Vasilj set for Saudi switch after St. Pauli exit
Bosnia and Herzegovina goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj is set to join Saudi Pro League newcomers Al-Diriyah on a free transfer following the expiry of his FC St. Pauli contract.
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Bellingham brace fires England past Norway into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time as England beat Norway 2-1 in sweltering Miami heat to reach the World Cup semi-finals. The midfielder now has six goals, level with Harry Kane in the Golden Boot race.
Capello hails Maldini appointment but backs Conte over Mancini for Italy job
Fabio Capello has praised Paolo Maldini’s appointment as Italy technical director but insists Antonio Conte should be preferred to Roberto Mancini for the head coach role.
Saliba and Upamecano miss France training but expected to face Spain
William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano were absent from France’s latest training session, though both defenders remain expected to feature in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final against Spain.
Belgium to review Garcia contract after controversial Courtois substitution
Rudi Garcia faces an uncertain future after substituting Thibaut Courtois during Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain. The Royal Belgian Football Association will review his contract before it expires at the end of the month.
Augsburg confirm Behrens signing from Hoffenheim in €3.5m deal
FC Augsburg have completed the signing of left-back Hennes Behrens from TSG Hoffenheim for an initial €3.5 million. The 21-year-old has signed a six-year contract until 2031 after an impressive loan spell at Heidenheim.
De Bruyne vows to return stronger for Napoli after Belgium World Cup exit
Kevin De Bruyne has promised Napoli supporters he will come back stronger next season following Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain. The midfielder plans a short rest before joining Massimiliano Allegri’s pre-season squad.
Makelele Backs Tchouaméni as Madrid’s Most Consistent and Urges Mourinho to Target Line-Breaking Midfielder
Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele has named Aurélien Tchouaméni as the club’s most consistent player last season and identified a pressing need for a ball-carrying midfielder to support José Mourinho’s tactical vision.
Wilson warns Infantino risks destroying World Cup integrity with Balogun intervention
Football writer Jonathan Wilson has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban, warning that such interventions undermine the tournament’s credibility amid wider concerns over refereeing inconsistencies.
Fiorentina secure Arthur Atta signing from Udinese
Fiorentina have completed the permanent signing of French midfielder Arthur Atta from Udinese, fending off rival interest from Juventus, Inter and Milan to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.