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Somalian World Cup referee Artan speaks out after being denied entry to the US

Somalian referee Omar Artan has thanked the “football family” for its support after being denied a visa to the United States, where he was due to officiate in the 2026 World Cup. Artan was on FIFA’s 52-strong list of officials…

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Bayern exploring surprise Ngumoha move ahead of teenager’s potential England debut

Bayern exploring surprise Ngumoha move ahead of teenager’s potential England debut

Bayern Munich are said to be exploring a move for Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha. Ngumoha burst onto the scene for Reds this season, making 29 appearances in all competitions. Though he scored only two goals, including a spectacular winner in…

Nicholas McGee

Newcastle agree £24.2million deal for Jaouen

Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign France Under-21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims, according to multiple reports. The 20-year-old is set to sign a four-year-deal at St James’ Park after the Magpies agreed a €28.5million (£24.2m) fee with…

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Newcastle agree £24.2million deal for Jaouen

Manchester United agree €45m deal for Ederson

Manchester United have reached a deal with Atalanta to sign midfielder Ederson for €45million (£38.8m), according to multiple reports. It was reported last week that United had agreed personal terms with the Brazilian in a move to strengthen their midfield….

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Manchester United agree €45m deal for Ederson

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Premier League

The 10 Players for Whom the World Cup Provides a Pathway to Premier League Riches

The 10 Players for Whom the World Cup Provides a Pathway to Premier League Riches

The World Cup has a habit of making players’ careers. James Rodriguez in 2014, Paul Scholes and Michael Owen before him. One moment is all it can take for a player to get their dream move, and this summer gives…

Mitch Fretton
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La Liga

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid will bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga campaign when they host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Los Blancos have already confirmed a second-place finish behind champions Barcelona, while Athletic will end…

Mitch Fretton

Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview

Champions Barcelona travel to Mestalla on Saturday night looking to finish their La Liga campaign with another win against Valencia. Hansi Flick’s side secured the title earlier this month and remain comfortably clear at the top of the standings, while…

Mitch Fretton
Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview
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Serie A

Barcelona in talks with Cesc Fabregas to replace Hansi Flick at Camp Nou – report

Barcelona in talks with Cesc Fabregas to replace Hansi Flick at Camp Nou – report

Barcelona are already in talks with Cesc Fabregas with a view to the former Spain international taking over as head coach in 2028. Fabregas enjoyed a wonderful playing career after coming through Barca’s La Masia academy with spells at Arsenal,…

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