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Thursday, 13 August 2026
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![Premier League shirt sponsors shift after the gambling ban]()
Premier League shirt sponsors shift after the gambling ban
BBC feature on how the Premier League's gambling shirt-sponsor ban is changing club shirt deals, with Chelsea still searching for a long-term
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![England's defenders are the summer market bargains]()
England's defenders are the summer market bargains
England's World Cup defenders are drawing summer interest, with John Stones on a free, Djed Spence at £25.6m and Trevoh Chalobah at £25.7m.
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![Celtic's Mika Baur move is built on a breakout year at Paderborn]()
Celtic's Mika Baur move is built on a breakout year at Paderborn
Mika Baur's move to Celtic follows a breakout year at Paderborn, with reports around £7m and strong praise for his defensive growth.
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![Tijjani Reijnders close to quick Manchester City exit]()
Tijjani Reijnders close to quick Manchester City exit
Tijjani Reijnders is close to leaving Manchester City for Al Qadsia in a deal worth just over £50m, with Milan set to benefit from a first-year sale clause.
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![James Maddison injury update eases Tottenham concern]()
James Maddison injury update eases Tottenham concern
James Maddison says he feels good and denies any injury recurrence, easing Tottenham’s pre-season concerns before the Hoffenheim double-header.
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![Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano preview points to a tight opening-day test]()
Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano preview points to a tight opening-day test
Sevilla open the new La Liga season against Rayo Vallecano, with last season's 13th-place finish meeting Rayo's 8th-place campaign.
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![D. Mee says Croke Park felt really special after crucial penalty save]()
D. Mee says Croke Park felt really special after crucial penalty save
D. Mee said Croke Park’s atmosphere and his family in the crowd helped him make a crucial save as Manchester United beat Leeds on penalties.
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![Jeremy Doku signs new Manchester City deal with clear reasons for staying]()
Jeremy Doku signs new Manchester City deal with clear reasons for staying
Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year Manchester City deal after saying he feels settled and is excited by Enzo Maresca's style.
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![Alaves vs Getafe prediction: hosts face an awkward opener at Mendizorrotza]()
Alaves vs Getafe prediction: hosts face an awkward opener at Mendizorrotza
Alaves vs Getafe opens the La Liga season with the hosts' 27 home points last term, Getafe's seventh-place finish and Uche's injury.
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![Ben Davies joins FAW Council as governance reform widens]()
Ben Davies joins FAW Council as governance reform widens
Wales captain Ben Davies has joined the Football Association of Wales Council as one of eight new appointments in a governance reform push.
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![Federico Valverde captaincy under scrutiny at Real Madrid]()
Federico Valverde captaincy under scrutiny at Real Madrid
Florentino Perez is reportedly unconvinced by Federico Valverde's captaincy, with Real Madrid's summer leadership debate also shaped by Vinícius Júnior's
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![Wayne Rooney urges Harry Kane to choose Manchester United]()
Wayne Rooney urges Harry Kane to choose Manchester United
Wayne Rooney has urged Harry Kane to snub Barcelona and consider Manchester United, with Shearer’s 260-goal record part of the pitch.
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![Jude Bellingham answers England's No. 10 debate]()
Jude Bellingham answers England's No. 10 debate
Jude Bellingham has 2 goals, 1 assist and 3 man-of-the-match awards in three World Cup games, making England's No. 10 debate look settled.
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![Ethan Williams joins Peterborough United from Manchester United]()
Ethan Williams joins Peterborough United from Manchester United
Peterborough United have signed Ethan Williams from Manchester United on a long-term deal, with Luke Williams praising his pace and directness.
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![Julián Alvarez transfer standoff grows as Arsenal and Barcelona circle]()
Julián Alvarez transfer standoff grows as Arsenal and Barcelona circle
Julián Alvarez says a transfer is best for everyone, while Atletico Madrid insist they will not sell amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest.
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![Eduardo Camavinga rejects Manchester United and forces a Plan B]()
Eduardo Camavinga rejects Manchester United and forces a Plan B
Eduardo Camavinga has rejected Manchester United, with Real Madrid open to a €40 million sale and United working to an August 20 deadline.
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![Jose Mourinho says the real work begins after Real Madrid’s Teresa Herrera win]()
Jose Mourinho says the real work begins after Real Madrid’s Teresa Herrera win
Jose Mourinho said Real Madrid’s Deportivo win was only a pre-season step, praising rotation and saying the real work starts next week.
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![Jude Bellingham in Mourinho's number 10 role]()
Jude Bellingham in Mourinho's number 10 role
Jose Mourinho wants Jude Bellingham higher up the pitch at Real Madrid, with the midfielder set for a number 10 role in a 4-2-3-1.
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![Elliot Anderson says performances matter more than his £116 million fee]()
Elliot Anderson says performances matter more than his £116 million fee
Elliot Anderson says his £116 million Manchester City move is about performances, not pressure, before a likely debut against Arsenal.
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![Lionel Messi retirement hint after Jorge Messi’s death]()
Lionel Messi retirement hint after Jorge Messi’s death
Lionel Messi says he is “really not sure” if he will keep playing much longer after the death of his father, Jorge, aged 68.
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![Real Madrid name strong line-up for Deportivo]()
Real Madrid name strong line-up for Deportivo
Real Madrid have named a strong XI for the Trofeo Teresa Herrera against Deportivo La Coruña, with Vinicius Júnior, Arda Güler and Endrick included.
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![Adam Wharton and Real Madrid's midfield search runs into Palace's price]()
Adam Wharton and Real Madrid's midfield search runs into Palace's price
Real Madrid are eyeing Adam Wharton after missing out on Rodri, but Crystal Palace's around €100 million valuation and contract until 2029 make it tough.
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![Davide Frattesi transfer to Lazio shaped by Inter’s 50 per cent clause]()
Davide Frattesi transfer to Lazio shaped by Inter’s 50 per cent clause
Davide Frattesi’s move to Lazio is being shaped by Inter’s 50 per cent future sell-on clause, with a €15m loan-to-buy structure on the table.
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![Marc Cucurella one phone call from becoming Mourinho’s Real Madrid left-back]()
Marc Cucurella one phone call from becoming Mourinho’s Real Madrid left-back
José Mourinho pushed Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid with a personal pitch, and the defender said he did not hesitate when the offer arrived.
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![Arda Guler is forcing Real Madrid into a selection call]()
Arda Guler is forcing Real Madrid into a selection call
Arda Guler has two assists in pre-season and a 7.12 average rating, with Jose Mourinho weighing both an advanced role and a deeper midfield slot.
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![Sunderland second-season syndrome and the harder test after seventh place]()
Sunderland second-season syndrome and the harder test after seventh place
Sunderland's 54-point seventh-place finish came with a -6 goal difference and Europe brings at least eight extra matches in 2026-27.
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![Jules Kounde transfer to Arsenal remains stalled]()
Jules Kounde transfer to Arsenal remains stalled
Arsenal's push for Jules Kounde remains unresolved, with Barcelona open only to the right offer, Tottenham tied to Pedro Porro and Romano saying talks are
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![Parma vs Catania: Parma's depth should overwhelm a depleted visitor]()
Parma vs Catania: Parma's depth should overwhelm a depleted visitor
Parma host a depleted Catania side in the Coppa Italia, with 10 unregistered signings and only 16 senior players available.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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![Romelu Lukaku completes Napoli exit with Fenerbahce move agreed]()
Romelu Lukaku completes Napoli exit with Fenerbahce move agreed
Romelu Lukaku has joined Fenerbahce from Napoli, with reporting pointing to a €6m deal plus add-ons after his medical was completed.
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![Arsenal transfer news: Arteta cannot promise more deals]()
Arsenal transfer news: Arteta cannot promise more deals
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are still actively looking for signings, but cannot promise more deals before the window closes.
