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Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid after final match at Santiago Bernabeu
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Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid after final match at Santiago Bernabeu

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 24: Tribute to Carlo Ancelotti after his last match as head coach of Real Madrid after the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad on May 24, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid and head coach Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement that will see the Italian manager step down from his role after the club’s final match of the season. According to an official statement from the club, Ancelotti will lead Real Madrid for the last time on Saturday at Santiago Bernabéu. The match will mark the end of his successful era with the Spanish giants, bringing closure to a tenure that has seen immense success. During his time in charge, Ancelotti managed Real Madrid across six campaigns and secured 15 trophies. These titles ...
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Zlatko Dalić: “I would never give up on Luka Modrić”
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Zlatko Dalić: “I would never give up on Luka Modrić”

SPLIT, CROATIA - NOVEMBER 18: Croatia Head Coach Zlatko Dalic and Luka Modric of Croatia during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Croatia and Portugal at Poljud Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Split, Croatia. Croatia National Team manager Zlatko Dalić said he would never give up on Real Madrid legend Luka Modric despite his age. He was asked about it, and he said: ““I would never give up on Luka Modrić, regardless of how old he is. But that’s the [Real Madrid] policy. Remember that Casillas, Raúl or Sergio Ramos left this club, in a much uglier way than Luka. “He is truly a top value and character, he helps young players and I would never give him up.” Dalić was asked about Modric’s next steps, to which he gave a very clear answer. He said: “Knowing Luka, ...
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Barcelona negotiating a fee lower than €20m for outcast as he accepts Ligue 1 switch
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Barcelona negotiating a fee lower than €20m for outcast as he accepts Ligue 1 switch

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olímpic Lluís Companys on May 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Ansu Fati appears all set to bring an end to his tenure at FC Barcelona with tomorrow’s La Liga clash against Athletic Club expected to be his final one. The 22-year-old La Masia forward was seen as the future of the team when he broke into the senior setup as a teenager. Injuries and recurring physical problems, however, meant that he has been unable to live up to the potential. Having failed to feature much under Hansi Flick this season, Ansu is now set to be on the move in the summer, with AS Monaco set to be his next destination. Barcelona, Monaco negotiating fee It was earlier suggested that Ansu might be joining Monaco on a loan ...
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Real Madrid star limps out of Real Sociedad clash with injury
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Real Madrid star limps out of Real Sociedad clash with injury

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 24: Brahim Díaz of Real Madrid lay injured on the ground during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 24, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Saturday been dealt a fresh blow on the personnel front. This comes owing to developments in the club’s meeting with Real Sociedad. Real Madrid are of course currently locked in action, having welcomed Imanol’s Sociedad to Spain’s capital as part of the season’s final round of La Liga fixtures. As things stand, Los Blancos lead by a goal to nil, owing to a first-half penalty on the part of top scorer Kylian Mbappé. As alluded to above, though, it has not been all smooth sailing for the evening’s hosts at the Santiago...
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Everton manager acknowledges club’s interest in Liam Delap
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Everton manager acknowledges club’s interest in Liam Delap

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 3: Ipswich Town's Liam Delap warming up before the match during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town at City Ground on March 3, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Everton have already held talks with Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap and are also monitoring Liverpool winger Ben Doak, on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough. Delap, who has a £30m release clause following Ipswich’s relegation, is the subject of plenty of interest from clubs across the Premier League. He is reportedly wanted by Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle United and although Everton are “a bit behind the black ball”, they could offer Delap the chance to lead the frontline next season and make him the face of their new project under the Frie...
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Ronaldo in ‘discussions’ to play at FIFA Club World Cup
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Ronaldo in ‘discussions’ to play at FIFA Club World Cup

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 07: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr reacts during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad at Al-Awwal Park on May 07, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cristiano Ronaldo is in “discussions” to play at FIFA’s inaugural Club World Cup this summer, according to the president of the sport’s global governing body. Gianni Infantino says the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward might play in the tournament, which is being staged in the United States in June, because of a unique transfer window. Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr did not qualify for the tournament, but Infantino suggested that the Portugal star could switch to one of the 32 teams participating in the tournament. “Cristiano Ronaldo might play in the Club World Cup,” Infan...
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Manchester United striker having talks about his future after receiving fresh offer
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Manchester United striker having talks about his future after receiving fresh offer

READING, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Gabriele Biancheri of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Premier League 2 match between Reading U21 and Manchester United U21 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on April 11, 2025 in Reading, England. Manchester United youngster Gabriele Biancheri has been called up to Canada's senior squad. Biancheri has represented Wales' youth teams throughout the age groups and Craig Bellamy recently named the young forward in his senior squad for a training camp in Spain. Cardiff-born Biancheri is eligible to represent the nations of both his father (Italy) and his mother (Canada), as well as that of his birthplace (Wales). That has seen Canada's national team make an approach and Biancheri has accepted their invitation to join an upcoming training camp. Bianche...
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Pep Guardiola: Fulham is Manchester City’s biggest game of season by far
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Pep Guardiola: Fulham is Manchester City’s biggest game of season by far

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Manchester City's manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Manchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season. After winning the Premier League title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the very least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to d...
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Real Madrid reportedly put together midfield shortlist of potential Luka Modric replacements
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Real Madrid reportedly put together midfield shortlist of potential Luka Modric replacements

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Luka Modric of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on May 18, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images) Real Madrid have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of potential Luka Modric replacements ahead of the new season. It is certainly a time of change at the Bernabeu, with head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirming that he is to step aside at the conclusion of 2024-25.Los Blancos will welcome former player Xabi Alonso into the managerial hotseat, with the Spaniard enjoying plenty of success recently at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Real Madrid face Real Sociedad for the final match of La Liga on Sat...
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Guardiola: Foden tired but part of CWC plans
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Guardiola: Foden tired but part of CWC plans

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 6: Manchester City's Phil Foden reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he's planning to include Phil Foden in his squad for the FIFA Club World Cup despite accepting that midfielder needs a period of "rest." Foden, named the Premier League's best player a year ago, has struggled for form this season. He will miss England's fixtures against Andorra and Senegal in June after asking to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad. Guardiola has said the 24-year-old, who is dealing with an ankle injury, needs to rest. But the City boss said Foden is in line to be part of the group which travels to the Unite States for the C...
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Bruno Fernandes facing exit as entire squad up for sale
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Bruno Fernandes facing exit as entire squad up for sale

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United walks past the UEFA Europa League Trophy after collecting his runners-up medal after the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. Manchester United have been forced to resort to a backup plan after their defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. The Red Devils had set their sights on victory in Bilbao, securing a spot in next season's Champions League and attracting new talent from a position of power. However, they now face the daunting task of making significant changes from their current 16th place in the Premier League, without the allure of European football to entice new signings. Their woeful 1-0 los...
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Napoli improve offer for De Bruyne, Juventus inquire
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Napoli improve offer for De Bruyne, Juventus inquire

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. Napoli have taken another step toward signing Kevin De Bruyne, increasing their proposal, and are waiting for the player and his family to decide. Everything is set to close the deal if they do agree to transfer to Campania, Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto reports (via SOSFanta). At this stage, the Partenopei are competing primarily with the Chicago Fire. Liverpool have been linked but have different ideas at the moment, even though Mohamed Salah spoke publicly about this possibility. Juventus made a call too, but the Azzurri are by far the most determined suitors. Napol...
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Salah reveals self doubts before title-winning season
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Salah reveals self doubts before title-winning season

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. Mohamed Salah admits he had to ask himself if he would be able to hit his best form once again before going on to help fire Liverpool to the Premier League title. Egypt forward Salah, 32, enjoyed a stand-out campaign for Arne Slot's side, scoring 28 Premier League goals and 18 assists. Salah - who committed his future to the Anfield club by signing a new two-year deal in April - was voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association, and was presented with his award in London on Thursday night, where Arsenal striker Alessia Russo collected the women's trophy. "Winning the Premier Le...
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Raphinha extends Barca contract until 2028
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Raphinha extends Barca contract until 2028

Raphinha Dias and Lamine Yamal play during the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to week 37 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys, in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Barcelona have confirmed that Raphinha has penned a contract extension at the club until 2028.The new deal is thought to include a pay rise for the Brazilian who is coming off a stunning season for the Catalan giants. Here’s the club’s official statement:“Contract renewal agreement reached between FC Barcelona and the player Raphael Dias “Raphinha”, who is now set to stay with the Club until 30 June 2028. “The Brazilian forward signed his new contract on Thursday at the Club offices in the presence of FC Bar...
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Luka Modric announces departure from Real Madrid
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Luka Modric announces departure from Real Madrid

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Luka Modric of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on May 18, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images) Croatian Luka Modric, Real Madrid player, announced on Thursday his departure from the club after a historic career filled with achievements and trophies. Modric said in an official statement: "The time has come for a moment I never hoped for, but this is football, and everything in life has a beginning and an end. On Saturday, I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu."He added, "I arrived in 2012 with the desire to wear the shirt of the best team in the world and the ambition to achi...
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Dani Carvajal: “I am very sad about Ancelotti’s departure”
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Dani Carvajal: “I am very sad about Ancelotti’s departure”

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal spoke to El Chiringuito about manager Carlo Ancelotti’s impact on his game, and his departure. He was asked about the fact that Ancelotti would leave at the end of this La Liga campaign, to which he showed his dismay. He said: “I am very sad about Ancelotti’s departure. He is almost like a sports father to me. I hope he gets the send-off he deserves.” He talked about how long he has been around the manager, and said: “I have been with Ancelotti for many years, we have won everything with him. I hope he gets the farewell he deserves as the most succes...
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Pep Guardiola wants tight squad or he will walk away
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Pep Guardiola wants tight squad or he will walk away

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Manchester City's manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Pep Guardiola has threatened to quit Manchester City over squad size – and now faces a Club World Cup selection dilemma over players such as Jack Grealish with uncertain futures. Guardiola has confirmed talks with Grealish after the Premier League campaign ends this weekend, which could result in the England international looking for a new club. But Manchester City also have a month of the summer in the United States at Fifa’s expanded club tournament. Other players will return from loans, including Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips, with their futures unclear. Players ideally...
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‘I will not quit’: Utd boss declares after final flop
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‘I will not quit’: Utd boss declares after final flop

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the trophy following defeat in the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025. Ruben Amorim says he will leave without a pay-off if Manchester United's board and fans want him to after the painful Europa League final loss to Tottenham. The Red Devils wasted their get-out-of-jail-free card at the end of a wretched domestic campaign as the side 16th in the Premier League lost 1-0 to 17th-placed Spurs at San Mames on Wednesday night. "What I can say is that I think it was clear we were the better team, but then we managed not to score again, and then it's really hard to win football matches," Amorim said. "But the guys tried everything to win the game." United's first Europa ...
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Son Heung-min Lifts First Trophy after Tottenham Wins Europa League
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Son Heung-min Lifts First Trophy after Tottenham Wins Europa League

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Heung-min Son of Tottenham celebrates with the trophy after the Final UEFA Europa League football match played between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester United at San Mames stadium on May 21, 2025, in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain. South Korean forward and captain Son Heung-min of the Tottenham Hotspur club lifted his first trophy after his team won the Europa League on Wednesday. Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the final of the UEFA Europa League at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, with Brennan Johnson’s only goal in the first half. The win brought the club its first trophy in 17 years. The trophy was the first for Son, who began his career in Europe in 2010 with Hamburger SV in Germany and joined Tottenham in 2015. During Son’s time at...
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Foden hopes for England rest amid ankle injury and off-field issues
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Foden hopes for England rest amid ankle injury and off-field issues

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: England's Phil Foden during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. Phil Foden is seeking talks with England and Manchester City to devise a period of rest this summer after the toughest season of his career. The midfielder, who turns 25 next week, admitted to ‘mental fatigue’ earlier in the campaign and has revealed off-field issues have hampered his performances. Foden is also carrying ligament damage in his ankle, sustained during the dour Manchester derby in early April, and has only featured for 105 minutes since. The summer schedule is packed, with England internationals coming in the days before City travel to the United States for the newly expanded Club World Cup...
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