Vinícius Júnior has put an end to speculation about his future by signing a new six-year deal with Real Madrid. Arsenal had shown strong interest in the Brazilian international, whose previous contract at the Bernabéu had entered its final 12 months. Real’s failure to secure a trophy during a turbulent 2025-26 season, combined with early […]
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Birmingham City have completed the signing of French youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre. The Blues, who claimed the WSL 2 championship last season, are believed to have paid slightly more than £100,000 for the 19-year-old forward. After developing through Le Havre’s academy, she made her first senior appearance when she was only […]
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“It is encouraging to see the changes the club has introduced,” Van de Ven said in July. “There is clearly a renewed sense of ambition at the club, which is especially important for players who have been here for many years. “The previous campaign was extremely difficult and our performances were not acceptable, so putting […]
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Trafford’s initial transfer fees have now surpassed £80m in total. Under the terms of his move to Leeds, City will keep a 20% sell-on clause and retain matching rights, allowing them first refusal if they equal any future bid for Trafford. Leeds manager Daniel Farke appears prepared to pay a significant fee despite Trafford receiving […]
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Negotiations had stalled before Real submitted an improved proposal on Wednesday, and Vinicius is believed to have welcomed the revised conditions. The winger moved to Real from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018 and agreed to his previous contract renewal three years ago. Real had spent the past 18 months discussing another agreement with his representatives. […]
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Barcelona have intensified their efforts to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. City still hope the World Cup-winning Spain captain will agree to a new contract after moving into the final year of his current deal. However, the club are reportedly prepared to let him leave for around £60m. Real […]
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Uefa finds itself in a difficult position as it seeks a way to remove Infantino. Its most straightforward strategy was to steadily increase the pressure during the week in the hope that he would eventually resign. However, the Swiss official appears determined to remain in his role. European football remains largely isolated and has struggled […]
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With the second week of August drawing closer, City have completed just one signing. Elliot Anderson is expected to earn a place in the starting lineup this season. The England international arrived from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116m. The 23-year-old appears set to fill the role left vacant by Bernardo Silva, who moved to […]
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Real Madrid’s pursuit of Diomande highlights their strategy of recruiting exceptional young players before they enter the prime of their careers. Despite being only 19, the Ivory Coast winger is already regarded as one of football’s brightest prospects because of his remarkable speed, close control, imagination and influence in attack. Diomande drew attention from several […]
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Uefa has reinforced its warning that it could withdraw from Fifa-organised competitions, while confirming that it no longer has confidence in Gianni Infantino’s leadership. European football’s governing body said Wednesday evening’s public show of support for Infantino “changes nothing”. It added that it has received no firm guarantees that a crisis like the one seen […]
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