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Guardiola rejects Al Ahli approach over coaching return
Pep Guardiola has turned down talks with Al Ahli, with his agent saying he is not ready to return to management.
Bezos-led consortium closes in on Liverpool stake
Sky News says a group including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin is nearing a deal for about a third of Liverpool.
Premier League set for lowest-experience managerial season
Only three English coaches are set to begin the season in the Premier League, with 11 managers taking charge of clubs they joined less than a year ago.
City's astronomical costs to fill a vacancy
Barcelona have agreement in place with Rodri, while City have already moved for Elliott Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
When Will Ronaldo, Messi and Modrić Retire?
Nominees for African Player of the Year have been announced
Morocco, Senegal and Ivory Coast supply most of the leading names on a strong-looking African Player of the Year shortlist.
PSG table €115m bid for Real Madrid's Arda Guler
The Paris club are reported to have made a major offer for the Turkey midfielder, who is under contract at Madrid until 2029.
Barcelona Give Green Light to Araujo’s Move to Liverpool
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick said Ronald Araujo’s style does not suit his approach, amid reports of a loan move to Liverpool.
Real Madrid post record revenue amid transfer activity
Real Madrid’s financial strength underpins an active 2026 transfer window, with record operating income and renewed long-term commercial deals.
La Liga chief says Infantino era has run its course
Javier Tebas has renewed his attack on FIFA’s president after the collapse of the World Cup equity plan.
Simeone says Atletico’s rise has raised the bar
Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid now carry bigger expectations after 15 years of progress under his management.
Why isn’t Diomande Real Madrid’s most expensive ‘real’ signing?
A new analysis says Real Madrid's latest signing tops the club's nominal transfer list, but sits well below the financial weight of past deals.
Four clubs battle to sign Fenerbahçe star
Stuttgart, Ipswich and Coventry are also said to be tracking the 19-year-old French midfielder after changes to Saudi registration rules.