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Premier League's summer transfer market is dangerously out of control
Liam Delap's big move to Nottingham Forest came with a fee that didn't make sense given his poor spell at Chelsea. Welcome to the new era of wild transfer spending and accounting.
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Liverpool needed to add depth in the transfer window. They didn't get it
In terms of pure numbers, Liverpool's squad is actually weaker than it was last season, and the failure to sign a central midfielder and right back could hurt them.
Sancho, Pogba, Wijnaldum among top free agents in 2026
These players have contracts that expired this summer, and there are some big names involved.
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Inside Manchester United's 'building blocks' transfer strategy
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'It was the best time to come back to England': Ona Batlle on swapping Barcelona for Arsenal
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Batlle recalls memories of watching Fabregas at Arsenal
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UEFA Women's Champions League
Chelsea cruise through to book spot in UWCL draw
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2026-27 English Premier League
Arsenal are a great team, but adding a forward before the transfer deadline could be transformative
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Arsenal should've earned a penalty: Why new Premier League standards allowed missed VAR call
Arsenal player ratings as Bukayo Saka goal proves enough against resilient Aston Villa
2026-27 WSL preview: Full table prediction and key questions
MESSI'S ARGENTINA RETIREMENT
Messi's emotional Argentina farewell shows he hasn't forgotten criticism of the past
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Messi's most memorable Argentina moments: World Cup, Copa America, more
Messi's Argentina career: the stats, records and how he compares to Ronaldo
Spanish LALIGA
Why Barcelona turned to Jesus, and why Álvarez could still sign for them
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Barça's Olmo questions Atleti over Álvarez 'dream'
German Cup
Kane brace sees Bayern overcome early cup scare
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Disney+ remains home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ remains the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe.
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