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Zirkzee on course for a return to Italy One season at Old Trafford, and already the exit door. Joshua Zirkzee could be on his way back to Serie A. Foot Mercato reports that Manchester United and Juventus are closing in on an agreement for the Dutch striker, barely a year after he left Bologna. Nothing…

Mavuba is out A setback in Bordeaux. Rio Mavuba is no longer the manager of the Girondins. The club has confirmed it. That is that. The former Lille and France midfielder had taken charge of a club in the middle of a rebuild. A bold bet. A massive challenge. A club to rebuild Bordeaux are…

Brian Rodriguez had a hand in all three as Club America beat San Diego FC 3-1 in their Leagues Cup opener at the Azteca, a mismatch settled before half-time.

Salah swaps Anfield for the Black Sea Eight years, one of the great Anfield love stories, and now it is over. Mohamed Salah has a new home. Out of contract at Liverpool since 30 June, the Egyptian has signed for Trabzonspor, a two-year deal the Turkish club confirmed on Thursday. The 34-year-old winger walks away…

A World Cup hero back where it started Sixteen years ago he was the best player at a World Cup. Now Diego Forlan is being asked to drag Uruguay out of one. The federation confirmed on Thursday that the former striker, at 47, will take over as head coach, doubling up with the U20s for…

Griezmann keeps the goals coming in Florida Two games in the United States, two goals. Antoine Griezmann has wasted no time. The France forward struck again for Orlando City, and his finish settled a 2-1 win over Monterrey in the opening round of the Leagues Cup. It is his second goal in Orlando colours. He…

Messi picks his moment Four minutes in, Inter Miami were already behind. The sort of start that sets nerves jangling across the stadium. Then Lionel Messi decided the night belonged to him. Miami turned it around to beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 in their Leagues Cup opener. Two goals from the Argentine, in his first…

Orlando City midfielder Braian Ojeda underwent surgery on a Jones fracture in his right foot and is expected back later this season.

The final step before the signature The saga is almost over. According to Foot Mercato, Maghnes Akliouche is expected at PSG this Thursday for his medical. That comes a month after reports that he had already struck an agreement with the Paris club, with talks with AS Monaco stalling over the transfer fee. The 24-year-old…