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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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Brenden Aaronson misses US World Cup training to marry Milana D'Ambra
Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson was granted a one-day absence from the United States' World Cup training camp on Friday to get married. He is expected to rejoin Mauricio Pochettino's squad on Saturday ahead of their opening group game against Paraguay on 12 June.
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Shearer backs Newcastle's decision to sell Gordon to Barcelona for £69m
Alan Shearer has described Anthony Gordon's impending £69 million move to Barcelona as 'a good deal for both parties', arguing Newcastle are right to cash in early after being burned by the drawn-out Alexander Isak transfer saga last summer.
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Piers Morgan vows to pull a 'full John Terry' if Arsenal win Champions League in Budapest
Arsenal fan and television personality Piers Morgan has promised to don a full Gunners kit and celebrate on the pitch if Mikel Arteta's side beat Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest.
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Southampton players back Eckert despite spygate ban threat and four-point deduction
Most of Southampton's squad want Tonda Eckert to remain as head coach after the club were expelled from the Championship play-offs for authorising three spying missions against Middlesbrough, Ipswich and Oxford. The club has yet to decide whether to retain or dismiss the 33-year-old German.
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Arsenal cannot keep the Champions League trophy permanently even if they beat PSG
A UEFA rule introduced in 2009 means the original Champions League trophy returns to the governing body's headquarters in Switzerland after each final. Arsenal would instead receive an engraved replica to display at the Emirates.
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Leao tells AC Milan he wants to stay despite admitting affection for Manchester United
Rafael Leao has informed AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic that he intends to remain at the club this summer, ending speculation over a Premier League move — despite the 26-year-old recently naming Manchester United and Arsenal as sides he admires.
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Marquinhos dismisses Arsenal readiness question ahead of Champions League final in Budapest
PSG captain Marquinhos says victories over Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich this season prove his side are equipped for the Champions League final against Arsenal. Ousmane Dembele has also declared himself fully fit after a recent injury scare.
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Perez targets Bastoni, Joao Neves and Munoz if re-elected as Real Madrid president
Florentino Perez, seeking re-election as Real Madrid president next Sunday, has three signings in mind according to Cadena Cope: Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, PSG midfielder Joao Neves, and the buyback of academy product Victor Munoz from Osasuna.
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Barcelona working on deal for Josko Gvardiol as Manchester City defender weighs options
Barcelona are reportedly pursuing Manchester City centre-back Josko Gvardiol, according to Cadena Cope, as the Croatian international assesses his future with two years remaining on his contract. Real Madrid have also been linked with the €90m defender in recent weeks.
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Mourinho signs Real Madrid contract until 2029 despite presidential election uncertainty
José Mourinho has signed a contract to become Real Madrid manager until 2029, according to The Athletic, with his formal presentation expected on 8 June if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election. Real Madrid face a compensation fee of up to €15m to release him from Benfica.
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Hakimi returns to PSG training ahead of Champions League final against Arsenal
Achraf Hakimi has resumed group training and been named in PSG's squad for Saturday's Champions League final against Arsenal at Puskas Arena in Budapest, easing fears over the right-back's hamstring injury.
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Ballon d'Or moves to London as Kane's record season puts him in contention
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London on October 26, honouring the 70th anniversary of the award and its first winner Stanley Matthews. Harry Kane, who scored 61 goals in 51 games to fire Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title, is among the leading contenders.
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