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Brighton Complete Record-Breaking Signing of Luka Vuskovic Brighton have secured Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club-record fee of £46m. The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract, which includes an option to extend the deal by a further year.The Seagulls previously saw two bids for the defender rejected last month. The total transfer fee could eventually rise to £50m, depending on performance-related payments.Vuskovic initially joined Tottenham in 2025 from Hajduk Split, following a deal agreed two years prior. Shortly after his arrival at Spurs, he moved on loan to Hamburg, where he made 30 appearances and scored six…

Iconic World Cup Semi-Final Goals Since 2006 Ahead of today’s World Cup semi-final between France and Spain at 9 p.m., we look back at the finest goals scored in the semi-finals of the competition since 2006.These goals include thunderbolts into the top corner, moments of pure genius, and gems that remain etched in the memories of supporters. The standout highlight is Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s incredible strike against Uruguay.A selection.

Manchester United Must Look Beyond Midfielders to Strengthen Squad, Says Expert Manchester United “have other areas to strengthen” this transfer window as they continue their pursuit of midfield recruits, says The Devils’ Advocate podcast co-host Gaz Drinkwater.Manchester City secured United’s top target Elliot Anderson at the start of the window, they were unwilling to match Tottenham’s bid for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes and, most recently, their move for Atalanta’s Ederson collapsed after his medical despite agreeing a deal for the Brazilian at the beginning of June.Now the club have signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are closing in on a…

How FIFA Selects Referees for the World Cup 2026 With the World Cup 2026 reaching its final stages, observers are scrutinizing more than just player performances.The appointment of referees has sparked significant conversation, particularly after officials announced an all-Argentine line-up for France’s 2-0 win against Morocco on Thursday evening.Many fans online questioned this selection, noting the possibility that favorites France could face defending champions Argentina in the final, repeating the 2022 showpiece match.Fifa also confirmed that English referees Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver could not officiate Argentina matches due to the Falklands War, which took place 44 years ago.Here is…

FC Barcelona Faces Uncertainty Over Ronald Araujo’s Future According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are preparing to activate defensive contingency plans in the summer transfer window, with club captain Ronald Araujo’s long-term status at the club plunged into deep uncertainty.While the Uruguayan defender has always maintained his desire to stay at the Spotify Camp Nou, his diminishing role under manager Hansi Flick could ultimately accelerate an unexpected exit. The defensive hierarchyThe sporting department’s stance has shifted due to the rapid consolidation of alternative options in the backline. Teenage sensation Pau Cubarsi and the versatile Eric Garcia are now considered entirely…

Manchester City Lead Race for Lille Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi Manchester City are intensifying their pursuit of Lille’s promising teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. The Premier League club aims to bring the 18-year-old midfielder directly into Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad.The teenager has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe following a standout season with Lille and a strong showing at the World Cup with Morocco.AdvertisementBouaddi’s success on the international stage has attracted significant attention from top clubs, with Manchester City now understood to be leading the competition for his signature.City scouts have monitored the player for over a…

Semi-Finals Arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup The Fifa World Cup 2026 reaches its climax as the semi-finals get underway. France faces Spain at 20:00 BST, followed by England’s match against Argentina at 20:00 BST on Wednesday. Ahead of the crucial clash, England management will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start. Football fans can also review expert predictions on which players should make the pitch for the semi-final. See who BBC Sport’s writers think should start: John Murray’s team | Phil McNulty’s team | Alex Howell’s team | Neil Johnston’s team. Supporters can…

Roma Targets Summerville, Garnacho, and Moreira in Transfer Push Sky Sport Italia reports that Crysencio Summerville’s agents are currently in Rome and likely to meet with Giallorossi directors in the coming days. Meanwhile, Roma has submitted formal offers for both Diego Moreira and Alejandro Garnacho, which are now under evaluation by Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali.Roma is actively pursuing attacking reinforcements, centering their recruitment strategy on three primary transfer targets: Garnacho (Chelsea), Moreira (Strasbourg) and Summerville (West Ham).Transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio notes that the representatives for Summerville are already in the city, as they also manage Danilo Doekhi, who is…

Marion Bartoli Reveals the Competitive Side of France Boss Didier Deschamps Marion Bartoli and Didier Deschamps are both French sporting icons.Bartoli – a former Wimbledon champion. Deschamps – a World Cup winner as both a player and manager.On Tuesday, Deschamps will lead France into their World Cup semi-final against Spain (20:00 BST).In the build-up to that match, Bartoli spoke to BBC Sport’s Katie Gornall about her friendship with Deschamps and gave an insight into the man hoping to lead France to more global success.Playing tennis with Bartoli and padel with Zidane and IniestaBartoli met Deschamps at an awards ceremony shortly…

Roberto Baggio and Marco Materazzi Debate Football’s Greatest Players Italy legend Roberto Baggio considers Lionel Messi superior to Pelé and Diego Armando Maradona “for what he’s been doing for 20 years,” while Marco Materazzi names “the real” Ronaldo as his top choice.Baggio and Materazzi joined a group of football legends to debate the sport, including the title of the greatest player of all time.Baggio picks Messi over Maradona and PeléThe former Azzurri stars participated in the discussion alongside other icons, including Gabriel Omar Batistuta, Ronaldo, and Romario.When the conversation turned to the debate over the greatest of all time, with…