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Paul Clancy, a two-time All-Ireland winner with Galway, has passed away at the age of 49. Clancy won the All-Ireland in 1998 and 2001 with Galway, and he also won five Connacht titles with the Tribesmen. While Galway lost the 2000 All-Ireland to Kerry after a replay, Clancy's no-look pass to set up Dec Meehan is one of the most iconic goals in a final at Croke Park.He played his club football with Maigh Cuilinn and won the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship in 2008. After retiring, he bec

Barcelona reach five-year contract agreement with Julian Alvarez; will not offer more than €120m to AtleticoBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has taken a major step forward, with the Catalan club now reaching an agreement with the player’s camp over a long-term contract.The Argentine striker remains Barcelona’s priority target this summer and the club’s determination to secure his signature has only intensified following his recent public comments regarding his future. After openly admi

Report Torino in talks for Leicester City defender NelsonTorino are in negotiations with Leicester City for central defender Ben Nelson, claims Sky Sport Italia, with a €7m asking price.The 22-year-old has played for England at various youth levels and been called up to the Under-21 squad, but without receiving a cap.Leicester talent Nelson targeted by TorinoDERBY, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: Ben Nelson of Leicester City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leicester City at

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez takes first step towards selling part of clubReal Madrid President Florentino Perez has promised a referendum on the club’s ownership model this summer, following his re-election as president earlier this month. Perez intends to turn the club’s members in shareholders, and sell off 5-10% of the club in order to ‘protect’ the members financial position.It is arguably the 79-year-old Perez’s most controversial policy, and it remains to be seen whether the ove

Jamie Carragher shares his thoughts on Liverpool’s pursuit of Yan DiomandeCarragher Verdict on Diomande Highlights Liverpool’s Long Term VisionLiverpool have rarely been afraid of making significant investments when they believe a player can shape the future of the club. Yan Diomande increasingly looks like somebody who fits that description.The RB Leipzig winger continues to generate excitement across Europe and Liverpool’s determination to secure his signature suggests they see a special talen

[PA Media]Scotland meet Brazil on Wednesday in what could be the most significant match in the history of the men's national side.A draw would be enough to reach the knockout stages of a major finals for the first time, and even a narrow loss could be enough to progress from Group C.As a result, it is the biggest game of Steve Clarke's seven-year stint as head coach. So what are the key decisions he has to make? And what would you do?Should Gannon-Doak start?Bournemouth winger Ben Gannon

Balogun aims to leave Monaco amid Serie A interest as price tag setThe Athletic reports that Serie A clubs are among the suitors for Folarin Balogun, who is keen to leave Monaco, with his price tag set at €50m.USMNT star Balogun is expected to leave his club Monaco this summer.Balogun transfer: latest updates amid Serie A interestThe Athletic reports that the 24-year-old favours a transfer after the World Cup and that the French club is seeking a fee in the region of €50m.According to the report

Report: Liverpool star wanted by European giantsCurtis Jones Transfer Interest Grows as Liverpool Hold Firm on ValuationLiverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has become the subject of growing interest from Italy, with SportsBoom reporting that Juventus have joined Inter Milan in the race for the academy graduate. What initially appeared to be a straightforward pursuit from Inter is now developing into a potential transfer battle between Serie A’s biggest rivals.For Liverpool, the situation is becomi

[BBC]Manchester United have taken a significant step towards a new 100,000-capacity stadium by buying the majority of the land needed to build it close to their current home at Old Trafford.There had been few signs of any movement since minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled his grand vision in London in March 2025.However, talks around land acquisition have been going on behind the scenes.According to sources, United have now acquired a triangle of roads (located between Wharfside Way, Europ

Official: Gattuso is the new coach of LazioLazio have formally announced that their new coach is former Italy CT Gennaro Gattuso, several weeks after he was first spotted at their training ground.The 48-year-old had been seen entering the Formello camp in Rome on June 3, where he discussed transfer strategy with the club directors and President Claudio Lotito.The deal was seemingly agreed as far back as May 25.However, the formal announcement was only made this afternoon.Gattuso begins again at

Tonali in Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur bidding war, Newcastle want €100mItaly international and Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali is at the centre of a bidding war worth €100m between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, claim reports.There had been suggestions last week that the Magpies rejected an opening offer from Spurs for Tonali that was worth £75m (circa €87m) or even as much as €92m, but Sky Sports UK say they are ready to come in with a new and improved proposal.BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – SEPTEMB

Real Madrid learn the staggering price they will have to pay for Chelsea superstarReal Madrid’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez has taken another significant turn, as the Spanish giants are now aware of the figure required to convince Chelsea to part ways with one of their most valuable players.After an aggressive start to the summer transfer window, Los Blancos have shifted their focus towards squad management, prioritising departures before making another major move in the market. However, that

The World Cup has entered a phase demanding complex calculations to determine which teams advance. This year's expanded 48-team tournament has fundamentally altered the competition's format and how group stage tiebreakers operate.A significant change is the introduction of an extra knockout round, the Round of 32, a departure from the previous direct progression to the Round of 16. Moreover, the new structure offers lifelines, allowing teams to advance even if they miss out on the top two spots

From Germany: Roma interested in Denis UndavIn recent weeks, Germany discovered a new hero: Denis Undav. The striker has become the undisputed star of Nagelsmann’s national team, scoring three goals in his first two matches, including a brace that helped them come from behind to win against the Ivory Coast. His name had already been on the radar of Europe’s top clubs before the tournament began.According to German newspaper Bild, several clubs had approached Stuttgart with inquiries regarding a

FIFA Complaint Threat Deepens Atlético-Barcelona Row Over Julián ÁlvarezAtlético Madrid have formally accused Barcelona of making an improper approach for Julián Álvarez (26) and are threatening to file a complaint with FIFA’s sporting justice bodies, according to Cadena Cope, with Los Colchoneros claiming that Barcelona held negotiations with the Argentine forward without Atlético’s knowledge or consent. The accusation centres on the allegation that contact was made directly with Álvarez – a pl

Does Manchester City already possess the winger they need?Ryan McAidoo has established himself as a player to watch for the future during his time at Manchester City. McAidoo made his first two appearances for the City first team last season in Manchester City’s FA Cup third and fourth round ties against Exeter City and Salford. The young winger also scored his first goal against Exeter City as City beat the League One side 10-1 as McAidoo’s late goal capped off a superb display from the young w

Manchester City are expected to unveil Enzo Maresca as their new head coach in the coming days. City fan Dave Wilson told BBC Radio Manchester he was looking forward to the new boss "finally" arriving at the Etihad: "I think we all expected it the week after Pep [Guardiola] left, after they got out all of the Pep stuff. All the montages, farewell interviews and that type of stuff. So, it has been a little bit of a wait but yeah, I'm looking forward to him coming in."BBC S

Revealed: Napoli attempt to hijack Dybala talks, offer player one-year contractDespite his desire to remain with the Giallorossi, there’s no news on Paulo Dybala’s contract renewal. According to the latest report by calciomercato.it, Napoli are also making a last-minute move. The Azzurri management has reportedly offered Dybala a one-year contract, with president Aurelio De Laurentiis reportedly demanding that “La Joya” cede all of his image rights to Napoli. The player’s wife, Oriana Sabatini,

Roma’s El Aynaoui ‘the happiest person in the world’ if he joins BarcelonaNeil El Aynaoui’s father, Younes, admits his son ‘would be the happiest person in the world’ if he could join Barcelona one day: ‘He lived there until he was 11.’Roma midfielder El Aynaoui dreams of a move to Barcelona, his father Younes told Mundo Deportivo.El Aynaoui hopes to join Barcelona one day“My son is a Barcelona fan; he lived there until he was 11 years old,” El Aynaoui’s father said.“He would be the happiest per

England and Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson remains a key transfer target for Manchester City, while Liverpool have shown interest in Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande [Getty Images]It's the ultimate shop window: a World Cup with 48 teams - all packed with players eager to show what they can do on the biggest stage.Fans are cheering on their national teams, with half an eye on who their Premier League side might be keen to sign.With the transfer window now open, BBC Sport has been