Norway's Erling Haaland to Miss France World Cup Clash

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Norway's Erling Haaland to Miss France World Cup Clash

Haaland will start Norway's Group I clash against France on the bench, with coach Ståle Solbakken resting ten players ahead of the Round of 32. The decision dents Haaland's Golden Boot chances, as he sits on four goals, level with Kylian Mbappe and one behind Lionel Messi. Fredrik Aursnes is the only player retained from Norway's 3-2 win against Senegal.

By Tanish Chachra

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AC Milan Agree Club-Record Deal to Sign Goncalo Ramos From PSG

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AC Milan Agree Club-Record Deal to Sign Goncalo Ramos From PSG

Milan have agreed a club-record fee to sign Ramos, surpassing the $84m paid for Rafael Leao in 2019. Owner Gerry Cardinale’s relationship with PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi proved pivotal. Ramos completed his medical while on World Cup duty with Portugal in Florida. The deal fulfils Ruben Amorim’s wish for a No.9, with the striker eager to play under him.

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Tottenham Reward Antonin Kinsky With New Contract

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Tottenham Reward Antonin Kinsky With New Contract

Kinsky redeemed himself after being hooked at 17 minutes on his Champions League debut. "The hardest part of the season was spending six months on the bench," he said. The 23-year-old made vital saves as Spurs survived relegation by two points. David Ornstein reports the Czech international has agreed a new five-plus-one-year contract on improved terms through 2037.

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Chelsea Land Marco Palestra On Long Term Deal

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Chelsea Land Marco Palestra On Long Term Deal

The Italian international Palestra impressed during a loan spell at Cagliari last season, claiming the Serie A best defender award. "6+1 contract. Fee in excess of €50m," Ben Jacobs reported. He notched one goal and four assists last season. The 21-year-old wing-back will add dynamism to the squad under the new manager, Xabi Alonso.

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Omar Berrada Claim Reveals Why Ruben Amorim Failed at Manchester United

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Omar Berrada Claim Reveals Why Ruben Amorim Failed at Manchester United

A LinkedIn post from Olga Safina claimed Berrada blamed Amorim’s United failure on “rigidity,” not “tactics or talent.” The post said the coach held his ideas too tightly when adaptation mattered. Amorim spent 14 months at Old Trafford and won only 8 of 20 league games last season. He has now taken a job at AC Milan.

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Elliot Anderson Set for $396K Weekly Wage in Manchester City Record Deal

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Elliot Anderson Set for $396K Weekly Wage in Manchester City Record Deal

Anderson is set to earn around £300,000 ($396,000) per week if bonuses are reached after City agreed a £116 million ($153 million) fixed deal with Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old will sign a five-year contract with a one-year option, take his medical in New York and become the most expensive British player ever, eclipsing City’s Jack Grealish record.

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