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Sporting CP v Celtic: Pre-Season Friendly

📽️ | Chelsea loanee Derry scores superb first goal for Sporting CP

Chelsea starlet Jesse Derry marked a memorable start to his loan spell with Sporting CP by scoring a sensational goal in a 2–0 pre-season victory over AS Monaco. The 19-year-old winger, who has joined the Portuguese side on a season-long loan, capped the moment by mimicking Cole Palmer's iconic 'cold' celebration.

How to buy Ligue 1 tickets for the 2026/27 season

Here’s how you can get your hands on French Ligue 1 tickets this season

Howe sees 'huge potential' in Bamba as Newcastle confirm £35m deal

Newcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco in a deal worth up to £35 million. The 20-year-old French prospect has committed his long-term future to St James' Park on a five-year contract, with manager Eddie Howe highlighting the player's remarkable potential ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Newcastle secure £35m deal to sign midfielder from Ligue 1 giants

Newcastle United have struck a major blow in the transfer market by agreeing a deal to sign highly-rated Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba. The Magpies are set to pay a significant fee for the 20-year-old as Eddie Howe continues to overhaul his squad for the new campaign.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 6: Cody Gakpo, Andrew Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Rio Ngumoha and Ryan Gravenberch celebrate 1st goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool on March 6, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Khalifa to Mohamed Salah sparks a clash between Liverpool and Saint-Germain

Liverpool make a move to snatch a French player

Liverpool target Akliouche after PSG bids stall

Liverpool have made an initial approach to sign Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche as they search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah. The France international has attracted significant interest from Paris Saint-Germain, but the French champions have had multiple offers turned down by Monaco, opening the door for Liverpool to swoop in for the promising attacking midfielder.