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James RodríguezColombian midfielder James Rodríguez is reportedly close to joining Italian club Avellino, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. Rodríguez has been a free agent since July 1, when his stint with Minnesota United in the United States came to an end.
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Ballon d'Or 2026Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is the favourite to retain the Ligue des Champions title after winning the competition last season, according to L'Équipe Football. The Norwegian team Bodö/Glimt has also qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Ligue des Champions.
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Rules & GovernanceAccording to VoetbalPrimeur, AS Monaco has agreed a deal with 18-year-old Dutch-born Safouane Benzahra for a contract until 2029.
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Rules & GovernanceThe KNVB has held talks with Safouane Benzahra, an 18-year-old midfielder from AS Monaco, over his international future, according to De Telegraaf. Benzahra has already played for Morocco's youth teams and is eligible to play for the Netherlands due to his birth in Breda.
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Champions League 2026/27PSV is the publisher of a list of young footballers who could gain prominence in the 2026/27 season, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The list includes Nico Paz, Johan Manzambi, and Lennart Karl, among others.
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Calvin Stengs and Leeroy Echteld's relationship at AZCalvin Stengs has returned to AZ this summer, according to Voetbal International. The 27-year-old right-winger had a special relationship with trainer Leeroy Echteld, who had been in his care in the youth team at AZ.
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Evidence PackKylian Mbappé has sparked controversy with his comments on the Ballon d'Or award, with former French international Christophe Dugarry expressing his disapproval. The original source is Voetbalzone.
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EredivisieZaakwaarnemer Rob Jansen has hinted that Dick Advocaat, the 78-year-old football legend, may return to the Eredivisie, with FC Utrecht being one of the clubs he could join. This information comes from a recent podcast interview with Jansen.
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Rules & GovernanceThe match will be broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+. The Selección Argentina femenina will also be in action, playing in the Mundial Sub 20. They will face Benin in the first match of the day, starting at 10:00, which can be seen live on TV Pública and DSports.
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Rules & GovernanceFIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a new ethics complaint from the British non-governmental organization FairSquare, citing eight episodes involving his relationship with Donald Trump. The news comes from L'Équipe, a French sports newspaper, and has been confirmed by multiple sources.
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Cavan SullivanManchester City have reportedly signed 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, according to The Guardian Football. The Philadelphia Union midfielder has gotten his longest run of game time since turning pro, and the data is tantalizing.
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Transfer NewsLiverpool has announced a new shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines, starting from the upcoming season. The news was first reported by Voetbal International, confirming the deal's status.
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