Cole Campbell agrees SV Elversberg switch with Dortmund buy-back clause
The 20-year-old United States youth international is set for a medical this week ahead of signing a long-term deal with the German second-tier side.
Guirassy’s €40m Dortmund Release Clause to Expire Without Takers
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy’s release clause, set at just under €40 million, expires on July 15 with no eligible European clubs having made a concrete approach for the Guinea international.
Manzambi ruled out of Switzerland’s World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia
SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi will miss Switzerland’s World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia after suffering a knee injury in training, while teammates Rubén Vargas and Djibril Sow face fitness tests.
Tchouameni injury doubt for France’s World Cup quarter-final against Morocco
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni is expected to miss France’s World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after sustaining a minor thigh injury, assistant manager Guy Stéphan has confirmed.
Merino’s late strike ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career as Spain beat Portugal
Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to send Spain past Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career at age 41. The midfielder’s winner sets up a quarter-final clash against either the United States or Belgium in Los Angeles.
Haaland carries scoring form into Norway’s World Cup quarter-final with England
Erling Haaland arrives in Miami with momentum after his double defeated Brazil, as Norway prepare for a World Cup quarter-final against England in extreme heat.
UEFA Accuses FIFA of Crossing ‘Red Line’ Over Balogun Suspension
UEFA has accused FIFA of crossing “a red line” by lifting Folarin Balogun’s suspension for the USA’s World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium. The European governing body called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable” as Belgium prepares to launch an appeal.
Milan abandon Van Dijk pursuit and target Lazio defender Gila
AC Milan have shelved their interest in Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk after transfer expert Fabrizio Romano dismissed the move as unrealistic. The Rossoneri are now pursuing Lazio centre-back Mario Gila as a more attainable defensive target.
Eintracht Frankfurt rule out Nnamdi Collins sale amid Premier League interest
Nnamdi Collins will “definitely” remain at Eintracht Frankfurt this summer despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. Sporting director Markus Krösche is unwilling to sell the 22-year-old defender.
Tuchel reveals he ‘fought other opinions’ to sign Kane for Bayern
Thomas Tuchel has revealed he faced internal resistance when pushing for Harry Kane’s transfer to Bayern Munich in 2023, with honorary president Uli Hoeneß reportedly favouring Randal Kolo Muani instead.