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France edge Argentina as Spain also through to semi-finals

France edge Argentina as Spain also through to semi-finals

France edged closer to the 2024 Summer Olympics final after beating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final-four bout. They will face Egypt, who snuck past Paraguay on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time. Les Bleus and the Pharaohs will meet on Monday night for the chance to compete for the gold medal. Elsewhere, Spain will face Morocco in …

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Former Crystal Palace flop’s move to Champions League club ‘all but done’

Former Crystal Palace flop’s move to Champions League club ‘all but done’

Alexander Sorloth’s transfer from Villarreal to Atletico Madrid is ‘all but done’, according to Matteo Moretto.  The 53-time Norway international is something of a journeyman, with Crystal Palace, Gent, Trabzonspor and RB Leipzig just a handful of his former clubs. His spell with the former in the Premier League didn’t go to plan, with the striker managing just one goal …

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‘Not hanging around’ – Chelsea face race against time to complete Gallagher sale

‘Not hanging around’ – Chelsea face race against time to complete Gallagher sale

The pressure is on for Conor Gallagher to seal his Chelsea exit, with Atletico Madrid unwilling to wait around for the player, according to Matteo Moretto.  Gallagher has been edging toward the Stamford Bridge exit door this summer after reportedly rejecting a new three-year Chelsea contract, with the likes of Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur heavily linked with the midfielder. …

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Man City, Arsenal-linked Dani Olmo has made his transfer decision

Man City, Arsenal-linked Dani Olmo has made his transfer decision

Dani Olmo is ‘pushing’ for a transfer to FC Barcelona this summer, according to Matteo Moretto. Olmo’s stock has risen dramatically over the summer after he notched three goals and two assists to help fire Spain to glory at Euro 2024 — sharing the Top Scorer Award with five other players, including Harry Kane, Cody Gakpo and Jamal Musiala. And …

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Newcastle launch Marc Guehi bid as Paul Mitchell leads Crystal Palace talks – Report

Newcastle launch Marc Guehi bid as Paul Mitchell leads Crystal Palace talks – Report

According to The Mail, Newcastle have submitted an initial offer for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. Chief Football Reporter Sami Mokbel reports that sporting director Paul Mitchell is handling negotiations and looks set to speak with Palace co-owner Steve Parish after the two clubs opened talks over a potential big-money move to St James’ Park. The report states that value …

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Ajax not committing to making Rugani’s loan deal permanent

Ajax not committing to making Rugani’s loan deal permanent

Daniele Rugani appears set to join Ajax on loan for the remainder of the season. This move is surprising, given that he had only recently signed a new contract with Juventus. Fans expected him to leave Juve as a free agent, but the club opted to extend his contract with a new two-year deal. Rugani has been a fringe player …

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Juventus transfer stance on Manchester United winger clarified

Juventus transfer stance on Manchester United winger clarified

Juventus are set to be priced out of a move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, according to Matteo Moretto. The Old Lady are heavily linked with the England international this summer and have been said to be ‘determined’ to get a deal over the line (per Mail on Sunday, via Sky Sports). However, United are thought to want at …

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Newcastle fans and the needless divide

Newcastle fans and the needless divide

Though our club may be named United, it is more than fair to say our fanbase certainly isn’t. As much as we all share a love for our football club to levels other fanbases struggle to match, there are many core issues and disagreements that separate us, as anyone who has ever been to a pub on match day or …

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