Costacurta: Maldini appointment ‘more important’ than new Italy coach
Alessandro Costacurta has hailed Paolo Maldini’s appointment as Italy technical director as more crucial than selecting the new national team coach.
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France defenders confident of handling Yamal threat ahead of Spain semi-final
Maxence Lacroix and Ibrahima Konaté insist Les Bleus have the quality to contain Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final against Spain.
Allegri targets Rabiot reunion at Napoli
Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly identified Adrien Rabiot as a key target for Napoli. The French midfielder remains under contract with AC Milan until 2028, complicating any potential transfer.
Infantino suggests 64-team World Cup expansion before 2030
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has raised the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams before the 2030 tournament. The proposal would mark a further increase from the 48-team format debuting in 2026.
Bellingham matches 40-year Maradona record with consecutive World Cup doubles
Jude Bellingham has become the first player in four decades to score twice in successive World Cup knockout matches, matching a record set by Diego Maradona in 1986. The Real Madrid forward has now netted seven World Cup goals.
RB Leipzig confirm Brajan Gruda loan extension with €30m obligation to buy
RB Leipzig have officially announced that Brajan Gruda will remain on loan from Brighton for the 2026-27 season with a mandatory purchase clause worth up to €30 million.
Frosinone Renew Loans for Calvani, Fini and Cittadini Ahead of Serie A Return
Frosinone have extended the temporary stays of defenders Gabriele Calvani and Giorgio Cittadini and striker Seydou Fini as they prepare for life back in the Italian top flight.
Lazio in talks to sign free agent defender Danilho Doekhi
Lazio are in negotiations to sign Dutch centre-back Danilho Doekhi on a free transfer following his departure from Union Berlin, as the Serie A club reshapes its defence under new coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Borussia Mönchengladbach deny Newcastle United bid for Moritz Nicolas
Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Rouven Schröder has dismissed reports that Newcastle United made a €12 million offer for goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas, insisting the Bundesliga club plan with him as their first choice.
Galatasaray open talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Can Uzun
Galatasaray have initiated discussions with representatives of Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Can Uzun over a potential summer transfer.