Milan have agreed personal terms with Lazio defender Mario Gila but remain in the hunt for Sporting CP’s Goncalo Inacio as new coach Ruben Amorim plans a major defensive overhaul.
Trevoh Chalobah has reportedly agreed personal terms with Inter Milan, though the Serie A champions must still negotiate a transfer fee with Chelsea after seeing a €25 million offer rejected.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and wore Diogo Jota’s No. 21 jersey on the anniversary of the Liverpool forward’s death as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16.
Kylian Mbappé has cemented his leadership role by rallying France around Didier Deschamps during their World Cup last-32 victory over Sweden, showcasing the squad unity driving their attacking approach.
Teenager Lucas Herrington missed a crucial spot kick and Harry Souttar blazed over as the Socceroos fell to Egypt in a shootout following a 1-1 draw in Arlington.
Borussia Mönchengladbach have secured 19-year-old centre-back Jan Leszczyński from Legia Warszawa on a contract until 2030. The Poland U19 international joins the Bundesliga club with a view to long-term development.
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has established a new World Cup record for consecutive unbeaten minutes, surpassing Walter Zenga’s 36-year-old mark during his side’s victory over Austria.
Juventus are finalising the return of defender Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo for €18 million, half his current market value, thanks to a sell-on clause negotiated when he left Turin in 2025.
Sassuolo are exploring options to replace midfielder Ismael Koné after the Canada international suffered a serious injury during the 2026 World Cup that will rule him out for several months.
Gabriel Batistuta has admitted he ‘didn’t enjoy playing football’ during his storied career and maintains he has ‘no answer’ to the debate comparing Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.