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Jesus poised to join Arsenal for £45m following an agreement 

Arsenal has reportedly completed the signing of Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus in the current summer Mercato. Fabrizio Romano wrote on his Twitter account saying: “Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal, here we go! Personal terms fully agreed with his agent Marcelo Pettinati and his two partners. Gabriel signs until 2027, it’s 100% done.” Fabrizio explained that Arsenal has agreed to a £45 million ($55m) deal with Manchester City for Gabriel Jesus as well as personal terms with the attacker, Fabrizio Romano added. Jesus is scheduled to travel to London next Tuesday or Wednesday to undergo a medical examination and sign the deal with Arsenal, as the official announcement is to be made the next day on Friday. It is expected that Jesus will be Arsenal's fourth signing in the current summer transfer period, after Marquinhos, Matt Turner, and Fabio Vieira.

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Gareth Bale moves to Major League Soccer after Real Madrid exit

Wales captain Gareth Bale confirmed his move to Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC following his departure from Spanish giants Real Madrid. Gareth Bale has announced that he is joining MLS outfit Los Angeles FC during the current summer transfer period on a free transfer. Gareth Bale, the former Tottenham, and Real Madrid star will not be the sole that has played in the American League after spending a period in the Premier League. The most prominent of these players are Xherdan Shaqiri, Carlos Vela, Javier Hernandez "Chicarito", Michael Bradley, Brad Guzan, Carles Gil, and Victor Wanyama. The 32-year-old has departed Real Madrid as a free agent this summer, and he has been strongly linked with a move to Cardiff City ahead of the 2022 World Cup. The Wales international is believed to have agreed on a one-year contract with the MLS outfit, and he will follow legendary center-back Giorgio Chiellini to the club, with the Italian running down his contract at Juventus before making the move to Los Angeles.

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Qatar invites performers from across the globe to showcase their talents during FIFA World Cup2022

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy has announced that artists from all over the globe are invited to showcase their talents during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which will be held from November 21 to December 18, with the aim of providing a cultural and artistic experience full of diversity and creativity, and enhancing the festive atmosphere during The upcoming football festival. The Supreme Committee explained that this invitation is announced in order to deliver an immersive cultural fan experience, Qatar is inviting artists from across the globe to showcase their talents during the FIFA World Cup™.The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is welcoming applications from all kinds of performers – including visual arts, crafts, and heritage, fashion and design, performance arts, theatre, music, and film – who are interested in performing at a variety of cultural activations across Qatar during the tournament. Successful applicants will become part of the host country's entertainment offering and help to deliver an exceptional fan experience. The project aims to support the SC’s ongoing efforts to make Qatar 2022 a platform for cultural exchange while providing a vibrant array of activities. Khaled Al Suwaidi, the SC’s Stakeholder Relations Director, said: “We are looking for talented artists who are excited to play a role in delivering the first FIFA World Cup in our country and region. Our goal is to thrill and excite fans from across the globe while celebrating our shared love of art and football. The performers can expect an incredible experience and the opportunity to share their talents with thousands of people from all over the world.”Al Suwaidi continued: “This project will add color and enthusiasm to our month-long festival of football. We are looking forward to welcoming the artists in Qatar. We are sure they will provide something for everyone to enjoy.”

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Bayern increases  pressure on Barcelona to allow Lewandowski‘s departure

Press reports revealed that Bayern Munich, Germany has requested a further increase in financial compensation in order to agree to the departure of its Polish star Robert Lewandowski, during the current summer Mercato, in light of Barcelona's interest in obtaining his services. According to the Sky Sports network, Bayern Munich has set a £60m price tag on Robert Lewandowski as the Polish star continues to push for an exit from the Allianz Arena during the current summer Mercato. The Bavarian giant had previously requested 50 million euros for the departure of its Polish star, before deciding to increase the financial compensation. Bayern Munich received Barcelona's second offer bid to join Lewandowski for 40 million euros, but the Bavarian giant's management has not given its response to this offer so far. Lewandowski's contract with Bayern expires at the end of next season, but the player wants to embark on a new adventure this summer.

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UEFA President: The European Super League died

Slovenian lawyer Alexander Ceferin, President of the European Football Association (UEFA), is not afraid of the possibility of taking legal action that would revive the (European Super League), which broke away from the competitions of the Continental Confederation, which was previously called for by twelve of the elite clubs in the old continent.  “Whatever the court’s decision, it doesn’t change anything: the project is dead because nobody wants to take part,” said the 54-year-old in an interview with the Italian sports newspaper “Gazzetta Dello Sport”. Spanish football giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as Italy's Juventus, continue to seek to break away from the UEFA competitions, but the other nine rebellious clubs, including UK Manchester United and Liverpool have succumbed to UEFA's threats to impose severe penalties on teams participating in the Super League. In the dispute over the foundation of the league consisting of top European clubs, negotiations are scheduled for mid-July. Previously, however, numerous clubs had already turned away from the project, which is still being operated by Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus Turin. It was decided to transfer the issue of establishing the Super League to the European Court of Justice, where is expected to consider it next July.

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Report: Secrets behind Man United  delayed Frenkie de Jong transfer bid after 'serious doubts' emerge

Spanish journalist Gerard Romero revealed the secret of the delay in completing the transfer of Dutch star Frenkie de Jong, the Barcelona player, to Manchester United during the current summer transfer market. Spanish Reliable journalist Gerard Romero has dropped a bombshell on Man City fans, claiming that Frenkie de Jong's move to Manchester United has been delayed to Manchester United during the current summer transfer market for specific reason. Romero confirmed that De Jong's agent was behind the delay in his transfer to Manchester United during the current summer Mercato because he had not received a commission since the completion of his move to Barcelona in the summer of 2019 from Ajax. Journalist Gerard added that Bartomeu, the former Catalan club president, promised the Dutch player's agent a big reward when the player signed for Barcelona when the French Paris Saint-Germain was a strong competitor in the deal, but he did not receive this reward so far. Earlier press reports indicated that Manchester United is reportedly closing in on an agreement with Barcelona to sign midfielder Frenkie de Jong after a breakthrough in negotiations this week, in a deal that would amount to 80 million euros in addition to incentives.

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El Clásico tickets sold out for Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid at Las Vegas in the USA

Tickets to the hottest friendly soccer game this summer are reportedly sold out for Barca-Real Madrid in the United States of America at Las Vegas next July, as part of the two teams' preparations for the start of the new season 2022-2023. The Spanish newspaper "AS" said that all tickets for El this legendary Clasico game have shown unparalleled demand for a Real Madrid CF vs. FC Barcelona rivalry matchup played in the United States have been sold, which will be held in Las Vegas, the USA on July 23. The Soccer Champions Tour match between Spain’s giants will be hosted at Allegiant Stadium venue for the Saturday, July 23rd game is Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, a domed stadium with a soccer capacity of 65,000. Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet in the inaugural Soccer Champions Classic on July 23 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, as it will be the second time the two teams meet for a summer-friendly in the United States after the 2017 match at Hard Rock Stadium that saw Barcelona win 3-2.

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Chelsea working on a new bid to sign Man City star Sterling

Chelsea FC is reportedly keen to sign Manchester City's Raheem Sterling ahead of the current summer transfer market, in a step towards injecting new impetus to strengthen the forward line. Sky Sports reported that Todd Boehly, the new owner of Chelsea FC, is leading the negotiations to sign Sterling, especially after the departure of sporting director Marina Granovska. Sky added that the Blues Board is reportedly preparing a new offer bid-offer of 45 million pounds for Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling after the Citizens rejected their €25 million, which is a major goal for German coach Thomas Tuchel in order to strengthen the team's front line during the coming period. Sterling's contract with Manchester City is set to expire in the summer of 2023, so it is expected that the club's management will agree to sell him this summer in order not to leave him for free, especially as the two parties do not reach an agreement to renew the contract.

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Man United: Ronaldo remains at Old Trafford despite reports of a sensational move to European Football's Giants

UK media reports revealed that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale despite reports of a sensational move to Chelsea and major other European Football's Biggest Giants. Ronaldo's agent met Chelsea's new co-owner Todd Boehly last week, but Manchester United believes the Portuguese star will remain at Old Trafford ahead of the new Premier League season. His agent Jorge Mendes met Chelsea's new co-owner Todd Boehly last week and Ronaldo was mentioned during the meeting, but new United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Ronaldo is part of his future plans. Ronaldo returned to Manchester United last summer after he left the team in the summer of Real Madrid, Ronaldo returned to United last summer, 12 years after originally leaving the club for Real Madrid in 2009 in a deal that amounted to 94 million euros. Cristiano netted 24 goals in 38 games to finish as the club's top scorer in all competitions.