FIFA’s decision to overturn Balogun ban like ‘April Fool’s Day’, says Belgium boss Garcia
Rudi Garcia referred to FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban as something seen on “April Fool’s Day” ahead of their last-16 tie at the World Cup. Belgium face the United States at Seattle Stadium for a spot in the…
Sule joins German amateur side SV Tiefenbach following retirement
Niklas Sule has joined amateur club SV Tiefenbach, having announced his retirement from professional football in May. The 30-year-old finished his professional career at Borussia Dortmund, whom he had played for since 2022 following his move from Bayern Munich. He…
De Vrij wants to feel ‘important’ after swapping Inter for Panathinaikos
Stefan de Vrij is hoping he can return to being an “important player” with Panathinaikos after calling time on his career with Inter at the end of last season. De Vrij ended his eight-year association with Serie A giants Inter…
‘He stays here’ – Bayern’s Upamecano shuts down rumours of Olise exit
Dayot Upamecano is certain his Bayern Munich and France team-mate Michael Olise will not be joining Real Madrid this summer. Olise enjoyed a phenomenal campaign with Bayern as they won a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double in 2025-26. He ended the…
Newcastle announce arrival of Hoffenheim forward Toure
Bazoumana Toure has realised his dream of being able to play in the Premier League after completing his reported £42m switch to Newcastle United on Sunday. Toure, who has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with Newcastle, arrives…
Lille president values in-demand Bouaddi higher than Anderson and Tonali
Lille president Olivier Letang believes that a summer switch for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi should exceed the fees paid for Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali. Bouaddi has been one of the standout performers for Morocco at the World Cup, while also impressing…
Renard leaves Tunisia job after 18 days in charge
Herve Renard has left his role as Tunisia head coach after just 18 days at the helm, having failed to prevent their early World Cup exit after joining mid-tournament. Renard, a veteran of the international game who led both Zambia (in…
‘Mbappe is not a dictator’ – Deschamps defends France captain against online criticism
Didier Deschamps has lashed out at critics who compare Kylian Mbappe to a “dictator”, insisting he could not be happier with the France captain’s leadership. Mbappe has scored seven goals in five 2026 World Cup matches to lead France to…
De la Fuente says Spain’s midfield ‘almost at the same level’ as 2010 World Cup winners
Luis de la Fuente believes Spain have the best midfield in the world, saying their current unit is “almost on the same level” as the one that won the World Cup in 2010. Spain are preparing to face Cristiano Ronaldo…
Madrid make Dumfries fourth signing of summer in €20m deal
Real Madrid have continued their busy recruitment drive by signing Denzel Dumfries from Inter in a €20m deal. Dumfries had a release clause in his contract with the Nerazzurri, who he joined from PSV in 2021 and helped to win…