Borussia Dortmund sign Croatian teen Liam Claude Kanté
Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Croatian youth international Liam Claude Kanté from NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, beating several European clubs to the teenage centre-back’s signature.
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Belgium draw strength from Balogun saga ahead of Spain quarter-final
Rudi Garcia believes Belgium have gained huge support after the Folarin Balogun red card controversy. The Red Devils face Spain in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
Köln poised to sign Ghana’s Mensah and Australia’s Okon-Engstler
1.FC Köln are closing in on two World Cup performers, with Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah and Australia midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler set to join the Bundesliga side.
“Your boys took a hell of a beating”: The night Norway shocked England in 1981
On 9 September 1981, Norwegian commentator Bjørge Lillelien delivered one of football’s most iconic rants after his country beat England 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier.
France see off Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé struck in the second half as France overcame a first-half penalty miss to book a semi-final place on Bastille Day.
Jarell Quansah Handed Two-Match World Cup Ban for Red Card Against Mexico
England defender Jarell Quansah will miss the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final after FIFA upheld a two-match suspension for serious foul play.
Atalanta complete €14m signing of Gaetano from Cagliari
Atalanta have completed the signing of midfielder Gianluca Gaetano from Cagliari for a reported €14m. The 26-year-old was specifically requested by new coach Maurizio Sarri as the club prepares for Ederson’s move to Manchester United.
Newcastle agree €60m deal to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Newcastle United have agreed a €60 million fee with SC Freiburg for Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi, beating Aston Villa to the 20-year-old’s signature.
Pickford breaks England record as line-ups confirmed for Norway quarter-final in Miami
Jordan Pickford makes his 18th World Cup appearance to break the record for most finals appearances by an England player as the Three Lions face Norway in Miami.
Bologna close to €9m deal for Estudiantes midfielder Mikel Amondarain
Bologna are on the verge of securing Argentine midfielder Mikel Amondarain from Estudiantes for approximately €9 million, after an earlier €8m bid was rejected.