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Atletico Madrid have agreed a £34.2m (40m euros) fee to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham.The 28-year-old is set to become Atletico’s fourth signing of the summer, while Spurs will also retain a 15 per cent sell-on clause as part of the deal.Argentina international Romero was the subject of interest from Premier League champions Arsenal in recent days, but Tottenham did not want to sell their captain to their north London rivals.He leaves Tottenham after five seasons, having made 156 appearances for them, scoring 13 times, following an initial campaign on loan from Atalanta in 2021.The centre-back played for Argentina during…

Brennan Johnson hits back via social media at being criticised by talkSPORT’s Jamie O’Hara and Gabby Agbonlahor. The two former footballers were giving their reaction to Crystal Palace and Everton swapping Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson. Gabby Agbonlahor has now apologised to Brennan Johnson when giving a response to his comments on Instagram the following morning, Jamie O’Hara also posted a tweet… 😅 “Give us crap, we’ll give you crap back!” 🤷‍♂️ “I like Dwight McNeil but Brennan Johnson has been a myth!” O’Hara and Agbonlahor react to #CPFC and #EFC swapping Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson! 🔁 pic.twitter.com/Avc4VcR7y1 —…

(Zuffa Boxing) A 10-round lightweight bout between former WBC featherweight world champion Mark Magsayo and unbeaten Andres “Savage” Cortes has been pegged as the broadcast opener for Zuffa Boxing’s Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn welterweight showdown on Saturday, September 12, live on Paramount+ from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia-Benn will be available in the UK and Ireland on DAZN PPV. Magsayo, 29-2 (19 KOs), and Cortes, 25-0 (13 KOs), join an undercard that also features cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia facing two-time world champion Noel Mikaelian in the 12-round co-main event. Magsayo, who captured the WBC featherweight title in January…

Afghanistan posted its record one-day international score of 343-9 as it thrashed Ireland by 42 runs in Belfast on Wednesday to clinch a five-match series with a game to spare.Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal both struck centuries in Afghanistan’s second-wicket partnership of 231.After the opening match of the series was washed out last week, Afghanistan won the second and third matches by 92 runs and three wickets respectively.Ireland opener Andrew Balbirnie managed a century of his own in response for the host before becoming the 11th of leg-spinner Rashid Khan’s 12 wickets so far this series.ALSO READ: Afghanistan vs India…

Arsenal have received an offer from Galatasaray for Gabriel Martinelli, Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi could also leave the Gunners for Chelsea and Newcastle push for Benfica defender Amar Dedic.Galatasaray have submitted a 45m euros bid (£38.4m) to Arsenal for 25-year-old Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli. (Florian Plettenberg), externalArsenal are open to selling Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi for at least £77m, with Chelsea a strong contender to sign the 27-year-old. (Teamtalk), externalAston Villa have held talks with West Ham to sign right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 28, with the DR Congo defender valued at £25m. (Athletic – subscription required), externalIpswich are set to complete…

There might be those at Liverpool fearing the worst following a muted summer window, but Andoni Iraola has already proven he can maximise what he has at his disposal, following that fine recent spell at Bournemouth. The Basque boss lost almost his entire backline last summer, yet barely kicked up a fuss, while also embarking on a remarkable unbeaten run in the wake of Antoine Semenyo’s exit to Manchester City on a £64m deal. Semenyo had helped to kickstart that 18-game streak by netting the winner against Tottenham Hotspur on his final Cherries appearance, with all parties reaping the benefits…

“The fight takes place October 10. We are 99% sure it will be in Las Vegas,” Schofield’s manager Michael Miller told The Ring. “We are thankful for the chance to fight for a title. It is something we have waited on for years.” Bahdi (20-0, 15 KOs) scored a massive victory in July 2024 by knocking out Ashton Sylve in the sixth round. Sylve controlled much of the action until Bahdi landed a decisive late combination. The 32-year-old Canadian then beat Armando Casamonica and Ryan James Racaza, handing both fighters their first professional losses. He followed those victories with a…

Villa had fought since the start of the year to register the 6ft 4in Madjo following his £10m arrival from Metz.Under-18 players cannot complete international transfers, but the club argued that since Madjo was born in London he should be exempt – despite having three caps for Luxembourg in friendlies. Since those games, he accepted an England Under-17 call up last year and has four goals in nine appearances, scoring on his debut against Venezuela. With England searching for their next No9 once Harry Kane eventually retires, Madjo could force himself into the conversation in the coming years.Fifa does allow…

Unai Emery lavished praise upon Aston Villa youngsters Brian Madjo and George Hemmings after they impressed in Wednesday’s 2-1 Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Desire Doue’s 61st-minute strike proved decisive as the Champions League holders beat last season’s Europa League winners in Salzburg, though Villa gave a good account of themselves. Even without Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa and Emiliano Martinez – who were granted additional leave after going deep at the World Cup – Villa spent long periods on top, having 15 shots to PSG’s 12 and winning the expected goals battle by 2.13 xG to 1.03.   Khvicha Kvaratskhelia…

Floyd Schofield Jr. finally has his world title opportunity, but Lucas Bahdi gives him a dangerous opponent for the vacant WBA lightweight belt on October 10. Schofield and Bahdi have reached an agreement for the fight, eliminating the need for the WBA purse bid that had been postponed while Golden Boy and Most Valuable Promotions continued negotiations. Manouk Akopyan reports that Las Vegas is the planned location. Schofield’s manager Michael Miller told The Ring that they are “99% sure” the fight will land in Las Vegas. The opportunity gives Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs) another chance to establish himself near the…