Chelsea sign Thiago Silva on free transfer
Thiago Silva has signed a one-year deal with Chelsea after leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, the club have announced. The Brazilian has previously played for AC Milan.
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Harry Maguire found guilty of assault, attempted bribery in Greece
Harry Maguire has been found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery by a three-member misdemeanours court convening on the Greek island of Syros.
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Tottenham sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton
Tottenham have completed the signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton. The Denmark midfielder has signed a five-year contract and becomes Jose Mourinho’s first summer signing, joining for a fee of around £15m plus bonuses.
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Saudi take over of Newcastle United collapses
A Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has ended its bid to buy Newcastle United. The group, which included Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers, had agreed a £300m deal to buy the club from Mike Ashley in April.
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Arsenal make Liverpool pay for defensive lapses
Arsenal capitalised on some dreadful Liverpool defending to come from behind and beat the Premier League champions 2-1 at the Emirates. Alexander Lacazette and Reiss Nelson found the net for the home side with Sadio Mane scoring for the visitors.
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