Spain lead early 2030 World Cup power rankings as defending hosts
Reigning champions Spain top the early rankings as they prepare to host the 2030 tournament, while France, England and Morocco shape up as the primary challengers.
Karlsruher SC set to sign Finnish international Väänänen
Finnish international Santeri Väänänen is poised to join Karlsruher SC from Rosenborg BK after completing his medical. The 24-year-old midfielder has agreed a contract until 2029.
Lewis Holtby Announces Retirement from Professional Football at 35
Former Germany international Lewis Holtby has announced his retirement from professional football at age 35, concluding a career that included spells at Schalke, Tottenham and NAC Breda.
Fortuna Düsseldorf Sell 19,000 Season Tickets for 3. Liga Return
Fortuna Düsseldorf have sold 19,000 season tickets ahead of their first campaign in the third tier since 2009, despite suffering relegation from the 2. Bundesliga last term.
Bayern Munich begin pre-season with skeleton first-team squad
Only six senior players reported for Bayern Munich’s first pre-season session on Tuesday, with several regulars absent through injury and post-tournament recovery.
Hertha BSC join race for Swedish striker Gustaf Nilsson
Bundesliga 2 side Hertha BSC are competing with Hannover and English Championship clubs for Club Brugge striker Gustaf Nilsson, who prefers to delay his decision until mid-August.
Aliadière: Zidane’s aura makes him ideal Deschamps successor for France
Jérémie Aliadière has backed Zinedine Zidane to succeed Didier Deschamps as France coach, arguing that the Real Madrid legend’s presence alone commands the respect required to manage the national team’s galaxy of stars.
Williams and Torres Seal Spain’s Second World Cup in Extra-Time Triumph
Substitutes Nico Williams and Ferran Torres combined for the decisive goal as Spain defeated Argentina in extra-time to win their second men’s World Cup title in a tense final.
Manchester United Open Formal Talks with Roma for €60m Manu Koné
Manchester United have opened formal negotiations with Roma for France midfielder Manu Koné. The Serie A side are demanding €60m for the World Cup standout, placing United ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool in the race.
FIFA investigates post-match brawl as Spain win World Cup
FIFA has opened an investigation into violent scenes that marred Spain’s World Cup final victory over Argentina, after Leandro Paredes was sent off for attacking Spanish players.