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Tijjani Reijnders is closing in on a shock move away from Manchester City after giving the green light to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah in a deal worth €61million. The Netherlands international has now agreed to the move after Manchester City and Al-Qadsiah had already reached a verbal agreement over the transfer fee. All
Chelsea are prepared to allow Mykhailo Mudryk to leave the club on loan this summer as the Ukrainian winger searches for the regular football he needs to rebuild his career. The 25-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs following his return to football, with potential destinations in Italy as well as French side Strasbourg among
Besiktas have stepped up their pursuit of Dusan Vlahovic by submitting a final proposal to the Serbian striker and his representatives as they attempt to complete one of the biggest free-agent signings of the summer. The Turkish giants have been working on a deal for Vlahovic for weeks and have now reached a decisive stage
Enzo Maresca has revealed that Pep Guardiola will remain available to offer him advice at Manchester City, but the new City boss has no intention of constantly calling his former mentor as he attempts to establish his own era at the Etihad Stadium. Maresca has taken on one of the most difficult managerial jobs in
Real Madrid have complete confidence in highly rated academy midfielder Thiago Pitarch and are prepared to continue giving the youngster opportunities around the first team. The 19-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting players to come through Madrid’s academy in recent years, and his progress has not gone unnoticed outside the Santiago Bernabeu.
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo after reaching an agreement for the Uruguay international to move to Anfield on a season-long loan. The 27-year-old is expected to undergo his medical before completing the transfer, bringing an end, at least temporarily, to his long spell with Barcelona. The deal represents
Bruno Guimaraes has revealed the deeply personal story behind his decision to wear the No.39 shirt, with the new Arsenal midfielder explaining that the number represents the sacrifices his father made for their family in Brazil. Guimaraes has continued with No.39 following his £75million move from Newcastle United to Arsenal, despite the number being an
Bruno Guimaraes has delivered an emotional farewell to Newcastle United after completing his £75million move to Premier League champions Arsenal. The Brazilian midfielder admitted that leaving St James’ Park was one of the toughest decisions of his life after spending more than four years on Tyneside and developing a special relationship with Newcastle supporters. Guimaraes
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has strongly defended Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the Portuguese superstar is being treated unfairly and suggesting some critics have become more comfortable attacking him now that he is in the latter stages of his career. The former Real Madrid striker, who played alongside Ronaldo during the 2014/15 season, has spoken about the personality
Arsenal’s preparations for the new season suffered another setback after Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory over the Premier League champions at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side are now only a week away from facing Manchester City in the Community Shield, but their latest performance showed there is still plenty of work to be
Real Madrid are on the verge of announcing one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching a full agreement with RB Leipzig for the signing of highly rated winger Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international is expected to land in Madrid later today, where he will complete the final formalities of his
Full time: Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time). Ferran Torres settled the 2026 World Cup final deep into extra time, giving Spain their second World Cup title and a first men’s crown since 2010. Here is how the whole match unfolded at MetLife Stadium, from kick-off to the final whistle. Final score Spain 1-0 Argentina
It is the final the tournament deserved. Argentina, the reigning champions chasing a piece of history, against Spain, the team that has looked like the best side in the competition from start to finish. On Sunday, 19 July, the two meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the World Cup on the
Argentina and Spain meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is locked in for 3pm local time on the US East Coast, which falls at different points of the day depending on where you are watching from. Here is when the
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final arrives on Sunday, July 19, with Argentina taking on Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is set for 3pm ET, giving fans across the country a Sunday afternoon showpiece to close out the tournament. It is the biggest match of the summer and the final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to a close this weekend, and for fans in the UK it means a Sunday evening in front of the television. Argentina and Spain will meet in the final on Sunday, 19 July, with kick-off set for 8pm BST. The match will be played at MetLife Stadium in East
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