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Txiki Begiristain leaves Man City! Director of Football departs Etihad to be replaced by Hugo Viana as new era takes shape
Manchester City have confirmed that director of football Txiki Begiristain has left after 13 years at the club.
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PSG close in on Ilya Zabarnyi! Bournemouth defender set to make huge €70m move to Ligue 1 with centre-back set to sign five-year deal
Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of Illya Zabarnyi from AFC Bournemouth, with the transfer reportedly in its final stages. The 22-year-old Ukrainian centre-back is poised to join the reigning Ligue 1 champions, with only a few minor formalities left before the agreement is officially concluded.
Cristiano Ronaldo bullishly insists 'the hunger never fades' after bagging crucial Al-Nassr goal in friendly win over Ligue 1's Toulouse
Cristiano Ronaldo once again demonstrated his relentless drive on the pitch, helping Al-Nassr overturn a one-goal deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over French side Toulouse in a friendly held ahead of the new season. The match, played at Untersberg-Arena, saw the Saudi Pro League side show character and resolve, with Ronaldo leading from the front.
VIDEO: New season, same Cristiano Ronaldo! Al-Nassr superstar blasts home customary goal in friendly against Toulouse
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy time and expectations as he marked his latest appearance for Al Nassr with a crucial goal, proving yet again that age is just a number. In a pre-season encounter against French side Toulouse FC at the Untersberg-Arena, the Portuguese icon demonstrated his enduring quality by notching the equalizer during the first half of the match.
Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz receives handsome cash prize after Man of the Match display in Yokohama friendly
Florian Wirtz demonstrated his growing influence at Liverpool with a standout performance in the club’s final pre-season fixture in Asia, as the Reds secured a comeback victory over Yokohama F. Marinos at the Nissan Stadium. The German midfielder, who only recently joined the Merseyside club from Bayer Leverkusen, was instrumental in turning the game around after Liverpool had fallen behind early in the second half.
AC Milan confirm final Ardon Jashari offer but fall short of Club Brugge asking price again as midfielder pushes for Serie A switch
AC Milan have submitted an improved bid for Ardon Jashari, with their sporting director claiming it is the final offer from the Italian side.
'This is not my football' – Barcelona star gives shock verdict on Hansi Flick's style of play despite winning three trophies with Catalan giants last season
Wojciech Szczesny may have helped Barcelona to a historic domestic treble last season, but the veteran goalkeeper isn’t a fan of the ultra-attacking approach under new manager Hansi Flick. The 35-year-old admitted the system doesn’t suit him, as his aging legs have to do a lot of work in behind a uber-high defensive line commandeered by the likes of Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez.
Revealed: How much Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr & fellow Real Madrid stars earned in bonuses for reaching Club World Cup semi-finals before crashing out to PSG
Real Madrid players were compensated fairly as a reward of a gruelling season and for reaching the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo relaxes with partner Georgina Rodriguez in hot tub ON BOARD luxury yacht as Al-Nassr superstar enjoys downtime before pre-season
Cristiano Ronaldo is making the most of his off-season, soaking in the Mediterranean breeze aboard a luxurious yacht, accompanied by his partner, Georgina Rodriguez. As football takes a temporary back seat, the Al-Nassr superstar is indulging in a serene break far from the stadium spotlight.