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Atletico Madrid chief reiterates they will 'never, ever' let Julian Alvarez join Barcelona

Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin slammed the door on Barcelona's ⁠pursuit of Julian Alvarez on Thursday, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty and saying the Argentine forward would "never, ever" be sold to ‌them.

Atletico Madrid board categorically rule out selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously backed the club's stance on ⁠Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, ruling out any talks with Barcelona and saying there was "zero consideration" of a transfer ‌to the Catalan club.

Uncertainty rocks Kenyan Premier League as High Court halts Saturday kick-off date

After two months of pre-season and clubs strengthening their squad, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League will not kick off as planned after the High Court at Milimani declined the Federation’s urgent application seeking to lift orders blocking the 2026/27 league’s commencement on Saturday.

Flick indicates Barcelona may not sign another striker as Atleti resist Alvarez sale

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated Wednesday that the club may end the summer transfer window without signing a new striker if they fail in their bid to lure Argentinian star Julian Alvarez from rivals Atletico Madrid.

MLS fines Messi for striking opponent during Miami's draw with Philadelphia

Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs' 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

FIFA ban Leandro Paredes for World Cup final brawl and hand Argentina large fine

Argentinian midfielder Leandro Paredes has been suspended for 10 matches due to the "incidents" that occurred at the end of the World Cup final lost against Spain, FIFA announced on Friday.

Ghana midfielder Partey joins Al Shabab as free agent after Villarreal departure

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ⁠has signed a one-year deal with Saudi ‌Pro League side Al Shabab, ‌the club said ‌on Friday, after leaving ‌Villarreal at the end of ‌his contract last season.

Alonso refuses to confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea amid exit rumours

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.

Alvarez 'focused' amid transfer links, insists new Atleti teammate Romero

New Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero said Thursday he sees his teammate and Argentina compatriot Julian Alvarez as "really focused" and "eager to keep scoring goals" despite his attempt to leave the club.

Girona sign Ghana defender and free agent Abdul Mumin on three-year deal

Atletico Madrid sign Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham

Atletico Madrid signed 2022 World Cup-winning centre-back Cristian Romero from Tottenham on Saturday for a fee reported to be 40 million euros (£34.3m) including add-ons.

Too little too late for Goteborg as Gent progress in Conference League

Goteborg scored a late equaliser to draw away at Gent in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League (UECL), but it wasn't enough to prevent defeat on aggregate to the Belgian side.

Roma announce signing of Argentina full-back Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid

AS Roma completed the signing of Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning right-back Nahuel Molina from Spanish side Atletico Madrid, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.

Manchester City sign goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on two-year deal

Manchester City have signed Argentine goalkeeper ⁠Geronimo Rulli from French club Olympique de Marseille on a ‌two-year contract, the Premier League side ‌said on Wednesday.

Aston Villa’s Argentines set to test PSG: Buendia’s class and the Garnacho gamble

Following their Europa League triumph, Aston Villa face French champions PSG in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday. The creativity and bursts of their Argentine number 10 will be crucial for the British side, while one of his compatriots will also be called upon to prove his quality.

Former Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye joins Saudi side Diriyah

Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye ⁠joined recently promoted Saudi Pro League side ‌Diriyah as a free agent ‌after leaving Everton, ‌the Saudi club announced ‌on Sunday.

Lionel Messi says goodbye to father who guided him through legendary career

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68.

Godts and agent confirm absence from starting XI has 'nothing to do' with PSG talks

Ajax star Mika Godts and his agent, Niels De Jonck, confirmed that the Belgian winger's absence from Ajax's starting XI on Sunday has 'nothing to do' with the interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Newell's Old Boys confirm Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge has passed away

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday.

Franco Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid

Real Madrid's Argentine playmaker Franco Mastantuono has joined Fiorentina on loan, the Serie A outfit announced on Friday.

Rodri's agent confirms desire to join Barcelona over LaLiga rivals Real Madrid

Rodri's agent Pablo Barquero has revealed that the Manchester City midfielder has chosen to join Barcelona this summer.

Mexico and Argentina back Gianni Infantino as FIFA fight rages on

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world football chief ⁠faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the World Cup.

Goore goal sees Gent take first-leg victory over Goteborg in Conference League

IFK Goteborg will have to come from behind away from home again in the UEFA Conference League (UECL), after they lost for the first time under new boss Joachim Bjorklund, going down 1-0 to KAA Gent in the first leg of the third qualifying round.

West Ham confirm signing of former Brighton defender Joel Veltman

West Ham have completed the signing of free agent Joel Veltman after he departed Brighton.