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Pavlovic rejects Manchester City’s €100m approach
The Bayern Munich midfielder has opted to stay in Munich, halting City’s move before formal talks began.
Modric keeps Croatia retirement decision open
The 40-year-old says he has not fixed a date to end his international career, despite RTL claiming he has no plan to step away.
Manchester United's £500 million project for next season
Manchester United are lining up a defensive overhaul for the next summer window as part of a wider squad rebuild.
A bizarre plot to kidnap Kylian Mbappé!
French police are investigating a gang suspected of plotting attacks and kidnappings against wealthy and high-profile figures, with Kylian Mbappé listed among possible targets.
AFA to honour Messi with minute-10 tributes
Argentina’s domestic matches this week will pause in the 10th minute to salute Lionel Messi after his international retirement.
Ghana Football Federation renews its trust in Queiroz
The 73-year-old Portuguese coach is back two months after resigning, with Ghana set to face Ivory Coast next month.
Lewandowski: I will always be a Barcelona fan
Robert Lewandowski says Barcelona need time after his departure, while claiming Real Madrid have grown stronger under José Mourinho.
Marseille and Bilbao end summer window without signings
GOAL said the two clubs were the only sides across Europe’s top five leagues to finish the 2026 summer window without a new arrival.
Modrić: Ronaldo will reach 1,000 goals
The former Real Madrid team-mates remain convinced the Al Nassr forward can keep scoring well beyond that landmark.
Manchester City rebuild midfield with three major signings
The club sold four senior midfielders and spent heavily on Elliott Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernández.
Why can't Argentina retire Messi's jersey?
The AFA wants to honour Lionel Messi by shelving the shirt, but FIFA's squad-number rules in official matches stand in the way.
Paredes is also considering saying goodbye to Argentina
The Boca Juniors midfielder says Messi’s exit and his own 10-match suspension have made his international future uncertain.
