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Free-agent Vlahovic emerges as Xabi Alonso's striker priority at Chelsea this summer
Dusan Vlahovic is set to leave Juventus as a free agent after contract talks collapsed, and Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly identified the 26-year-old Serbia international as a priority signing to address the club's chronic shortage of goals up front.
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How Tottenham's summer spending could reshape Manchester City's transfer window
Spurs' pursuit of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle could trigger a chain reaction that affects City's plans for James Trafford and Savinho, making Tottenham an unlikely force in shaping City's summer.
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Diomande's agency pushes RB Leipzig to accept Liverpool's £87m bid as PSG rivalry intensifies
Yan Diomande's representatives at Roc Nation are pressuring RB Leipzig to accept Liverpool's €100m offer for the 19-year-old winger, but the Bundesliga club are holding out for closer to €120m with PSG also in contention.
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Liverpool hold firm interest in £69m Bouaddi as Arsenal, City and Real Madrid circle
Liverpool are among the leading clubs pursuing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at £69m, after the 18-year-old impressed for Morocco at the World Cup. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also in contention for the teenage midfielder.
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Brazil lodge FIFA complaint over disallowed Vinicius goal and referee choice at World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation has sent a formal letter to FIFA protesting the VAR decision that disallowed Vinicius Junior's goal against Scotland, also citing Lionel Messi's opener for Argentina as evidence of inconsistent intervention standards.
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Late-bloomer Meredith earns first Wallabies call-up at 26 after years on Brumbies bench
Declan Meredith has been named in Joe Schmidt's 37-man Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship after an unlikely journey from Cairns schoolboy to Super Rugby starter, potentially becoming Schmidt's eighth different flyhalf.
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Tottenham's higher wage offer threatens to derail Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United's bid to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes is under threat after Tottenham Hotspur indicated they are prepared to offer larger wages for the £80m-rated Portugal international, despite United holding the advantage of Champions League football.
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Sheringham backs Rashford to join Liverpool despite calling it 'ultimate betrayal'
Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has said Marcus Rashford should move to Liverpool if United no longer want him, calling it the 'ultimate betrayal' but insisting players must do what is best for themselves.
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Arsenal confirm Hincapie signing and see £5m Monga bid rejected by Leicester
Arsenal have permanently signed Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m after triggering a purchase option, while a £5m offer for Leicester's 16-year-old Jeremy Monga was turned down, with the Foxes holding out for at least £10m.
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Four players worth £255m have signalled willingness to join Manchester United this summer
Manchester United are tracking four high-profile targets worth a combined £255m, with Lewis Hall, Mateus Fernandes and two others all reported to be open to moves to Old Trafford as the club prepares for a busy summer window.
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Arsenal sign Hincapie permanently for £34m as Real Madrid scout watches him at World Cup
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £34.45m, with the club making clear he is not for sale despite Real Madrid's chief scout attending his World Cup appearance against Ivory Coast.
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Ainsley returns to Highlanders on two-year deal after two seasons in Top 14
Tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley has re-signed with the Highlanders on a two-year deal, rejoining the Dunedin club after two seasons with Lyon in the Top 14. The three-Test Wallaby previously made 38 appearances for the Highlanders between 2022 and 2024.
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England fan confronts alleged racist at World Cup and slams stewards for failing to eject him
YouTube personality Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angry Ginge, reported a supporter for alleged racist comments directed at the Ghanaian national team during England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, only to see the fan relocated rather than removed from the stadium.
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Clément Turpin to referee Australia vs Paraguay in World Cup Group D decider
French official Clément Turpin will take charge of Australia vs Paraguay at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, with both sides needing a win to secure second place in Group D behind already-qualified USA.
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Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal to take charge of dead-rubber USA vs Turkiye clash
With the United States already guaranteed to top Group D and Turkiye unable to escape the bottom, Algerian official Mustapha Ghorbal will referee the inconsequential World Cup 2026 fixture at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Patrik Schick retires from international football hours after Czechia's World Cup exit
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick announced his international retirement on Thursday, just hours after Czechia were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico.
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Tunisia's missing player halts Netherlands clash as Koeman fumes at second-half chaos
The Netherlands' 2026 World Cup group match against Tunisia was briefly suspended at the start of the second half after Tunisia took to the pitch with only 10 players, leaving Dutch manager Ronald Koeman visibly furious on the touchline.
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Beccacece leaps into the stands as Ecuador stun Germany to reach first World Cup knockouts since 2006
Ecuador overturned an early Leroy Sané goal to beat Germany 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Thursday, with Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata scoring to send the Ecuadorians into the last 16 for the first time in 19 years.
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Laura Woods leads ITV coverage as Mata, Postecoglou and Wright-Phillips join for Turkiye vs USA
Laura Woods presents ITV's coverage of Turkiye vs USA at SoFi Stadium, with Juan Mata, Ange Postecoglou and Bradley Wright-Phillips as pundits and Sam Matterface alongside Lee Dixon on commentary.
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Anderson joins Manchester City for £116m in club-record deal during World Cup
Elliot Anderson is set to become Manchester City's most expensive signing ever after agreeing a £116 million move from Nottingham Forest, with the England midfielder undergoing his medical in the United States during the 2026 World Cup.
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