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Arsenal and PSG's Champions League final reunion shadowed by last year's ticket row
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in the Champions League final at Budapest's Puskas Arena on Saturday, but their previous encounter in last season's semi-finals was soured by a bitter dispute over away ticket allocations that led PSG to file a formal UEFA complaint.
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Valentin Barco set for Chelsea move after confirming Strasbourg departure
Chelsea are closing in on a fifth summer signing as Argentina left-back Valentin Barco, who has been named in Lionel Scaloni's World Cup 2026 squad, publicly confirmed his exit from sister club Strasbourg and appears headed to Stamford Bridge.
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Manchester United target Sandro Tonali in £87m move as midfield rebuild takes shape
Manchester United are pursuing Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for around £87million as Michael Carrick looks to reshape his engine room following Casemiro's departure and the near-completed signing of Ederson from Atalanta.
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Steve Holland's coaching genius quietly reshaping Manchester United under Carrick
Steve Holland, Michael Carrick's assistant at Manchester United, has drawn widespread praise from former colleagues since joining the club five months ago. Allan Russell, who worked alongside Holland at England for four years, credits him with shaping 75 per cent of his own coaching philosophy.
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Leao hints at United preference as Milan's Europa League finish slashes asking price
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has publicly named Manchester United as his favourite Premier League club, citing Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol. With Milan dropping to the Europa League after a fifth-place Serie A finish, his asking price is reported to have fallen to around £43 million.
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Rogers admits Arsenal admiration as Barcelona plot Hincapie bid this summer
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has revealed Arsenal was the match that convinced him he belonged in the Premier League, as the Gunners weigh an £80m move. Meanwhile, Barcelona are reportedly preparing a bid for newly permanent signing Piero Hincapie.
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Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after M3 crash
Raheem Sterling was arrested on Thursday morning after his Lamborghini struck motorway barriers on the M3 near the Minley Interchange. Hampshire Police confirmed the 31-year-old has been bailed on suspicion of drug-driving, dangerous driving, possession of a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen.
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England monitoring USA measles outbreak with World Cup less than three weeks away
The FA has been alerted to a measles outbreak in the United States, the host nation for the 2026 World Cup, with England set to begin their campaign against Croatia in under three weeks. FIFA has issued guidance to all 48 participating nations as US cases reach their highest levels in decades.
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Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona on five-year deal in £69m Newcastle exit
Anthony Gordon has completed a move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract reported to be worth £69.3 million. The 25-year-old winger, who helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup last season, had also attracted interest from Bayern Munich before choosing the Spanish champions.
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Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for €80m, beating Liverpool and Bayern
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for a reported €80m plus add-ons. The 25-year-old England international, who scored 17 goals in 46 appearances this season, had also been pursued by Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
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Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona in £70m deal as Newcastle seek winger replacements
Anthony Gordon has left Newcastle United for Barcelona in a £70 million transfer, signing a five-year contract at the Nou Camp. Newcastle are already scouting potential replacements, with targets including Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lyon's Malick Fofana.
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Ruben Dias denies cheating allegations after split from Maya Jama
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has issued a public statement firmly denying he was unfaithful to television presenter Maya Jama, saying the couple parted ways for private reasons after around 18 months together.
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Starmer condemns Fifa over World Cup ticket prices as US attorneys general launch investigation
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has branded Fifa's World Cup ticketing practices 'unacceptable', calling on the governing body to stop fans being 'ripped off'. His intervention coincides with a formal inquiry by the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey into alleged price inflation and misleading sales tactics.
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Odegaard draws on Vieira's message as Arsenal prepare for PSG Champions League final
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says the Gunners hold no fear ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, drawing confidence from a personal video message sent by club legend Patrick Vieira and from Arsenal's Premier League title win.
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Odegaard targets Champions League glory to follow Arsenal's first title in 22 years
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says the squad wants to 'make even more history' by winning the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, with Jurrien Timber declared fit to start.
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What Bundesliga drop-off data reveals about Liverpool's £86m Diomande pursuit
Machine Football data on players who have moved from the Bundesliga to the Premier League raises important questions about how Yan Diomande's elite dribbling, creativity and goal-contribution numbers might translate if Liverpool meet RB Leipzig's £86million asking price.
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Atletico Madrid mock Barcelona with fax joke after Julian Alvarez transfer reports
Atletico Madrid responded to reports linking Julian Alvarez with Barcelona — including claims of a €100m opening offer — by posting a series of satirical transfer announcements on X, mocking the Catalan club and denying any deal is in progress.
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Arteta insists Arsenal's ambition is bigger after Premier League title win
Mikel Arteta has dismissed any suggestion of reduced pressure on Arsenal ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, insisting the club's ambition has only grown following their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Saka credits Thierry Henry's loyalty as Arsenal chase first Champions League title
Bukayo Saka has spoken about the enduring influence of Thierry Henry ahead of Arsenal's Champions League final, revealing the club legend travelled to the Puskas Arena to support the squad in person. The 24-year-old, who joined Hale End academy at seven, says winning the trophy would complete an unprecedented Double.
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