Atletico Reject Real Madrid’s €150m Bid For Alvarez

Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club’s offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez. “After reviewing and evaluating the offer, Club Atletico de Madrid has expressed its gratitude for the proposal… and has rejected it,” Real Madrid said in a statement. A World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022…

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US Bars Somali World Cup Referee from Entry

Omar Artan, the Somali referee, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday. It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport, but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. “Omar Artan is among…

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15 Iranian Officials Denied Visas For 2026

Iranian state television has reported that the United States denied visas to 15 members of Iran’s delegation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, escalating tensions just days before the team’s opening match. While visas for the 26-man playing squad were approved late on 5 June, allowing them to travel from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, for matches in…

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Galatasaray Finalises Osimhen Payment to Napoli

Turkish giants Galatasaray S.K. have officially completed the full payment for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, bringing an end to all financial obligations linked to his record transfer from Italian club S.S.C. Napoli. Final payment closes transfer dealGalatasaray has reportedly transferred the final instalment of €17.5 million to Napoli, completing the full €75 million deal agreed for the Super Eagles…

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Liverpool Confirm Iraola as New Head Coach

Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence. Iraola quickly emerged as Liverpool’s top target to replace Slot, whose two-year reign came to a shock end when he was dismissed last Saturday. Liverpool gave no indication as to the length of the 43-year-old Spaniard’s contract, but…

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Napoli Confirm Conte Exit, Allegri Tipped as New Coach

Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed on Thursday that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years, with former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri tipped to take over. “Napoli announces that an agreement has been reached with Antonio Conte and his staff to part ways before the natural expiry of their contracts,” the club said in a…

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