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Germany's top football league has finalized a new multi-year broadcast deal in the United States, moving from ESPN to USA Sports. The agreement prioritizes broader distribution and audience reach over immediate financial gain.

Universitatea Craiova established a commanding lead in their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round tie, defeating ML Vitebsk 4-1 in the first leg. The Romanian champions now hold a significant advantage heading into the return fixture.

Chelsea has reportedly entered the pursuit for Werder Bremen's highly-rated 19-year-old defender, Karim Coulibaly, facing stiff competition from several top European clubs. The London side aims to bolster its defensive options following a challenging season.

FC Astana is preparing to commence its 2026/2027 UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign, having been drawn against Bosnian side Velež Mostar in the first round. The Kazakh club will begin its European journey in July.

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson returns to Chelsea following a successful loan spell at Bayern Munich, but his long-term future at Stamford Bridge remains unresolved amidst conflicting reports and new attacking arrivals.