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target=_blank>Manchester United sign forward Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season.
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target=_blank>John Utaka appointed French club’s head coach
The appointment is a significant milestone for Utaka, making him the only African head coach in France’s top-tier women’s league.
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target=_blank>Slot’s new-look Liverpool under the spotlight in Community Shield
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is relishing the rare chance to lift silverware in his side’s first game of the season as the new-look Premier League champions face Crystal Palace in Sunday’s Community Shield.
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target=_blank>Barcelona reinstate Ter Stegen as captain
Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German’s fitness.
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target=_blank>UEFA fines Yamal, Lewandowski for anti-doping breach in Champions League
UEFA has sanctioned Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski for breaching Anti-Doping Regulations during last season’s Champions League semi-final fixture against Inter Milan.
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target=_blank>Ter Stegen responds after Barcelona strips him of captaincy
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen took to social media on Friday to defend himself after Barcelona started disciplinary proceedings that could allow them to terminate his contract.
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target=_blank>Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster ‘winning culture’ – Ratcliffe
A £50 million ($67 million) investment has been made to upgrade the Carrington training ground that has been United’s base since 2000.
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target=_blank>Garnacho agrees personal terms with Chelsea – Report
Chelsea have taken a major step forward in their summer transfer plans as Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho has agreed personal terms with the club, sources have confirmed.
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target=_blank>2025 Ballon d’Or: 5 players get top ranking after shortlist revealed
The highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist has been released, with top talents from Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain all vying for the most coveted individual honour in world football.
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target=_blank>Lewandowski suffers hamstring injury, may miss Barca’s season opener
Lewandowski netted 42 times in 52 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan club last season.
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target=_blank>EPL: Why I snubbed Arsenal, Newcastle to join Man Utd – Sesko
Benjamin Sesko has revealed why he rejected moves to Arsenal and Newcastle United to join their Premier League rivals, Manchester United. A deal for the 22-year-old was officially confirmed as a new United player on Saturday. Sesko was heavily linked with Arsenal at the start of the summer and believed to be Mikel Arteta’a first
EPL: Why I snubbed Arsenal, Newcastle to join Man Utd – Sesko
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars unveil new technical, backroom staff
Shooting Stars have unveiled a nine-man technical and backroom staff ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Akin Olowokere, Ayeoba Gabriel, and Shakiru Lawal will serve as the assistant coaches. Gopar Cornelius and Grace Towobola will be the team’s goalkeeper trainer and strength and conditioning coach, respectively. Tammy Tamuno, Habeeb Opeyemi, and
NPFL: Shooting Stars unveil new technical, backroom staff
target=_blank>Sesko to be unveiled before Man Utd vs Fiorentina match
Benjamin Sesko is expected to be officially unveiled as a new Manchester United player on Saturday. The Slovenia international flew into the UK on Friday to begin his medicals with the Premier League club. United have agreed a deal in principle with RB Leipzig to sign Sesko, who is set to put pen to paper
Sesko to be unveiled before Man Utd vs Fiorentina match
target=_blank>Transfer: Why I sell my best players to Chelsea – Brighton owner, Bloom
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Tony Bloom, has revealed why he sells the club’s best players to rivals Chelsea. According to him, the Blues have emerged as one of his best customers and are always coming back for more. Brazilian forward Joao Pedro is the latest Brighton player to join Chelsea this
Transfer: Why I sell my best players to Chelsea – Brighton owner, Bloom
target=_blank>EPL: You don’t need him to win title – James kicks against Liverpool signing Isak
Former Liverpool goalkeeper, David James, has kicked against the Reds signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. According to the Englishman, Arne Slot’s side don’t need the Swede to win the English Premier League title this season again. Isak has been linked with a summer transfer switch to Arne Slot’s side from Newcastle. The 25-year-old striker
EPL: You don’t need him to win title – James kicks against Liverpool signing Isak
target=_blank>Ndidi pens farewell message to Leicester after joining Besiktas
Wilfred Ndidi has penned an emotional farewell message to Leicester City after his permanent transfer to Besiktas. The Nigeria international ended his eight and half years stay with the Foxes by moving to Besiktas this week. Ndidi, who was unveiled by the Turkish Super Lig giants on Friday, signed a three-year contract with the option
Ndidi pens farewell message to Leicester after joining Besiktas
target=_blank>EPL: Why Chelsea will never win title – Carragher
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has insisted that Chelsea can never win the Premier League title because they don’t have the right goalkeeper to do so. According to the Englishman, the Blues need to replace their goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with a new one this summer transfer window if they want to win the English top-flight league.
EPL: Why Chelsea will never win title – Carragher
target=_blank>Ronaldo gives verdict on Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres
Al-Nassr superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has described Arsenal’s new player, Viktor Gyokeres as a ‘special’ footballer. Gyokeres moved to the Gunners this summer from Sporting after his brilliant performances for the Portuguese giants last season. During his time at Sporting, Gyokeres netted 97 goals in over 100 appearances across all competitions for the club. However, Ronaldo,
Ronaldo gives verdict on Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘It’s a priority for me’ – Maresca names player he needs at Chelsea
Following the long-term injury layoff for Levi Colwill, Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has said that he is looking for a new centreback. Earlier reports had suggested that Chelsea won’t bother returning to the transfer market in search of Colwill’s replacement. Fabrizio Romano had reported that Chelsea have not activated any immediate ‘emergency plan’ to sign
Transfer: ‘It’s a priority for me’ – Maresca names player he needs at Chelsea
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2025: Ronaldo makes claim when asked about winner
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to name his choice for the Ballon d’Or 2025. The Portugal forward called the prestigious individual award ‘fictional’ and walked off when a reporter asked him. While talking to the media after scoring a hat-trick in Al-Nassr’s recent pre-season game against Rio Ave, the former Manchester United and Real
Ballon d’Or 2025: Ronaldo makes claim when asked about winner
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