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Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2032.
The 26-year-old had entered the final 12 months of his contract and attracted interest from Arsenal in recent weeks.
However, Real Madrid announced on Thursday the two parties have agreed to extend his deal to 30 June 2032.
Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid and Brazil winger agree new six-year deal on improved terms
The 26-year-old had entered the final 12 months of his contract and attracted interest from Arsenal in recent weeks.
However, Real Madrid announced on Thursday the two parties have agreed to extend his deal to 30 June 2032.
Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid and Brazil winger agree new six-year deal on improved terms
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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of centre-back Ronald Araujo on a season-loan from Barcelona.
The Merseyside club hold an option to make the move permanent for €55million (£47.1m; $63.6m). Liverpool have not paid a loan fee but will cover all of his wages with Araujo taking a pay cut in order to facilitate the move.
The Merseyside club hold an option to make the move permanent for €55million (£47.1m; $63.6m). Liverpool have not paid a loan fee but will cover all of his wages with Araujo taking a pay cut in order to facilitate the move.
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Kalvin Phillips has rejoined Sheffield United on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.
He has played just 30 games for Manchester City in 4 years and has 2 years left on his contract
He has played just 30 games for Manchester City in 4 years and has 2 years left on his contract
Paul Pogba, 33, ‘set to have Monaco contract terminated’ after injury-hit return to football following doping ban
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🚨 NEW PREMIER LEAGUE RULES FOR 2026/27! 🚨
The new season is bringing a whole host of changes to the laws of the game, with most designed to cut down on time-wasting and get more football actually being played.
Here's a Summary of them 👇
⏱️ 5-SECOND COUNTDOWNS
Players could now have just five seconds to take goal-kicks and throw-ins if the referee believes they're deliberately delaying the restart.
Take too long and the opposition could get the ball — and for goal-kicks, potentially a corner.
🔄 10 SECONDS TO LEAVE THE PITCH
Substituted players must leave by the nearest point within 10 seconds.
Take too long and the substitute can't enter for at least a minute, meaning the team could temporarily play with 10 men.
🤕 INJURED PLAYERS OFF FOR ONE MINUTE
If the referee stops play because an outfield player is injured, they'll generally have to leave the pitch for one minute before returning.
This is aimed at stopping injuries being used to disrupt the opposition's momentum.
🧤 GOALKEEPER 'TACTICAL TIMEOUTS'
If a goalkeeper receives treatment, an outfield player selected by the manager must leave the pitch for one minute.
Another attempt to stop teams using supposed injuries to break up the game.
⚽️ NEW HANDLING RULE FROM GOAL-KICKS
Once the ball has been kicked by the goalkeeper or a defender, the goal-kick is considered taken.
If a defender then handles the ball inside the box, it can result in a penalty. If it's the goalkeeper, it can be an indirect free-kick for a backpass.
📺 MORE VAR INTERVENTION
VAR will now have some additional powers, including reviewing the second yellow card when it results in a sending-off.
VAR can also review certain attacking fouls committed before a set-piece if they directly lead to a goal, penalty or disciplinary action.
🚫 THE AIM?
Fewer delays. Less time-wasting. More football.
The changes were trialled at the World Cup and are now being introduced across English football, including the Premier League.
The new season is bringing a whole host of changes to the laws of the game, with most designed to cut down on time-wasting and get more football actually being played.
Here's a Summary of them 👇
⏱️ 5-SECOND COUNTDOWNS
Players could now have just five seconds to take goal-kicks and throw-ins if the referee believes they're deliberately delaying the restart.
Take too long and the opposition could get the ball — and for goal-kicks, potentially a corner.
🔄 10 SECONDS TO LEAVE THE PITCH
Substituted players must leave by the nearest point within 10 seconds.
Take too long and the substitute can't enter for at least a minute, meaning the team could temporarily play with 10 men.
🤕 INJURED PLAYERS OFF FOR ONE MINUTE
If the referee stops play because an outfield player is injured, they'll generally have to leave the pitch for one minute before returning.
This is aimed at stopping injuries being used to disrupt the opposition's momentum.
🧤 GOALKEEPER 'TACTICAL TIMEOUTS'
If a goalkeeper receives treatment, an outfield player selected by the manager must leave the pitch for one minute.
Another attempt to stop teams using supposed injuries to break up the game.
⚽️ NEW HANDLING RULE FROM GOAL-KICKS
Once the ball has been kicked by the goalkeeper or a defender, the goal-kick is considered taken.
If a defender then handles the ball inside the box, it can result in a penalty. If it's the goalkeeper, it can be an indirect free-kick for a backpass.
📺 MORE VAR INTERVENTION
VAR will now have some additional powers, including reviewing the second yellow card when it results in a sending-off.
VAR can also review certain attacking fouls committed before a set-piece if they directly lead to a goal, penalty or disciplinary action.
🚫 THE AIM?
Fewer delays. Less time-wasting. More football.
The changes were trialled at the World Cup and are now being introduced across English football, including the Premier League.
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Sheffield United could be hit with a 12-point deduction this season after the Championship club’s former parent company was liquidated by a business court in London on Wednesday.
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City.
The 28-year-old only joined City last summer in a £46.5m move from AC Milan, but struggled to make an impact.
Inter Milan are closing in on a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa worth £51million plus add-ons.
Breaking news on Sky Sports News. Man Utd have an agreement in place to sign Baleba from Brighton
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City.
The 28-year-old only joined City last summer in a £46.5m move from AC Milan, but struggled to make an impact.
Inter Milan are closing in on a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa worth £51million plus add-ons.
Breaking news on Sky Sports News. Man Utd have an agreement in place to sign Baleba from Brighton
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Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
Fifa's disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension.
Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches with 50% capacity, though one match of that sanction is suspended.
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has been fined $321,000 (£235,000) for breaches of the Fifa disciplinary code relating to using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures by its supporters.
Fifa have ordered that $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine must be invested in a plan to combat discrimination - and $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine is suspended, with a probationary period to apply.
After defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, several Argentina players held up a banner claiming Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory.
Ezri Konsa has completed a move to Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal worth £51million plus £4m in potential add-ons.
The England international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year, having undergone a medical with the north London club.
Fifa's disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension.
Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches with 50% capacity, though one match of that sanction is suspended.
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has been fined $321,000 (£235,000) for breaches of the Fifa disciplinary code relating to using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures by its supporters.
Fifa have ordered that $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine must be invested in a plan to combat discrimination - and $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine is suspended, with a probationary period to apply.
After defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, several Argentina players held up a banner claiming Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory.
Ezri Konsa has completed a move to Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal worth £51million plus £4m in potential add-ons.
The England international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year, having undergone a medical with the north London club.