Dortmund in no rush over Kovac extension despite final year
Borussia Dortmund CEO Carsten Cramer says the club will delay contract talks with head coach Niko Kovac until after pre-season preparations begin.
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Aston Villa intensify talks to sign Estupiñán from Milan after Digne exit
Aston Villa are stepping up negotiations with Milan to sign left-back Pervis Estupiñán as a replacement for Lucas Digne, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain after the World Cup.
Nico Paz reveals ‘high’ stress levels on Argentina bench during World Cup win
Como’s Nico Paz has revealed that his wearable technology registered high stress levels while on the bench during Argentina’s 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland, which secured a semi-final against England.
Former Spanish PM accused of racism over France team comments
Mariano Rajoy claimed France “does not have any French players” ahead of the World Cup semi-final, drawing condemnation from political leaders in both countries.
Koné set for France bench as Tchouaméni returns for Spain semi-final
Roma midfielder Manu Koné faces demotion to the substitutes’ bench as France prepare for their World Cup semi-final against Spain, with Aurélien Tchouaméni poised to reclaim his starting role.
PSG Target Parma Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki in €35m Pursuit
Paris Saint-Germain have identified Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as a summer target, with the French champions reportedly willing to pay €35 million for the Japan international.
Ken Bates, Former Chelsea Chairman and Stamford Bridge Saviour, Dies at 94
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94. He bought the club for £1 in 1982, saved Stamford Bridge from developers, and sold to Roman Abramovich in 2003.
France Lead World Cup 2026 Power Rankings as Semi-Finals Loom
A panel of experts has ranked the quarter-finalists as the tournament reaches its decisive phase, with France topping the list and England’s Jude Bellingham emerging as the Three Lions’ driving force.
Venezia Close to €16m Deal for Sevilla Striker Akor Adams
Venezia director Filippo Antonelli confirms talks are at a “very advanced stage” to sign Nigeria international Akor Adams from Sevilla for a reported €16m plus bonuses.
Mason Greenwood flies to Istanbul for Fenerbahce medical after Roma rejection
The England forward is set to undergo a medical with the Turkish giants after Marseille confirmed only Fenerbahce made a formal offer, beating interest from Roma and Atletico Madrid.