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Real Madrid boss hit with huge selection headache ahead of Juventus showdown

1Jul

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Real Madrid boss hit with huge selection headache ahead of Juventus showdown

18 June 2025, USA, Miami: Soccer: Club World Cup, Real Madrid - Al-Hilal, preliminary round, Group H, matchday 1 at the Hard Rock Stadium. Madrid coach Xabi Alonso arrives at the stadium before the match. As Real Madrid get ready for their big FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 match against Juventus, manager Xabi Alonso has an important decision to make in defence. After three matches in charge, Alonso’s preferred system is becoming clear with three central defenders. Against Salzburg, this plan was confirmed, but now a key question remains: who will take the final spot in the back line alongside Dean Huijsen and Aurelien Tchouameni, who are both guaranteed starters. The options are Raul Asencio or Antonio Rudiger. Assessing the options Asencio is back in the squad after serving his suspensi...

West Ham prepare for Mohammed Kudus exit amid Chelsea and Tottenham links

30Jun

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West Ham prepare for Mohammed Kudus exit amid Chelsea and Tottenham links

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at London Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) West Ham could lose Mohammed Kudus this summer amid strong interest in the Ghanaian’s services, and a possible replacement has now been identified by club officials at the London Stadium. Recently, West Ham turned down a £50m offer from Chelsea for Kudus, while Tottenham are also said to be lining up a move for the 24-year-old, who had a disappointing 2024-25 season with five goals and four assists across all competitions. It’s expected that Kudus will be allowed to leave West Ham if their valuation is met, and in preparation for this,...

Watford re-sign defender Abankwah on loan

30Jun

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Watford re-sign defender Abankwah on loan

Dublin , Ireland - 23 March 2025; James Abankwah of Republic of Ireland before the UEFA Nations League B/C Play-off 2nd Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Watford have re-signed defender James Abankwah on a season-long loan deal from Udinese. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Vicarage Road, making 19 appearances in the Championship. "We saw the impact James had during his last loan period with us and we know that he can have a similar impact on the team," Watford sporting director Gian Luca Nani told the club website. "The relationship with Udinese has always been a powerful one that has benefited both clubs overall and we are happy that it has allowed us to bring James back." Abankwah becomes Watford's fourth s...

Roma aim to complete Tammy Abraham move to Besiktas

30Jun

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Roma aim to complete Tammy Abraham move to Besiktas

Tammy Abraham of AC Milan is in action during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan in Lecce, Italy, on March 8, 2025. Roma are working to finalise an agreement with Besiktas over Tammy Abraham’s transfer as the Turkish side’s offer is €4-€5m short of the Giallorossi’s demands. English striker Abraham is on the verge of joining Besiktas from Roma, and the two clubs are in talks to finalise an agreement by the end of the day. Roma working on Abraham’s sale to Besiktas Roma are required to make a profit by the formal end of the season today to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Roma demanded €20m for the English striker, but Besiktas’ offer was €4 4m-€5m lower than that, so the two clubs are now in talks to close the gap. A...

Paris Saint-Germain cruise past Inter Miami

30Jun

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Paris Saint-Germain cruise past Inter Miami

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 29: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Paris Saint-Germain easily eliminated Inter Miami and old friend Lionel Messi from the Fifa Club World Cup, outclassing the Herons 4-0 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Joao Neves potted two goals before a Miami own goal and a strike by Achraf Hakimi bloated the margin to four by halftime. Oscar Ustari recorded six saves for Inter Miami, while PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma had to make just three after Miami was held without a shot attempt for the first 50 minutes. PSG finished with a 19-7 shots advantage and about two-thirds of the possession. "I am of cou...

Harry Kane stars as Bayern Munich advances past Flamengo

30Jun

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Harry Kane stars as Bayern Munich advances past Flamengo

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 29: Harry Kane #9 of FC Bayern Munchen celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between CR Flamengo and FC Bayern München at Hard Rock Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Harry Kane scored his second and third goals of the FIFA Club World Cup to power Bayern Munich into the quarterfinals with a 4-2 victory over Flamengo in an entertaining second-round clash on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Bayern also scored through an early own goal and through Leon Goretzka just before halftime to seal a meeting with reigning UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Inter Miami 4-0 earlier Sunday. In their most-recent meeting, Bayern defeated PSG 1-0 in Munich in the UCL league ...

Neom reach agreement with OGC Nice over Marcin Bulka transfer

29Jun

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Neom reach agreement with OGC Nice over Marcin Bulka transfer

Goalkeeper Marcin Bulka plays during the international friendly match between Poland and Moldova at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland, on June 6, 2025. This game is part of preparations ahead of upcoming FIFA World Cup European qualifying matches. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) As already reported by The Guardian, Marcin Bulka (25) has agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Neom SC. Foot Mercato now understands that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs. OGC Nice are looking to sell Bulka this summer. His contract expires next summer and talks between the Polish goalkeeper and Le Gym over a renewal have been at an impasse for several months. Discussions are not expected to resume, nor are Nice open to losing the player on a free transfer. A summer de...

Eintracht Frankfurt in talks with Franjo Ivanović’s entourage

29Jun

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Eintracht Frankfurt in talks with Franjo Ivanović’s entourage

FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 6: Franjo Ivanovic of Croatia with Liam Walker of Gibraltar in action during the European Qualifiers Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Gibraltar and Croatia at Estadio Algarve on June 6, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks with the entourage of Union SG striker Franjo Ivanović (21) as a potential replacement for Hugo Ekitiké. Ivanović scored 16 goals and provided seven assists in 34 appearances for Union SG last season as the Brussels club went on to lift their first league title since 1935. The Croat only joined the club in 2024 from HNK Rijeka for €4m, and his performances has since resulted in a call up to the national team, where he has scored two goals in four games since earning his first cap in March 2...

Barcelona reach agreement in principle with Frenkie de Jong

29Jun

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Barcelona reach agreement in principle with Frenkie de Jong

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. As well as making signings, Barcelona are hoping to finalise crucial contract renewals during the summer transfer window. And the most important involves that of Frenkie de Jong, who is about to enter into the final 12 months of his existing deal. In 2024, it had looked destined that de Jong’s future would be away from Barcelona, but after establishing himself as a regular starter during the second half of the 2024-25 season, things have now drastically changed to the point where it is now taken for granted that he will sign a new contract. Frenkie de Jong close to finalising new Barcelona contract In rece...

Inter team news: Thuram injury boost, Pio Esposito issue, four return to Europe

29Jun

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Inter team news: Thuram injury boost, Pio Esposito issue, four return to Europe

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Marcus Thuram centre-forward of Internazionale and France competes for the ball with Joao Neves defensive midfield of PSG and Portugal during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Marcus Thuram has completed a full training session with the Inter squad and is available to face Fluminense, but Francesco Pio Esposito is dealing with a muscle injury, and Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Benjamin Pavard, and Yann Bisseck have returned to Europe. Inter are preparing to face Fluminense in the Club World Cup Round of 16. Date and kick-off time for Inter vs Fluminense The match will take place at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 15:00 (21:00 CET) on Monday...

Calvert-Lewin explains Everton departure

29Jun

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Calvert-Lewin explains Everton departure

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19:Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Goodison Park on January 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has confirmed that he will be leaving Everton. Calvert-Lewin’s current contract is set to expire on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a nine-year spell with the club which endured highs and lows. The striker became a senior England international with the Blues and scored 71 goals in 274 appearances in all competitions after arriving from Sheffield United. His most memorable was the winner as the Blues secured their Premier League status with a second-half comeback over Crystal Palace in May 2022. But Calvert-Lewin’s prospects were blighted by persistent injur...

Barcelona set Nico Williams signing deadline

28Jun

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Barcelona set Nico Williams signing deadline

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Nico Williams of Athletic Club de Bilbao reacts after a missed opportunity during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semifinal first leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Guillermo Martinez/Anadolu via Getty Images) The board at La Liga champions Barcelona have set themselves a deadline to pay the release clause of leading transfer target Nico Williams. That’s according to Diario Sport, who have late this week provided an update on the situation. Wide-man Nico is of course widely expected to take his talents to Catalunya’s capital before the summer is out. With the parties having already reached an agreement on the terms of a long-term contract, all that remains is for Barca to pa...

Nantes captain Pedro Chirivella joins Panathinaikos

28Jun

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Nantes captain Pedro Chirivella joins Panathinaikos

Pedro CHIRIVELLA of Nantes during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Auxerre and Nantes on May 10, 2025 at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Nantes have announced that club captain Pedro Chirivella (28) has joined Panathinaikos. The Spanish midfielder arrived in Ligue 1 five years ago upon the expiry of his Liverpool contract. The Valencia CF youth product has since been elected captain and has been a key member in Les Canaris’ midfield and was a part of the club’s Coupe de France triumph back in 2022. Chirivella was to enter his final contract year with Nantes. Eventually, he would pursue his career in Greece. “An exemplary captain, Pedro always wore our colors with pride and determination. A respected leader both on and off the pitch, he left his mark on the history of FC N...

Adam Aznou seeking exit from Bayern Munich

28Jun

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Adam Aznou seeking exit from Bayern Munich

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 15: Thomas Mueller #25 of FC Bayern Munchen celebrates scoring his team's tenth goal with Adam Aznou #49 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and Auckland City FC at TQL Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. After signing Jonathan Tah on a free transfer, Bayern Munich have no immediate plans to sign a defender during the remainder of the summer transfer window. They are well covered in all positions across the back four. However, they could potentially lose one young star after the Club World Cup. Adam Aznou was drafted into the squad for the Club World Cup after his successful loan spell at Real Valladolid during the second half of the season. Aznou travelled to the USA as a deputy to Raphael Guerreiro in the left-back...

Juventus Winger Rejects Nottingham Forest After Juventus Agree €22m Deal

28Jun

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Juventus Winger Rejects Nottingham Forest After Juventus Agree €22m Deal

Juventus forward Timothy Weah (22) plays during the Serie A football match number 32 between Juventus and Lecce at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Piedmont, Italy, on April 12, 2025. Nottingham Forest’s efforts to secure Timothy Weah’s signature have come to a halt, after the United States international rejected the club’s contract proposal. As reported by ESPN, Forest and Juventus had reached a €22 million agreement, which also included winger Samuel Mbangula. Yet Weah has opted to “wait for other opportunities away from Turin”. The 25-year-old forward, once heralded for his promise, is now at a crossroads. Juventus, according to ESPN sources, are “keen to offload Weah and make space for new signings”, despite having three years left on his deal. The Serie A side initially brought him in fr...

China sacks coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup qualifying failure

28Jun

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China sacks coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup qualifying failure

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 9: Head coach of Team China Branko Ivankovic reacts during a training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier Asian third round Group C match between China and Bahrain at Chongqing Longxing Football Stadium on June 9, 2025 in Chongqing, China. The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Friday the dismissal of national team head coach Branko Ivankovic following China’s failure to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The CFA confirmed in an official statement that its contract with Ivankovic has been automatically terminated after China failed to advance into the playoff stage of the World Cup Asian qualifiers. “The Chinese Football Association expresses gratitude to Mr. Branko Ivankovic and his coaching staff for their dedicated effor...

Manchester City demolish Juventus 5-2 to win Group G at Club World Cup

27Jun

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Manchester City demolish Juventus 5-2 to win Group G at Club World Cup

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JUNE 26: Pep Guardiola the head coach / manager of Manchester City speaks with Rodri as Fourth Official Istvan Kovacs looks onduring the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Manchester City secured top spot in Group G of the Club World Cup with a 5-2 thrashing of Juventus on Thursday, exposing the Serie A side’s defensive frailties in emphatic fashion. With both teams already through to the knockout stage, City underlined their status as title favourites by becoming the only team to finish the group phase with three wins, showing flashes of their brilliant selves. Pep Guardiola’s side finished three points clear of Juventus, who will face the winners of Group H in ...

Barca to miss out on Perisic as veteran to renew with PSV

27Jun

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Barca to miss out on Perisic as veteran to renew with PSV

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 8: Ivan Perisic of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV v SC Heerenveen at the Philips Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Eindhoven Netherlands. Ivan Perisic has been linked with a shock move to Barcelona this summer but appears set to stay at PSV after all. The veteran Croatian had emerged as a possible option for Hansi Flick’s side and there was talk he could join on a free transfer. Yet it’s now being reported he will stay on at PSV. Fabrizio Romano says the attacker will sign a two-year deal, with Barca’s attentions firmly focused on Nico Williams instead. Barcelona are expected to try and activate Williams’ release clause next week and bring him to the club from Athletic. The Basques aren’t happy about the situation, claiming the transfer should be...

VfB Stuttgart set a €60m asking price for Nick Woltemade

26Jun

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VfB Stuttgart set a €60m asking price for Nick Woltemade

TOPSHOT - Stuttgart's German forward #11 Nick Woltemade (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match between Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) / DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND QUASI-VIDEO. (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images) Bild reports that VfB Stuttgart have internally set an asking price of €60m for striker Nick Woltemade, whose stock continues to rise this summer. The 23 year old has played a starting role in Germany’s run to the under-21 Euros final, scoring six and assisting three, which has resulted in increased exposure and interest in the striker. Stuttgart have set an internal askin...

Athletic issue statement about Nico’s potential transfer to Barca

26Jun

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Athletic issue statement about Nico’s potential transfer to Barca

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Nico Williams of Athletic Club de Bilbao controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semifinal first leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on May 1, 2025. Athletic Club have issued a statement to clarify their stance on Nico Williams following speculation they will try to block a potential transfer to Barcelona. Joan Laporta reacted angrily to the speculation yesterday, and the Basque side have now offered a bit of insight into the situation and confirmed a meeting with La Liga has taken place. “Athletic Club would like to thank LaLiga de Fútbol Profesional for the willingness and clarity shown at the meeting held yesterday between the two entities, which was attended by the presidents of both organiza...