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Real Madrid shatters club goal record at World Cup
With 19 combined goals from Mbappé (8), Bellingham (6), Vinicius Jr (4) and Güler (1), Real Madrid surpasses the previous record jointly held by Budapest Honvéd, Bayern Munich and PSG at the 2026 World Cup.
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David Beckham defends Victoria's stone-faced reaction to Bellingham's World Cup winner
Victoria Beckham went viral after barely reacting as Jude Bellingham's double sent England into the World Cup semi-finals at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. David Beckham responded online, joking that his wife was "celebrating inside" while his own reaction was far less restrained.
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Maresca inherits City's stable foundations as rivals Iraola and Alonso walk into chaos
Enzo Maresca will not meet his Manchester City players until next week, yet the club's orderly transition from Pep Guardiola already gives him an edge over new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola and Chelsea's Xabi Alonso, who inherit clubs in disarray.
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Tielemans and Santos deals push Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to edge of Man United plans
Manchester United's pursuit of Youri Tielemans for £35m and Andrey Santos for £50m appears to have effectively ended their interest in Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, leaving his summer future unresolved after an Atletico Madrid move also collapsed.
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United trigger Tielemans release clause as Ederson knee concern forces fee renegotiation
Manchester United are closing in on Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans after triggering his reported £35m release clause, while simultaneously renegotiating their £35m deal for Atalanta's Ederson following concerns raised by a knee injury in his medical.
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Bounou Shines at 2026 World Cup, Fenerbahçe Ready to Bring Him Back to Europe
After a remarkable 2026 World Cup with Morocco, notably against France, Yassine Bounou is Fenerbahçe's top priority this summer. The Al-Hilal goalkeeper is under contract until June 2028.
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Senegal sack Thiaw after Pape Gueye's boycott threat following World Cup collapse against Belgium
Pape Thiaw has been dismissed as Senegal head coach following the team's round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup, where they squandered a two-goal lead against Belgium. Midfielder Pape Gueye had publicly threatened to boycott the national team unless the coaching staff was changed.
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Iraola calls for more Liverpool signings as Edwards exit leaves transfer plans in flux
Andoni Iraola used his first Liverpool press conference to acknowledge the club needs reinforcements beyond their two summer arrivals, while also confirming Harvey Elliott will get the chance to rebuild his career at Anfield after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa.
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Manchester United turn to Tielemans after £39m Ederson deal stalls
Manchester United are in talks with Aston Villa over a move for Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, after their pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson stalled following his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad.
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Iraola tells FSG he needs more signings as Liverpool target right-back cover
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has publicly called on owners Fenway Sports Group to add to their summer business, saying the club 'need more players' despite already spending £94.5m on Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz.
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Manchester United close in on £35m Tielemans deal to fill Casemiro void
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans for £35 million, with the club set to trigger his release clause as they prepare for a return to Champions League football.
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Laporta confirms Adeyemi, blocks Raphinha departure and plays for time on Torres
From Dallas, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially announced the imminent arrival of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, assured that Raphinha will not leave the club despite Saudi interest, and sidestepped a PSG offer for Ferran Torres.
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Kane defends Tuchel after Bellingham's outburst in World Cup quarter-final
After England's hard-fought victory over Norway (2-1 a.e.t.) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted manager Thomas Tuchel. Harry Kane, however, sided with the coach.
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Mourinho takes charge of first Real Madrid training session as second spell begins
José Mourinho opened his second Real Madrid reign at Valdebebas on 13 July 2026, leading an initial session without Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Courtois, all still absent following World Cup commitments.
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Akanji accuses World Cup referees of 'giving Argentina everything' ahead of England semi-final
Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has sharply criticised referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro after Switzerland's 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, claiming officials allowed Argentine fouls and dives to go unpunished — a warning England will heed before Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta.
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World Cup semi-final runs leave Maresca without six key City players for pre-season
Enzo Maresca will be denied the services of at least six Manchester City players for pre-season after their nations reached the World Cup semi-finals, with new £116m signing Elliot Anderson and left-back Nico O'Reilly among those affected.
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Manchester United close in on Tielemans as Andrey Santos deal nears completion
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, with the 29-year-old Belgium captain keen on a move to Old Trafford. The deal would follow a £50m agreement with Chelsea for 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.
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Erasmus hands Boks debuts to four players, including two 20-year-olds, against Wales in Durban
Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his South Africa starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban, handing first caps to Jaco Williams, Vusi Moyo, Ruben van Heerden and Carlu Sadie.
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Manchester United close in on £35m Tielemans signing as Ederson pursuit fades
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans for £35million, with the Belgian reported to favour a move to Old Trafford. The development appears to have ended United's interest in Atalanta's Ederson.
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Adam Ayari signs first professional contract with PSG until 2029
Paris Saint-Germain officially announced on Monday the signing of Adam Ayari's first professional contract. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder, who has been with the club since age 6, is now tied to PSG until June 2029.
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