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Ange Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo after landing Al-Nassr job

Former Tottenham manager signs two-year contractAl-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last seasonAnge Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of the Saudi Pro League champions, Al-Nassr, on a two-year deal as the Australian attempts to revive his career after two bruising stints in the Premier League.“A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed as head coach of the Al-Nassr first team. The contract spans two seasons,” the club said in a statement. “We wish him and his staff every success in their journey.” Continue reading...
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
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Galatasaray reporter, Ali Naci Küçük, has cleared the air on Victor Osimhen leaving the club. Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Galatasaray this summer transfer window. The Nigerian international has been linked with several European clubs, including Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking on the 343 Digital YouTube channel, [] Transfer: Küçük clears air on Osimhen leaving Galatasaray
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· Jul 7, 2026
He Wants to Leave: Aston Villa Frontrunners to Sign PSG Star Ibrahim Mbaye
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· Jul 9, 2026
OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Is Stepping Down
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· Jul 9, 2026
Football analyst on Shalulile’s departure
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Liverpool.com
· Jul 6, 2026
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