Borussia Dortmund appoint David Blacha as advisor to Ole Book
Borussia Dortmund have appointed David Blacha as advisor to sporting director Ole Book, with the former youth player set to start on 1 July 2026 after joining from SV Elversberg.
Real Madrid pivot to Bastoni after Schlotterbeck injury blow
Real Madrid have turned their attention to Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni after Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck suffered a long-term injury that could derail a potential summer move.
Dembélé hat-trick fires France past Norway to seal Group I summit
Ousmane Dembélé struck three times in 32 minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1 to finish top of World Cup Group I, while stand-in coach Guy Stéphan praised the forward’s “clinical” display.
Iran granted early US entry for decisive World Cup clash with Egypt
The United States Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to enter the country 48 hours before their crucial World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle, easing travel restrictions that the team had criticised as severely disruptive.
Serge Gnabry returns to ball work in recovery from thigh injury
Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry has resumed ball work as he continues his recovery from the thigh injury that ended his season and ruled him out of the World Cup. The Germany international completed an individual session on Tuesday.
Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer as France beat Iraq
Lionel Messi has become the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after netting all five of Argentina’s goals in the tournament so far. France overcame severe weather delays to beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia as the group stage intensifies.
Werder Bremen confirm Samuel Mbangula attracting transfer interest
Werder Bremen head of first team football Peter Niemeyer has confirmed that Belgian winger Samuel Mbangula is generating interest from other clubs, though no concrete offers have been received.
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with brace against Austria
Lionel Messi became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals after netting twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria, despite missing an early penalty.
Leverkusen Beat Liverpool and Bayern to Sign Teenager Eichhorn
Bayer Leverkusen have secured the signature of 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC, fending off interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich thanks to a longstanding family connection.
Querfeld’s Union Berlin release clause set at €15m for Premier League clubs
Leopold Querfeld’s Union Berlin contract includes a €15 million release clause for Premier League clubs, €4 million more than the Bundesliga fee, following his seven-goal 2025/26 season.