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Aditya Gokhale

Marcus Rashford texted Lamine Yamal 'for months' prior to Barcelona loan move as Man Utd outcast sought summer exit from Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford's loan move to Barcelona came after months of behind-the-scenes communication, including regular messages to Lamine Yamal. The Manchester United forward had made it clear he wanted to leave Old Trafford this summer, and the Catalan club were always his first choice. The 27-year-old even took a pay cut to secure the deal and did not ask for guarantees regarding his registration.

News
July 25, 2025

Neil Banerjee

'It's hard to accept' – Xabi Alonso under fire again as second Bayer Leverkusen star admits he would have left if Real Madrid boss had stayed at Bundesliga side

Bayer Leverkusen star Patrik Schick admits he was disappointed with Xabi Alonso and found it 'hard to accept' being benched by his former coach.

News
July 25, 2025

Chris Burton

Explained: Why Viktor Gyokeres hasn't been announced by Arsenal yet as Sporting continue review of 'legal issues'

The reasons for a delay in confirmation of Viktor Gyokeres' transfer from Sporting to Arsenal have been explained.

Transfers
July 25, 2025

Abhinav Sharma

AC Milan 2025-2026 Kits: Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper Jerseys – Release Dates, Design Leaks, and Pricing

Dive into the Thrilling Details of AC Milan's Stunning New Kits for the 2025-26 Season!

CULTURE
July 25, 2025

Chirayu Parmar

Hansi Flick stuck with goalkeeper nightmare as wantaway Inaki Pena remains only available option despite Joan Garcia arrival and Wojciech Szczesny renewal

Barcelona’s goalkeeping crisis continues, with only Inaki Pena available for their La Liga opener against Mallorca amid registration and injury woes.

News
July 25, 2025

Neil Banerjee

'Football ruined my life!' – Luciano Spalletti kept 'awake at night' and can't escape horrors of Italy sacking as coach reflects on his 'mistake'

Luciano Spalletti has claimed that football has "ruined" his life as he continues to be haunted by the defeat to Norway that cost him his job.

News
July 25, 2025

Neil Banerjee

Real Madrid put Ferland Mendy up for sale after rejecting several offers for AC Milan target Fran Garcia

Real Madrid plan to move ahead with Fran Garcia for the upcoming season and will look to offload Ferland Mendy in the process.

Transfers
July 25, 2025

Ameé Ruszkai

WSL 2025-26 fixtures revealed: Dates for your diary as Chelsea vs Man City showdown headlines opening weekend & Arsenal host newly-promoted London City Lionesses

Chelsea will begin their Women's Super League title defence at home to Manchester City in a blockbuster start to the 2025-26 season.

Womens football
July 25, 2025

Chris Burton

'Wish I was there' – Barcelona president reacts to Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday party as Joan Laporta insists there is 'nothing to criticise'

Joan Laporta says there is "nothing to criticise" when it comes to Lamine Yamal's birthday party, with the Barcelona president wishing he was there.

News
July 25, 2025

Aditya Gokhale

'We know everything going around him' – Bruno Guimaraes opens up on Alexander Isak's transfer request as Newcastle insist pre-season tour absence isn't related to Liverpool interest

Bruno Guimaraes has addressed the growing uncertainty around Alexander Isak, whose absence from Newcastle United’s pre-season tour has sparked fresh transfer concern on Tyneside. With Liverpool circling and the Swedish striker reportedly having handed a transfer request, the Magpies maintain that Isak is simply recovering from injury and has not travelled with the squad to Singapore.

Transfers
July 25, 2025