Newcastle have confirmed the signing of out of contract Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly as their first arrival in the transfer window.

Kelly, who has signed a long-term deal at St. James Park, reunites with Eddie Howe, having signed him for the Cherries from Bristol City in 2019.

“Working with the gaffer previously, I know what he wants from his players and how he wants his players to play, and I think with what I can bring it just makes sense, Kelly said on working with the Newcastle coach again.

The 25-year-old made 23 Premier League appearances for Andoni Iraola s side last season, keeping four clean sheets, including one against the Magpies back in November.

We are delighted to announce that Lloyd Kelly will join the club on 1 July 2024.

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Alexander Isak was subjected to racist abuse as Sweden booked their spot at Euro 2020 with a win over Romania on Friday.

Isak, 20, came off the bench during the win in Bucharest, with the game halted shortly after his 78th-minute introduction.

While play was then allowed to continue, the Real Sociedad forward confirmed he had reported racist abuse to the referee, describing the incident as incredibly sad .

Of course it is sad for the moment, but at the same time we were prepared for such things to happen, even if it does not help in that way, Isak told C More.

I think I could handle it well and the team s support was incredible too.

We did well and it is incredibly sad that such things happen, but what should we do?

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World football s governing body FIFA said on Monday that it was investigating member associations as well as senior officials over allegations of votes being sold in the World Cup 2018 bidding race.

FIFA said in a statement that it had opened proceedings against two members of the FIFA Executive Committee to ascertain whether they have violated the FIFA Code of Ethics, and will consider provisional measures if necessary.

Investigations are also ongoing in relation to other FIFA officials who may have been involved in the issue in question, FIFA added.

A British newspaper reported on Sunday that Nigerian and Oceanian members of its executive committee had offered to sell their votes in the bidding race for the 2018 World Cup to undercover journalists posing as l…

Julian Nagelsmann has named a 27-man provisional squad for hosts Germany ahead of Euro 2024.

The biggest surprise in the squad was the inclusion of a fourth goalkeeper, as Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nubel received his first senior call-up.

Mats Hummels is one of the big names left out despite helping Borussia Dortmund on their way to the Champions League final, while Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka is also absent once more.

Julian Brandt, Niklas Sule and Karim Adeyemi miss out on a place in the tournament, while Serge Gnabry and Timo Werner are both out through injury.

After winning just one of his first four games in charge, Nagelsmann changed things in March and was rewarded with back-to-back victories.

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Luke Shaw regrets playing through the pain barrier for Manchester United, as the England left-back hopes to feature at Euro 2024.

Shaw has been selected for Gareth Southgate s squad heading to Germany despite not having featured for club or country since February.

The 28-year-old went off injured while playing for Man United against Luton Town, a fixture that he has admitted was a mistake to play in.

If the manager asks me to play, I m never going to say no. But I shouldn t have played, Shaw said.

It s kind of everyone s fault. Partly my fault, partly the medical staff.

I came back too quickly and I actually ended up getting another injury in my hamstring. I did push to do everything I can to be fit for United.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted Thiago Alcantara would play again this season but did not know whether fellow midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai would be fit for this month’s Carabao Cup final.

Thiago was injured after playing his first 10 minutes of the campaign in Sunday’s defeat at Arsenal, while Szoboszlai is sidelined after aggravating a hamstring problem which caused him to miss most of January.

With Mohamed Salah (hamstring) still potentially two weeks away from rejoining training, Ibrahima Konate suspended and flu affecting the squad – Joe Gomez did not train on Thursday – the German jokingly threatened to throw out of the room anyone who suggested the options he had at his disposal were a luxury.

Jürgen Klopp provided updates on the fitness o…

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that rumours linking Real Madrid s Vinicius Junior with a move to Saudi Arabia are nothing more than just speculation .

Vinicius, who scored 24 goals in all competitions for Real last season, has received interest from the Saudi Pro League, reportedly considering the proposal.

The Brazilian is currently preparing for Los Blancos UEFA Super Cup clash against Atalanta on Wednesday, with Ancelotti quick to dismiss reports of a departure.

There isn t anything at all, Ancelotti said on Tuesday. There s just speculation, at this time in the market. There s just speculation, nothing else.

Vinicius helped Real claim a domestic double last year, winning his third La Liga title and scoring in their Champions League final win…

Pep Guardiola fears Ferran Torres could be sidelined until January after the Manchester City forward fractured the fourth metatarsal in his right foot.

The 21-year-old suffered the injury in Spain s 2-1 Nations League semi-final victory over Italy but managed to play through the pain for 84 minutes in the 2-1 defeat by France in the final.

Scans conducted upon Torres return to Manchester revealed a small fracture, and Guardiola suggested it could be a long wait before he plays again.

Torres will be out for two months and a half, three months, Guardiola told a news conference on Friday.

Except Ferran, the rest of the team are OK. The injury is the fourth metatarsal.

Guardiola considers Spain boss Luis Enrique blameless, saying he had full trus…

The creators of popular football simulation Pro Evolution Soccer are making Chapecoense s new badge available to players, as well as adding a tribute ball to the game.

Chapecoense s crest was altered after 71 people, including 19 squad members, died in a plane crash in November.

Players Alan Ruschel, Jakson Follmann and Neto were among six survivors of the flight that was taking the squad to the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana final against Atletico Nacional in Colombia.

Chapecoense were crowned champions as a mark of respect, with two stars subsequently added to the club s badge one in memory of those who died and the other to mark their maiden continental title.

And PES 2017 makers Konami have moved to recognise that change, as well as making a don…

Croatia are on the brink of an early Euro 2024 exit and Zlatko Dalic apportions their struggles to an ageing squad and defensive issues.

Dalic s side must overcome Italy on Monday to have any chance of escaping Group B, sitting on just one point after a 2-2 draw with Albania followed a 3-0 humbling by Spain in their opener.

Croatia have not gone through a group stage without winning at a major tournament since the 2006 World Cup (D2 L1) as those defensive problems referenced by Dalic remain the main issue.

They have conceded five goals in two matches so far, only letting more in at two major tournament group stages, shipping six at Euro 2004 and as many at the World Cup 10 years later.

We haven t started well, Dalic told reporters on Sunday. We haven t b…