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Lyon discovers potential third qualifying round opponents in Champions League draw
Fourth in Ligue 1 last season, Paulo Fonseca's side will be seeded in Monday's Champions League third qualifying round draw. Union Saint-Gilloise, Sparta Prague, NEC Nimègue and the winner of Sturm Graz-Heart of Midlothian are among the possible opponents.
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Olise wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid despite record 27-goal season
According to L'Équipe, Michael Olise has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of a record season with Bayern Munich (27 goals, 33 assists in 68 matches). The transfer is valued between €200 and €250 million.
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Real Madrid open to selling Camavinga as Manchester United hunt defensive midfielder
Real Madrid could allow Eduardo Camavinga to leave this summer amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, according to reports. United, who have already spent around £83m on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, are seeking more conservatively priced options to complete their midfield rebuild.
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Openda Struggles at Juventus as Lyon and Lens Battle for His Loan
With just two goals in 34 appearances for Juventus this season, Loïs Openda is being pushed out by Turin. Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens are competing to sign the Belgian forward on loan, but his €600,000 monthly salary is complicating negotiations.
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Lopes inspires Shamrock Rovers' historic comeback to reach Champions League second round
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes returned from Cape Verde's World Cup campaign to captain Shamrock Rovers to a 5-1 second-leg win over Floriana, overturning a 2-0 deficit — a first in League of Ireland European history.
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Friedkin-Mourinho Cold War Could Hand Endrick to Lyon Over Roma
AS Roma has made Endrick their top priority to strengthen their attack, but the fallout from José Mourinho's January 2024 sacking weakens their bid. Olympique Lyonnais, their direct rival, could capitalize if Real Madrid agrees to loan the Brazilian.
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Tolisso scores brace to guide Lyon to third consecutive warm-up win
Lyon defeated Servette Geneva 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to a brace from Corentin Tolisso, including a penalty. It was the Gones' third consecutive friendly victory, despite Paulo Fonseca's reservations about the quality of play.
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Karl Darlow signs for Manchester United to bolster Champions League goalkeeper depth
Manchester United have completed the free-transfer signing of Wales international Karl Darlow from Leeds United. The 35-year-old will serve as backup to first-choice Senne Lammens as United prepare for a return to the Champions League.
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Tevez refused to learn English because his uncle fought and suffered in the Falklands War
Carlos Tevez spent seven years playing in England but deliberately avoided learning the language, citing the lasting trauma his uncle endured after being called up to fight in the 1982 Falklands War.
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Man United target three more signings after £85m Santos and Darlow deals confirmed
Manchester United have confirmed the signings of Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and free agent Karl Darlow, and are now targeting at least three further additions before the window closes, including Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans.
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Man United target three more signings after Tielemans and Santos deals confirmed
Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and are closing in on Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans for £35m, with the club reportedly targeting at least three further additions before the window closes.
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Trossard leaves Arsenal for Beşiktaş after three and a half years of loyal service
Leandro Trossard, the 31-year-old Belgian winger, joins Beşiktaş on a permanent deal for approximately 20 million euros. The Belgian international leaves behind 174 appearances, 36 goals and 34 assists in an Arsenal shirt.
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Arsenal agree permanent deal to sell Trossard to Besiktas after title-winning season
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas, ending the Belgian winger's three-and-a-half-year stay at the Emirates. The 31-year-old made 174 appearances and scored 36 goals, including a crucial late winner against West Ham during Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years.
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UEFA federations push to unseat Infantino at next FIFA presidential election
Several UEFA member federations are actively seeking a candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino at the next FIFA presidential election, following a series of public disputes over the World Cup expansion, the Club World Cup, and FIFA's controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's red card.
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Roma's £33m loan bid for Garnacho threatens Man United's move for Summerville
Roma have submitted a formal loan offer worth up to £33m for Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho, while also emerging as rivals to Manchester United for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, who impressed at the World Cup.
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Manchester United signs Andrey Santos and targets Tielemans for Champions League return
Manchester United has officially announced the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for €58 million, and is reportedly about to activate Youri Tielemans' €41 million release clause at Aston Villa.
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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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Greenwood chooses Fenerbahçe, OM completes transfer for €43 million
According to Turkish journalist Erdem Akbas, Mason Greenwood has decided in favour of Fenerbahçe, who are offering him a four-year contract worth €10 million per season. OM should sell its striker for approximately €40 million, plus €3 million in bonuses.
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Manchester United hire production manager to shape Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary
Manchester United are recruiting a dedicated production manager to oversee editorial control of their upcoming Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary, which will film at Carrington during the 2026/27 season after the club secured a record fee for the project.
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Santos signing for £50m reveals how data is reshaping Manchester United's transfer strategy
Manchester United are set to pay Chelsea £50m for midfielder Andrey Santos, choosing a player with just 1,262 Premier League minutes over £85m-rated Mateus Fernandes. The deal reflects a deliberate shift toward data-driven recruitment at Old Trafford.
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