Kick Off: Cavani announces international retirement, RM confirm UCL final squad

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OFFICIAL: Edinson Cavani announces retirement from international football

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has retired from international football just three weeks before the Copa America begins.

Real Madrid announce UCL final squad list: Bellingham, Vini Jr. lead, Lunin in

Real Madrid announce UCL final squad list: Bellingham, Vini Jr. & Modric lead, Lunin in

These Things Happen

Barcelona ‘can’t register Flick or his staff’ because of financial problems

Barcelona are facing difficulties in officially registering new coach Hansi Flick due to continued financial problems at the club, according to reports.

No way for Man Utd or Chelsea! Ipswich extend McKenna’s contract until 2028

Benjamin Sesko ‘says yes’ to Arsenal this summer as Gunners line up £45m move

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko reportedly favours a move to Arsenal this summer.

Manchester City midfielder offers himself to Barcelona

Barcelona are on the hunt for a midfielder this summer to replace Sergio Busquets, after their efforts to do so with Oriol Romeu was unsuccessful this year.

Cavani produces HORROR miss from just THREE yards out for Boca Juniors

Former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani had a moment to forget in Boca Juniors’ Copa Sudamericana clash with Nacional Potosi on Wednesday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo loses record he will likely NEVER be able to get back

One of Cristiano Ronaldo’s European knockout scoring records was taken off him on Wednesday night as Olympiakos secured Europa Conference League glory.

Manchester United enter talks for potential swap deal involving Mason Greenwood

Manchester United intend to sell Mason Greenwood this summer, but it is not yet clear which big clubs are willing to splash out an acceptable offer for the 22-year-old forward.

Second Bayern Munich star linked with Barcelona due to relationship with Hansi Flick

With Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo of interest to Bayern Munich, Joshua Kimmich a top target for the Blaugrana if they can move for him financially, and Bayern one of the few teams that Frenkie de Jong could potentially be open to moving to, the two clubs are set to be involved in plenty of talks this summer.

Barca able to pay £50m release clause for Man City superstar in instalments

With Hansi Flick now officially appointed as Barcelona’s new manager, work can begin on identifying transfer targets – which the German coach will do with sporting director Deco.

Real Madrid fear missing out as Chelsea move for 17-year-old Brazilian talent

Real Madrid have dominated the Brazilian transfer market in recent years under the leadership of Head Scout Juni Calafat.

Barcelona will hold onto midfielder this summer but next season is ‘final exam’

Barcelona looks as if they listen to offers for the majority of their squad this summer, but one player who appears to be safe, barring a surpise, is Pedri.

Garnacho and Mainoo have become stars just two years after winning FA Youth Cup

It was a magical Old Trafford night that reassured every Manchester United fan the club’s famous production line was still in working order.

Neymar slashes team-mate’s tyres in response to harmless shoelace prank

FANS said “that’s a bit extreme” as Neymar slashed his teammate’s tyres in response to a shoelace prank.

Klopp prepares to move into £3.4m eco-villa with sunny weather

Jurgen Klopp has offered an insight into what his retirement could look like on the sunny Spanish island of Majorca – but the former Liverpool boss hasn’t done with management yet.

What They Say

Kompany names the four players can win the Ballon d’Or in the coming years

New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was asked which players he can see winning the Ballon d’Or in the coming years and one of his answers will be a surprise to many.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo believes Man City are the world’s best football team

Ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final, several Real Madrid players have been undertaking media duties.

Here comes ‘Mr Humble!’ Fans praise Kante’s low-key arrival for France duty

N’Golo Kante’s low-key arrival to national team duty has gone viral following the player’s reselection to the French squad for the first time in two years.

Kompany says he had a lot of interest from other clubs despite getting relegated

Vincent Kompany has revealed that he had interest from other clubs before sensationally agreeing to become the new head coach of Bayern Munich.

Man Utd coach McCarthy explains why Sancho has still not apologised to Ten Hag

Jadon Sancho refused to apologise to Erik ten Hag over their fall-out because the Manchester United outcast believed it would have meant admitting he was lazy and unprofessional.