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Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the club this summer, insisting the saga linking him to a potential move to Chelsea is “closed.” Xhaka joined Sunderland in a £17.2million ($22.9m) deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer and was their standout performer as they qualified for the Europa League. Last month, sources told ESPN that Chelsea were exploring a deal to sign the…

NASHVILLE — Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday’s 4-2 preseason victory over Sunderland is “the worst news,” but has backed new signing Jérémy Jacquet to feature during the club’s tour of the United States. Jacquet, who joined the club this summer in a £55 million move from Rennes, was ruled of Liverpool’s win as a precautionary measure before kick-off after missing…

SANTIAGO, Chile — One of the breakout stars at the World Cup has a new home in Chile — Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed a contract with Colo Colo, the South American country’s biggest soccer team. The 40-year-old Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players at the World Cup with a string of remarkable saves against top teams such as eventual champion Spain and defending champion Argentina. “Welcome.…

Barcelona have pledged to support the family of a worker who died during renovations at their Camp Nou stadium. The accident occurred on Friday during the ongoing work to raise the venue’s capacity to 105,000. A club statement read: “FC Barcelona deeply regrets the death of the worker who lost his life yesterday in the workplace accident that occurred during the renovation works at Spotify Camp Nou. “The club wishes…

Eddie Howe has said that he is unsure whether Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães will remain at the club next season. The Newcastle manager spoke amidst rumours linking the Brazilian midfielder with a move to Arsenal. Sources told ESPN in early July that the north London club were set to step up their interest in Guimarães but that a fee remained a significant stumbling block. “We’ve had some really good…

Roberto De Zerbi has said that any Tottenham player who is not “happy or proud” to be at the club “has to leave,” amid doubts over Lucas Bergvall‘s future with the north London side. Spurs have spent around £237m ($319m) as part of a big rebuild this transfer window and departures are also expected, with head coach De Zerbi revealing he will part ways with players who don’t wish to…

Lee Kang-in has joined Atlético Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal. The 25-year-old midfielder arrives at the LaLiga side from PSG on a contract running until June 30, 2031. Lee began his career with Valencia and made his first-team debut for the Spanish side in October 2018 in the Copa del Rey, going on to make 62 appearances for the club. He joined Mallorca in August 2021 and…

Manchester City have agreed terms on a new contract for Abdukodir Khusanov, the club have confirmed. The defender has signed a new deal until 2031, with the option of another year. It replaces his existing contract, which was due to expire in 2029. “I am really happy to extend my stay at City,” said Khusanov. “I’ve enjoyed every minute since I arrived in Manchester and I feel I am growing…

Allegations that FIFA president Gianni Infantino breached Olympic rules on political neutrality in his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump will not be investigated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Human rights group FairSquare announced earlier this month it had submitted a complaint to the IOC regarding Infantino, which included reference to FIFA’s decision to defer a World Cup suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun after Trump personally asked…

Enzo Maresca has said it’s a “privilege” to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Maresca has taken over at the Etihad Stadium after Guardiola’s highly-successful 10-year spell at the club. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, the Italian — formerly Guardiola’s assistant at City — acknowledged the difficulty faced by both Manchester United and Arsenal in trying to replace legendary managers. Maresca, however, insists he’s not daunted by the…