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José Mourinho has revealed that he spoke to Rodri about joining Real Madrid, claiming the World Cup winner “had doubts” over a move, which led the Portuguese coach to question his potential signing. Mourinho was presented as Madrid coach on Tuesday — posing with president Florentino Pérez and signing a three-year contract — before speaking to late-night Spanish TV show El Chiringuito in his first interview since taking the job.…

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Canada striker Promise David on a season-long loan from Union St.-Gilloise The deal announced Tuesday includes an obligation to make the move permanent if certain conditions are met, Brighton said. The Belgian club said it would receive a record transfer fee for David. – Why every fan should be optimistic (and pessimistic) about the new Prem season – Premier League transfers: All confirmed ins,…

Newcastle United have made contact with Manchester City over a deal for Nico González, sources have told ESPN. City are open to offers, despite González saying during preseason that his intention is to stay at the Etihad Stadium this season. Newcastle are looking to strengthen their midfield after sanctioning Bruno Guimarães‘ £75 million move to Arsenal. González joined City from Porto in a £50m deal during the winter transfer window…

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has accused embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino of pressing the “self-destruct button” over failed plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino is fighting to stay in his job following huge backlash to his intention to sell a minority stake in FIFA tournaments to private investors. – Norway FA boss slams FIFA: ‘Management by fear’ UEFA has become his main detractor, with the…

Barcelona have completed the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri in a transfer worth an initial €60 million (£51m / $69m), the two clubs have confirmed. City could make an additional €16.5m (£14m / $19m) on the deal if a series of add-ons, related to Rodri’s achievements at Barça, are met in the coming years. Rodri, 30, has agreed a four-year deal with the Spanish champions and sources told ESPN…

Guglielmo Vicario has joined Juventus on a season-long loan from Tottenham, the two clubs have announced. There is an option to make the deal permanent for an £8.6 million ($12m) fee, sources told ESPN. Vicario lost his No. 1 spot to Antonín Kinsky following the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi as Tottenham head coach back in April, when the club was fighting relegation. Despite infamously being subbed off against Atlético…

Chelsea have announced a rebrand of their under-21 and under-19 teams, confirming their new name as Cobham Next Gen. The club say the new name, effective from this season, “reflects the age profile of our leading academy side and Chelsea’s long-standing heritage of developing the next generation of players for the senior game.” Chelsea’s U21s competed in Premier League 2 last season but their average age was closer to U18…

FIFA’s removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway FA president Lise Klaveness said on Tuesday while urging other leaders at the governing body to resist potentially damaging orders. The firing of FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour late Monday came 17 days after his statement to the Associated Press criticising Infantino’s $20 billion private equity project that…

Marcus Rashford must alter his body language and show that he has the “hunger” to play for Manchester United, Wayne Rooney has said. Rashford is back at United following the conclusion of his loan move to Barcelona last season. He made his first appearance for the Red Devils in almost two years when he came on as a substitute in the 60th minute of United’s preseason defeat to Ruben Amorim’s…

Harry Kane said it would be “amazing” if his stellar form resulted in winning the Ballon d’Or. The most prestigious individual award in football will be handed out on Oct. 26 in London in recognition of the 2025-26 season. Bayern Munich and England striker Kane scored 73 goals last season for club and country. “I am extremely proud to put in the season that I did last year,” Kane said.…