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Man Utd complete £72m signing of striker Hojlund

 Manchester United's Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund reacts as he is introduced prior to the pre-season friendly football match between Manchester United and Lens at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, on August 5, 2023.Manchester United have completed the £72m signing of Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. The 20-year-old, who joined the Serie A side in 2022 and scored 10 goals in 34 appearances last season, moves to Old Trafford on a five-year deal. “It is no secret I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy,” Hojlund said. “I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player.” He is United manager Erik ten Hag’s third summer signing after Mason Mount joined from Chelsea for £55m and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana arrived for £47.2m....
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Tottenham complete Ash Phillips signing from Blackburn

 Blackburn Rovers' Ash Phillips during the Pre-season Friendly match between Lincoln City and Blackburn Rovers at LNER Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Lincoln, England.Tottenham have completed the signing of England youth international Ash Phillips from Blackburn. Phillips, 18, made eight appearances for Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship last season and has been allowed to leave for Spurs after his £2million release clause became active this weekend. The centre-back had been close to joining Tottenham last month before negotiations between the clubs stalled, but he has now signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club. Ex-Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray highlighted the excitement around Phillips back in the 2021-22 season when he described him as “a phenomenal young boy” before he...
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Spain put five past Switzerland to reach last eight

 Meriame Terchoun (L) and Spain's midfielder #06 Aitana Bonmati fight for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup round of 16 football match between Switzerland and Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on August 5, 2023. Spain reached the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time after producing an outstanding display of firepower in Auckland to send Switzerland out. La Roja were beaten 4-0 in their final group game by Japan five days earlier in Wellington but bounced back in style to score four times during a dominant first half showing in front of 43,217 – a record crowd for a football match in New Zealand. Aitana Bonmati swept the Spanish ahead before Switzerland equalised when Laia Codina, without looking up, hit a back pass past her ow...
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Gvardiol deal done ‘in the next hours’ – Guardiola

 Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig at Wohninvest Weserstadion on November 12, 2022 in Bremen, Germany.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol is having a medical and should complete his move from RB Leipzig “in the next hours”. City have agreed a £77m fee for the 22-year-old Croatia international. “He is here,” said Guardiola. “He is doing medical tests and hopefully we can finish the deal in the next hours.” Guardiola also discussed the uncertain futures of Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva. Bayern Munich are keen to sign England defender Walker, 33, whilst Portugal winger Silva, 28, has attracted huge interest from Saudi Arabia, in addition to long-time admirers Barcelon...
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Chelsea reach agreement to sign Brighton goalkeeper

 Robert Sanchez of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on April 23, 2023 in London, England.According to David Ornstein with The Athletic, Chelsea are close to finalizing an agreement to acquire Brighton’s Spanish goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez. Despite the player already agreeing to join The Blues from Brighton in recent days, both clubs have been negotiating the transfer fee for the talented Spanish star. According to Fabrizio Romano, the entire deal package is worth up to £25m (£20m + 5m with add ons), and has also given his iconic ‘here we go.’ Medicals to take place immediately. CFC are believed to view the 25-year-old goalkeeper as potential competition for their current No. 1, ...
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Southhampton’s Tino Livramento joins Newcastle United in record transfer

 Tino Livramento of Southampton during the pre-season friendly fixture between Goztepe and Southampton FC, at Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Izmir, Turkey.Newcastle United has successfully reached a £40 million deal with Southampton for the highly-regarded right-back, Tino Livramento, with additional add-ons included in the agreement. The news was reported by BBC Radio Solent. Livramento, aged 20, originally made the move to Southampton from Chelsea in 2021 for a fee of £5 million. The decision for Livramento to leave Southampton comes after the club’s relegation from the Premier League during the previous season. Despite his potential, the young England Under-21 defender faced a setback in playing time last season due to an unfortunate anterior cruciate ligament in...
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Morocco beat Colombia to reach World Cup last 16

 Morocco's midfielder #16 Anissa Lahmari (2nd R) fights for the ball with Colombia's defender #03 Daniela Arias (L), Colombia's midfielder #06 Daniela Montoya (2n L), and Colombia's midfielder #05 Lorena Bedoya during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group H football match between Morocco and Colombia at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on August 3, 2023.Morocco have reached the last 16 on their Women’s World Cup debut after beating Colombia – although the South Americans progress as Group H winners. Germany’s failure to beat South Korea means Morocco are into the knockout rounds as runners-up. Anissa Lahmari scored the only goal via a rebound after captain Ghizlane Chebbak’s penalty was saved. Morocco – who lost 6-0 to the Germans in their opener before successi...
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Two-time winners Germany knocked out of World Cup

03 August 2023, Australia, Brisbane: Soccer, Women: World Cup, South Korea - Germany, preliminary round, Group H, Matchday 3 at Lang Park, Germany's Lena Lattwein (l-r) in action against South Korea's So-hyun Cho and Seo-yeon Shim.Two-time champions Germany were sent crashing out of the Women’s World Cup group stages in the biggest shock of the tournament thanks to a draw with South Korea. It is the first time in Germany’s history they have failed to reach the knockout stages. One of the pre-tournament favourites, Germany knew they needed to better Morocco’s result against Colombia to progress in Group H, but that match finished 1-0 to Morocco. An early goal by South Korea’s Cho So-hyun shook the Euro 2022 finalists in Brisbane, but captain Alexandra Popp netted her fourth goal in three ma...
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Messi scores two more as Miami march past Orlando

 Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF battles César Araújo #5 of Orlando City SC for the ball during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 32 match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on August 02, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lionel Messi made it five goals in three appearances for Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round-of-32 on Wednesday. Messi scored twice from close range to maintain his 100 percent winning record with Miami, who were winless in 11 league games before his arrival. Messi will now head on the road with Miami for the first time with Sunday’s match with FC Dallas in Texas offering a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament for top flight teams from Major League Soccer and Mexico’s Liga MX. ...
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Jesus to miss start of season after knee surgery

 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal looks on during a game between Barcelona and Arsenal at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has had minor knee surgery and will miss the start of the Premier League season. Jesus did not play in Wednesday’s pre-season win over Monaco and manager Mikel Arteta confirmed afterwards that the Brazil forward will be out “for a few weeks” after a “little procedure”. The 26-year-old’s injury is related to the knee problems he had last season, which also required surgery. “It’s a big blow because we had him back to his best,” said Arteta. Speaking after Arsenal beat Monaco 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium, the Gunners boss said Jesus had felt some pain in his knee for the past few weeks. “...
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Man City agree £77m fee for Leipzig defender Gvardiol

 Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig at Wohninvest Weserstadion on November 12, 2022 in Bremen, Germany.Manchester City have agreed a 90m euro fee (£77m) with RB Leipzig for Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol. The deal does not include add-ons, meaning the £80m Manchester United paid Leicester City for Harry Maguire in 2019 remains the British record for a defender. The 21-year-old has been a key player for Leipzig, playing 87 games since signing from Dynamo Zagreb in 2021. It is expected he will fly to England for a medical later this week.
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Dembele to leave Barcelona for PSG

 Ousmane Dembele during the match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca, corresponding to the week 37 of the Liga Santander, played at the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 28th May 2023.Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele will join Paris St-Germain, says Barca coach Xavi Hernandez.The 26-year-old France international was an unused substitute in Barcelona's 1-0 pre-season friendly win over AC Milan in Las Vegas on Wednesday after telling the club he wanted to go."He says that he has this proposal and that he has decided to leave. It is his personal decision," said Xavi.Dembele joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in a £135m deal in 2017.He has scored 40 goals in 185 appearances in a six-year spell that has been affected by a series of injuries."I will be very clear," Xavi sa...
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Mane leaves Bayern to join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

 Bayern Munich's Senegalese striker Sadio Mane gestures during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, second leg football match between Bayern Munich and Manchester City in Munich, southern Germany on April 19, 2023. Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has left Bayern Munich to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 31-year-old scored 12 goals in 38 games for Bayern in an underwhelming season despite initially impressing. The Senegal player was also involved in a physical altercation with Leroy Sane in the Manchester City dressing room after losing a Champions League game. Reports suggest the German champions have recouped most of the £35m they paid Liverpool for Mane a year ago. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said the former Southampton player – who has s...
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Harder stars as Danes beat Haiti to book last-16 spot

Denmark's midfielder #07 Sanne Troelsgaard (2R) celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group D football match between Haiti and Denmark at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on August 1, 2023.Denmark booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Haiti to finish second in Group D behind England.Haiti were undone by a penalty for a third game in a row, with Pernille Harder scoring from the spot after Dayana Pierre-Louis' handball.Sanne Troelsgaard sealed the Danes' progression to the knockout stages with a second goal deep into injury time.Denmark face Group B winners and co-hosts Australia in Sydney on Monday.It will be Denmark's first World Cup knockout match in 28 years, since they lost to NorwayRanked 13th i...
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Stunning James goals power England into last 16

 James Lauren of England controls the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D match between China and England at Hindmarsh Stadium on August 01, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. Lauren James produced a sensational individual performance as England entertained to sweep aside China and book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as group winners.It was a display worthy of their status as European champions and James once again lit the stage alight in Adelaide with two sensational goals and three assists.The 13,497 in attendance were treated to a masterclass from Chelsea's James, who announced her arrival at the World Cup with the match-winner against Denmark on Friday.She helped England get off to the perfect start when she teed up A...
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Fabinho makes move to Al-Ittihad from Liverpool

 Liverpool's Fabinho during the pre-match warm-up to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Anfield on February 21, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.  Brazil midfielder Fabinho has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old did not travel with the Reds to a recent training camp in Germany after the Saudi side made a £40m bid for him. Fabinho was also left out of the club’s current trip to Singapore as the move was finalised. Capped 29 times by his country, he joined Liverpool in July 2018 from Monaco for a fee in the region of £39m. Fabinho said he was leaving his “home” after representing Liverpool “with the greatest honour and happiness possible” for five years. He ...
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Nigeria advance in World Cup after draw with Ireland

 Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria is tackled by Niamh Fahey of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Ireland and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on July 31, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia.Nigeria are through to the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their Women’s World Cup clash at Suncorp Stadium. The Super Falcons finished second in Group B on five points after Australia went one point ahead of them to top the group following their 4-0 win over Canada in Melbourne. Nigeria will be back at Suncorp Stadium to play the winner of Group D in the knockout phase on Monday. Ireland secured their first point in the competition in what was their debut World Cup. Captain Katie McCabe shot just wide in the fifth minut...
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Man Utd to make Greenwood decision before season starts

 England and Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood leaves Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester on November 21, 2022.Manchester United will decide striker Mason Greenwood's future before their opening Premier League game of the season against Wolves on 14 August.A number of serious charges against Greenwood, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped on 2 February.The Crown Prosecution Service said key witnesses had withdrawn and new material had come to light.It meant there was "no longer a realistic prospect of conviction".At the time, a statement released on 21-year-old Greenwood's behalf said he was "relieved".However, United then said they were launching their own investigation.Greenwood has been unavailable for selection ever since and has not been involved at...
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Chelsea agree deal to sign Monaco defender Disasi

 Axel Disasi of AS Monaco during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg two match between AS Monaco and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Stade Louis II on February 23, 2023 in Monaco, Monaco.Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign defender Axel Disasi from AS Monaco for 45m euros (£38.57m). France international Disasi, 25, will give Chelsea another right-sided centre-back option following the injury to Wesley Fofana. Fofana has been ruled out for several months after undergoing anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Benoit Badiashile is also currently injured and will not be fit until after the Premier League season starts. Chelsea have Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill, who has interest from Brighton, as their options in the centre of defence as things stand. Disasi has...
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Report: Barcelona could terminate Sergino Dest’s contract

 Sergiño Dest of FC Barcelona looks on during the pre-season friendly match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium on July 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.Barcelona are reportedly considering terminating Sergino Dest’s contract, with the Catalan outfit struggling to find a buyer for the United States international. The 22-year-old is back at Camp Nou this summer following an unsuccessful loan spell at AC Milan last season. Dest only featured on 14 occasions for Milan during the 2022-23 campaign, with just eight of those appearances coming in Serie A, and the Italian outfit turned down the chance to sign him permanently. The American has another two years left to run on his contract at Barcelona, but he is not in the plans of the Catalan outfit’s head coach Xavi. Dest pl...
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