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Reports Indicate Carvajal Likely to Leave Real Madrid in 2026, Qatar Move Leads Options

A Qatar visit tied to Al‑Gharafa highlights family priorities, signaling a preference for a less demanding final chapter.

Boston Legacy FC Signs USWNT Goalkeeper Casey Murphy to 2029 Deal

Man United Identify Elche’s David Affengruber as Long-Term Defensive Target at £26m

Barcelona Extends Eric Garcia's Contract Through 2031

LAFC Extends Hugo Lloris Through 2026 With Option for 2027

Phil Foden’s Revival Puts Him Central to Man City as Guardiola Backs Role and Flags Contract Uncertainty

Jorge Carranza, Record-Setting Argentine Goalkeeper, Retires at 44

Independiente Rivadavia Marks Copa Argentina Triumph as Villa Signals Goodbye and Libertadores Home Confirmed

Birmingham City Captain Christoph Klarer Signs New Deal Through 2029

Netherlands Qualify for 2026 World Cup as Van Dijk Sets Captaincy Record in 4-0 Rout

Rooney Retracts 'Downed Tools' Claim About Van Dijk, Maintains Dip-in-Form Critique

Andre Onana Shines on Trabzonspor Loan, Lifting Club to Second in Super Lig

Lisandro Martínez Back in Full Training as Man United Plot Cautious Return

Sam Kerr Starts on Matildas Return in 2-1 Win Over Wales as Captaincy Decision Nears

Seattle Reign Captain Lauren Barnes to Retire at Season’s End

Northern Ireland Host Slovakia and Germany in Pivotal World Cup Qualifiers

Sara Däbritz Retires From Germany, Closing the Rio 2016 Champion Chapter

Saka Marks 200th League Game, Hits 100 Goal Involvements as Arsenal Go Top

Norgaard Makes First Arsenal Start, Impresses in Carabao Cup Win

United Honour Bruno Fernandes’ 100th Goal With Carrington Presentation