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Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Confirmed Starting Lineup Announced for Club World Cup Match

Real Madrid are back in Club World Cup action, taking on Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final stage. A win would put them one game away from the final, against a team with whom they have a good record in recent years in the Champions League.

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Paris Saint-Germain shut down Bayern Munich, reach CWC semis

Desire Doué scored in the 78th minute, Ousmane Dembele added a second in stoppage time and Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / July 5

Ramano squashes rumour linking Manchester United with deadly €75m striker

Transfer expert rejects the rumour surrounding a potential deal between Manchester United and Napoli for forward Victor Osimhen this summer. The Italian journalist highlighted that Saudi Pro League club Al-Halal and Galatasaray are ahead in the race to sign him.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 5

Fan favourite has now decided to stay at Tottenham, set to meet Thomas Frank next week

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 32-year-old has been on the radar of MLS clubs like the Los Angeles Football Club.

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Fiorentina News / SempreInter.com / July 5

Report – Fiorentina Must Sell Ex River Plate Star Before Moving For Inter Milan Striker

Fiorentina must reportedly sell striker Lucas Beltran before they can move to sign Inter Milan’s Sebastiano Esposito. This according to today’s print edition of Florence-based newspaper La Nazione, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 5

Insigne wants Lazio, but embargo could force him elsewhere

Lorenzo Insigne would love to reunite with Maurizio Sarri at Lazio, but if the transfer embargo remains even in September, then he will have to reconsider Parma, Udinese and Fiorentina proposals.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / July 5

Juventus on alert as Real Madrid wonderkid could be on the move this summer

Juventus are reportedly keeping close tabs on Real Madrid teenager Endrick who could embark on a new experience this summer. The 18-year-old is considered one of the most promising players of his generation, which prompted Los Merengues to splash €50 million to buy from Palmeiras last summer.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / July 5

Leeds & West Ham Aim to Bring Lazio Star Back to Premier League

Lazio left-back Nuno Tavares continues to pique the interest of Premier League clubs, with Leeds United and West Ham United emerging as his most keen suitors.

FC Cincinnati sign French F Kenji Mboma Dem

FC Cincinnati announced the signing of French forward Kenji Mboma Dem to a first-team contract on Saturday. The 23-year-old is under contract through 2025 with team options spanning 2026-28.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / July 5

Report – Inter Milan & Juventus Tracking €10M Rated Dinamo Zagreb Teenager

Inter Milan and Juventus are both reportedly tracking teenage Dinamo Zagreb defender Leon Jakirovic. This according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.com.

Sampdoria News / Football Italia / July 5

Leoni wanted by Inter and Milan, but ‘my exams are tougher than football’

Parma defender Giovanni Leoni is hot property, in the centre of a bidding war between Milan and Inter, but has more important things on his mind. ‘My exams are tougher.’ The centre-back is only 18 years old, but has already made 17 Serie A appearances, even scoring a goal to help keep Parma in the top flight.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / July 5

Report – Galatasaray Target Denies Wanting To Leave Inter Milan This Summer

Hakan Calhanoglu reportedly denies wanting to leave Inter Milan this summer despite the constant links to Galatasaray. This according to Italian outlet SportMediaset, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 5

Italy star Donnarumma shaken by horrific Musiala injury

Italy and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was left visibly shaken after impact with Jamal Musiala caused a serious injury for the Bayern Munich forward during the Club World Cup.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 5

Arsenal pressing ahead with attacking raid on London rivals, but Arteta must justify the move

The idea this summer was simple: Arsenal needed to bolster their attack. With a more clinical forward line, many believed the Gunners could finally get over the line next season.

Girona FC News / Esteemed Kompany / July 5

How a promising Manchester City striker fares on loan at Stoke City will be worth keeping an eye on

It has almost become a rite of passage for talented young players at Manchester City to go out on loan before making an impact at the highest level. Liam Delap, Callum Doyle, Yan Couto and James Trafford immediately come to mind in this boat.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 5

Liverpool players unite in silence as Jota laid to rest in emotional Gondomar funeral

Liverpool players joined the people of Gondomar in Portugal on Saturday for the emotional funeral of Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva, following the tragic car accident that took their lives.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 5

Whitecaps exercise buyout on F Damir Kreilach

The Vancouver Whitecaps have exercised a buyout of forward Damir Kreilach's guaranteed contract. The 36-year-old Croatian will no longer occupy a senior roster spot, and his wages won't count against the club's salary budget.

Brentford FC News / We All Follow United / July 5

Romano: £25m outcast’s salary is a major obstacle for Manchester United

Fabrizio Romano revealed that Juventus are facing a stumbling block in the negotiation to sign Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho. The Italian sports journalist said that the huge salary of Sancho remains a point of concern for the Italian giant.

Aston Villa News / We All Follow United / July 5

Manchester United set sights on 29-year-old goalkeeper who impressed in the CWC

The pressure never stops in England. In Manchester, a sense of change is palpable that goes far beyond a bad result or a disastrous season. Red Devils fans are clamouring for bold decisions and signings that add character to a squad that is too fragile under times of stress.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / July 5

'It’s not a matter of money' Daniel Levy goes face-to-face and a second meeting is now scheduled

Daniel Levy’s video of his chat with Vinai Venkatesham was quite the tape. The THFC CEO provided fans with fascinating insights into how two Tottenham Hotspur executives were able to riff off each other.

Real Betis News / We All Follow United / July 5

Fabrizio Romano reveals 25-year-old will not continue at Manchester United

At Old Trafford, every transfer window opens a drawer of doubts, hopes and forced departures. Manchester United face another summer with their sights set on clearing out players that never fit in. Antony, the Brazilian signing who arrived as a vibrant prospect from Ajax, was unable to maintain his sparkle under the demands of the Premier League.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 5

Man Utd learn newly-set price tag from Premier League club this afternoon for ‘ideal’ forward target

Manchester United have been informed of the price it will take to prise one target from Premier League rivals Chelsea this summer. The player in question is none other than Christopher Nkunku, who was linked with a mid-season switch to Old Trafford on loan in January before a deal failed to materialise.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 5

West Ham United set ‘Tottenham tax’ for Premier League star as summer exit beckons

New boss Thomas Frank will now be desperate to see Tottenham Hotspur make some signings before he welcomes the players for pre-season tour. Spurs are yet to get a deal over the line barring making loans of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel into permanent deals.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 5

INEOS ‘thinking about’ move for 27-y/o who ‘laid the foundations’ for his club’s revival, he’s been offered to Utd

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Timothy Weah, Dusan Vlahovic or Douglas Luiz in a direct exchange for Jadon Sancho. Indeed, Juventus are looking to make negotiations as straightforward as possible by completing a swap deal with the Red Devils, with Sancho’s heart now set on a move to Turin following his Chelsea departure.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 5

Tottenham will have to pay over £25million to sign SPL goal machine this summer

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to get their house in order after appointing Thomas Frank as their new head coach. So far, the club have announced the permanent captures of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel.