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Football transfer rumours: Cristian Romero to leave Spurs for … Arsenal?

Spence to leave Spurs for Liverpool? | Zirkzee set for loan to Juventus? | Egypt star Hassan heading to Celtic?

Taha Hashim·2 days ago

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Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn

A deal worth at least $1bn in secured income over eight years was abandoned by the Confederation of African Football because the governing body decided to switch the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial to a four-yearly event

Osasu Obayiuwana·2 days ago

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Kerolin failed to report for pre-season at Manchester City before Barcelona switch

The Brazil forward Kerolin failed to report for pre-season training at Manchester City before transfer to Barcelona had been agreed

Exclusive by Tom Garry·3 days ago

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Barcelona step up Rodri interest after Real Madrid talks with Manchester City star stall

Barça are ready to hijack their rivals’ attempts to sign the Spain captain as Real Madrid failed to reach an agreement with the Manchester City midfielder

Ed Aarons·3 days ago

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Real Madrid announce arrival of £115m Yan Diomande on seven-year contract

Real Madrid have agreed a club-record fee of £115.7m with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande and are confident of keeping hold of Vinícius Júnior

Ed Aarons·3 days ago

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Football Daily | The Argentinian FA has a date for your diary, whether you want it or not

In today’s Football Daily: Marking a meaningless, jingoistic token

Simon Burnton·3 days ago

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Uefa maintains World Cup boycott still stands despite Fifa’s backing for Infantino

Uefa is not standing down in its fight with Fifa, saying ‘conditions have not been met’ for it to call off its current boycott of competitions

Nick Ames and Matt Hughes·3 days ago

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Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones

David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phone

Carlos Mureithi·3 days ago

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Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap

Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns they were undervalued

Exclusive by Matt Hughes·3 days ago

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Coming up: six promoted teams to look out for in Europe this season

Former European heavyweights, investment projects and teams from tiny towns will liven up the top tiers

Niall McVeigh·3 days ago

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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal back for £60m Konsa? Asencio to Liverpool?

Darwin Núñez to join Salah at Trabzonspor? | Alistair Johnston to Everton? | Lucas Bergvall to Newcastle?

Tom Davies·3 days ago

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Alessia Russo: ‘When you join the club, you take on a part of Arsenal and the love’

Alessia Russo’s game went up a level last season. Now, the Arsenal forward tells Suzanne Wrack, she wants to push on for more trophies, starting with the WSL

Suzanne Wrack·3 days ago

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How to fix Fifa: what can be done to salvage football’s beleaguered governing body?

Gianni Infantino followed World Cup controversies with a widely scorned plan to let private investors in. Here’s how the game’s leaders can find a path forward

Paul MacInnes·3 days ago

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Players hit out at A-Leagues’ conduct over pay offer: ‘Continues to erode trust’

A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest offer, which includes an increased women’s salary cap

Jack Snape·4 days ago

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Fifa insists Gianni Infantino will remain president after Rabat crisis meeting

A Fifa statement said Gianni Infantino has sent written apologies to the Fifa council and the 211 member associations over the World Cup sell-off

Matt Hughes·4 days ago

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Mark Carney has ‘no confidence’ in Infantino as Luís Figo calls for Fifa president to resign

The Canadian prime minister called Infantino’s abortive sell-off scheme ‘fatal’, while the Portuguese legend Figo said he should stand down ‘to save football’

Matt Hughes and Ed Aarons·4 days ago

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NWSL sets plans for early start, summer break next season to account for 2027 World Cup

The Women’s World Cup and MLS’s calendar shift will offer the NWSL presented the NWSL with a host of challenges and opportunities for its 2027 plans

Ella Brockway in New York·4 days ago

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‘Fifa Super League’: Infantino discussed having governing body’s name on European breakaway

A document has shown how Fifa staff were involved in the European breakaway and that the global governing body was prepared to sideline member associations

Exclusive by Nick Ames·4 days ago

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Infantino is getting his karmic kicking, but why did football take so long to rebel against Fifa? | Jonathan Liew

Football federation leaders are massing forces at the gates, but years after the first proposed selling off of its commercial legacy and the Qatar World Cup

Jonathan Liew·4 days ago

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‘There is a clear vision’: Matthias Jaissle installed as Newcastle head coach

The German has been officially announced as Eddie Howe’s successor at St James’ Park on the day they allowed Bruno Guimarães to leave

Louise Taylor·4 days ago

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Football Daily | Mohamed Salah and a potted history of Liverpool legends visiting Trabzon

In today’s Football Daily: Egyptian touches down in Turkey, plus Sean Paul and a dancing Dane

Simon Burnton·4 days ago

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‘Dream come true’: Eva Olid delighted after being named Manchester United’s new head coach

Manchester United have announced two-year deal for the ‘progressive and innovative leader’ after the Spanish coach led Hearts to glory last season

Tom Garry·4 days ago

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Transfer roundup: Coventry to make Yirenkyi record signing, Palace swoop for Gozo

Coventry are closing on a £23m deal with Nordsjælland for the Ghana midfielder, while Crystal Palace are seeking the USA prospect Zavier Gozo

Ed Aarons and Ben Fisher·4 days ago

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‘Punch to the gut’: Indian football thrown into chaos with Jamshedpur withdrawal from ISL

In a blow for the league, Tata Steel has pulled the plug on the club saying it wants to ‘focus more intensely on grassroots development’

John Duerden·4 days ago

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