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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Man United reach agreement with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez transfer

OFFICIAL: Man United reach an agreement to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.

Bayern Munich agree huge £68m deal for Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt

Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a £68million deal for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt, which is expected to be completed in the coming days.

Match Reports

Switzerland 1-4 Netherlands: Leuchter double helps holders into quarter-final

Romee Leuchter and Victoria Pelova saw the Netherlands into the quarter-finals of Euro 2022 after a thrilling 4-1 win over eliminated Switzerland at Bramall Lane.

Sweden 5-0 Portugal: Stunning victory keeps up Swedes' perfect run

Sweden swept aside Portugal to continue their perfect record of reaching the knockout stages at European Championships with a 5-0 win at Leigh Sports Village.

These Things Happen

Romano: Ibrahimovic set to sign a new contract with AC Milan in the next days

According to Romano, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, set to sign a new contract with AC Milan in the next days. New deal will be valid until June 2023, salary around €1/1.5m net guaranteed plus add ons depending on his performances. 

Robert Lewandowski meets his new Barcelona team-mates for the first time

Robert Lewandowski has joined up with his new Barcelona team-mates in Florida after completing a £42.5million move from Bayern Munich.

Ronaldo is at home in Lisbon, no return team training and no blunt talk

C Ronaldo is at home in Lisbon, very calm, no return team training and no blunt talk! Anyway, it is not to return to the team to ask if there is something at home.

Spurs 'willing to pay £17million for Depay' after being made available by Barca

Tottenham are willing to pay £17million for Memphis Depay after the forward was deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona.

Casemiro lays down the law for Aurelien Tchouameni in Real Madrid training

Given the continually heavy schedule that Real Madrid face every season, some of their veterans will appreciate extra depth being brought to the club. It might allow them more rest in order to be fit for the most crucial moments of the season. Casemiro has returned with a different mentality.

Man Utd target Hakimi and Dumfries as Ten Hag revolution continues

Manchester United will focus their attention on bringing in a right-back now the fee has been agreed with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Barcelona will have the world's best players in both men's and women's football

Spanish media "World Sport" pointed out that after Lewandowski joined, Barcelona will have the best players in the world in both men's and women's football.

Spartak Moscow troll Ronaldo with harsh 'rejection' of the Portuguese

It's been hard to see a week go by in the last decade without hearing or seeing a debate around Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, even with both now approaching the end of their respective careers.

Man Utd have still not given Erik ten Hag the two transfers he really wants

When the transfer window opened a little over a month ago Manchester United made it clear their priority this summer was strengthening in midfield and attack, something Erik ten Hag has since reiterated on the club's pre-season tour.

What They Say

Ronaldo labels transfer talk as ‘fake news’

Cristiano Ronaldo has labelled talk of a return to Sporting Lisbon as “fake news” on Instagram.

Thomas Müller played one last joke on Lewandowski for his departure to Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski has left his mark on Bayern Munich, his fans and even his teammates, at least that showed Thomas Müller, who in his farewell words to the Pole, not only praised him...

Galtier admits final decision over Neymar's future is not solely in his hands

New PSG boss Christophe Galtier has admitted that he is keen to keep Neymar at the club this summer, but insisted the final decision does not solely rest in his hands.

Ronaldo is urged to STAY at Manchester United by ex-Old Trafford team-mate Nani

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to stay at Manchester United by his former team-mate Nani.

Arteta hails Jesus' ability to create chaos after striker nets again in victory

Mikel Arteta hailed Gabriel Jesus' ability to create 'chaos' as the striker scored again in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton.

Roncero: Laporta should put a memorable 2-8 video at Lewandowski conference

Lewandowski is on the verge of joining Barcelona, according to transfer expert Romano. The editor-in-chief of "Aspen News" and Real Madrid fan Tomás Roncero satirized Barcelona on his personal social media.

"Never again" - Reece James' own goal sees Liverpool fans have a field day

Chelsea star Reece James scored an embarrassing own goal in their friendly game against Club America on July 17, and Liverpool fans are having a field day about it.

In-Depth

Ten Hag's strongest starting XI if Man Utd complete dream transfer window

It's been slow going this summer for Manchester United but [insert typical comparison to the pattern of bus arrivals here] Erik ten Hag's squad is starting to take shape. At long last.

The new-look Barcelona are starting to appear frightening

The 2022/23 Barcelona squad is taking shape as the days progress. What seemed like an almost impossible challenge, given the club's economic situation, is now a project that is beginning to excite the fans and, at the same time, cause deep concern among their rivals.

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