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

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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Experts’ Opinion

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

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

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

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

World Cup 2026

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Transfer News

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…

Nicholas McGee
Barcelona agree €22m Adeyemi deal

Premier League

La Liga

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

Serie A