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Former Romania international Gabriel Muresan dies at 44 after drowning in lake
Gabriel Muresan, who earned nine caps for Romania and won three Romanian league titles with Cluj, has died at the age of 44 after drowning in a lake near Apold, where he served as mayor.
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Man United contact Ryerson's camp as Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni
Manchester United have held renewed contact with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, while Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni for £85m as United push to rebuild their midfield.
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Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni as Man United reignite interest in World Cup star
Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouameni this summer, offering Manchester United fresh hope in their pursuit of the French midfielder. The club have also held renewed talks with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, currently impressing for Norway at the World Cup.
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Desailly urges Barcola to reject Arsenal move as Gunners chase left-winger with £250m budget
French legend Marcel Desailly has publicly told PSG winger Bradley Barcola to stay in Paris rather than join Arsenal, complicating the Gunners' pursuit of a left-winger as they prepare to defend their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Manchester United launch summer sale with retro adidas shirts and jackets discounted by up to 75 per cent
Manchester United's official store has launched a summer sale with discounts of up to 75 per cent across a range of adidas jackets, retro jerseys and casual wear, with prices starting from £5.
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Pico Lopes misses Shamrock Rovers' Champions League opener after Cape Verde's World Cup run
Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes was unavailable for the club's 2-0 first-leg defeat to Floriana in Malta, having only returned to Dublin on Monday following Cape Verde's narrow 3-2 World Cup exit against Argentina.
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Left out of World Cup, Tolisso extends at Lyon and accepts non-selection
Absent from Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 World Cup, Corentin Tolisso has publicly reacted to his non-selection and officially extended his contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2029.
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United ready £85m Tchouameni bid as seven-man midfield shortlist takes shape
Manchester United are preparing to make first contact with Real Madrid over Aurelien Tchouameni in a deal that could exceed £85m, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott and six other midfielders remain on a narrowing shortlist as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen ahead of the Champions League.
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Onana's ACL at the World Cup forces Aston Villa into the transfer market
Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury during Belgium's win over the United States at the World Cup, ruling him out for most or all of next season. FIFA will cover his wages up to £4.68m, but Villa are now expected to seek midfield reinforcements.
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Dorgu trains alone ahead of United's pre-season return after injury-hit debut campaign
Patrick Dorgu has been spotted working with a personal coach before Manchester United's official pre-season begins on Thursday, as the Danish wing-back looks to build on a promising but injury-interrupted first season at Old Trafford.
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Real Madrid ready to offer €260M for Olise, Bayern remains inflexible
According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur, Real Madrid is preparing an offer of €222 million plus €38 million in bonuses to lure Michael Olise away from Bayern Munich — which would make it the most expensive transfer in football history.
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Haaland's father does not rule out Real Madrid transfer despite happiness at City
After Norway's victory over Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, Alf-Inge Haaland did not close the door on his son's potential departure to Real Madrid, while emphasizing that Erling is "happy in England for now".
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Haaland angered Van Dijk so much after Anfield debut that he walked out of interview
Virgil van Dijk reportedly cut short a post-match interview in 2019 after being asked about Erling Haaland's performance in RB Salzburg's 3-3 comeback at Anfield, according to former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft.
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Vitor Reis eyes Man City first-team spot as homegrown rules cloud his path
The 20-year-old Brazilian returns to Manchester after a loan season at Girona, with Nathan Ake's £7m departure to Fenerbahce opening a vacancy — but Premier League and Champions League homegrown quotas could complicate his registration.
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PSG 'won't sell to a rival' as Arsenal pursue Bradley Barcola in summer window
Arsenal's hopes of signing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola this summer have been dealt a blow, with former Gunners midfielder Stefan Schwarz warning that PSG are unlikely to strengthen a Champions League rival.
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Manchester United confirms Tchouaméni pursuit to replace Casemiro
Seeking a defensive midfielder after Casemiro's departure, Manchester United has placed Aurélien Tchouaméni at the top of its transfer priorities. Real Madrid holds the upper hand, with the French midfielder under contract until 2028.
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Michael Carrick begins first full season as Manchester United prepare for Premier League return
Manchester United will open their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip to Hull City before hosting newly promoted Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on August 29, as Michael Carrick takes charge of his first full season after securing a top-four finish.
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Man Utd cool on Wharton and Baleba as Alex Scott emerges as top midfield target
Manchester United have effectively ruled out moves for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Brighton's Carlos Baleba, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott now leading their midfield shortlist ahead of a Champions League campaign.
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UEFA rejects FIFA's red card rule for mouth-covering as World Cup claims two victims
UEFA has confirmed it will not adopt FIFA's automatic red card rule for players covering their mouths during games — a law that has already seen Miguel Almiron and Piero Hincapie sent off at the 2026 World Cup.
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Shamrock Rovers to stop at a pub to watch captain Pico Lopes face Messi's Argentina
Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes swapped a League of Ireland appearance for a World Cup knockout clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi in Miami. His Shamrock Rovers team-mates plan to pull their bus over at a pub on the way home from Sligo to watch him.
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