Sunderland are on the verge of completing a deal for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, who has been a long-standing target for Newcastle. The France Under-21 international is capable of playing at left-back, wing-back or in central defence. Despite interest from several clubs this summer, Régis Le Bris’s side now look set to secure the player […]
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Zinedine Zidane has been named the new manager of the French national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps and taking charge of the side he once inspired to major success as one of the country’s finest players. Philippe Diallo, president of the French football federation, confirmed Zidane’s arrival at the FFF headquarters in Paris on Tuesday and […]
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Inter are nearing an agreement to bring in John Stones on a free transfer after the 32-year-old centre-back departed Manchester City in June. Both Inter and their Italian rivals Juventus showed interest in Stones before the World Cup, but the Nerazzurri have since emerged as favourites to secure his signature following his strong performances during […]
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Jamie Raskin, the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has opened an inquiry into Fifa president Gianni Infantino and requested records outlining the organization’s connections with Donald Trump and his administration. In a letter sent on Sunday, Raskin asked Infantino to hand over documents and correspondence concerning any gifts, money or other advantages given […]
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English football authorities will test a new measure this season designed to discourage goalkeepers from creating tactical stoppages. The initiative, jointly supported by Pro Ref, the Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and National League, is intended to stop teams using apparent goalkeeper injuries to interrupt play and receive tactical guidance. […]
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A High Court judge has overturned a council decision permitting Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to develop a new training complex in a north London park. At a hearing in June, the campaign group Guardians of Whitewebbs argued that Enfield council acted unlawfully when it approved plans for a women’s and girls’ football academy covering 6.5 […]
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Chelsea are reportedly holding discussions about signing Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Welbeck has emerged as an unexpected option to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s attack after registering 13 goals in 37 Premier League appearances last season. There is confidence at Stamford Bridge that an agreement could be reached, with Brighton believed to be prepared to let the […]
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Manchester City remain confident that Rodri will agree to a contract extension, although they are preparing for potential offers from Real Madrid and other clubs interested in the midfielder. Rodri’s current agreement runs until June next year, and he has yet to accept the new terms City offered some time ago. Discussions with the 30-year-old […]
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Andrea Pirlo has announced that he is no longer being considered for the Italy coaching position, with his endorsement agreement with a Russian gambling company reportedly contributing to the decision. A number of Italian politicians had questioned Pirlo’s position as a Fonbet ambassador, arguing that the national team manager should not have interests that could […]
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Japanese Football Icon ‘King Kazu’ Miura, 59, Nets First Competitive Goal in Four Years Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura registered his first competitive goal in almost four years on Saturday, scoring at the age of 59 as Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to progress in the Emperor’s Cup. Miura, widely known by the nickname […]
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