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Forced off after 23 minutes against Everton Olivier Giroud was off the pitch after just twenty-three minutes. The LOSC striker hurt his left knee in the Dogues’ final warm-up game against Everton, which finished level at 1-1. He limped off, looking grim. The sight had everyone in the stadium on edge. With just a week…

Bundesliga: Bayern want Palhinha gone, and the price is the holdup

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A departure is set, but the destination is still up in the air Joao Palhinha is no longer part of Bayern Munich’s plans. His exit is now being treated as a done deal on the Bavarian side, following the three departures Vincent Kompany had already confirmed. The only problem left is the one holding everything…

Ligue 1: Marseille have Todibo’s yes, but not West Ham’s

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An agreement with the player, nothing more The player said yes. The English club, though, has said nothing at all. According to Foot Mercato, OM have reached a verbal agreement with Jean-Clair Todibo. The last few hours were decisive, with Marseille stepping up their push to win over the defender. That is one step. It…

Championship: Coventry close in on Sidiki Cherif for 24.5m euros

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Coventry have reached an agreement with Fenerbahce Sidiki Cherif is on the move after just six months in Turkey. According to Foot Mercato, the French striker is close to joining Coventry City. The English club has struck a deal with Fenerbahce for the transfer. The fee is set at 24.5 million euros. A contract agreement…

Ligue 1: Lyon open to letting Steeve Kango leave on loan

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A loan move under consideration for the 19-year-old full-back Steeve Kango is being tracked by several clubs. According to Foot Mercato, the 19-year-old right-back could leave Olympique Lyonnais this summer on loan. The player signed his first professional contract in July, running through to 2029. He was the second member of Lyon’s 2006 age group…

LaLiga: Flick makes Eric Garcia his first-choice right-back

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This was no trial run At first, it looked like nothing more than a training-ground experiment. Eric Garcia at right-back for a few sessions, nothing more. It was always part of a bigger plan. According to Catalan daily Sport, Hansi Flick now clearly sees the Spaniard as the main option in that role. The switch…

Football: Owusu and Baribo trade goals in Montreal draw

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Prince Owusu scored from the spot, Tai Baribo answered with his head, and CF Montreal and D.C. United shared the points overnight.

LaLiga: Seven clubs were chasing Bardghji before his ACL tear

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Seven clubs had already made a move Roony Bardghji was hot property before he ruptured his ACL. Seven clubs had sounded out the Barcelona winger this summer: Valencia, Juventus, OM, Ajax, Lille, Aston Villa and AC Milan. Two options were on the table. A loan or a permanent deal. Talks centred on both, depending on…

Premier League: Chelsea’s nine-win start still unbeaten after 21 years

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