Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement worth £34.2m (40m euros) to bring Cristian Romero in from Tottenham. The 28-year-old is poised to become Atletico’s fourth arrival of the summer, with Spurs also securing a 15 per cent share of any future transfer fee. Romero, an Argentina international, recently attracted attention from Premier League champions Arsenal, […]
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Malawi’s impressive run at the expanded 16-nation competition in Morocco demonstrates that African women’s football can flourish beyond its established powerhouses. Apart from the tournament’s first edition in 1998, Malawi are the first newcomers to progress to the final. Their semi-final appearance has already secured qualification for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup in Brazil, […]
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Hull City have completed the transfer of centre-back Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano in a record-breaking deal for the club. The 21-year-old defender has agreed to a five-year contract that includes the possibility of an additional season. Although the exact fee was not disclosed, the club confirmed that it exceeds the £20m plus bonuses recently […]
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Rangers are actively searching for another striker after Youssef Chermiti suffered a long-term injury, manager Derek McInnes has confirmed. He also admitted that injuries in defence have left the club taking significant risks. Chermiti, 22, damaged his anterior cruciate ligament during Saturday’s loss to Hibernian. The injury occurred shortly after McInnes revealed that an offer […]
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Lewis-Skelly has expressed his desire to remain at Arsenal and is determined to earn a regular place in the senior side. His role in the first team has undoubtedly come under pressure following the £75m signing of midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle United. However, Arsenal’s demanding schedule could still provide Lewis-Skelly with the playing opportunities he […]
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Arsenal have renewed their pursuit of Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa. The 28-year-old remains on holiday following the World Cup and has not joined Villa’s squad for Wednesday’s Super Cup fixture against Paris St-Germain. An earlier attempt by the Gunners to sign Konsa this summer failed to progress. The London side were prepared to offer […]
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The Korea Football Association has issued an apology over several controversies, including allegations that money was spent on sexual services for international match officials. The country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism completed a report into the claims in 2016. It became public last week after being obtained by a South Korean broadcaster. The ministry […]
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Each of the 12 Scottish Premiership clubs will field a team of former stars in a legends edition of the popular indoor Tennent’s Soccer Sixes tournament later this year. Supported by the SPFL, the returning competition will be staged at Braehead Arena on 3 and 4 October, with Premier Sports providing live coverage. Saturday will […]
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These additional fees can quickly become substantial. Manchester United provide a useful example. In the club’s financial results for the third quarter of 2024-25, published on 6 June, United stated on page 45 of the 47-page report that agreements with other clubs and agents could require further transfer-related payments beyond the sums already recorded as […]
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With John McGinn set to lead Aston Villa on one of European football’s grandest stages, the Scottish Football Podcast celebrates the career of one of Scotland’s finest modern players. How did a young talent from St Mirren develop into a Europa League champion, Premier League skipper and key figure for Scotland? What qualities make him […]
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