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Villa sign Newcastle target Manzambi in club-record deal
Aston Villa have beaten Newcastle to the signing of Johan Manzambi after completing a club-record £59.5m deal for the midfielder from Freiburg.
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Gordon leaves Scotland a legend - but who comes next?
Craig Gordon has retired as a goalkeeping legend with Heart of Midlothian and Scotland, but what is his legacy and who can succeed him with the national team?
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UCAM Murcia to take legal action against DeJulius after contract dispute
Murcia says DeJulius informed the club he no longer intends to honor his newly signed deal.
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Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal for Turkey's second tier
Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joins Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier.
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Yannay says goodbye to Motley and takes a jab at Ataman: “It is possible to win a series against Valencia”
The owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv once again drew attention with his comments on social media.
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'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England.
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Leeds sign £34.1m defender Muharemovic
Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.
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Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argent...
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Hearts sign goalkeeper Reus as Schwolow departs
Heart of Midlothian announce the imminent departure of Alexander Schwolow and the arrival of a replacement goalkeeper, Beau Reus.
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Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signs a new five-year contract at Anfield.
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Szoboszlai signs new long-term Liverpool deal
Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new long-term deal at Liverpool.
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Eurohoops Camps | Back To School Edition: The best “warm-up” before heading back to the classroom!
Preparation for the new season begins early at the Arsakeia-Tositseia Schools of Ekali, welcoming boys and girls for an upgraded basketball experience.
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Five reasons to be cheerful despite England's World Cup exit
Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.
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Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup
Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as seen at the 2026 World Cup.
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World Cup quiz: Can you name finalists since 1930?
As we approach Sunday's World Cup final, test your knowledge of the teams who have made it to this stage before.
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Birmingham City sign Canada defender Levasseur
WSL newcomers Birmingham City have signed Canada international Marie Levasseur.
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How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
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Duarte inks a two-year deal to join Baskonia in the EuroLeague
Just minutes after parting ways with Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Kosner Baskonia welcomes Chris Duarte.
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Baskonia releases top scorer Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot for blockbuster Real Madrid move
Following two years in Vitoria-Gasteiz, 31-year-old Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot moves on from Kosner Baskonia.
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Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals
Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.
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