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Inter ready to listen to offers for Hakan Calhanoglu
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Inter ready to listen to offers for Hakan Calhanoglu

Hakan Calhanoglu participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Torino and Inter in Torino, Italy, on May 11, 2025 (Photo by Loris Roselli/NurPhoto via Getty Images). Serie A giants Inter are interested in the possible sale of midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and there is a real possibility of an exit.La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Galatasaray are interested in the Turkey midfielder. No offers have arrived and Inter want a fee that is between €35 million and €40 million for the player.The Nerazzurri already have a plan in place for replace Calhanoglu. The easier choice is to make sure that Kristjan Asllani becomes the replacement and they look inwards. But considering how much the ex-Empoli player has failed, it would make sense to potentially look at Nicolo Barella ...
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Atlético Madrid eyeing free agent deal for 37-year-old defender
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Atlético Madrid eyeing free agent deal for 37-year-old defender

Nicolas Otamendi, defender of SL Benfica, looks dejected at the end of the 'Taca de Portugal' match between SL Benfica and Sporting CP at Estadio Nacional in Oeiras, Portugal, on May 25, 2025. La Liga giants Atlético Madrid are expressing a keen interest in the signature of a member of the defensive ranks at Benfica. That’s according to CNN Portugal, as cited by Mundo Deportivo, who point towards Nicolás Otamendi as the player in question. Stopper Otamendi is for his part fresh off what was a thoroughly impressive campaign in 2024/25. Despite now being 37 years of age, the Argentine continued to play nothing short of a pivotal role for the aforementioned Benfica. All told, Otamendi racked up 50 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with seven goals and four assists along the way...
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Inter Miami suffer injury blow ahead of Club World Cup opener
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Inter Miami suffer injury blow ahead of Club World Cup opener

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JUNE 11: Jordi Alba (18) of Inter Miami CF participates at an Inter Miami Training Session at Florida Blue Training Center on June 11, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano has ruled Jordi Alba out of Saturday's Club World Cup opener against Al Ahly. The Herons will have the honour of competing in the first game at the newly expanded Club World Cup, with Mascherano's side set to kick off their campaign against the Egyptian Champions at Hard Rock Stadium. Inter Miami should enter the contest in a confident mood after recording home victories in their last two MLS outings. They recorded a 4-2 win over CF Montreal, before they eased to a 5-1 victory against Columbus Crew at the start of the month to leave them in third place in th...
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Pogba aiming to return with Monaco after doping ban
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Pogba aiming to return with Monaco after doping ban

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Paul Pogba attend the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is in advanced talks with Monaco as he seeks a return to football after a doping suspension. The French World Cup winner, 32, is moving towards a return to his homeland with the Ligue 1 side. Football Flame understands discussions have revolved around the midfielder signing a two-year contract with Monaco, who hope to close the deal in the coming days. Talks have been ongoing for a number of weeks, with Pogba training before pre-season as he plots his return to action.Pogba was provi...
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Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank from Brentford as new manager
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Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank from Brentford as new manager

Thomas Frank applauds his side's supporters before the match during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester United FC at Gtech Community Stadium on May 04, 2025 in Brentford, England. Tottenham Hotspur hired Thomas Frank as manager on Thursday after the 51-year-old Danish ended his nearly decade-long stay at fellow Premier League club Brentford. Frank will replace Ange Postecoglou, who was fired last week despite leading Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years with a win over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final. Tottenham said Frank's contract runs until 2028. "In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game," the club said in a statement. "He has a proven track record in player and squad develop...
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Kevin De Bruyne joins Napoli after leaving Manchester City
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Kevin De Bruyne joins Napoli after leaving Manchester City

Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne has joined Serie A champions Napoli on a free transfer.He has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Tuscan outfit. NAPLES, ITALY - JUNE 12: Kevin De Bruyne poses after officially signing with the Italian club SSC Napoli on June 12, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The Belgian midfielder joins Napoli following a successful spell at Manchester City. (Photo by SSC NAPOLI/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images) The Belgium international called time on his City career in April after playing a key role in one of football’s most dominant dynasties, winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League in his ten years in the North West. City have committed to commemorating his time at the club with a statue outside the Etihad.De Bruyne had reportedly been weigh...
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Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks Spanish as he describes ‘dream’ Real Madrid move
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Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks Spanish as he describes ‘dream’ Real Madrid move

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 12: Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks at the press conference during his unveiling as a new player of Real Madrid at Ciudad Real Madrid on June 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Trent Alexander-Arnold surprisingly gave his welcome speech entirely in Spanish as Real Madrid unveiled their new signing at the Estadio Bernabeu.Alexander-Arnold, 26, arrives after 20 years at boyhood club Liverpool, joining for a fee of £10m to ensure his participation at the Club World Cup. The right-back was expected to sign for free at the end of June after opting not to extend his contract at Anfield, an announcement which was made at the beginning of May.However, Alexander-Arnold’s first words as a Real Madrid player indicate his dec...
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Brazil seal World Cup berth; Uruguay on the brink
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Brazil seal World Cup berth; Uruguay on the brink

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 10: Vinicius Junior of Brazil is put under pressure by Juan Jose Caceres of Paraguay during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier between Brazil and Paraguay at Neo Quimica Arena on June 10, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America with a 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of new coach Carlo Ancelotti's reign. The five-time world champions – the only team to appear in every edition of the World Cup – punched their ticket to the finals in Canada, the United States and Mexico thanks to Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid star fired Brazil into the lead in Sao Paulo, bundling home from close range in the 44th minute after a cross from new Manchester United signing Matheus Cunha. Uruguay's 2-0 victo...
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Man City complete the £30.5m signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon
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Man City complete the £30.5m signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 8: Rayan Cherki of France runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2025 third place match between Germany and France at Stuttgart Arena on June 8, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki for an initial £30.5m fee from Lyon. The France international becomes the club's third addition of the window following the arrivals of Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli. He has penned a five-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad until 2030. Pep Guardiola's side have been working to complete a series of deals before Tuesday's 7pm transfer deadline for clubs participating in the Club World Cup. The 21-year-old will be eligible for selection for the side, whose campaign gets underway against Moroccan outfit Wyd...
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Borussia Dortmund complete signing of Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland
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Borussia Dortmund complete signing of Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland

10 June 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund training. New signing Jobe Bellingham (l-r) takes part in his first training session alongside Serhou Guirassy and Filippo Mané. Jobe Bellingham has completed his big-money move to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland (SAFC) in time to feature at the Club World Cup. The Bundesliga club have confirmed the 19-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal after they agreed a deal with the Black Cats which it is understood could eventually amount to almost £32 million. A post on the club’s X account read: “Welcome to Dortmund, Jobe! The 19-year-old England U21 international joins on a five-year deal and will wear number 77 at the Fifa Club World Cup.” Bellingham, who joined the Black Cats from Birmingham f...
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Chelsea have £42m Gittens bid rejected by Dortmund
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Chelsea have £42m Gittens bid rejected by Dortmund

Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund looks on during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on March 15, 2025. Chelsea have had an offer worth more than £42m for English winger Jamie Gittens rejected by Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old already has a seven-year contract on the table and is thought to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. But the two clubs are struggling to meet in the middle on their valuation despite the England Under-21s international not fitting into the system of manager Niko Kovac, who joined the German club in February. The latest rejection casts doubt over whether Gittens will join Chelsea in time to take part in the Club World Cup, with a first transfer deadline for the competition approaching on Tues...
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Bukayo Saka says toughest injury setback gave him more balanced outlook on life
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Bukayo Saka says toughest injury setback gave him more balanced outlook on life

Bukayo Saka right winger of Arsenal and England during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Bukayo Saka believes the toughest injury setback of his career so far has given him a more balanced outlook on life – and gave him the time to get to know his new cockapoo puppy, Tucker. The Arsenal winger has admitted he initially feared he might never be the same player again after he suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace last December which kept him out of action until April. However, the enforced time away from football’s “conveyor belt” has helped him see the bigger picture, as he prepares t...
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‘He has this magic’ – Deco has huge prise for Yamal
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‘He has this magic’ – Deco has huge prise for Yamal

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. Deco has been chatting about Lamine Yamal and how he’s the kind of player who can “amaze everyone” with his magic. The teenager has already produced plenty of amazing moments in his young career, with Deco also impressed by the 17-year-old’s maturity on the pitch. “He is one of those players who appear every year and amaze everyone,” he told Globo. “He has this ability not only technically, but he is also very mature for his age. And he also has this magic, not only in terms of what he is like on the field. “But, perhaps because of his age, he identifies a lot with the young audience. It makes him a playe...
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Osimhen opens the door for Man United move after rejecting huge offer
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Osimhen opens the door for Man United move after rejecting huge offer

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. Victor Osimhen has rejected the chance to link up with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray but owned by Napoli, was offered £25.3million a season by Al-Hilal after they agreed to pay his release clause. But Osimhen, who according to Football Italia prefers to stay in Europe, has turned down the offer. The 26-year-old, after scoring 37 goals in 41 games in Turkey, is reportedly a target for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United. Al-Hilal were looking to bring Osimhen on board for their upcoming Club World Cup campaign. They had an initial approach for the Nigerian turned down, ulti...
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Jobe Bellingham to follow in Jude’s footsteps as Sunderland agree deal with Dortmund
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Jobe Bellingham to follow in Jude’s footsteps as Sunderland agree deal with Dortmund

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Jobe Bellingham of Sunderland during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final match between Sheffield United and Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on May 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Jobe Bellingham is poised to swap Sunderland for Borussia Dortmund after the clubs agreed an initial fee of around £28m, potentially rising to £32m. The 19-year-old England Under-21 midfielder, the younger brother of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, has just played a key part in helping Sunderland to secure promotion to the Premier League but is now following in his sibling’s footsteps and heading to the Bundesliga. Jude Bellingham spent three years at Dortmund and his positive experience helped to inform Jobe’s decision to resist not...
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Ronaldo, Portugal win Nations League
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Ronaldo, Portugal win Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (C) poses for photos with his teammates with the UEFA Nations League 2025 Winners Trophy after winning the final match against Spain at Munich Football Arena on June 8, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Portugal won the 2024-25 edition of the UEFA Nations League in penalties against Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich after the match finished 2-2. After winning the semifinal against Germany on Wednesday, Portugal are the first national team to win two UEFA Nations Leagues since the creation of the new European tournament. Spanish striker Alvaro Morata missed the key penalty for Spain before Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves converted the deciding penalty that awarded the trophy to the Portuguese national team with a 5-3 shootout score. The team coached by Luis ...
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Frenkie de Jong reveals whether or not he will renew with Barcelona
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Frenkie de Jong reveals whether or not he will renew with Barcelona

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. With the summer transfer window now here, FC Barcelona is expected to make some big decisions. From both arrivals to departures, the Catalan giants will need to address various matters. While no move has been made by Barcelona thus far, it is simply a matter of time. In terms of arrivals, the potential signing of Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia seems to be on the right track. With reputable sources having confirmed that he is now on the verge of joining the club, it seems that Barcelona has made some progress in that department. Barcelona focusing on renewals Moreover, the club has been making a lot o...
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Injury Update: Kim Min-jae to travel with Bayern Munich for Club World Cup, still might not play
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Injury Update: Kim Min-jae to travel with Bayern Munich for Club World Cup, still might not play

Min-jae Kim of Bayern Munich controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 round of 16 match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on March 5, 2025. Vincent Kompany faces some difficult personnel decisions in defense for Bayern Munich later this month when the FIFA Club World Cup starts in the United States. He has already lost Eric Dier to AS Monaco, Jonathan Tah is still not registered as a Bayern player for the tournament due to Bayer Leverkusen wanting a fee from Bayern to do so, and all of Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Itō, Alphonso Davies and Kim Min-jae are not 100% fit. Upamecano, however, did just resume training at Sabener Straße, but he has been out injured for a while now. It has come out that Kompany and his coaches a...
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Eriksen nets winner as Northern Ireland suffer defeat in Denmark
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Eriksen nets winner as Northern Ireland suffer defeat in Denmark

Denmark's midfielder #10 Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring the 2-1 goal during the international friendly football match between Denmark and Northern Ireland in Copenhagen on June 7, 2025. Northern Ireland suffered a friendly defeat in Copenhagen as Christian Eriksen got the winner in a 2-1 comeback victory for Denmark. An early own goal from former Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg put Michael O'Neill’s side on top but Gustav Isaksen levelled in first-half stoppage time before Eriksen swept home the winner in the 67th minute. It was a second successive friendly defeat for Michael O’Neill’s side, after March’s 5-1 thrashing in Sweden, but was a much better defensive performance away to top-level opposition in their penultimate match before the World Cup qualifying campaign ...
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Kane to the rescue as England labour to Andorra win
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Kane to the rescue as England labour to Andorra win

England's Harry Kane applauds the fans after the World Cup Qualifier at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Picture date: Saturday June 7, 2025. England struggled to a 1-0 win away to Andorra to maintain a 100pc start to their World Cup qualifying campaign with captain Harry Kane’s second-half goal sparing their blushes. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s team host Senegal in a friendly in Nottingham on Tuesday. On a sultry afternoon in Barcelona, Kane’s scrambled effort shortly after the interval was all that separated Thomas Tuchel’s team of Premier League household names with the side sitting 173rd in the world rankings. As expected, England dominated possession but were short of the quality expected with only Chelsea winger Noni Madueke managing to impress in a forgettable match. England se...
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