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Cole Palmer has joked that new Chelsea teammate Morgan Rogers should be wary of using his trademark ‘ice cold’ celebration. The two have been friends for a number of years, having been at Manchester City together earlier in their careers. They are now teammates again Rogers after joined Chelsea from Aston Villa earlier this month in a record deal for a British player. According to Rogers, the former Middlesbrough man…

FIFA’s controversial plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company has been dealt what appears to be a fatal blow after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and Concacaf in rejecting it. Gianni Infantino’s future as FIFA president now appears uncertain too, with the AFC statement also highlighting “fundamental weaknesses in FIFA’s consultation and decision-making processes that must now be addressed.” Concacaf members — which include 2026 World…

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has thanked Eddie How for giving him the best day of his life as a fan but warned there are challenging times ahead for the club. Sources have told ESPN that Howe will leave Newcastle before the start of the season. It’s understood he has been frustrated with the club’s transfer situation. Having lost Alexander Isak to Liverpool last summer, other big names have left…

FIFA defended its proposed World Cup private equity venture early Friday and declared that “nobody is selling football” following broad criticism of the plan across international soccer. FIFA blamed “erroneous reporting in the media” for the intense public outcry of its plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament to private equity investors.. “We respect the feedback and concern aired in public and reaffirm our commitment to an open and…

Real Madrid have signed forward Carlos Espí from Levante on a five-year contract, the club announced on Thursday. Spain youth international Espí, 21, scored 11 goals in LaLiga last season and was named the league’s best player under the age of 23. – Madrid’s Cucurella on Chelsea: ‘Always my home’ – Zidane is back! After five years away, what will he do as France boss? Earlier on Thursday, ESPN had…

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed defender Joe Gomez will miss the start of the new season after picking up a muscle injury during the Reds’ preseason tour of the United States. Gomez was forced off after just eight minutes in Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday and did not feature in the 1-0 victory against Wrexham in New York on Wednesday night. While the 29-year-old’s…

John Stones has completed a move to Serie A side Inter Milan on a free transfer, the club has confirmed. The 32-year-old left Manchester City at the end of his contract earlier this summer after a decade-long stint at the Etihad. The centre-back started three games for England at the recently-concluded World Cup, where the Three Lions secured third-place.

Arsenal are increasingly confident of signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United following the exit of manager Eddie Howe, sources have told ESPN’s James Olley. Guimarães has emerged as one of Arsenal’s main targets this summer with Mikel Arteta looking to strengthen his squad as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. Sources have told ESPN that Howe is set to leave Newcastle, while Anthony Gordon has joined Barcelona and…

Manchester City are working on a deal for Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli to replace James Trafford, sources have told ESPN. Trafford is nearing a £40 million ($53m) move to Leeds United. City have identified Argentina international Rulli as a replacement once the deal for Trafford goes through. Rulli would provide competition for No. 1 Gianluigi Donnarumma if he arrives at the Etihad Stadium. Trafford is keen for more first-team opportunities…

UEFA on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest against FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan for selling a stake in World Cup revenue to private investors, saying the “World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product.” The European football body took the decision after an online meeting of its 55 national members, saying they “unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World…