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Cancelo seals permanent Man City exit with Al-Hilal move

Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City. The right-back has reportedly signed a three-year contract after joining the Saudi Pro League club for a fee of £21million. Cancelo originally joined the Citizens in August 2019 in a deal worth £60m, making him the most expensive right-back in history. He made 154 […]

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Iling-Junior joins Bologna on season-long loan

Samuel Iling-Junior has joined Bologna on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. The 20-year-old joined the Villans at the start of July as part of a double transfer from Juventus with Enzo Barrenechea for a combined £18.6million. However, he has not featured in either of Villa’s matchday squads since the start of the Premier League […]

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Vinicius insists being Ballon d´Or favourite boosts confidence

Vinicius Junior says being the favourite for the Ballon d’Or is a big boost for his confidence after a stellar campaign for Real Madrid in 2023-24. The Brazilian was an influential figure for Los Blancos as they won a record-extending 15th Champions League and a 36th LaLiga title, as well as the Supercopa de Espana. […]

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Villarreal 4-3 Celta Vigo: Parejo scores last-gasp goal to settle thriller

Dani Parejo’s 110th-minute goal sealed a 4-3 victory for Villarreal over Celta Vigo, snatching a late win on Monday. Celta had come from behind to level the score with 10 minutes of normal time remaining and looked to be heading home with a point until late drama flipped the script. The visitors actually took the […]

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Dybala debated Saudi Pro League move before settling on Roma stay

Paulo Dybala says he thought about taking the lucrative deal offered to him from the Saudi Pro League before ultimately deciding to stay at Roma. The World Cup winner was being linked with a move to Al-Qadsiah, who reportedly offered him a three-year contract worth €75million. However, Dybala chose to turn the offer down to […]

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Premier League MD2: Lucky winners and unlucky losers

We’re into the swing of the new Premier League season, with matchday two bringing plenty more thrills and spills. Big wins for Chelsea and Manchester City were accompanied by hat-tricks for Noni Madueke and Erling Haaland, while Everton’s miserable start to 2024-25 continued as they were thrashed 4-0 at Tottenham. But who were the lucky […]

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James Rodriguez returns to LaLiga with Rayo Vallecano

James Rodriguez has sealed a return to LaLiga, joining Rayo Vallecano on an initial one-year contract. James left Brazilian giants Sao Paulo in July following a sublime Copa America campaign with Colombia, winning the Player of the Tournament award as they reached the final. Rodriguez laid on six assists throughout the tournament, breaking the single-edition […]

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Atletico boss Simeone confident Alvarez will adapt

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Julian Alvarez needs time to find his feet after a 3-0 win over Girona, predicting the forward will be “incredible” for Los Colchoneros. Atleti got off the mark for the new campaign with a comfortable win over last season’s LaLiga runners-up, with Antoine Griezmann, Marcos Llorente and Koke scoring. […]

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O´Shea joins Ipswich on five-year deal

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of defender Dara O’Shea from Burnley for an undisclosed fee. The Republic of Ireland international put pen to paper on a five-year deal at Portman Road, while becoming Kieran McKenna’s ninth capture during the ongoing window. Former West Bromwich Albion and Burnley defender O’Shea will bring Premier League experience […]

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