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Elche CFElche CF president Joaquín Buitrago has confirmed that the club's limited budget has impacted on squad planning, with the team starting the season without a fully configured squad. This was revealed during a press conference held at the Virgen de la Asunción, patron of the city, where Buitrago addressed the media.
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Clubs & GovernanceAZ midfielder Kees Smit has expressed his ambition to become the new number 10 of the Dutch national team in the future, citing his ability to bring extra quality to the team. This statement comes from a recent interview with Voetbal International.
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Scott McTominay RecoveryNapoli midfielder Scott McTominay has returned to the club's training following a recent procedure on his heart, with the Scotland international beginning his recovery work in the gym in Naples on Thursday.
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São Paulo FCSão Paulo FC has struggled with injuries to several of its new players since the transfer window. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, four of the six contracted players have suffered from injuries and been absent from the team at some point.
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CompetitionArsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2030, according to a statement. The original source is not specified, but the confirmation status is confirmed.
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Interviews & ProfilesArsenal's Gunners are the top kilometre-runners in the Premier League, according to a recent report by Voetbal International. The team covers an average of 118.7 kilometres per match, with Fulham and Brentford close behind.
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Clubs & GovernanceAdidas have been making Germany's national team kits for 72 years, according to a statement from the company. This information was confirmed by Bundesliga.
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Utd's Yoro surprise France replacement for KonatéManchester United defender Leny Yoro has been called up to Zinedine Zidane's France squad for the UEFA Nations League, following an injury to Real Madrid's Ibrahima Konaté.
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Voetbal (Football)FC Barcelona is hopeful that the loan of Marc ter Stegen to Ajax will result in a significant transfer fee, with the 34-year-old goalkeeper's market value set to increase after being named number one in Germany by national coach Jürgen Klopp.
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Rules & GovernanceFifa president Gianni Infantino is under pressure to include the abandoned World Cup sell-off plan in an external review of Fifa's governance, according to The Guardian Football. Fifa council members have demanded that Infantino include the plan and the Folarin Balogun affair in his proposed external review.
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Arsenal's Goal-Scoring ProblemsArsenal's forward line is struggling to find its footing, with a lack of confidence evident in their recent performances. According to ESPN, the team's attacking woes are partly due to an insistence on playing their best attacker in the wrong position.
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Transfer NewsVirgil van Dijk is on the verge of joining the exclusive Club van 100, according to Voetbal International. The 96-time Oranje international will achieve this feat if he plays in all four duels of the upcoming Nations League.
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