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Atletico president sets £431m release clause as only route to Julian Alvarez amid Arsenal interest
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has made clear that Julian Alvarez will only leave the Spanish club if his £431m (€500m) release clause is met, with Arsenal among the sides linked to the Argentina striker this summer.
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Greenwood agrees Roma move as Man United's Summerville pursuit faces Italian rival
Mason Greenwood has reportedly agreed personal terms with Roma on a permanent transfer from Marseille, while the Serie A club are also chasing West Ham's Crysencio Summerville — a target Manchester United have already approached.
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No shots on target in 90 minutes: Algeria worse than Curaçao and Haiti at World Cup
Beaten 3-0 by Argentina in Kansas City, Algeria is the only nation at the 2026 World Cup to have failed to register a single shot on target in its opening match, a record worse than that of Curaçao, Haiti or Cape Verde.
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Former champion Jamahal Hill moves to heavyweight and targets Josh Hokit for debut
Jamahal Hill has announced he is moving up to heavyweight, following fellow former light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. The 33-year-old, sidelined since June with a knee injury, is targeting a debut against Josh Hokit by the end of 2026 or early 2027.
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Xabi Alonso targets £51m Porto goalkeeper Chelsea need after United passed
Newly appointed Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is monitoring Porto captain Diogo Costa as a priority signing. The Portugal international, valued at £51m, was previously a serious Manchester United target before the club opted for André Onana.
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Torabi granted multi-entry visa to stay at World Cup after Iran's travel chaos
Iran winger Mehdi Torabi was issued a single-entry US visa instead of the multiple-entry visa given to his team-mates, leaving him at risk of being sent home after the squad's opening 2-2 draw with New Zealand. The Iranian Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday that FIFA helped secure a replacement.
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Mbappé breaks Giroud and Fontaine records with brace against Senegal
Kylian Mbappé scored a brace in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New York, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for the French national team with 58 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud, and France's top World Cup scorer with 14 goals, erasing Just Fontaine's legendary record.
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Tuchel's divorce, new relationship and £5m England salary ahead of World Cup debut
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England at a major tournament for the first time on Wednesday, facing Croatia in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener in Arlington. Here is a closer look at the man tasked with ending 60 years of hurt.
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Amorim's AC Milan move could offer Mason Mount an escape from United exile
Ruben Amorim has been appointed AC Milan head coach, and his admiration for Mason Mount — a player squeezed out of Manchester United's plans under Michael Carrick — makes the Italian giants a plausible destination for the England midfielder.
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Martinez confirms Ronaldo will start for Portugal against DR Congo
Portugal begins its 2026 World Cup campaign on Wednesday against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Roberto Martinez has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo's presence, describing him as hungry as he was at his first World Cup.
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Crushed 3-0 by Argentina, Algeria Already Turns Against Petkovic Over Contract Extension Signed Before World Cup
Algeria suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Lionel Messi's Argentina in their World Cup 2026 opener in Kansas City, with the Fennecs' contract extension for manager Vladimir Petkovic through 2028—agreed just days before the tournament—now facing fierce criticism from Algerian supporters and media.
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Gelant and Van der Merwe named to face Springboks as Barbarians reveal star-studded XV
Former Springbok Warrick Gelant starts at full-back alongside Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe as Scott Robertson's Barbarians prepare to face world champions South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
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Danny Rohl departs Rangers for RB Salzburg as Derek McInnes emerges as successor
Rangers have confirmed Danny Rohl's exit to Red Bull Salzburg by mutual agreement, with a seven-figure compensation package agreed between the clubs. Hearts manager Derek McInnes is set to be named as his replacement at Ibrox.
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Six La Rochelle teenagers sign new deals after 45-5 quarter-final humbling by Stade Français
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have secured six academy players on new contracts days after a 45-5 Top 14 quarter-final defeat to Stade Français. The group includes 147kg Australian tighthead Visesio Kite and English-qualified prospect Zak Price, both tied down until 2028.
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Gabby Logan reveals Michael Bublé's DM after BBC coverage row at World Cup opening ceremony
BBC presenter Gabby Logan has disclosed that Michael Bublé privately messaged her after backlash over the BBC talking over his World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performance in Canada — and the exchange ended with a gig invitation.
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Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on free transfer after nine trophy-laden years at Man City
Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid after leaving Manchester City as a free agent. The 31-year-old Portugal international won 20 trophies at the Etihad, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
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Maignan alarms observers despite France's victory over Senegal
Despite France's success against Senegal (3-1) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Mike Maignan's performance raised serious concerns: the AC Milan goalkeeper made multiple errors and received the lowest rating of the match.
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West Ham demand £45m for Summerville as Man United emerge as frontrunners in summer race
West Ham have no intention of rushing a sale of Crysencio Summerville despite their Championship relegation, insisting it will take around £45m to open talks. Man United are leading the chase after the winger's eye-catching World Cup performances.
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Gyökeres vs Alvarez: Arsenal-Atlético swap deal announced in Spain, but player refuses
According to Spanish journalist Jordi Jota, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid have reached a deal involving Viktor Gyökeres and €50 million for Julian Alvarez. Problem: the Argentine only wants to leave Madrid for FC Barcelona.
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Arsenal and Real Madrid circle Sporting's Fresneda, the defender Amorim could not unlock
Ivan Fresneda, the 21-year-old right-back who barely featured under Ruben Amorim at Sporting, has transformed into a key player under successor Rui Borges — prompting reported interest from Arsenal and Real Madrid, with Sporting now insisting he is untouchable.
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