The familiar signs came first: a broad grin, a roar of emotion, a raised fist and teammates rushing over to celebrate. Then 17-year-old Brian Madjo revealed the deeper meaning behind the moment. Having scored his first Aston Villa goal 45 minutes into a remarkable debut, he placed his hands behind his back before forcefully breaking […]
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When the inevitable subject is raised, Kieran Trippier is keen to clarify what happened. Dressed entirely in Wolves training gear after a session – vest, shorts and club sliders – he enters a room at the Compton Park training ground. The discussion quickly turns to the development that stunned fans and observers: only three days […]
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Manchester City have turned down Barcelona’s improved offer of approximately €60m (£51m) for Rodri. Meanwhile, Chelsea have given City until 5pm BST on Friday to submit a £120m bid for Enzo Fernández, who is being considered as a possible replacement. Barcelona raised their original €45m proposal on Tuesday, but the new bid was also rejected. […]
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When Ange Postecoglou departed Nottingham Forest in October, hardly anyone expected Riyadh to be his next destination. Yet his appointment at Al-Nassr could present one of the toughest assignments of his wide-ranging career. Although he has a reputation for collecting silverware in his second season, he may not get that opportunity unless he delivers a […]
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Elliot Anderson has acknowledged that England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina continues to trouble him, but he hopes the confidence gained from his displays during the competition will help him begin his Manchester City career strongly. Anderson is expected to make his first appearance for City when they face Premier League champions Arsenal in […]
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Australia’s leading footballers have entered a busy transfer period following the World Cup, with Nestory Irankunda and Lucas Herrington expected to join prominent European clubs this week. Only 18, Herrington is poised to complete a transfer from Colorado Rapids to newly promoted Premier League side Hull City. The agreement could surpass the Australian transfer record […]
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Lionel Messi revealed on Wednesday that he is uncertain about carrying on with his career after losing his father last week. His father, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. “I do not know how life will be without you or how I […]
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Youri Tielemans says adapting to Michael Carrick’s approach at Manchester United has felt completely natural for the seasoned £35m midfielder, describing the process as simply “sensing the game”. The 29-year-old moved from Aston Villa last month, having made his senior Anderlecht debut at just 16. Over the past 10 days, he has been settling into […]
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As several areas of England prepare for a fifth heatwave in 2026, Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Janina Leitzig understands the difficulties faced by anyone trying to keep a garden healthy. “You’re not accustomed to having so little rain, are you?” she says. Following her summer switch to Manchester, the former Germany youth international does not […]
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Barcelona have submitted a higher offer worth approximately €60m (£51m) to Manchester City for Rodri. The revised proposal comes after City immediately turned down Barça’s opening bid of €45m. The latest figure is closer to the English club’s assessment of the 30-year-old, who led Spain to World Cup success and claimed the Ballon d’Or in […]
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