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Transfer grades for the biggest deals of the window so far

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Barca president Laporta recovering from heart procedure

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed he is recovering after being admitted to hospital for a heart procedure. The 64-year-old was forced to cancel his planned trip to England to join the club’s pre-season training camp following the detection of an arrhythmia.

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Bournemouth reject TWO Kroupi bids from Barcelona

Barcelona’s search for a new attacking spearhead has hit a major roadblock after Bournemouth rejected two formal offers for rising star Eli Junior Kroupi. The Catalan giants have pivoted to the French prodigy as a primary alternative to Julian Alvarez, but the Premier League side are proving to be tough negotiators despite the youngster being 'thrilled' by the prospect of a move to Camp Nou.

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Yamal rookie card breaks auction record ahead of Messi

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal broke records off the field after his rare rookie card sold for a whopping $707,600. The extraordinary auction result saw the Barcelona prodigy surpass memorabilia figures set by football legends Lionel Messi and Pele.

Barcelona target Kroupi as Julian Alvarez alternative

Barcelona have identified Bournemouth sensation Eli Junior Kroupi as a potential transfer target as they search for a new striker. While Julian Alvarez remains the top priority for the Spanish champions, the Catalan giants are actively preparing backup options should a deal with Atletico Madrid collapse.

'I'll never forget it' - Paul discuss NBA vs. global soccer

Chris Paul pulls up to The Late Run Show with Chad Ochocinco and Raheem Taylor-Parkes, and the 12-time All-Star came with stories nobody else can tell: the trade to the Lakers that went through and got killed within hours, the league rules that blocked him from becoming a part-owner of LAFC, and the day Wembanyama pointed at the Paris apartment where he lived alone at 15.