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Chelsea sign Dutch defender Hato from Ajax

Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 million ($49 million) on Sunday.

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Departing Spurs captain Son in tears on emotional evening

Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his team-mates threw him in the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday.

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'Went into games knowing we would struggle’

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has opened up about the anxiety and frustration he experienced last season, admitting he would often travel to matches fearing the worst for his team.

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Butler gets his players ‘moving’ in Vientiane

Bangladesh coach Peter Butler got his ‘players moving’ through the first practice session in Vientiane on Sunday morning, a day after reaching the Laos capital for the upcoming AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

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Bayern midfielder Pavlovic suffers eye socket fracture

Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an eye socket fracture in training, the German club said.

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Transfer window heats up as clubs go big

The football summer transfer window is in full swing, with clubs across the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 making significant moves to strengthen their squads for the 2025–26 season. High-profile transfers and intense speculation dominate the headlines as teams vie for top talent and address key areas, while several major sagas continue to unfold.

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Marta magic, shootout drama seal Brazil's ninth Women's Copa America title

Brazil great Marta forced extra time with a late equaliser and the veteran struck again in the 105th minute to seemingly seal victory.

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Miami advance in Leagues Cup amid Messi injury concern

The 38-year-old Argentine superstar forward appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

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Japan striker 'King Kazu' plays at 58

Former international Miura, fondly known as "King Kazu", is the oldest professional in Japan and almost certainly beyond.

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Financial constraints holding back revival of district football

Bangladesh Football Federation's pledge to revive district football is apparently going to face a big hurdle due to financial constraints.

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PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

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Merciless Bayern hit 10 against amateurs Auckland City at Club World Cup

Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score a hat-trick as Bayern Munich mauled amateurs Auckland City of New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game at the Club World Cup on Sunday.

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Gattuso named new Italy coach

Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy's new coach on Sunday and will be tasked with helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti.

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Tel makes Tottenham move permanent after loan from Bayern

Forward Mathys Tel has signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal after a four-month loan spell at the Premier League team from Bayern Munich, both clubs said on Sunday.

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PSG have sights set on Club World Cup glory

Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.

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Inter striker Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict

The 32-year-old was unable to get a flight to join his Inter team-mates in Los Angeles due to the ongoing confrontation between Iran and Israel.

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BFF boss outlines 6-month roadmap

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal faced the media yesterday in an extended press conference that lasted over two hours at a convention hall in the capital -- his most elaborate interaction since taking charge last October..While the agenda officially revolved aroun

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Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

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