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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.
Mesut Özil retires from international football after facing racism and disrespect following his meeting with Turkish president Erdoğan. Read the full story and analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded with dramatic exits for defending champions Germany, Iran, Nigeria, and Senegal. Key matches included Argentina's narrow survival, South Korea's upset over Germany, and Colombia advancing at Senegal's expense.
Brazil defeated Mexico 2-0 while Belgium mounted a stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Last 16, advancing to the quarter-finals where they will face each other.
In a thrilling 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal, Croatia overcame England 2-1 after extra time. Mandžukić's 109th-minute goal sealed Croatia's first-ever final appearance against France.
England beats Sweden 2-0 to advance to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, while Croatia defeats hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Full match analysis and coach quotes.
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.