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Is Bouaddi the future of Manchester City’s midfield?

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🚨🇲🇦 Manchester City have opened preliminary discussions over a potential move for Ayyoub Bouaddi as they look ahead to the future.

Four clubs are currently in the race, while PSG have yet to make progress as their focus remains on other priority targets.

Manchester City are interested in Bouaddi and could allow him to remain at Lille until the start of the 2027/28 season if a deal is agreed.

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🚨🇲🇦 Manchester City have opened preliminary discussions over a potential move for Ayyoub Bouaddi as they look ahead to the future.

Four clubs are currently in the race, while PSG have yet to make progress as their focus remains on other priority targets.

Manchester City are interested in Bouaddi and could allow him to remain at Lille until the start of the 2027/28 season if a deal is agreed.

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Gabi Loves the BIG STAGE

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Gabriel Martinelli loves a goal in stoppage time ⏰

🔴 @Arsenal

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@TouchlineX My World Cup 2026 picks. 🏆
One of these teams will lift the World Cup. 👀
Let’s see who proves me right. 🔥⚽

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@FabrizioRomano My World Cup 2026 picks. 🏆
One of these teams will lift the World Cup. 👀
Let’s see who proves me right. 🔥⚽

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Two traditional European giants are already out:

🇩🇪 Germany eliminated by Paraguay on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
🇳🇱 Netherlands eliminated by Morocco on penalties after a 1–1 draw.

That’s a reminder of how unforgiving the expanded 48-team World Cup can be. Once you reach the knockout rounds, one bad game or one penalty shootout and even the favorites are gone.

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@FabrizioRomano THE NETHERLANDS PLAYERS ARE DESTROYED!

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THE NETHERLANDS PLAYERS ARE ELIMINATED 😮 !

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The shootout went exactly as you posted:

🇳🇱 Netherlands: ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌
🇲🇦 Morocco: ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

Despite missing the opening penalty, Morocco recovered brilliantly, while the Dutch missed three of their five attempts. Saibari stepped up with the final kick and held his nerve to complete a dramatic upset.

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🚨 Manuel Neuer has retired from international football.

A true icon of the game. A goalkeeper who redefined the position, inspired a generation, and set the standard for excellence between the posts.

World Cup winner. Captain. Leader. Legend.

One of the greatest goalkeepers our generation has ever witnessed.

Respect. Honor. 🫡👏

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Kia 🔥🔥🔥

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Why always ARSENAL @Arsenal

Havertz 🔥🔥🔥

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📸 FIRST LOOK AT GERMANY 🇩🇪 VS PARAGUAY 🇵🇾!

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📸 THE ARSENAL CONNECTION DELIVERS! ❤️🤍🇧🇷

Gabriel Magalhães with the assist. Gabriel Martinelli with the finish. 💫⚽

From North London to the World Cup—Gabriel to Gabriel, and Brazil are through! 🇧🇷🔥🏆

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THIS IS GABRIEL MARTINELLI winning Mentality the Champions 🔥🔥🔥

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@Mrbankstips Need who ? 👀

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🌎🇧🇷 Up next: Brazil vs Norway or Ivory Coast. 🇨🇮

Another blockbuster 🔥

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📸 GOOOOOOOAL FOR BRAZIL IN THE 95TH MINUTE! 🇧🇷💫

HE’S DONE IT WHEN IT MATTERED MOST!

The former Premier League champion with Arsenal delivers in the dying moments, firing Brazil into the next round with a dramatic stoppage-time winner!

THIS IS GABRIEL MARTINELLI. THIS IS BRAZIL. 🇧🇷🔥🏆

A heartbreaking end for Japan, but a moment of pure ecstasy for the Seleção as Martinelli becomes the hero with virtually the last kick of the game! ⚽💚💛

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📸 “WHERE IS NEYMAR?!” 🤔🇧🇷

The crowd is starting to ask questions as Neymar Jr. has been kept quiet for much of the match.

Brazil’s biggest star has struggled to make his usual impact, with Japan doing an excellent job of limiting his space and cutting off his influence.

All eyes are on Neymar now—can he produce another moment of magic and inspire Brazil back into the game? ⭐🔥⚽

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📸 GOOOOOOOLAZO, JAPAN! 🇯🇵🚀

A STUNNING STRIKE FROM THE STANDS! 🤯🔥