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Textor confirms plans to buy new UK club after Palace sale

American businessman John Textor has confirmed that he is planning to buy a new club in the UK after the sale of Crystal Palace. Textor also revealed that he would no longer be associated with the day-to-day running of Lyon after the club's relegation from Ligue 1.

📽️ | Pogba breaks down in tears signing Monaco contract

Paul Pogba could not hold back tears after signing his contract for Monaco on Saturday. The French midfielder is all set to return to a football pitch after a near two-year exile due to a doping ban. The midfielder has been without a club since November last year when Juventus terminated his contract after a mutual agreement, but the 32-year-old has now signed a two year contract with the Ligue 1 team.

'John Textor, get out!' - Lyon fans protest to under-fire owner

Lyon fans have called for owner John Textor to leave during protests following the club's relegation to Ligue 2.

Pogba's wait is finally over! Monaco confirm free transfer

Monaco have confirmed the free signing of French midfielder Paul Pogba, ending the ex-Manchester United star's long wait for a new club. Pogba has not played since September 2023 as he served an 18-month-long doping ban. He became a free agent last year after mutually terminating his Juventus contract and then saw his ban come to an end in March.

Revealed: Messi 'didn't have one good moment' during PSG spell

Lionel Messi 'didn't have one good moment' during his Paris Saint-Germain spell due to Neymar's rivalry with Kylian Mbappe. A figure said to be close to the legendary Argentine has offered a rare insight into his uncomfortable two-year stint in the French capital, revealing he felt alienated and undermined amid internal tensions at the club.

Messi and PSG's marriage was doomed from the start

The greatest player of all time was never happy at the Parc des Princes - and the fans were never happy with him

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Palace hopes for European football dealt another cruel blow

Crystal Palace's hopes of playing Europa League football have taken a blow, as Lyon announced an agreement with UEFA to play in the competition.

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Palace made to wait on Europa League place as UEFA delay verdict

Crystal Palace’s wait to learn whether they can participate in the Europa League next season has been extended. A decision from UEFA, initially expected on Friday, has been pushed back to Monday at the earliest, prolonging the uncertainty surrounding the club’s European campaign. At the heart of the inquiry is Palace’s ownership structure and whether it violates UEFA’s rules on multi-club ownership.

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Giroud is going home! LAFC striker agrees Ligue 1 return

Olivier Giroud is set to return to Ligue 1 after a short-lived MLS spell, with the French striker agreeing to join Lille in a surprise summer move.

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Ter Stegen in talks to follow Fati and Pogba to Monaco

Marc-Andre ter Stegen may be the next big name after Ansu Fati and Paul Pogba to join Monaco this summer amid uncertainty around his Barcelona future.

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West Ham line up Ligue 1 ace as Kudus replacement

West Ham are reportedly searching for a replacement for Mohammed Kudus and have zeroed in on Nice forward Evann Guessand. This development has put several Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as they remain keen on prying away the Ghanaian from the Hammers during the summer transfer window.

📽️ | Pogba has landed in France for medical ahead of Monaco move

Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has landed in France for his medical, as he is on the verge of completing a move to AS Monaco. The move would mark his return to competitive football after having bee hit with a four-year doping ban, which later was reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to 18-months.

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Crystal Palace to discover UEL fate following Lyon relegation

Crystal Palace’s long-awaited European debut hangs in the balance, with UEFA set to rule on their eligibility for the Europa League due to multi-club ownership links with Lyon. A decision is expected by Friday as Palace hope the recent sale of John Textor’s stake and Lyon’s shock relegation will clear the path.

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Man Utd eye hugely ambitious summer move for PSG ace

Manchester United are eyeing a hugely ambitious swoop to sign Warren Zaire-Emery from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, per a new report.

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Liverpool defender Konate offered to Real Madrid and PSG

Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer next summer, with Real Madrid and PSG among the clubs to have been offered the defender.

Mbappe sues PSG for 'moral harassment'

France forward Kylian Mbappe is suing former employer Paris Saint-Germain for moral harassment alongside his ongoing financial dispute.

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Giroud back to Ligue 1? Lille confirm interest in LAFC star

Lille president Olivier Letang has publicly confirmed interest in Olivier Giroud, fuelling talk of dramatic Ligue 1 homecoming for the French hero.

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Spurs to beat Italian giants Juve to Euro 2024 hero?

Tottenham could be set to beat Juventus to the signing of Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze after the French club's shock relegation from Ligue 1.

Lyon owner Textor could be forced out over massive debt & relegation

Following Lyon's shocking relegation to Ligue 2, John Textor's back is against the wall with investors set to take stringent actions against him.

Fans in utter disbelief as BVB wonderkid Moukoko set for shock move

Fans have been left in utter disbelief with underwhelming Dortmund ex-prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko set for a shock move to one of Europe's lower leagues.

Mbappe sends special message to Monaco-bound Pogba

Kylian Mbappe had a special message for Paul Pogba as his France team-mate closes in on a transfer to Monaco.

Palace receive huge UEL encouragement after Lyon's relegation

Crystal Palace have reportedly received a massive boost to their Europa League aspirations after John Textor's Lyon were forcibly relegated from Ligue 1 over financial concerns.

Messi's 'bullsh*t' excuses for failing at PSG called out by Rothen

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has been accused of making "bullsh*t" excuses for his failure at Paris Saint-Germain by Jerome Rothen.

Can Monaco save the careers of Pogba & Ansu?

The Frenchman is set to move to the Stade Louis II on a free transfer, while Barcelona's No.10 could arrive on loan with an option to buy

Lyon relegated from Ligue 1 after racking up over €500m in debt

Ligue 1 giants Lyon have been relegated from the French top flight due to their massive debts which previously surpassed €500m.

Henderson to team up with Greenwood? Marseille in for Ajax star

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has attracted the interest of Ligue 1 giants Marseille but they face competition from Nottingham Forest for his signature.

A big signing for Ten Hag! Leverkusen in talks to sign €70m star

Bayer Leverkusen are hopeful of signing Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche after opening talks over a summer transfer.

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Revealed: Why Greenwood was denied Pogba reunion at Marseille

Marseille were linked with a move for Paul Pogba this summer but there were a number of reasons why they opted against trying to sign the Frenchman.

Fresh twist in Pogba transfer saga as France star offers update

Paul Pogba has opened up on his future amid talks that he would sign for Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco.

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Fati move back on as Barcelona change stance amid lack of interest

Barcelona have softened their stance on Ansu Fati’s transfer status as the club seems to offload the forward quickly amid low interest from Monaco.

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