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Barcelona Declines Aymeric Laporte Offer After World Cup

Hansi Flick's trust in his left-sided defenders and the need to open direct talks with Athletic Bilbao make the club unwilling to pursue the move.

Marc Cucurella Signs for Real Madrid After Helping Spain Win World Cup

Everton Start Pre‑season with 4-0 Win at Dundee

Man United Prioritise Lewis Hall as Long-Term Left-Back Target

Arsenal and Liverpool Reportedly Track RB Leipzig Defender Lutsharel Geertruida

Álex Grimaldo Joins Atlético Madrid From Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea Close to Signing Maxence Lacroix for Reported €55m

Argentina Start World Cup Title Defense Against Algeria in Kansas City

Almirante Brown Defeats Godoy Cruz 1-0 at Fragata Presidente Sarmiento

Australia Stuns Turkiye 2-0 in World Cup Opener

Mourinho Return and Dumfries Move Put Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid Role at Risk

Luis Miguel Ramis Named Osasuna Head Coach Through 2028

Liverpool and Chelsea Reportedly Track Burnley Defender Maxime Esteve

Napoli President Leaves Kevin De Bruyne’s Future to Incoming Coach After Player Praises Conte Exit

PSG Retain Champions League After Shootout as Arsenal’s Defensive Gameplan Draws Heavy Criticism

Dembele Says He Expects to Be Fit for Champions League Final Against Arsenal

Semenyo’s Back-Heel Wins FA Cup for Man City

Notts County Reach League Two Play-Off Final After Shutout Against Chesterfield

Arsenal's Backline Options Tighten With Rice Knock and Kiwior’s Porto Switch Confirmed

Whitecaps Earn 1-1 Draw at Earthquakes as Berhalter Levels Late