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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during a press conference

Andoni Iraola Outlines His Ambitions for Liverpool as New Season Approaches

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Andoni Iraola conducted his inaugural press conference since becoming Liverpool head coach Liverpool anticipate further transfers before the season begins, with Iraola confirming ongoing... Read more
Lens defender Malang Sarr

Free Agent Malang Sarr Draws Interest from Real Sociedad and Marseille

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Real Sociedad have initiated efforts to sign former RC Lens centre-back Malang Sarr (27) Sarr played a pivotal defensive role for Lens, helping... Read more
Roma midfielder Manu Kone

Manchester United Prepare Bid as Roma Face Decisions Over Manu Koné

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Manu Koné started and impressed for France against Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledged Roma’s financial... Read more
Vinicius Jr celebrates after scoring against Espanyol

Crunch Talks Await as Real Madrid Attempt to Secure Vinicius Junior’s Future

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Vinicius Junior is due to meet with Real Madrid’s board in late July to continue contract extension negotiations The Brazilian’s current contract... Read more
Fifa president Gianni Infantino with the World Cup trophy

FIFA to Discuss 64-Team World Cup Expansion Following 2026 Tournament, Confirms Infantino

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Gianni Infantino announced that discussions on expanding the World Cup to 64 teams will occur after this year’s tournament The 2026 World... Read more
Argentina players celebrate after Julian Alvarez' goal against Switzerland

Argentina Advance to Face England After Dramatic Extra-Time Triumph Over Switzerland

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Julian Alvarez netted a decisive extra-time goal as Argentina secured a 3-1 win over Switzerland Breel Embolo’s dismissal in the 72nd... Read more
England defender Marc Guehi in a tackle for the ball

England Face Defensive Headaches Ahead of Norway Quarter-Final Amid Injury Concerns

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Marc Guehi will undergo fitness tests due to a hamstring strain before Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway Declan Rice missed training for... Read more
Former Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza

Oscar Mingueza Joins Crystal Palace on Four-Year Deal Following Celta Vigo Departure

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Oscar Mingueza has agreed a four-year contract with Crystal Palace after leaving Celta Vigo on a free transfer The Spanish defender becomes Pierre... Read more
Hugo Broos

Hugo Broos Confirms South Africa Tenure Ends After Historic World Cup Campaign

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Hugo Broos confirmed his departure as South Africa head coach following a period of speculation Broos guided South Africa to their first World Cup... Read more
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente Warns Belgium Lamine Yamal’s Best Version Yet to Come

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Spain manager Luis de la Fuente stated that Lamine Yamal’s most impressive display is “yet to come” at this World... Read more
Dan Ndoye

Roma Focus on Dan Ndoye After Missing Out on Greenwood

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Roma have shifted their attention to Nottingham Forest’s Dan Ndoye after failing to secure Mason Greenwood Fenerbahce have outbid Roma in the race... Read more
Andrey Santos

Manchester United Secure £50m Deal for Chelsea Midfielder Andrey Santos

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Manchester United have agreed a £50m transfer for Chelsea’s Andrey Santos Santos has been cleared for a medical alongside Ederson, who is also... Read more
Morten Hjulmand

Atlético Madrid Reach €40 Million Deal for Sporting Midfield Maestro Morten Hjulmand

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Morten Hjulmand and Atlético Madrid have reached a full agreement on a transfer deal worth €40 million plus add-ons The Danish international... Read more
Mason Greenwood punches the air after scoring against Le Havre

Greenwood Chooses Fenerbahce over Roma in €40m Transfer

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: On the negotiating table, Fenerbahce secured Mason Greenwood with a €40m plus €2m add-on agreement with Marseille, beating Roma to his signature Despite... Read more
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois

Courtois Backs Belgium to Upset Spain in World Cup Quarter-Final Showdown

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Thibaut Courtois has expressed confidence that Belgium can overcome Spain in the World Cup quarter-final on Friday Belgium secured a 4-1 victory... Read more
Fran Garcia

Fran Garcia to Join Betis as Real Madrid Secure €4 Million Deal Retaining 50% Rights

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Real Madrid agreed a €4 million transfer with Betis for Fran Garcia, retaining 50% of his economic rights The 26-year-old left-back... Read more
Premier League match ball

Premier League Sees Surging Losses as Pre-Tax Deficit Hits £948m

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Premier League clubs recorded combined pre-tax losses of £948 million in 2024/25, a more than 600% increase from £135 million in 2023... Read more
France players celebrate after scoring against Sweden

All-Argentine Officiating Crew Appointed for Quarter-Final Against Morocco Draws French Scrutiny

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: FIFA has named a referee team composed entirely of Argentinians for the quarter-final between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium This marks the... Read more
Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

Juventus Step Up Pursuit of Emiliano Martinez

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Juventus executives will meet with Emiliano Martinez’s agent on Wednesday to discuss a potential transfer from Aston Villa Martinez helped Argentina overturn... Read more
Switzerland players celebrate after winning penalty shootout against Colombia

Switzerland Triumph in Penalty Shootout Against Colombia to Secure Quarter-Final Berth

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties after a goalless draw at BC Place to secure a first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 1954 Gregor... Read more
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