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Sunderland keeps throwing money around: milestone in sight after arrival of Club Brugge talent
Sunderland is spending big to avoid the fate of the most recent promoted teams, who were immediately relegated from the Premier League. The Black Cats announced the signing of Chemsdine Talbi on Wednesday.

Just 38 days after the Champions League final, the new season is already set to begin
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are still playing and hoping to reach the Club World Cup final this week, but the new Champions League season is already set to begin on Tuesday. The ball will kick off at 5:00 p.m. at the Väre Areena in Kuopio, Finland.

Eternal rivalry on the horizon again? Al Ahli attempts to sign Messi
Saudi club Al Ahli is targeting Lionel Messi for a post-2025 move from Inter Miami, hoping to reignite the legendary rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. Talks are underway, according to L'Équipe.

When is it too hot for football? FIFA and players’ union disagree
It’s hot at the Club World Cup, and that’s causing quite a stir in the football world. The heat in the United States is affecting the players and has drawn criticism from coaches and players alike. At the highest levels of football, there is division over when conditions are still considered safe.

Main man Musiala defends Donnarumma after fibula fracture
Jamal Musiala holds no grudge against Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was one of the central figures in the much-discussed collision that led to the German's fractured fibula. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich winger stated that situations like this are simply part of football.

Toni Kroos: 'I’m not coming back, and Real Madrid knows that...'
Toni Kroos confirms his retirement is final in an in-depth interview, reflecting on Real Madrid’s search for his replacement, praising Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and warning about the risks of an overloaded football calendar.

Boca announces Paredes: Tévez-Cavani-like scenes expected at La Bombonera
Leandro Paredes is set to become a Boca Juniors player there's no doubt about it anymore. The club announced, in a somewhat cryptic video on its official channels, that a presentation will take place on Thursday at La Bombonera. Argentine media are expecting scenes similar to those of Carlos Tévez and Edinson Cavani.

Allegri confirms Modric's arrival and 'Theo's' departure upon return as Milan coach
Massimiliano Allegri gave his first press conference on Monday as the new head coach of AC Milan. The 57-year-old Italian, who already has a successful history with the Rossoneri, confirmed that Luka Modric will join Milan after the Club World Cup.

Thiago Silva keeps a special memento from reunion with Chelsea friends
On Tuesday, Thiago Silva and Fluminense bid farewell to the Club World Cup. The forty-year-old defender did so after a defeat against Chelsea. The Blues made sure the reunion with their veteran former teammate did not go unnoticed.

Clubs are lining up for Kökçü, who is set to leave Benfica
In Portugal, there is growing belief that Orkun Kökcü is in his final weeks at Benfica. The former Feyenoord captain is now being strongly linked not only with Inter Milan but also with Besiktas, Newcastle United, and a potential move to Saudi Arabia.