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LIVE – Brazil v Japan: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Ancelotti’s side face Asian giants

Brazil face Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup this evening. It is a tricky first test in the knockout rounds for the five-time winners who finished top of Group C having taken seven points from games…

Jon Fisher

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Casemiro agrees move to join Messi at Inter Miami

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Liverpool have signed Osasuna winger Victor Munoz on a long-term contract after paying his release clause of around £34m. The 22-year-old is in the United States with the Spain squad for the World Cup. He can play on either flank…

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Chelsea refuse to reference Maresca by name as they confirm new Man City boss will pay them compensation

Chelsea refuse to reference Maresca by name as they confirm new Man City boss will pay them compensation

Chelsea have hit out at Enzo Maresca following confirmation of his appointment as the new manager of Manchester City, refusing to reference their former head coach by name in a statement that revealed he will pay them compensation. City announced…

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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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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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BREAKING: AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach

Ruben Amorim has been appointed AC Milan head coach on a two-year contract with the option for a third. Amorim was sacked by Manchester United in January following 14 largely underwhelming months at Old Trafford but will get the chance…

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