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  "id": 4749512,
  "title": "Lille sign Japan striker Ueda from Feyenoord",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/lille-sign-japan-striker-ueda-from-feyenoord-4749512",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/01/lille-sign-japan-striker-ueda-from-feyenoord"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lille has signed Japan striker Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord for a fee of €15 million. The 28-year-old, who led the Dutch league in goals last season with 25, also scored twice for Japan at the World Cup. Lille acquired Ueda following the sale of 18-year-old Moroccan striker Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City for €100 million. The French club is also considering selling Belgian striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo, with Newcastle United reportedly interested, potentially for around €65 million. Lille will compete in the Champions League this season, facing teams such as Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Roma and Galatasaray.",
  "summary": "Dutch league top scorer Ayase Ueda arrives at the Ligue 1 side following Ayyoub Bouaddi’s record transfer to Manchester City.",
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        "title": "Lille sign Japan striker Ueda from Feyenoord",
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        "title": "Lille sign Japan striker Ueda from Feyenoord",
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