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  1. Isak set to skip PFA awards despite being nominated for main prize

    Alexander Isak is unlikely to attend PFA's award night, despite being nominated for the main award, as his stand-off with Newcastle United continues. Isak is determined to join Liverpool this summe,r but the Magpies are unwilling to let him leave. The striker is not training with the first team and was left out of Eddie Howe's matchday squad for their season opener against Aston Villa.

  2. Barca director defends shock departures of SIX players

    Barcelona director Xavi O’Callaghan opened up on the departures of six crucial squad members this summer from their women's team. The Blaugrana lost the players due to their ongoing financial troubles, which forced them to offload some important players to reduce their wage bill. The Catalan giants, who begin the new season in three weeks, are currently left with only 17 first-team players.

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    Madrid pushing for even MORE changes to Club World Cup format

    Real Madrid are among a host of top European clubs that are pushing for more changes to the Club World Cup format. The revised 32-team competition was held for the first time in the US this summer and Chelsea won the title, beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final. The next edition of the tournament is scheduled to be held in 2029 and after which FIFA might consider hosting it even more frequently.

  4. Tuchel embraces Guardiola as he visits City training ground

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel was spotted at Manchester City's training centre as he shared a warm embrace with old adversary Pep Guardiola and was also seen sharing a chat with City and Three Lions defender John Stones. Tuchel is keeping an eye on the Premier League matches ahead of the September international break, where England will play two of World Cup qualifying matches.

  5. Isak or bust! Liverpool make key transfer decision

    Liverpool have made Alexander Isak their clear transfer priority this summer, with talks confirming they will not pursue both the Newcastle striker and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. While the Reds admire the Frenchman, all focus remains on the Swede, who has told Newcastle he no longer wants to play for them. Liverpool’s £110 million ($149m) bid was rejected last week, but the saga is far from over.