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Transfer NewsAZ has confirmed that Peer Koopmeiners has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2029, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur. The 26-year-old controlling midfielder had been the subject of interest from Club Brugge this summer, with AZ rejecting two transfer bids for his services.
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Transfer NewsAtlético Madrid has rejected a 100 million euro bid from Barcelona for the transfer of Julián Álvarez, according to reports from Spanish sports newspapers Marca and Mundo Deportivo. The 26-year-old striker has expressed his desire to join Barcelona, but his club is not cooperating.
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Rules & GovernanceUEFA President Roberto Rosetti has expressed concerns over the current VAR system, stating that some decisions are becoming too microscopically detailed. The UEFA wants to return to the original idea behind VAR, which is to assist referees in making clear-cut decisions.
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CompetitionNEC will try to place itself in the play-offs of the Champions League on Tuesday, according to Voetbal International. This is the second time NEC has played Olympiakos Piraeus in the Champions League.
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Rules & GovernanceUS President Donald Trump has come to the defence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that the football governing body would make a "terrible error" if it were to replace him. This news comes from L'Équipe Football.
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CompetitionSalford and Chesterfield look set to challenge for promotion, while Rochdale and York could struggle after managerial changes, according to The Guardian Football.
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CompetitionAjax's Marc ter Stegen and Julian Brandt impressed in the Eredivisie's first round, according to Dutch football analyst Danny Koevermans.
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EredivisieFeyenoord kicked off the new season with a 0-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam, according to the Eredivisie match report. This news was confirmed by VoetbalPrimeur.
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Rules & GovernancePresident Donald Trump has defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid criticism over his plan to sell an interest in the World Cup. Trump's comments came in a message posted to Truth Social on Monday night, as reported by ESPN News Services.
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Voetbal (Dutch football)NEC manager Dick Schreuder has expressed uncertainty over the club's expectations for 26-year-old defender Perr Schuurs, who joined the club on a free transfer this summer. Schreuder stated that the club will not put pressure on Schuurs, who has been working on a past project.
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InterviewFormer Ajax advisor Louis van Gaal has spoken out about his decision to step down from the role in July, citing a lack of influence and value within the club. This is according to an interview with Voetbal International.
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Rules & GovernanceFifa president Gianni Infantino is facing increasing pressure following his proposal to sell off stakes in the men's World Cup to private investors, with Uefa, Concacaf, and AFC holding initial talks about organising competitions themselves.
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