Latest from Daniel Hartley
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Cristian Chivu earns Inter extension after a title-winning first season
Cristian Chivu has signed a new Inter deal until 2028 after leading the club to the Serie A title and Coppa Italia in his debut season.
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Barcelona escalate Negreira feud with formal complaint against Florentino Perez
Barcelona have formally urged La Liga, the RFEF and the CTA to act against Florentino Perez after his May 12 and 13 remarks.
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Marc Cucurella Real Madrid move has Pique talking about a line crossed
Gerard Pique says Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move crosses a line. The La Masia graduate has signed until 2032 after one senior Barca appearance.
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Andrea Cambiaso transfer turns into a cash-vs-swap battle
Juventus want around €40m for Andrea Cambiaso and need a €20m capital gain this month, while Chelsea and Barcelona push swap-heavy offers.
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Barcelona vs Birmingham City at St Andrew's is a rare summer showcase
Barcelona travel to St Andrew's on 31 July for a rare pre-season friendly against Birmingham City, with history and ticket demand boosting the event.
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Marcus Rashford one deadline away from a transfer tug-of-war
Barcelona let Marcus Rashford's €30 million option expire, Manchester United want a permanent exit, and rival interest means his next move may not wait
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Marc Cucurella says Mourinho’s phone call helped seal Real Madrid move
Marc Cucurella says Jose Mourinho’s call helped him settle on a rapid move to Real Madrid, and he says he did not hesitate.
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Real Madrid's Konate deal is another ruthless free-transfer win
Ibrahima Konate Real Madrid move is official, with the defender joining on a free from Liverpool and signing through June 30, 2030.
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Juventus transfer rumours: Sunderland, Everton and Brighton circle summer targets
Sunderland have contacted Juventus over Khéphren Thuram, Brighton face a mid-July Kaminski deadline, and Everton are eyeing Edon Zhegrova.
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At 40, Vozinha makes World Cup history—but almost without his mother watching
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, earns man of the match with clean sheet against Spain while his mother races to secure a U.S. visa to watch him.
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João Neves shines as Portugal held by Congo DR
João Neves scored in the opening six minutes with an 8.0 rating, but Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo DR. Cristiano Ronaldo extended his nine-game major
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Manchester United's summer of second chances
Carreras slides from €50M to €25M as Manchester United explores resigning him from Real Madrid. Herrera joins Zaragoza in Spanish second division.
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Julián Álvarez transfer saga stays alive as Enrique Cerezo points to the contract
Enrique Cerezo again defended Julián Álvarez's future at Atlético Madrid, pointing suitors to his €500 million release clause as Barcelona and Real Madrid
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Ruben Amorim Milan rebuild starts with transfer talk
Ruben Amorim’s Milan rebuild is already taking shape, with an August 15 friendly against Manchester United, links to Ederson and Gonçalo Ramos.
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Bernardo Silva's Real Madrid move is smart business, not just a free transfer
Bernardo Silva will join Real Madrid on a free transfer on a two-year deal until June 30, 2028 after his Manchester City exit.
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Bernardo Silva Real Madrid move after Barcelona talks
Bernardo Silva has signed for Real Madrid on a two-year deal until June 2028, after Barcelona’s advanced talks and Jose Mourinho’s influence.
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Julian Alvarez transfer: Barcelona plan €150m push after the World Cup
Barcelona are preparing a €135m-plus-bonuses bid for Julian Alvarez after the World Cup, while Atletico Madrid reject swaps.
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Kylian Mbappe becomes France's record scorer at 27
Kylian Mbappe is France's record scorer with 58 goals in 99 games after scoring against Senegal, and he is 3 shy of Klose's World Cup mark.
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Ruben Amorim gets AC Milan reset, but the Manchester United questions remain
Ruben Amorim has joined AC Milan after his 63-game Manchester United exit, with Milan coming off a fifth-place finish and no Champions League.
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Spain's World Cup case runs deeper than Lamine Yamal
Spain World Cup favourites talk goes beyond Lamine Yamal, with Mikel Oyarzabal's 13 goals in 16 caps and Fabian Ruiz adding real depth.
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Marc Cucurella Real Madrid transfer triggers left-back shake-up
Marc Cucurella's £51.7million move to Real Madrid has triggered a left-back reshuffle, with Chelsea planning replacements and Madrid facing a squad squeeze.
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Spain vs Cape Verde: Yamal benched in a frustrating 0-0 opener
Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde ended 0-0 despite four Barcelona starters, Lamine Yamal's bench role, and a seven-save display from Vozinha.
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Marcus Rashford's Barcelona option expires as Manchester United weigh their next move
Barcelona's £26m option on Marcus Rashford has expired, leaving Manchester United to seek a permanent buyer as he returns on £325,000 a week.
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Sandro Tonali one name Tottenham cannot ignore in a costly transfer chase
Tottenham have entered the Sandro Tonali race, with Newcastle demanding more than £100 million and his contract running to June 2029.
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Rafa Mir says he will appeal after prison sentence as Sevilla respond
Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison, says he will appeal, and Sevilla have condemned violence and sexual assault.
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Spain player ratings vs Cape Verde Islands show a night wasted up front
Pedri led Spain's ratings, but Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal wasted chances in a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde Islands behind Vozinha.
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Spain held by Cape Verde as Vozinha leads a deserved defensive stand
Spain vs Cape Verde Islands ended 0-0 as Vozinha made seven saves and posted a 9.2 rating in Cape Verde's standout World Cup draw.
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Jhon Solis joins Birmingham City on four-year deal
Birmingham City have signed Jhon Solis from Girona on a four-year deal. The midfielder joins on July 1 after a loan spell last season.
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Dusan Vlahovic free transfer still looks expensive
Dusan Vlahovic is set to leave Juventus as a free agent, with Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea linked, but wages could still price him out.
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Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid and Chelsea's Hato plan
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid for €60m, while Chelsea back Jorrel Hato and want at least two starting-level signings.
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Marc Cucurella move points to Mourinho's rebuild at Real Madrid
Marc Cucurella's £51.7 million move to Real Madrid underlines Jose Mourinho's rebuild, with more signings still to come and Chelsea planning replacements.
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Raphinha's Saudi offer returns as Barcelona weigh another big decision
Raphinha says Saudi Arabia was very tempting as reports claim clubs are ready to pay Barcelona €80 million and quadruple his salary.
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Markus Krösche linked with AC Milan on the strength of his recruitment record
Markus Krösche is linked with AC Milan, and his recruitment record at RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt explains why. Here is the case.
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Lamine Yamal available for Spain, but not for 90 minutes
Lamine Yamal is available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde, but Luis de la Fuente says he is not ready for 90 minutes.
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Marc Cucurella gives Real Madrid an early statement signing
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea on a six-year deal to 2032, with reports differing on a fee in the €55m-€60m range.
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Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move leaves Chelsea with another reset to manage
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in a £51.7m deal, signing until June 30, 2032 as Chelsea absorb another big exit.
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Marc Cucurella one step closer to Real Madrid after Mourinho-backed push
José Mourinho is reported to be pushing Real Madrid's move for Marc Cucurella, with Chelsea agreeing a €55m plus €5m in add-ons deal after Atlético Madrid
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Spain vs Cape Verde Islands preview: Oyarzabal, Olmo and the line-up calls
Spain’s opener against Cape Verde Islands is a selection call, with Oyarzabal in form, Olmo chasing a record and Yamal and Williams unlikely to start.
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Marc Cucurella deal raises bigger questions for Chelsea
Marc Cucurella's reported move to Real Madrid comes with conflicting fee reports, a post-World Cup timeline and a Chelsea replacement plan.
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Real Madrid's defensive rebuild is moving faster than the Mourinho return
Real Madrid's transfer rebuild is moving fast, with Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konaté all central to Mourinho's plans.