Real Madrid drop injured Schlotterbeck from summer shortlist
Real Madrid have ended their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck after the Germany international suffered a long-term injury at the World Cup.
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Inter confirm exits of Sommer, Acerbi and Darmian as contracts expire
Inter have confirmed that Yann Sommer, Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian will leave the club after their contracts expired on 30 June, whilst Stefan De Vrij is expected to join Panathinaikos.
Malang Sarr leaves RC Lens after contract expiry
The 27-year-old defender departs Les Sang et Or following a season in which he made 39 appearances, joining a growing list of high-profile exits from the French club.
Eliaquim Mangala retires from football and joins Saint-Étienne backroom staff
Former Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala has retired from professional football at the age of 35. The former France international has immediately joined the backroom staff at AS Saint-Étienne.
Aston Villa in talks with Toulouse over £20m-rated goalkeeper Restes
Aston Villa have held discussions with representatives of Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes as they search for a successor to Emiliano Martinez. The 21-year-old France youth international is valued at £20 million by his club.
Shaun Botterill: 40 years of World Cup photography and the viral Messi shot
Legendary photographer Shaun Botterill has captured football’s biggest moments for four decades, from developing film in stadium toilets to taking the Lionel Messi photograph that became Instagram’s most-liked post.
Liam Rosenior set to take Paris FC helm on 42nd birthday
Former Chelsea and Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior is expected to sign a two-year deal with Paris FC on Thursday, replacing Antoine Kombouaré after negotiations stalled.
Juventus and PSG near €40m agreement for Randal Kolo Muani
Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on an agreement for Randal Kolo Muani. The forward could return to Turin on loan with an obligation to buy after a disappointing spell at Tottenham Hotspur.
Tillman free-kick sends USA past Bosnia into World Cup Round of 16
Malik Tillman’s late free-kick sealed victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, though Folarin Balogun’s second-half dismissal clouds USA preparations for their clash with Belgium.
DR Congo’s World Cup run unites divided nation ahead of England clash
The Leopards’ historic qualification for the World Cup last 32 has united a fractured country, with a diaspora-heavy squad set to face England including former Three Lions youth internationals.