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    Saudi Pro League 2024-25: Anticipation Builds Amid Strategic Shifts and Quiet Transfers

    The 2024-25 Saudi Pro League season kicks off on Thursday, 22 August. Just a year ago, it felt like a new star player was arriving in Riyadh, Jeddah, and other cities every day. Over £700 million was spent to bring in big names like Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Riyad Mahrez, who joined Cristiano...
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    Manuel Neuer Retires from International Football After 15 Years

    Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football. Neuer, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, earned 124 caps during his career. His final appearance for the national team was last month in their Euro 2024 quarter-final loss to Spain. The 38-year-old...
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    Antony's Domestic Abuse Case in Brazil Closed Without Charges

    A Brazilian police investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Manchester United winger Antony has concluded without any charges, though prosecutors may still pursue the case. The 24-year-old footballer, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, is also under investigation by...
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    Victor Boniface Fined and Suspended for Unsporting Gesture During German Super Cup Final

    Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has been suspended for one match and fined €25,000 by the German Football Federation (DFB) for unsporting behavior. The punishment follows an incident during last Saturday's DFL Super Cup match against VFB Stuttgart. After the final whistle, Boniface...
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    Fulham Interest In Signing Manchester United Target Sander Berge

    Fulham is reportedly making a move to sign Sander Berge from Burnley, a player who has also caught the attention of Manchester United. Berge, who spent three and a half years at Sheffield United and made 109 appearances, joined Burnley last summer. Although he was a regular in the Burnley...
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    Thierry Henry Resigns as France Under-21s Manager After Olympic Silver Success

    Thierry Henry has stepped down as the manager of France’s Under-21 football team, shortly after guiding them to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. The 47-year-old had taken on the role in 2023, signing a two-year contract. During the Paris Games, Henry led the under-23 squad, who put up a...
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    Jamie Vardy Rescues Point for Leicester in Draw Against Tottenham

    Jamie Vardy made a memorable return to the Premier League by scoring a goal as promoted Leicester City drew 1-1 with Tottenham at the King Power Stadium. Vardy, 37, found the net with Leicester's first shot on target, heading in a cross from Abdul Fatawu just before the hour mark. His goal...
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    Joao Felix Set for Chelsea Return as Conor Gallagher Joins Atletico Madrid

    Chelsea have tentatively agreed on a deal to bring back Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, with Conor Gallagher heading the other way. The transfer fee for Felix, a 24-year-old Portugal international, hasn’t been disclosed, but he's set to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year contract with an...
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    Ilkay Gundogan Free to Seek New Club as Barcelona Faces Financial Challenges

    Ilkay Gundogan is being given the chance to explore other options for leaving Barcelona this summer. The 33-year-old midfielder has only spent one full season with the Catalan club after joining on a free transfer from Manchester City. Even though he’s under contract for two more years...
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    Pierre Kalulu Set to Join Juventus After Impressive Spell at AC Milan

    Pierre Kalulu is close to making a move to Juventus, signaling a major shift from his current stint at AC Milan. Kalulu has been a solid presence for Milan since joining in 2020, but recent changes, including the arrivals of Strahinja Pavlović and Emerson Royal, have made him reconsider his role...
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    Joao Felix Set for Chelsea Return as Conor Gallagher Joins Atletico Madrid

    Chelsea have tentatively agreed on a deal to bring back Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, with Conor Gallagher heading the other way. The transfer fee for Felix, a 24-year-old Portugal international, hasn’t been disclosed, but he's set to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year contract with an...
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    Ipswich Sign Championship Top Scorer Szmodics and England Midfielder Phillips

    Ipswich Town have completed two major signings on the eve of their Premier League return, capturing Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn Rovers and Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City. Szmodics, last season's top scorer in the Championship with 27 goals, joins Ipswich on a four-year deal for a fee...
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    Tottenham Hotspur Sign Winger Wilson Odobert from Burnley for £25 Million

    Tottenham Hotspur have signed winger Wilson Odobert from Burnley for around £25 million, with the deal running until 2029. Odobert, a France Under-21 international, joined Burnley last summer and made 34 appearances for them, scoring five goals. At just 19 years old, he became Burnley's...
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    Ajax Claim 34-Penalty Shootout Victory Over Panathinaikos In Europa League Qualifier

    Ajax edged past Panathinaikos 13-12 in an epic penalty shootout, featuring a staggering 34 spot-kicks, to secure their spot in the Europa League qualifying play-off round. Veteran goalkeeper Remko Pasveer, at 40, was the hero of the night, saving five penalties and even scoring one himself. The...
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    Manchester United Vs Fulham: English Premier League Match Preview

    Manchester United will kick off their league campaign at Old Trafford for the 10th time in 11 seasons, as they host Fulham on Friday. This marks the eighth consecutive year they've started the Premier League at home, setting a new record. Despite being just the first game of the season, the...
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    Sandro Tonali Set to Return to Newcastle on August 28 After 10-Month Betting Ban

    Newcastle United has announced that Sandro Tonali will be eligible to play again starting August 28, following a 10-month suspension for violating betting rules. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) handed down the ban to the 24-year-old in October 2023 after it was revealed that he had...
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    Arsenal in Advanced Talks to Sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad

    Arsenal is currently in discussions with Real Sociedad to sign Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino. Merino, who played a crucial role in Spain's Euro 2024 victory, featured in all seven of the tournament's matches, including scoring a decisive late goal against Germany in the quarter-finals. At 28...
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    Yves Bissouma Suspended By Tottenham After Laughing Gas Incident

    Tottenham Hotspur have suspended Yves Bissouma from their upcoming Premier League match against Leicester City on Monday after a video surfaced showing the midfielder inhaling laughing gas. Despite Bissouma's apology, in which he admitted to a "severe lack of judgement," the club decided to take...
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    Bruno Fernandes Commits Future to Manchester United with New Contract Extension

    Manchester United's Midfielder Bruno Fernandes has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027, with an option for an additional year. The 29-year-old Portugal midfielder has been a key player since his arrival from Sporting...
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    Mbappe Makes Dream Debut as Real Madrid Win Super Cup

    Kylian Mbappe is thrilled to have finally joined Real Madrid and is already making his mark! He scored on his debut against Atalanta, helping the team win a record-breaking sixth Uefa Super Cup. And he's not wasting any time - despite only resuming training a week ago, he's already showing off...
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