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Manchester City signs Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60 million, their highest transfer fee ever. The Algerian forward joins on a five-year contract through 2023.
Relive the FIFA World Cup 2018 Last 16 action where Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0 and England edged Colombia 4-3 on penalties. Key moments, coach quotes, and quarter-final implications analyzed.
Real Madrid and Chelsea finalize a £35 million deal for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who signs a six-year contract. Mateo Kovačić moves to Chelsea on loan as part of the agreement.
In the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, France beat Uruguay 2-0 and Belgium defeated Brazil 2-1, ensuring only European teams remain in the tournament.
France defeated Argentina 4-3 with Kylian Mbappé's historic brace, while Uruguay edged Portugal 2-1 via Edinson Cavani's double, advancing both to the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals.
Day seven of the 2018 FIFA World Cup saw Portugal, Uruguay, and Spain clinch 1-0 victories, with goals from Ronaldo, Suárez, and Costa. Uruguay and Russia advance to the knockout stage, while Morocco and Saudi Arabia are eliminated.
Liverpool FC has signed Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri on a long-term contract after triggering his £13 million release clause from Stoke City. Shaqiri brings experience from top European clubs and international success.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah signs a long-term deal until 2023 after a record-breaking season with 32 Premier League goals, Golden Boot, and PFA Player of the Year awards.
Mesut Özil retires from international football after facing racism and disrespect following his meeting with Turkish president Erdoğan. Read the full story and analysis.
Javier Pastore joins AS Roma from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract for €24.7 million. The Argentine midfielder brings experience from over 250 games with PSG and expresses excitement about his return to Italy.
Sevilla FC completes the transfer of defender Aleix Vidal from FC Barcelona for €8.5 million plus variables. The Spanish player returns on a four-year contract after winning multiple trophies at Camp Nou.
Everton FC secures French defender Lucas Digne from Barcelona in a €20.2 million deal with add-ons. Digne signs a five-year contract, bringing experience from PSG and Barcelona to the Premier League.
Chelsea FC names Maurizio Sarri as new head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Antonio Conte. Sarri brings Jorginho from Napoli. Explore the implications for Chelsea and the Premier League.
France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, with goals from Griezmann, Pogba, and Mbappé. Didier Deschamps becomes third to win as player and coach. Croatia's valiant effort falls short in Moscow.
FC Barcelona has completed the signing of Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich on a three-year deal, adding experience and energy to their squad for the upcoming season.