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Messi ready to face ‘powerhouse’ England in World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi says facing England in a World Cup semi-final will be “special” as Argentina prepare for a blockbuster showdown with the Three Lions in Atlanta. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will come up against England for the first time…

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Newcastle simply can’t afford to let both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes leave this summer. One must stay and the money cleverly reinvested.

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The signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi are the first signs that Tottenham are finally going about things the right way.

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Serial winner Carlo Ancelotti can steer Brazil to the final four alongside a Germany side who started the tournament on a nine-match winning run

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What a year it has been for Sunderland. Promotion, European qualification and now their players starring at the World Cup.

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Atletico complete signing of Denmark midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting

Atletico complete signing of Denmark midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP. Hjulmand moves to the Metropolitano on a deal until 2031, becoming Atletico’s second signing of the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old’s arrival follows that of left-back Alejandro…

Nicholas McGee

Barcelona agree €22m Adeyemi deal

Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Adeyemi will make the move to Camp Nou on a five-year deal after the two clubs agreed a fee of…

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Barcelona agree €22m Adeyemi deal

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Chelsea pay tribute as former owner Bates dies aged 94

Chelsea pay tribute as former owner Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died at the age of 94. Bates’ death was announced by Chelsea in a statement on Saturday. The club said he passed away peacefully in Monaco surrounded by his wife and…

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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…

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

BREAKING: AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach

BREAKING: AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach

Ruben Amorim has been appointed AC Milan head coach on a two-year contract with the option for a third. Amorim was sacked by Manchester United in January following 14 largely underwhelming months at Old Trafford but will get the chance…

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