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Lionel Messi returns with a bang and proves his fitness for the World Cup as Argentina stroll past Iceland
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Lionel Messi returns with a bang and proves his fitness for the World Cup as Argentina stroll past Iceland

Lionel Messi scored and helped create another goal in a 20-minute cameo to prove his fitness for the World Cup and help Argentina to a 3-0 warm-up win over Iceland last night. Messi had been suffering from muscle fatigue and…

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Transfer News

‘You are even funnier than Barcelona’: Atletico mock Real Madrid over £129m Alvarez bid

‘You are even funnier than Barcelona’: Atletico mock Real Madrid over £129m Alvarez bid

Real Madrid are the latest club to face mockery from Atletico Madrid after a £129million bid was rejected by their rivals for Julian Alvarez. Real made a public statement on Tuesday saying a €150m bid for striker Alvarez had been…

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Newcastle agree £24.2million deal for Jaouen

Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign France Under-21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims, according to multiple reports. The 20-year-old is set to sign a four-year-deal at St James’ Park after the Magpies agreed a €28.5million (£24.2m) fee with…

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Newcastle agree £24.2million deal for Jaouen

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The 10 Players for Whom the World Cup Provides a Pathway to Premier League Riches

The 10 Players for Whom the World Cup Provides a Pathway to Premier League Riches

The World Cup has a habit of making players’ careers. James Rodriguez in 2014, Paul Scholes and Michael Owen before him. One moment is all it can take for a player to get their dream move, and this summer gives…

Mitch Fretton
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La Liga

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…

Mitch Fretton

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…

Mitch Fretton
Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview
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Serie A

Barcelona in talks with Cesc Fabregas to replace Hansi Flick at Camp Nou – report

Barcelona in talks with Cesc Fabregas to replace Hansi Flick at Camp Nou – report

Barcelona are already in talks with Cesc Fabregas with a view to the former Spain international taking over as head coach in 2028. Fabregas enjoyed a wonderful playing career after coming through Barca’s La Masia academy with spells at Arsenal,…

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1 World Cup predictions: Will it be France, Spain, Argentina or maybe even England? And what of Messi and Ronaldo? We offer our ‘expert’ insight…
2 Benfica confirm Mourinho to leave for Real Madrid – with ex-Fulham boss Silva hired as replacement
3 Tuchel insists England are not among favourites for World Cup – but says Three Lions are ‘dreaming big’
4 ‘You are even funnier than Barcelona’: Atletico mock Real Madrid over £129m Alvarez bid
5 Jose Mourinho: Real Madrid return edges closer after Arbeloa departure confirmed
6 Real Madrid announce £129m Julian Alvarez bid rejected by Atletico Madrid, Atleti say they ‘won’t consider’ move
7 Robertson vows to carry Jota’s memory into Scotland’s World Cup campaign
8 FIFA withdraws Iran ticket allocation for World Cup
9 England v Costa Rica: Line-ups, stats and preview for Three Lions’ final World Cup warm-up clash
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