AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Legendary AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66. Baresi spent his entire 20-year playing career with Milan, winning six Serie A titles and three European Cups.
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UEFA threatens World Cup boycott as FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces pressure
Following UEFA’s threat to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf’s rejection of Gianni Infantino’s funding plan, questions are mounting over the FIFA president’s future leadership.
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FIFA accelerates plans to expand World Cup to 64 teams starting in 2030
FIFA is fast-tracking plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams from 2030, commissioning a rapid four-week research study to assess the economic impact of the proposed format change.
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John Stones arrives in Italy ahead of proposed Inter Milan transfer
England defender John Stones has arrived in Italy to finalize a high-profile move to Serie A champions Inter Milan after concluding his decade-long spell with Manchester City.
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Matthias Jaissle resigns from Al-Ahli ahead of potential Newcastle United talks
Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle has resigned from his position following a contractual dispute, reportedly positioning him to hold talks to become the new Newcastle United manager.
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Inter Milan officially confirm signing of John Stones on a free transfer
Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of 32-year-old defender John Stones on a contract until June 2028, following his departure from Manchester City as a free agent.
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Arsenal and Newcastle reach €90m agreement in principle for Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United to sign Brazil international midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in a deal worth €90 million.
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Joao Cancelo misses Al-Hilal training camp as Barcelona move nears
Joao Cancelo did not report for Al-Hilal’s pre-season training camp in Austria, with the defender reportedly waiting in Portugal for the club to finalize a €10m transfer to Barcelona.
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Cole Palmer reveals he avoided surgery during groin injury struggles
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has opened up about his groin injury struggles last season, revealing he consulted doctors about potential surgery but ultimately managed to recover without going under the knife.
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Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai involved in on-field dispute
Liverpool midfielders Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai were involved in a heated on-field argument, which culminated in Kostas Tsimikas throwing the captain’s armband to the ground.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen close to joining Ajax from Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of joining Michel’s Ajax, with transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirming that the deal is close to completion.
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Real Madrid sign Levante striker Carlos Espi in €25m deal
Real Madrid have completed the signing of 21-year-old striker Carlos Espi from Levante by triggering his €25 million release clause, securing him on a five-year contract until 2031.
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Real Madrid present final contract renewal offer to Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid have made a final, take-it-or-leave-it contract renewal offer to Vinicius Jr. as the club looks to quickly resolve a long-running negotiation standoff between both parties.
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Amanda Staveley close to acquiring £150m stake in West Ham United
Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley is reportedly in advanced talks to purchase a £150 million stake in West Ham United ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
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Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in Swedish pre-season friendly
Manchester United continue their pre-season tour against Atletico Madrid in Sweden, with manager Michael Carrick able to welcome back Youri Tielemans and Senne Lammens to the squad.
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