4 h. ago Thomas Tuchel feels Club World Cup absence gives Liverpool and Arsenal advantage

The new competition gets under way in the US on Saturday.

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5 h. ago ‘Play with a smile’: Tuchel challenges England to relax and hit top gear

Head coach thinks players ‘will rise to the occasion’Tuchel wants ‘more fluid’ and ‘more exciting’ footballThomas Tuchel has said England should not have an inferiority complex in relation to the world’s strongest teams but must start playing with a smile to realise their true potential.The England head coach said his side “have not clicked yet” and, as well as criticising the attitude against Andorra on Saturday, believes the performance was too rigid and too serious. England’s labours in Barcelona were put into sharper focus by the quality of Portugal and Spain in the Nations League final the following night. Tuchel, however, insists England are not inferior to those nations and will improve, beginning with the friendly against Senegal in Nottingham on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Thomas Tuchel explains why Club World Cup will give Liverpool and Arsenal huge advantage next season

Manchester City and Chelsea’s early-season plans may be impacted by their participation in the expanded Club World Cup

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5 h. ago Thomas Tuchel insists Arsenal and Liverpool will have huge Premier League title advantage next season

England boss believes Club World Cup could have a significant impact on next season’s title race

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9 h. ago Chelsea in race against time to beat FIFA Club World Cup deadline and seal TWO transfers

Chelsea remains in talks to land both Mike Maignan from AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens and want the duo before their Club World Cup campaign

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11 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo drops hint over future after Club World Cup transfer speculation

Ronaldo has suggested that he is not leaving Al-Nassr despite speculation over his future

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11 h. ago When is the transfer deadline and when does summer window open again?

Inaugural expanded Club World Cup has led to a unique off-season in terms of buying and selling players

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13 h. ago Chelsea ramp up Mike Maignan and Jamie Gittens talks before first transfer deadline

Blues want duo signed before summer window briefly closes ahead of the Club World Cup

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16 h. ago Summer transfers 2025: Every completed signing as Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea seal deals

The first transfer window of 2025 is set to close soon ahead of the Club World Cup and despite having only been open for around a week, a host of Premier League sides have already completed deals

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16 h. ago Man City to announce first transfer of summer window as £46m signing reveals Club World Cup plan

Reijnders confirms Man City transfer before club can make official announcement

Economics

16 h. ago Nothing will change – Cristiano Ronaldo intends to remain at Al Nassr

There had been speculation the five-time Ballon d’Or winner could join a club competing in this summer’s Club World Cup on a short-term deal.

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16 h. ago 7 Premier League transfers that SHOULD happen this week including Arsenal swoop

The Club World Cup has sparked a number of early transfers and Manchester City and Chelsea are set to be particularly busy forming their squad for the tournament in the United States

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19 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo confirms decision on club future after epic Nations League triumph

Portuguese superstar had been linked with Al-Nassr exit ahead of Club World Cup

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19 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms where he'll play next season after Club World Cup offer

Cristiano Ronaldo has been the subject of transfer speculation this summer as his Al Nassr contract expires in June, but he spoke out about his next move after winning the Nations League

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29 h. ago Tijjani Reijnders ‘really excited’ to link up with Man City for Club World Cup

The 26-year-old Netherlands midfielder has agreed a five-year contract to move to City.

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54 h. ago Chelsea reach agreement with Jamie Gittens and seek to seal £50m transfer

Chelsea are keen to add to their squad ahead of this summer’s Club World Cup and look set to make Borussia Dortmund star and former Man City man Jamie Gittens their latest addition

Economics

60 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo delivers update on football career as Saudi contract nears end

The 40-year-old said a decision on his future is ‘almost final’

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61 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo REJECTS transfer offers as rivals fail with Club World Cup plan

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will not be at the Club World Cup, despite comments from FIFA president Gianni Infantino last month suggesting he would be

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61 h. ago Jack Grealish transfer message sent as pathway made clear amid Man City decision

Everton are the latest club to be linked with a move for Manchester City man Jack Grealish

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62 h. ago Saka ruled out of England qualifier, Ronaldo will not play at Club World Cup – matchday live

Latest news and updates before Saturday’s footballFixtures | Tables | Mail matchday.live@theguardian.comPaul is confident that Tottenham will succeed if they appoint Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou:“There’s probably been too much over thinking on this. I sent this message to my son last night. ”It’s the right decision. He can leave a hero and will always be welcomed back. £100m just for turning up in the CL is too much to gamble on him getting top four. I know Frank hasn’t managed at CL level and he may be out of his depth but, personally, I’ve been walking out of games during the tenure of the last 3 managers. That needs to stop and if Frank gets me to stay 90+ minutes every week, he’s a step up! It will be interesting whether Frank can attract top quality signings. I see Manor Solomon’s coming back. Not a good start to the window!!” Continue reading...

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