USMNT drawn against Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32
Mauricio Pochettino’s tournament hosts begin their knockout phase journey against World Cup debutants Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara on 1 July.
Del Piero fronts consortium to revive bankrupt Italian club Rimini
Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero is leading a group seeking to purchase Rimini, the Italian club expelled from Serie C last year after declaring bankruptcy.
Borussia Mönchengladbach loan Tiago Pereira Cardoso to RAAL La Louvière
Borussia Mönchengladbach have confirmed that goalkeeper Tiago Pereira Cardoso will spend the 2025-26 season on loan at Belgian Pro League side RAAL La Louvière.
Michael Olise named Bayern Munich Player of the Season after stellar 2025/26 campaign
Michael Olise has been voted FC Bayern Munich’s Player of the Season for 2025/26 after recording 22 goals and 31 assists across all competitions. The France international secured over half of the fan vote to claim the award ahead of Harry Kane.
Konrad Laimer confirms Bayern Munich contract talks are progressing
Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer has revealed that negotiations over a new Bayern Munich contract are “on a very good path,” though the deal remains unsigned as he concentrates on the World Cup.
Cape Verde make World Cup history as Spain top Group H
Cape Verde have become the first World Cup debutants to reach the knockout stages since 2010 after drawing with Saudi Arabia. Spain finished first in Group H following their victory over Uruguay, who suffered a historic group-stage exit.
Kristensen agrees terms on Midtjylland return
Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen has agreed personal terms on a return to FC Midtjylland. The Eintracht Frankfurt defender is nearing a permanent exit just two years after joining the Bundesliga club.
Gladbach see €3.5m Kirkegaard bid rejected as Viborg hold out for record fee
Borussia Mönchengladbach have had an opening offer of €3.5 million for Danish defender Lukas Kirkegaard turned down by Viborg FF, who are demanding at least €4.5 million for the 20-year-old center-back.
Schalke 04 contact representatives of Benfica forward Jelani Dumas
Bundesliga newcomers FC Schalke 04 have contacted representatives of Benfica forward Jelani Dumas as they seek attacking reinforcements. The Belgian youngster is reportedly keen to leave the Portuguese club this summer.
Bayer Leverkusen eye Rayo Vallecano’s Pep Chavarría in €25m release clause chase
Bayer Leverkusen have identified Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarría as a transfer target. The defender is contracted until 2030 with a €25 million release clause, while Nottingham Forest and Brentford have also registered interest.