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Iraola Cites Fitness Issues as Liverpool Blow 2-0 Lead in 3-2 Monaco Defeat
Andoni Iraola highlighted Liverpool fitness struggles after Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scored in a 3-2 loss to Monaco.
Everton and Palace Finalize Straight Swap: McNeil for Johnson
Everton and Crystal Palace have reached a full agreement on a straight swap deal involving wingers Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson, with medicals set for Monday.
Darwin Núñez Leaks Ronald Araújo Transfer to Liverpool Before Official Confirmation
Former Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez prematurely announced Ronald Araújo’s season-long loan move from Barcelona via social media.
Rodri Transfer News: Barcelona Nears €70m Deal for World Cup Golden Ball Winner
Barcelona has reached a loose agreement on personal terms with Rodri, the 30-year-old midfielder who recently captained Spain to a World Cup final victory over Argentina.
Man United Target Joaquin Seys and Louis Page as PSG Sign Godts for €55m
Manchester United are pursuing 21-year-old Joaquin Seys and Leicester's Louis Page, who made five starts for the Foxes last season.
Arteta Seeks New Arsenal Transfer Targets After 3-2 Dortmund Defeat
Following a 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund and Vinícius Júnior's decision to stay at Real Madrid, Mikel Arteta is pursuing new Arsenal transfer targets.
Monaco Overcome Two-Goal Deficit to Defeat Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield
Monaco secured a 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Anfield after Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz provided the hosts an early lead.
Mexico Secures 15th Concacaf U20 Title with 2-0 Win Over United States
Cristóbal Alfaro netted two headers at Estadio Azteca to lead Mexico to a 2-0 victory against the United States in the Concacaf U20 Championship final.
Nyadjou Strike Ends Nigeria's WAFCON Run as Cameroon Wins 1-0
Teenage defender Maeva Nyadjou scored a 20th-minute free kick to secure Cameroon's 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Nigeria in Casablanca.
Mourinho Signed 2013 Man United Contract Before Tearful Chelsea Return
Jose Mourinho signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 but withdrew after a tearful phone call to return to Chelsea.
Maresca Confirms Rodri Aug. 14 Return After City Beat Atlético 3-1
Enzo Maresca announced that Rodri will return to Manchester City on Aug. 14 following a 3-1 victory against Atlético Madrid in Seoul.
Arsenal Unveil £75M Bruno Guimarães as Gunners Fall 3-2 to Dortmund
Arsenal introduced £75 million signing Bruno Guimarães to fans before a 3-2 Emirates Cup defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
Arsenal Fall 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund Despite Nwaneri and Gyökeres Goals
Arsenal suffered a second straight preseason defeat as Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory at the Emirates Stadium before a 5-4 Gunners shootout win.
Mourinho Critiques Bernardo Silva Fitness Following 2-1 Real Madrid Debut
New Real Madrid manager José Mourinho criticized Bernardo Silva's fitness levels after the midfielder debuted in a 2-1 preseason victory against Ferencvaros.
Marcus Rashford Future: Striker Returns to Man Utd After 14 Goals at Barcelona
Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Manchester United next week after Barcelona opted against a €30 million permanent transfer following his 14-goal season in Spain.
Spurs Captain Cristian Romero Open to Arsenal Move Amid Saliba Injury
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is reportedly open to joining Arsenal as the Premier League champions face an extended period without William Saliba.
Alexia Putellas Joins London City After 232 Goals and 38 Trophies at Barcelona
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses, ending a 14-year tenure at Barcelona where she won 10 Liga F titles.
Lionel Messi Out of Inter Miami vs. Monterrey Following Jorge Messi Death
Lionel Messi will miss the Leagues Cup fixture against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, in Rosario at age 68.
Udinese Wins Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup with 1-0 Victories Over Barca and Forest
Udinese claimed the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup title after Vakoun Issouf Bayo scored a last-minute winner against Barcelona.
Algeria Qualify for World Cup with 2-1 WAFCON Quarterfinal Win Over Ivory Coast
Algeria reached the WAFCON semifinals for the first time after second-half goals from Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham secured a 2-1 victory.
Marcus Rashford Joins Man Utd in Dublin After Barcelona Decline €30m Option
Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Manchester United in Ireland this week following a 14-goal season on loan at Barcelona.
Mbeumo Strikes as Manchester United Draw 1-1 With PSG in Gothenburg
Bryan Mbeumo leveled the scoring in the 32nd minute after Ibrahim Mbaye gave PSG a lead just two minutes into the friendly.
Barça Joins Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup for Atypical 45-Minute Triangular Matches
Barcelona, Nottingham Forest, and Udinese will compete in the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, a round-robin tournament consisting of three 45-minute fixtures.
LA Galaxy Sign Sergi Roberto to Multi-Year Deal with Option for 2027
Former Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto joins LA Galaxy on a two-year contract following a stint with Italian club Como.