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Dembele and Yamal clash in Nations League semi-final
Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, two of the top contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or, will meet on Thursday night when France faces Spain in Stuttgart at 20:00 BST. The winner will progress to Sunday’s final to take on Portugal. Both players arrive at this international fixture after outstanding club seasons and decisive performances in…
Read MoreToney rewarded for form after surprise England recall
Many believed Ivan Toney had put his international career at risk when he transferred to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia last summer. With the move came expectations that the striker would drift out of contention for the England squad, hidden from the spotlight of European football. However, head coach Thomas Tuchel defied expectations by selecting Toney…
Read MoreChelsea sign Liam Delap from Ipswich in £30m move
Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in a deal worth £30 million. The 22-year-old has committed to a six-year stay at Stamford Bridge after the London club triggered a relegation clause in his contract following Ipswich’s drop from the Premier League. The agreement includes an initial £20 million payment,…
Read MoreInzaghi leaves Inter Milan after Champions League final loss
Simone Inzaghi has left Inter Milan by what the club described as a “mutual agreement” just three days after a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris St-Germain in the Champions League final. The 49-year-old Italian, who took charge of the Serie A side in 2021, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.…
Read MorePremier League maintains £30 limit on away tickets for 2025-26
Premier League clubs have collectively decided to retain the £30 maximum price for away tickets for the 2025-26 campaign. This will mark the tenth consecutive season that the limit has been in place. The away ticket cap was first introduced to help supporters manage the cost of travelling to matches. Since then, attendance figures at…
Read MoreBruno Fernandes rejects lucrative Saudi offer to stay at Manchester United
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he turned down a highly lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Portuguese midfielder said the proposal would have significantly increased his salary, but he chose to remain at Old Trafford to continue competing at the highest level. The 30-year-old confirmed that he had taken…
Read MoreEngland prepare for heat with specialised training
England’s national football team is undergoing a unique training regime in Girona, Spain, as they prepare for the conditions expected at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Under the guidance of head coach Thomas Tuchel, the squad is using heated tents to simulate the high temperatures and humidity forecasted during…
Read MoreFernando Alonso picks a Barcelona star for Madrid
Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula One world champion born in Oviedo, has long been a dedicated supporter of Real Madrid. Frequently seen attending matches at the Santiago Bernabéu, he’s even been honored with a symbolic role within the club. During an interview with DAZN ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Alonso was posed a lighthearted…
Read MoreSeattle players voice protest before match against Minnesota
Seattle Sounders players made their position clear ahead of their Major League Soccer fixture against Minnesota United by wearing warmup shirts with messages reading “Club World Cash Grab” and “Fair Share Now.” The protest was aimed at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The demonstration followed just hours after LAFC defeated Club América in a…
Read MoreFirst signing of the season done for Ruben Amorim
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million. The former Atlético de Madrid man will sign for five years with an option to extend for a sixth. This has been the worst-kept secret in modern English football transfer history, as the news of the player’s potential move…
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