Tottenham agree record £99.5m deal to sign Tonali from Newcastle
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a fee of £99.5m, which will make the Italian the most expensive player in his nation’s history.
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Como secure Paz future with €60m Real Madrid deal; Chalobah links dismissed
Como director Carlalberto Ludi has confirmed Nico Paz will remain after a €60m contract restructuring with Real Madrid, while denying negotiations for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah.
Inter’s Ausilio admits Palestra snub and ‘caught napping’ on Tonali
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has admitted the club were “snubbed” by Marco Palestra in favour of Chelsea, while revealing his biggest transfer regret is failing to sign Sandro Tonali from Brescia.
Volpato earns first World Cup start for Socceroos after Italy switch
Cristian Volpato has made his first World Cup start for Australia just weeks after switching his international allegiance from Italy. The 22-year-old winger joined the squad on the eve of the tournament after rushing back to Sydney to renew his passport.
Montagliani: The Vancouver power broker eyeing FIFA’s top job
Victor Montagliani rose from East Vancouver amateur football to become Concacaf president and architect of the 2026 World Cup, but his path to FIFA’s summit remains shadowed by governance controversies.
Juventus advance €15m bid for Genoa striker Ekhator
Juventus are negotiating to sign Italy international Jeff Ekhator from Genoa in a deal worth approximately €15 million. Talks have accelerated as Genoa face a June 30 deadline to balance their books.
Juventus pushing for €15m Jeff Ekhator deal as Genoa face deadline
Juventus are in advanced negotiations to sign Italy international Jeff Ekhator from Genoa for approximately €15m, with the deal potentially including a player exchange.
Ancelotti keeps cool as Brazil snatch late win over Japan
Carlo Ancelotti displayed his trademark composure as Brazil scored a 95th-minute winner to beat Japan 2-1 and secure a place in the World Cup last 16.
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Foxborough, inflicting the Germans’ first World Cup shootout defeat since 1976 to set up a last-16 tie in Philadelphia.
Deschamps returns to France camp after mother’s funeral
France manager Didier Deschamps has rejoined his squad in the United States following his mother’s funeral. He also responded to FIFA’s refusal to allow Les Bleus to wear black armbands against Sweden.