SOCCER

IMPRESSIVE PSG TO FACE CHELSEA IN FINAL AFTER THRASHING REAL MADRID

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The second of the Club World Cup semi-finals saw serial winners, Real Madrid, take on current Champions League holders, Paris Saint-Germain, in what was sure to be a mouth-watering contest. French pair, Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe, started for their teams for the first time in this tournament, giving rise to the notion it would be an exciting contest as the former had 46 goal contributions in 2024/25 and the latter 48.

LIVERPOOL FORWARD DIOGO JOTA'S TRAGIC DEATH SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH SOCCER WORLD

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The football world has been left in mourning following the tragic death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash at the age of 28. Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, were both killed when their vehicle veered off the road in Spain's Zamora province. Reports indicate a tyre burst during an overtaking maneuver, leading to the fatal crash at around 00:30 local time on Thursday.

MAN UNITED AIM TO HOST 2035 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

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Manchester United have expressed their intention to host the 2035 Women's World Cup final in a proposed new 100,000-seat stadium. The club revealed plans in March to construct a £2 billion "iconic" venue near Old Trafford, which would become the largest stadium in the United Kingdom. Despite skepticism outside the club, United remain optimistic that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's target of completing the project within five to six years is achievable.

LIVERPOOL STAR DIOGO JOTA, 28, DIES IN A CAR CRASH IN SPAIN ALONGSIDE BROTHER

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Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has tragically died at the age of 28 following a devastating car crash in Zamora, northwestern Spain. His younger brother, André Silva, 26, also lost his life in the same accident. The two were travelling in a Lamborghini when the vehicle veered off the A-52 highway near Palacios de Sanabria, reportedly due to a tyre blowout while overtaking, before bursting into flames.

CARLO ANCELOTTI FOUND GUILTY OF TAX EVASION BUT AVOIDS JAIL TIME

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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Spanish court for tax evasion. However, he will not serve time behind bars. The case relates to his first tenure at Real Madrid between 2013 and 2015, during which he was accused of failing to declare income and evading taxes amounting to 1 million euros (approximately £830,000).

INTER MIAMI HOPEFUL MESSI WILL AGREE TO CONTRACT EXTENSION

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Inter Miami are optimistic about renewing Lionel Messi's contract, which is set to expire in December. The 38-year-old superstar remains a central figure for both the club and Major League Soccer (MLS), and discussions to extend his stay in the United States have already begun.

NEWCASTLE AGREE TO A $75m TRANSFER FEE FOR FOR ELANGA

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Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Sweden international Anthony Elanga for a fee of $75 million. According to sources from BBC Sport, the deal could be finalized within the week.

ARSENAL COMPLETE SIGNING OF GOALKEEPER KEPA ARRIZABALAGA FROM CHELSEA

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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea in a deal worth £5 million.

The Spain international joins the Gunners on a three-year contract following a successful loan spell at Bournemouth last season, where he made 35 appearances.