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    Barcelona Cancel Tangier Friendly Over Security Crisis

    Barcelona and IR Tangier
    Thursday

    Barcelona have cancelled their scheduled 15 August friendly against IR Tangier because of worsening security and humanitarian conditions around Ceuta. The club abandoned the Morocco trip as large migration movements and fatal sea crossings intensified regional tensions.

    Officials judged that travelling and staging the high-profile fixture created unacceptable operational risks. The cancellation removes another important preseason match from Hansi Flick’s schedule and disrupts preparations before Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence.

    Juventus Step Up Jhon Lucumi Transfer Talks

    Juventus, Bologna and Jhon Lucumi
    Thursday

    Juventus are intensifying negotiations with Bologna for Colombia defender Jhon Lucumi after his €28m release clause expired. Bologna have lowered their valuation to €20m plus bonuses, but that overall figure remains above Juventus’ current proposal.

    Lucumi reportedly prefers a move to Turin despite receiving offers from abroad. Juventus are considering including Juan Cabal or Fabio Miretti to reduce the cash payment, while Bologna currently favour only a straightforward permanent transfer.

    UEFA Keeps World Cup Boycott Threat Alive

    UEFA, England’s Football Association and FIFA
    Thursday

    UEFA said European teams could still boycott FIFA competitions despite Gianni Infantino’s apology and the withdrawal of his private-investment plan. England’s Football Association also formally withdrew its support for Infantino following the continuing governance controversy.

    UEFA said FIFA had not guaranteed that similar proposals would never return and maintained that it had lost confidence in Infantino. A boycott remains possible, with the Women’s Under-20 World Cup providing an early test of that position.

    Van De Ven Nears New Tottenham Contract

    Micky van de Ven and Tottenham Hotspur
    Thursday

    Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year Tottenham contract after previously considering his future in north London. The Netherlands defender’s existing agreement runs until 2029, but the club is moving to secure him on improved terms.

    Roberto de Zerbi’s appointment and Tottenham’s increased ambition convinced Van de Ven to pursue an extension. The defender believes the new manager’s attacking approach can stabilise a club that narrowly avoided relegation in consecutive Premier League seasons.

    Real Madrid Complete Record Yan Diomande Signing

    Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Yan Diomande
    Thursday

    Real Madrid have completed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract. The fee could reach €140m, potentially making the 19-year-old the fourth-most expensive footballer in global history.

    Madrid defeated competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool after Diomande’s breakthrough Bundesliga season produced 12 goals and eight assists. The final package also makes him the most expensive African player, surpassing Nicolas Pepe’s previous record.

    CAF Renews Support For Infantino After Apology

    The Confederation of African Football and Gianni Infantino
    Thursday

    CAF’s executive committee unanimously accepted FIFA’s apology over the abandoned investment proposal and renewed its support for Gianni Infantino. The African confederation acknowledged that errors occurred but endorsed FIFA’s promised review and commitment to improved procedures.

    CAF president Patrice Motsepe emphasised governance, transparency and legal compliance while maintaining cooperation with FIFA. The decision strengthens Infantino’s global position as UEFA continues opposing him and keeps a possible competition boycott on the table.

    Birmingham Sign Chancelle Effa Effa From Le Havre

    Birmingham City, Le Havre and Chancelle Effa Effa
    Thursday

    Birmingham City have signed France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre for slightly more than £100,000. The 19-year-old striker joins the newly promoted Women’s Super League club after progressing through Le Havre’s academy.

    Effa Effa made her senior debut at 15 and scored 17 goals in 28 appearances across France’s youth teams. Birmingham view her as a high-potential forward who can develop while immediately strengthening their attack for the top-flight campaign.

    Millwall Sign Scotland Striker Lyndon Dykes

    Millwall, Charlton Athletic and Lyndon Dykes
    Thursday

    Millwall have signed Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes on a one-year contract following the expiry of his Charlton Athletic deal. The 30-year-old becomes Millwall’s ninth summer arrival after representing Scotland at the recent World Cup tournament.

    Dykes brings 53 international caps and more than 160 appearances from his earlier spell with Queens Park Rangers. Millwall recruited him as a physical target man who can provide Championship experience and a different attacking option.

    Zamalek Reject Pezerra Sale And Threaten Sanctions

    Zamalek and Juan Pezerra
    Thursday

    Zamalek have rejected all offers for Brazilian winger Juan Pezerra and warned that disciplinary sanctions will follow if he continues missing first-team training. Pezerra publicly requested a summer departure, claiming the club previously promised to release him.

    The club denied making any such promise and said neither Pezerra nor another player could force a sale. Zamalek ordered him to resume training immediately and indicated that his continued absence would trigger formal internal action.

    PSG Prepare Improved €55m Mika Godts Bid

    Paris Saint-Germain, Ajax and Mika Godts
    Thursday

    Paris Saint-Germain are preparing an improved offer worth between €50m and €55m for Ajax winger Mika Godts. Ajax rejected an opening package of €40m plus €5m in bonuses and value the 21-year-old closer to €60m.

    Godts has already reached a personal agreement with PSG and scored in Ajax’s European qualifier against Shelbourne. Ajax appointed agent Jorge Mendes to maximise the transfer fee, leaving negotiations active despite the remaining valuation gap.

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