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Mourinho reveals he urged Vinicius to reject Arsenal and stay at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he personally advised Vinicius Junior against leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal, telling the Brazilian it was 'not worth it'. Vinicius subsequently signed a new contract keeping him at the Bernabéu until 2032.
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Raphinha handed Barcelona's interim captaincy as Flick awaits settled squad
Hansi Flick has named Raphinha as Barcelona's provisional captain for the 2026-27 season, with Eric Garcia and Pedri completing a temporary leadership trio. A formal squad vote will follow once the transfer window closes.
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Arsenal close in on Ezri Konsa as £20m valuation gap narrows with Aston Villa
Arsenal are advancing talks with Aston Villa over a deal for England defender Ezri Konsa, with dialogue now taking place at ownership level to bridge a gap between Arsenal's £40m valuation and Villa's asking price of around £60m.
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Monaco cancel Pogba's contract after just six appearances, leaving him without a club
AS Monaco have terminated Paul Pogba's contract by mutual consent ahead of the new season, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The French midfielder made only six appearances after joining on a free transfer last summer following his doping ban at Juventus.
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After fourteen years with France, Deschamps targets new challenge in club or international football
Released from his position as France manager after the 2026 World Cup, 57-year-old Didier Deschamps says he wants to continue coaching at the highest level. European clubs and national federations are already reportedly interested.
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Infantino at FIFA: Molina maintains that Diallo secretly supports the president
Journalist Romain Molina reiterates his accusations against Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, claiming he secretly supports Gianni Infantino's re-election despite publicly opposing it, contradicting Daniel Riolo's reporting.
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Betis reject €50m Antony bid, denying Manchester United a sell-on windfall
Manchester United stand to lose a significant financial windfall after Real Betis flatly rejected a €50m offer for Antony, blocking the 50 per cent sell-on clause United inserted when they sold the Brazilian winger for under £20m in 2025.
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Ligue 1 referee Kherradji sentenced to six months suspended for domestic violence
The Nîmes criminal court condemned Abdelatif Kherradji, a 40-year-old Ligue 1 referee, to six months in prison with a suspended sentence for domestic violence against his ex-partner. The sentence, below the 18 months requested by prosecutors, will not be recorded on his criminal record. The FFF has not yet responded.
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Everton CEO confirms contact with Grealish but stops short of sealing permanent deal
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear has confirmed the club has stayed in touch with Jack Grealish following his loan spell last season, but declined to confirm whether the Manchester City winger will return to Hill Dickinson Stadium permanently.
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Lawson steps in for injured Hadjar at Zandvoort as Tsunoda earns Racing Bulls recall
Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar sustained a wrist injury during the summer shutdown. The reshuffle also hands Yuki Tsunoda a surprise return alongside Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls.
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Arsenal open door to Lewis-Skelly exit as Manchester United weigh move for teenager
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has refused to rule out selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly before the September 1 deadline, with Manchester United and Chelsea both having been offered the versatile defender this summer.
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Vieira accepts €53,000 per month to manage Senegal, well below his initial demand
Appointed Senegal manager after Pape Thiaw's dismissal, Patrick Vieira has revised his salary expectations downward: he initially demanded €100,000 monthly, but the federation secured an agreement at €53,000.
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Webb warns Balogun red card overturn fuels refereeing conspiracy theories
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has criticised FIFA's decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's red card at the 2026 World Cup, warning that external pressure being applied to overturn a referee's call gives credibility to conspiracy theories about the game's integrity.
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Kirwan accuses Erasmus of orchestrating 'conspiracy' to lull All Blacks before Test series
Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan believes Rassie Erasmus instructed South Africa's provincial sides to avoid playing Springbok-style rugby against New Zealand, deliberately creating a false sense of security ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park.
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Retired Champions League winner Niklas Sule resurfaces in Germany's ninth division at 30
Less than three months after retiring from professional football due to persistent knee injuries, former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Sule has returned to play amateur football for ninth-tier German side SV Tiefenbach, scoring a header on debut.
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25 years ago, Zidane made his Real Madrid debut exhausted by uncontrollable frenzy
On August 19, 2001, Zinédine Zidane played his first official match for Real Madrid against Real Saragosse in the Spanish Super Cup. A record transfer at 75 million euros and eighteen Marca front pages in six weeks: the 1998 Ballon d'Or winner experienced an arrival in Madrid as triumphant as it was grueling.
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Musiala reveals absence seizure diagnosis after collapsing twice in four days for Bayern Munich
Jamal Musiala has disclosed he is suffering from treatable absence seizures after collapsing during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendlies against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. The 23-year-old says he is receiving specialist medical care and remains optimistic about continuing his career.
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Rashford keeps No.10 for Cunha in gesture that signals his United future
Marcus Rashford has decided not to reclaim his old No.10 shirt from Matheus Cunha, according to reports, with the forward set to wear No.14 next season after Barcelona opted against making his loan move permanent.
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Strasbourg on verge of selling Moreira to AC Milan for €53 million
Diego Moreira is set to join AC Milan for €53 million plus up to €10 million in bonuses. Purchased from Chelsea for €8.5 million last summer, the 22-year-old Belgian winger would become Strasbourg's record transfer sale.
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Manchester United table £60m bid for Brighton's Baleba as midfield rebuild accelerates
Manchester United have made a £60m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, their potential third midfield signing of the summer after Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Brighton are holding out for a higher fee, but talks are progressing.
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