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Deschamps ready for ‘final curtain’ as France face England in World Cup third-place play-off
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Deschamps ready for ‘final curtain’ as France face England in World Cup third-place play-off

Didier Deschamps delivered an emotional farewell address on the eve of his final match as France manager, declaring that the national team is “the most beautiful thing that has happened to me” as he prepares to lead Les Bleus against…

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

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

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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

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

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Mohamed Salah agent teases full confirmation of Liverpool icon’s next club: ‘Very soon’

Mohamed Salah agent teases full confirmation of Liverpool icon’s next club: ‘Very soon’

Mohamed Salah is set to announce his next club “very soon”, the forward’s lawyer and advisor has said in an update explaining how the 34-year-old has avoided holding talks “just for the sake of noise”. Egypt captain Salah left Liverpool…

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Aston Villa complete signing of Johan Manzambi after Newcastle hijack

Aston Villa complete signing of Johan Manzambi after Newcastle hijack

Aston Villa have completed the club-record signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg in a deal worth just over £50 million. The fee surpasses the £50m Villa paid Everton for Amadou Onana in 2024 and represents another significant statement of…

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Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid will bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga campaign when they host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Los Blancos have already confirmed a second-place finish behind champions Barcelona, while Athletic will end…

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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…

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Fiorentina sign suspended Bournemouth full-back Jimenez on loan

Fiorentina sign suspended Bournemouth full-back Jimenez on loan

Fiorentina have signed Bournemouth full-back Alex Jimenez on loan with an option to make the deal permanent. Jimenez joined Bournemouth from AC Milan on loan last summer and the move was made permanent in February for £17million. The Spaniard signed…

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3 Dominik Szoboszlai pens five-year extension at Liverpool
4 Mohamed Salah agent teases full confirmation of Liverpool icon’s next club: ‘Very soon’
5 France v England: Expected line-ups, stats and where to watch the World Cup match no-one wants to play
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7 Arsenal prepare bid for England defender Konsa – report
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