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Tottenham Hotspur are making significant strides to secure the permanent services of Timo Werner following his impressive loan spell from RB Leipzig. The German forward, who joined Spurs at the beginning of the season, has been instrumental in their attacking prowess, prompting the club to consider a long-term deal.

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French striker Olivier Giroud intends to retire from international football after next month’s European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play ‘One season too many’. Olivier Giroud, who left AC Milan to join Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC earlier this month has made 131 appearances for France and was a key part of their World Cup winning squad in 2018.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's move to the Saudi Pro League in 2023 marked a significant chapter in his illustrious career. Joining Al-Nassr, one of the most prominent clubs in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo's arrival was a landmark event, both for the league and the sport in the region. His presence has not only elevated the profile of the Saudi Pro League but also demonstrated his enduring prowess on the football field.

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West Ham and Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with alleged breaches of Football Association of betting rules after a probe into claims that he deliberately earned yellow cards. Paqueta has been charged with four breaches of FA rules in relation to his conduct in West Ham’s Premier League matches against Leicester in November 2022, Aston Villa in March 2023, Leeds in May 2023 and Bournemouth in August 2023.

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Ireland have been beaten 4-3 by Argentina in their latest Pro League encounter going down in Antwerp. Luke Madeley scored twice for Ireland with Alistair Empey getting the third goal. The scorers for Argentina were Bautista Capurro, Tomas Demene, Nicolas Keenan and Thomas Habif.

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The Red Devil’s manager, Eric Ten Hag is hoping to avoid being given the boot by ruining Manchester City’s history chasing a double in the second season in a row. For the second successive season, Wembley stadium will host a Manchester derby in the form of an FA Cup final. Last |year, Manchester City beat United 2-1 in the final in a journey in which they completed the season with an impressive treble consisting of a Champion’s League and the Premier League.

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French sensation Kylian Mbappe will bring the curtain down on his career at Paris Saint German on Saturday and has the chance to sign off with another trophy as they play against Lyon. It will be Kylian’s 308^th and final appearance for his hometown club, for whom he signed in August 2017 from Monaco in a 180 million euro deal. That is assuming the France captain, now aged 25, plays the game in Lille.

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Thiago Motta, the former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder and current Bologna manager, is rumored to be on the verge of taking over as Juventus manager. This potential appointment is generating buzz in the football world, with many pundits suggesting that Motta could be an ideal fit for the Bianconeri.