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Sporting Kansas City president refuses to rule out move for Mohamed Salah
Sporting Kansas City's president of soccer operations David Lee declined to deny interest in Mohamed Salah at a press conference this week, fuelling speculation that MLS clubs are frontrunners to sign the Liverpool departure.
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Olise wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid despite record 27-goal season
According to L'Équipe, Michael Olise has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of a record season with Bayern Munich (27 goals, 33 assists in 68 matches). The transfer is valued between €200 and €250 million.
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German Football Federation Withdraws Support for Infantino, IOC Complaint Worsens His Position
The German Football Federation has refused to sign a letter supporting Gianni Infantino's re-election at the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat. A complaint alleging violation of political neutrality has simultaneously been filed against him with the International Olympic Committee.
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Man City academy reshapes coaching staff as Under-21s line up six pre-season friendlies
Manchester City's academy enters the 2025-26 pre-season with new managers at Under-21 and Under-18 level. Oliver Reiss steps up to lead the Under-21s, who open their summer schedule against Grimsby Town on July 21 before a trip to face PSG's Under-21s in August.
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United close in on Kone as £45m fee agreed and Gomes leaves Wolves for medical
Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of signing Roma midfielder Manu Kone for £45m, according to Rio Ferdinand, days after completing deals for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Separately, Joao Gomes has left Wolves' training camp for a medical, with Aston Villa understood to have won that race.
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Koné at €55M: Roma ready to sell, Manchester United leading the race
After an impressive World Cup with France, Manu Koné could leave AS Roma this summer. The Roman club, facing financial constraints, is asking €55 million for its midfielder, with Manchester United leading the pursuit.
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Saliba injury sharpens Arsenal's £25m Mavropanos pursuit as PSG teenager snubs Gunners
Arsenal's need for a centre-back has grown more urgent after William Saliba was ruled out for up to five months with back surgery, with former Gunner Dinos Mavropanos available for around £25m following West Ham's relegation. Meanwhile, teenage PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba has ended Arsenal's interest by joining Paris FC.
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Guardiola opens door to Manchester City return in different role
Two months after leaving Manchester City's bench, Pep Guardiola has not ruled out returning to the club behind the scenes if asked, while also leaving open the possibility of a future coaching position.
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Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Sells for $4.9 Million, Second Only to Maradona's Hand of God Jersey
The No. 10 shirt worn by a 17-year-old Pelé in Brazil's 1958 World Cup final victory over Sweden has sold at auction for $4.9 million, making it the second most valuable football shirt ever sold, behind Diego Maradona's Hand of God jersey.
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Spain train through hazardous wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final in New Jersey
Spain held an outdoor training session in East Hanover, New Jersey, on Thursday despite air quality reaching hazardous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, raising medical concerns just days before Sunday's World Cup final.
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Mbappé chases World Cup all-time scoring record against England in bronze final
Kylian Mbappé enters France's third-place match against England on Saturday needing just one goal to surpass Lionel Messi as the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, while a Golden Boot win would make him the first player to claim the award twice.
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Mbappé scores eight goals but Spain's semifinal masterclass leaves France's captain empty-handed again
Kylian Mbappé matched Lionel Messi's Golden Boot tally with eight goals at the 2026 World Cup, yet a disciplined Spain side shut him out in a 2-0 semifinal win, sending France to the third-place match instead of the final.
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Southgate tipped to replace Pochettino as USMNT coach after England axe Tuchel
Gareth Southgate has emerged as a candidate to take charge of the United States men's national team after Mauricio Pochettino's future was thrown into doubt by a 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.
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Bellingham weeps on father's shoulder after England's World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Jude Bellingham was visibly distraught in Atlanta after England's defeat to Argentina, consoled by his father Mark, mother Denise, and teammate Morgan Rogers. The loss ended England's hopes of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966.
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Fernandez mocks England with Wonderwall post after stunning goal ends World Cup run
Enzo Fernandez scored a stunning equaliser and later posted a video of Argentina players laughing to the tune of Wonderwall — England's unofficial tournament anthem — after the South Americans knocked the Three Lions out of the World Cup in Atlanta. Chelsea also deleted a celebratory post of Fernandez following fan backlash.
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Trump confirmed for World Cup final trophy presentation after FIFA backs his involvement
US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final in New York on Sunday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirming the two will present the trophy together as Spain face Argentina.
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Messi's two assists seal Argentina's comeback win over England as Henry calls him 'unstoppable'
Lionel Messi, 39, delivered two inch-perfect assists to overturn a 1-0 deficit against England at the 2026 World Cup, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to send Argentina into Sunday's final against Spain.
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Falklands veterans demand FIFA ban Argentina players over 'Las Malvinas' banner after England win
Simon Weston, who suffered severe burns in the 1982 conflict, and Jarvis Burt, whose teenage brother was killed in the war, have condemned Premier League stars Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Julian Alvarez for parading a 'Falklands are Argentinian' banner after Argentina's World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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Saliba played with back fracture for two months at World Cup
Arsenal's central defender competed throughout the 2026 World Cup under painkillers despite suffering a back fracture in the Premier League two months before the tournament. He was forced to leave the pitch at the 30-minute mark of the semi-final against Spain.
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Messi's Argentina read Pickford's penalty notes left behind after World Cup semi-final win
After Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday, Lionel Messi, Nico González and Enzo Fernández were filmed reading Jordan Pickford's water bottle, which appeared to contain his penalty-shootout strategy for each Argentina player.
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