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Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
Midfielder thought to have £35m release clause Move comes as deal for Éderson from Atalanta stalls Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after their move for the Atalanta midfielder Éderson stalled. Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, is in advanced talks with Villa regarding a financial package…
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Dravid open to coaching alongside ETPL ownership
Former India coach Rahul Dravid says he is “certainly” still open to coaching roles despite making a foray into franchise ownership.
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Barnsley sign Ipswich goalkeeper Slicker on loan
Barnsley sign Ipswich Town goalkeeper Cieran Slicker on a season-long loan deal.
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‘A goalkeeper I like’ – Head coach’s admission over Sheffield Wednesday-linked man – Yorkshire Post
‘A goalkeeper I like’ – Head coach’s admission over Sheffield Wednesday-linked man Yorkshire Post
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Chris Sutton’s World Cup semi-final predictions
BBC Sport’s football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the semi-final ties at the 2026 World Cup.
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Ted Lasso actor Fernandez makes professional debut
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.
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Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Aston Villa are close to signing Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi for £49m after stepping in ahead of Newcastle, who had believed they were on the verge of agreeing a deal. The move matters because it strengthens Villa after their Champions League qualification while dealing Newcastle another setback in a difficult transfer window, especially as the…
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Andy Burnham has body of work that speaks volumes about how he gets football | Rob Draper
This Guardian opinion piece argues that Andy Burnham’s long involvement in football policy shows a deeper understanding of the game than political image-making alone suggests. It says one of his most important interventions came after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008, when he was part of discussions that helped drive major reform of youth…
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World Cup quiz: how well do you remember USA 94?
This Guardian piece is a World Cup quiz testing readers’ memory of USA 94, the first men’s World Cup held in the United States. Rather than reporting new events, it revisits notable moments, records and personalities from the 1994 tournament, linking them to the buildup to the 2026 World Cup. – The quiz spans 15…
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‘Mourinho’: Teaser For Netflix Sports Doc About Legendary Football Manager Drops; Global Launch Date Revealed
The Netflix doc series about legendary football manager Jose Mourinho will launch globally on August 11. In a teaser trailer released today, the same day he begins a second spell as Real Madrid coach, the Portuguese star seen in typically boastful action as he looks through his personal trophy room. He throws on a contented…