring the feasibility of bringing him back.
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Cristiano Ronaldo elected greatest Ballon d'Or of all time by public vote ahead of Messi
At the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony, a paid public vote designated Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or — won with Manchester United — as the greatest in history, ahead of Lionel Messi's 2012 award.
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FFF prepares official tribute to Deschamps for 2027
Didier Deschamps, who stepped down as France manager after the 2026 World Cup, will be honoured by the French Football Federation. FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed that a tribute is planned for 2027.
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Keane's shock Manchester United return blocked by Carrick's permanent appointment
Roy Keane was set to rejoin Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's assistant in 2026, but the plan collapsed when Michael Carrick was handed the head coach role permanently after guiding the club to a Champions League finish.
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Mao controversy: FFF president defends Mbappé against China
After Kylian Mbappé's remarks comparing Mao Zedong to a "dictator" triggered a strong backlash in China and damaged some of his commercial partnerships, French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo publicly defended him.
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Kai Rooney nets four goals for Man Utd U18s as JJ Gabriel saga drags on
Wayne Rooney's son Kai scored four times in Manchester United's 6-0 under-18 victory over Burnley, emerging as a bright prospect just as the club's JJ Gabriel situation remains unresolved, with Barcelona publicly distancing themselves from the 16-year-old.
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Amorim targets Yoro and Zirkzee in £72m double raid on former club Man United
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan are pursuing Manchester United defender Leny Yoro and forward Joshua Zirkzee in a potential double deal worth up to £72m, with the Italian club hoping ties to agent Jorge Mendes smooth the path for Yoro's move next summer.
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Renard admits he wouldn't have refused Marseille and predicts Benatia's return
Ivory Coast manager Hervé Renard reveals his love for Olympique de Marseille and says he would have struggled to turn down an offer from the Ligue 1 club this summer. He also predicts a return to the club for Medhi Benatia.
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Surplus Ait-Nouri in talks over rare City-to-United switch that would echo 2011 Hargreaves move
Rayan Ait-Nouri is set to leave Manchester City in January after failing to earn a Premier League minute under Enzo Maresca, with intermediaries already holding discussions with Manchester United among other clubs.
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Ronaldo crowned greatest Ballon d'Or winner of all time by fans, ahead of Messi
On the sidelines of the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, France Football organized an online vote to crown the "BOAT". Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time winner, triumphed thanks to his 2008 award, relegating Lionel Messi to second place.
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Zidane, Lizarazu and Papin reunited in Bayonne for charity match supporting sick children
Several 1998 World Cup champions, including Zinédine Zidane and Bixente Lizarazu, took part Tuesday evening in the « Match of Legends » organized at Stade Jean Dauger in Bayonne to benefit Pascal Olmeta's association supporting sick children.
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Sesko ruled out until 2027 as United carry five injury concerns into Chelsea clash
Manchester United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday with Benjamin Sesko confirmed out until 2027 and four other first-team players — Mainoo, Shaw, Rashford, and Dorgu — all racing to be fit for the Premier League fixture.
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Conte ready to wait for Manchester United job as Juventus favour Deschamps
Antonio Conte is reportedly willing to hold out for the Manchester United manager's role, according to La Repubblica, as the World Cup-winning Italian remains a free agent following his mutual departure from Napoli at the end of last season.
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FIFA Presidency: Philippe Diallo Backs Arsène Wenger's Potential Candidacy Against Infantino
The president of the French Football Federation has publicly endorsed a potential candidacy by Arsène Wenger for the FIFA presidency, as Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure following the 2026 World Cup.
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Griezmann curls in stunning strike from outside the box, reaches 14 goals in 16 matches with Orlando
Antoine Griezmann scored a spectacular curling goal from outside the penalty area against Chicago Fire (2-2), bringing his tally to 14 goals and 7 assists in 16 MLS matches.
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Sesko ruled out for extended spell as Manchester United head to Chelsea without a striker
Benjamin Sesko has been ruled out for an extended period with a recurring shin injury, leaving Manchester United without a recognised striker for their Premier League trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Sesko ruled out until January as Carrick faces Chelsea with depleted United attack
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will miss at least two months with a shin injury, manager Michael Carrick confirmed on Friday. The 23-year-old Slovenian has not featured since September and also missed the entirety of pre-season with a similar problem.
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