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Spurs sign Robertson on free transfer after Liverpool exit

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 25, 2026 Liverpool's Andy Robertson reacts REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS../File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 25, 2026 Liverpool's Andy Robertson reacts REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS../File Photo

Guardiola "quit 100 times" before final exit, says Man City chairman

Soccer Football - Manchester City FA Cup and Carabao Cup Victory Parade - Manchester, Britain - May 25, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the victory parade Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Manchester City FA Cup and Carabao Cup Victory Parade - Manchester, Britain - May 25, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the victory parade Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Shomurodov and Khusanov lead Uzbekistan's first World Cup squad

Jun 1, 2026; Edmonton, Ontario, CAN; Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov (14) carries the ball past Team Canada defender Alfie Jones (3) during the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2026; Edmonton, Ontario, CAN; Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov (14) carries the ball past Team Canada defender Alfie Jones (3) during the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Premier League's record appearance maker Milner retires

Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v Brighton & Hove Albion - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - March 14, 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion's James Milner celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v Brighton & Hove Albion - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - March 14, 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion's James Milner celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

Barcelona sign England winger Gordon from Newcastle

Soccer Football - Anthony Gordon signs for FC Barcelona - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - May 29, 2026 Anthony Gordon poses as he holds a shirt after signing for FC Barcelona REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - Anthony Gordon signs for FC Barcelona - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - May 29, 2026 Anthony Gordon poses as he holds a shirt after signing for FC Barcelona REUTERS/Albert Gea

Denmark goalkeeper Schmeichel retires due to shoulder injury

FC Utrecht's Dani de Wit scores their first goal past Celtic's Kasper Schmeichel, Soccer Football, UEFA Europa League, Celtic v FC Utrecht, Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
FC Utrecht's Dani de Wit scores their first goal past Celtic's Kasper Schmeichel, Soccer Football, UEFA Europa League, Celtic v FC Utrecht, Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Pep Guardiola farewell turns City parade into celebration tinged with heartache

Soccer Football - Manchester City FA Cup and Carabao Cup Victory Parade - Manchester, Britain - May 25, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the victory parade REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - Manchester City FA Cup and Carabao Cup Victory Parade - Manchester, Britain - May 25, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the victory parade REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Manchester United's Fernandes named Premier League player of the season

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 17, 2026 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action REUTERS/Phil Noble
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 17, 2026 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action REUTERS/Phil Noble

Thauvin inspires Lens to maiden French Cup title with 3-1 win over Nice

Soccer Football - Coupe de France - Final - RC Lens v OGC Nice - Stade de France, Saint Denis, France - May 22, 2026 RC Lens' Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Soccer Football - Coupe de France - Final - RC Lens v OGC Nice - Stade de France, Saint Denis, France - May 22, 2026 RC Lens' Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Azpilicueta to retire at end of season

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - March 12, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Cesar Azpilicueta before the matchn REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - March 12, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Cesar Azpilicueta before the matchn REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo

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