Saibari faces Bayern Munich delay with torn thigh muscle
Morocco international Ismael Saibari will miss Bayern Munich’s pre-season tour after club doctors diagnosed a torn thigh muscle sustained at the World Cup.
Fortuna Düsseldorf sign experienced midfielder Philipp Förster
Fortuna Düsseldorf have completed the free transfer of midfielder Philipp Förster from Karlsruher SC. The attacking midfielder has signed a contract until June 2027 and will wear the number 10 shirt in the 3. Liga.
Genesio backs Zidane for France role but urges respect for Deschamps legacy
Marseille manager Bruno Genesio has welcomed Zinedine Zidane’s appointment as France coach, though he stressed that Didier Deschamps’ 14-year tenure deserves greater recognition.
Zinedine Zidane to be unveiled as France manager on Tuesday
The 1998 World Cup winner will succeed Didier Deschamps after a 14-year reign, returning to management five years after leaving Real Madrid.
Besiktas confirm Vlahovic interest but admit striker favours top-five leagues
Besiktas sporting director Onder Ozen has confirmed interest in Dusan Vlahovic but acknowledged the striker prefers a move to one of Europe’s major leagues, while revealing talks with Mohamed Salah have stalled over excessive demands.
Woltemade confirms Newcastle stay as he reflects on World Cup agony and targets Klopp era
Nick Woltemade has confirmed he will remain at Newcastle United while reflecting on his World Cup penalty miss and expressing optimism about Germany’s future under Jürgen Klopp.
Mbappé pens open letter to France fans after World Cup exit
Kylian Mbappé has addressed France supporters in an open letter published in major newspapers, reflecting on their World Cup semi-final exit and looking ahead to the Zinédine Zidane era.
Mancini and Ranieri Set for Italy Roles as Pirlo Bid Collapses
FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is expected to appoint Roberto Mancini as Italy coach and Claudio Ranieri as technical director in Rome, following Paolo Maldini’s resignation over Andrea Pirlo’s blocked candidacy.
Fenerbahce table €42m Leao offer as delegation arrives in Milan
Fenerbahce have submitted a €42 million package for Rafael Leao and sent director Cihan Kamer to Italy, though Milan continue to demand €50 million for the Portugal winger.
Malagò blocks Pirlo appointment as Italy turn back to Conte and Mancini
Andrea Pirlo has been removed from consideration for the Italy job after FIGC President Giovanni Malagò blocked his appointment over links to Russian betting firm Fonbet.