Borussia Dortmund sign Japan U19 midfielder Yamamoto on loan
The 18-year-old central midfielder joins the Bundesliga side on a one-year loan from Gamba Osaka and will begin with the reserve team.
Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Juventus pursue Pellegrino and defensive targets
Cristiano Ronaldo has concluded his World Cup career as Italian clubs navigate a busy transfer market, with Juventus targeting defender Pellegrino and Napoli preparing to offload 25 players.
Paris prosecutor opens criminal probe into senator over Mbappé racist abuse
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal investigation into Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following racist comments she made about France captain Kylian Mbappé on social media.
Jordan Henderson ruled out of World Cup with broken wrist after celebration fall
The Brentford midfielder suffered the injury after falling over an advertising board while celebrating England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16.
Pirlo brands Italy World Cup failure ‘a disaster’ and urges Milan rebuild
World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo has delivered a blunt assessment of Italy’s third consecutive qualification failure, calling it a “disaster” the nation deserves.
Tuchel criticises ‘erratic’ refereeing after England beat Mexico 3-2
Thomas Tuchel has criticised the standard of refereeing at the World Cup following England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico, which saw Jarell Quansah sent off and Jordan Henderson ruled out through injury.
Atletico Madrid Close to Signing Kang-in Lee from PSG
Atletico Madrid are nearing the completion of Kang-in Lee’s transfer from Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing personal terms with the South Korean attacker. The clubs are now finalising the fee structure.
Santiago Gimenez suffers ankle sprain in World Cup exit as Milan await assessment
Santiago Gimenez suffered a right ankle sprain during Mexico’s World Cup last-16 defeat to England. Tests have ruled out a fracture, but Milan’s medical staff will closely monitor the striker given his history of surgery on the same joint last December.
France appeal Olise yellow card to clear path for potential semi-final
The French Football Federation has lodged an appeal to overturn Michael Olise’s yellow card from the World Cup round of 16 victory over Paraguay.
Eliezer Mayenda joins Rennes from Sunderland in €20m deal
Spain youth international Eliezer Mayenda has completed a €20m transfer to Stade Rennais, signing a five-year contract with the French club after three seasons at Sunderland.