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UEFA Clears AC Milan, Aston Villa And Brighton To Play In Europe

UEFA on Friday authorised AC Milan, Aston Villa and Brighton to take part in European competitions next season after they made changes to avoid potential conflict with the multi-club ownership rule. Seven-time European champions Milan share the same US owners, RedBird Capital Partners, as French Cup winners Toulouse, while Villa's owners have a stake in Portuguese club Vitoria Guimaraes. Brighton owner Tony Bloom became the majority shareholder of Union Saint-Gilloise when he bought the Belgian side in 2018. European football's governing body had appointed investigators to study the links between the teams in question, but said it was now satisfied "no one has control or decisive influence over more than one club" participating in its competitions.

PSG sign midfielder Ugarte from Sporting for €60 million

Paris St Germain have signed Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon for €60 million (US$65.32 million), with the defensive midfielder signing a five-year contract, the two clubs said on Friday (Jul 7).

Women's World Cup: England head coach Sarina Wiegman on ending 56 years of hurt

Sarina Wiegman says England’s long wait for glory at the highest level was “almost a trauma,’ before their Euro 2022 triumph. The Dutchwoman ended the country's 56-year wait for a senior trophy with an epic 2-1 victory after extra time against Germany at Wembley.