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Andoni Iraola confirms plans to keep Curtis Jones at Liverpool Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed his plan for the upcoming season. He wants one ‘great, great’ star at Anfield.Andoni Iraola does not yet know what his squad will look like, and the Premier League season kicks off in a month. Liverpool has been slow to rebuild after losing a few key players, and it remains unclear who will stay with the club.One player with an uncertain future is Curtis Jones. The local midfielder nearly joined Inter in January and has only one year remaining on his contract.This situation…

Forward Kelly Brady Departs Crystal Palace Following PromotionCrystal Palace forward Kelly Brady has left the club following their promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League. The Eagles announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 24-year-old American forward joined Crystal Palace from SSE Airtricity League Women’s Premier Division club Athlone Town during the January transfer window. She initially signed an 18-month deal at Selhurst Park. While Brady helped Crystal Palace secure automatic promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League, she is now moving on to a new challenge.Brady made two appearances for Crystal Palace during…

Aston Villa face criticism over new Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal Aston Villa have been warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.The African country’s tourist board will replace Betano on the front of Villa’s shirts for the men’s, women’s and academy teams in a multi-year agreement.The Premier League club have branded the move “the most important sponsorship deal in the history of the football club” but Felix Jakens, Amnesty International UK’s head of campaigns, has raised concerns.Last month the Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case against…

Inter and Barcelona Eye Potential Move for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero Inter Milan and Barcelona are monitoring Cristian Romero, as reports suggest the Argentina international could depart Tottenham Hotspur. The transfer news comes amid speculation that the 28-year-old may be looking for a way out of the London club.While his current contract at Tottenham runs until June 2029, Romero is reportedly frustrated by the team’s ongoing struggles. Previous reports from Sportitalia indicated that the defender has been pushing for an exit this summer.Romero proposed to InterAccording to transfer pundit Romano in his Italian-language YouTube channel, the subject of Romero came up…

Callum McGregor focuses on future at Celtic despite transfer speculation Callum McGregor says he wants to “build something special” with Martin O’Neill’s Celtic squad, despite ongoing speculation about the captain’s future at the club. The 33-year-old midfielder has faced persistent rumors of a potential move to Saudi Arabia in recent months. Back in April, the former Scotland international emphasized his desire to remain at Parkhead while ensuring the club continues to progress. Recent reports suggest McGregor has switched his representation to the agency that manages former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, who currently leads Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah. This…

Andoni Iraola urged to trust Harvey Elliott as Liverpool pre-season approaches Andoni Iraola made his first appearance in front of the media as Liverpool’s manager on Monday 13 July.The Spaniard faced many questions from reporters and journalists and gave a bit of an insight into how he sees things going for Liverpool this summer.The Reds’ pre-season is expected to start on 20 July with a decent chunk of their players expected to be available for their games.Changes have already taken place at Anfield with Iraola being one of the main driving forces behind Victor Munoz’s Anfield switch this summer.However, if…

Ipswich Town Bolster Squad With Baker and Weir SigningsIpswich Town have announced the signings of winger Ava Baker and defender Kenzie Weir. The Tractor Girls confirmed both deals via official posts on the club website earlier today.Ipswich Town confirmed Baker’s arrival first. The 20-year-old winger joins on a loan deal from Birmingham City for the 2026/2027 season. Baker previously spent the second half of the last campaign on loan at Ipswich Town, where she made nine appearances and scored one goal. She played a key role in helping the club retain their Barclays WSL2 status following their promotion at the…

France and Spain Face Off in World Cup 2026 Semi-Final France and Spain meet in a blockbuster World Cup 2026 semi-final, matching the two best teams at the tournament so far against each other.France have dazzled with their attacking play, led by Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise. Meanwhile, Spain have conceded only one goal as the European champions aim to win back-to-back major tournaments.Spain defeated France in a thrilling Euro 2024 semi-final two years ago, a match where Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history. Yamal turned 19 on Monday and, while he has yet…

Folarin Balogun Reflects on Controversial World Cup Suspension Folarin Balogun emerged as the United States men’s national team’s breakout star during the 2026 World Cup. He also found himself at the center of one of the tournament’s biggest disputes, the second act of which brought a bittersweet realization. Once the 25-year-old AS Monaco striker learned that the red-card suspension he was supposed to serve during the Round of 16 had actually been suspended, he experienced a mix of instant euphoria and eventual concern. “My initial reaction was I was happy to be back in the team, but when I kind…

Chloe Mustaki Extends Nottingham Forest Contract Until 2028Nottingham Forest defender Chloe Mustaki has signed a new two-year deal with the club, extending her stay until the summer of 2028. WSL Full-Time received confirmation of the news through an official club press release issued by The Tricky Trees earlier today.The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international joined Nottingham Forest last summer following her departure from Bristol City. Mustaki made 20 appearances for The Reds in Barclays WSL2, helping the team secure a solid mid-table finish.Nottingham Forest management moved to retain the player’s services for another two years, recognizing that her experience will…