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Terzic Omits Galarreta and Prados as Athletic Bilbao Rout Leioa 11-0

Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Beñat Prados were left out of the squad as Athletic Bilbao defeated Leioa 11-0 in their second pre-season friendly, despite both featuring earlier in the week.

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Scaloni hails ‘fighter’ spirit as Martínez fires Argentina into World Cup final

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Lautaro Martínez’s decisive strike sealed Argentina’s place in the World Cup final as coach Lionel Scaloni praised his squad’s fearless, childlike approach to the game.

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Collina Appoints Vinčić for World Cup Final and Defends VAR Technology

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has selected Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, while insisting modern technology has improved decision-making accuracy.

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Rabiot slams France teammates’ ‘unacceptable behaviour’ in World Cup loss

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Adrien Rabiot has strongly criticised his France teammates following their 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place play-off, accusing certain players of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ during the first half.

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Italian Press Focus on Spain-Argentina World Cup Final as Clubs Plot Transfer Moves

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Italy’s sports pages preview a potential Spain-Argentina World Cup final while reporting on contract renewals at Roma, Inter’s Stankovic Jr decision and Basel’s injury concerns.

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Pedulla denies Roma negotiations for Fiorentina defender Dodo

發佈留言 / NEWS / Davies Chloe

Transfer journalist Alfredo Pedulla has dismissed reports of talks between Fiorentina and Roma for Brazilian full-back Dodo, though the player remains likely to depart.

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Justin Lerma scores on debut as Dortmund defeat Oberhausen 3-1

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Borussia Dortmund came from behind to defeat Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 3-1 in their opening friendly, as Justin Lerma marked his debut with a goal.

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Bayer Leverkusen hammer SF Baumberg 7-0 in Martínez’s first pre-season test

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

New coach Carles Martínez oversaw a dominant 7-0 victory as Afonso Moreira and Victor Boniface both scored twice in Bayer Leverkusen’s opening pre-season friendly at the MEGA Stadion.

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FIFA to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

FIFA will announce record revenues of $15bn from this summer’s World Cup, exceeding targets by $4bn. The financial boost strengthens Gianni Infantino’s position ahead of his March re-election bid.

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Tanguy Nianzou joins Lille from Sevilla on two-year deal

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

Lille OSC have signed defender Tanguy Nianzou from Sevilla on a two-year contract with an option for an extra year. The former PSG and Bayern Munich player arrives to strengthen Les Dogues’ defence following recent departures.