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Wenger criticises US pay-to-play model and urges academy overhaul

FIFA development chief Arsène Wenger has criticised the United States’ “pay-to-play” youth model, warning that high fees exclude talented players from poor backgrounds. Speaking in Georgia, he urged US Soccer to build a consistent, accessible academy system.

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Roma lodge €46m Summerville bid amid wage structure concerns

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

AS Roma have tabled a €46 million offer for Crysencio Summerville, though the Dutchman’s wage demands continue to challenge the club’s self-imposed salary ceiling.

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Galatasaray make exploratory approach for Juventus defender Bremer

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Galatasaray have made an exploratory approach for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as the Turkish champions consider reinforcing their back line. The Brazilian is among the leading candidates to depart Turin following the club’s Champions League failure.

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Lille President Urges Bouaddi to Stay as Manchester City Push for €100m Deal

發佈留言 / NEWS / Davies Chloe

Lille OSC president Olivier Létang has publicly urged Ayyoub Bouaddi to remain at the club for another season despite intense interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United.

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Max-Edgar Chabot Nears Manchester City Move After Rejecting Angers Deal

發佈留言 / NEWS / Davies Chloe

Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Max-Edgar Chabot has turned down a professional contract at SCO Angers and is on the verge of joining Manchester City, with an agreement expected in the coming days.

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Olise pushes for Real Madrid move but Bayern maintain not-for-sale stance

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has informed his entourage of his desire to join Real Madrid this summer, though the Bundesliga champions remain adamant he is not for sale.

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Infantino secures over 200 endorsements for fourth FIFA term despite controversies

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

Gianni Infantino has received formal backing from more than 200 countries for re-election as FIFA president, though the Balogun scandal and UEFA opposition have caused unrest among European associations.

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Fox faces uncertain World Cup future despite improved 2026 coverage

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Fox Sports may have broadcast its final World Cup as rights for 2030 remain unsecured, despite a markedly improved showing anchored by Rebecca Lowe and Thierry Henry.

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Juventus Confirm Celik Signing as Roma Plot Kessié Revenge

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Juventus have officially announced the signing of Turkey defender Zeki Celik on a free transfer, confirming a dramatic hijack from under rivals Roma’s noses. The Bianconeri’s coup has sparked fury in the capital, where officials are now reportedly targeting free agent Franck Kessié in response.

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Trump to Present World Cup Trophy at Spain-Argentina Final in New Jersey

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

United States president Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey, where he is scheduled to present the trophy alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.