Massimiliano Allegri has been officially appointed as Napoli head coach on a contract until June 2029 following the resolution of his AC Milan departure.
Morocco have become the first African nation to reach successive World Cup quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions face France on Thursday while other continental sides fell to off-field struggles and late collapses.
Brazil forward Neymar has retired from international duty after scoring his first and 80th goals for his country at the same stadium, a feat that appears unique in football history.
The United States have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a defeat to Belgium in Seattle, as Switzerland progressed via a penalty shootout and Egypt battled Argentina in a thriller.
Combined pre-tax losses across England’s top flight surged from £135m to £948m in 2024-25, driven by heavy transfer spending and a lack of major player sales, according to Deloitte’s annual review.
Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi is set to miss the Round of 16 clash with Colombia through injury, as Newcastle United open negotiations with SC Freiburg over a potential €60 million transfer.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will introduce a halftime show for the first time, with Madonna, Shakira and BTS headlining and bookmakers offering odds on song choices and guest appearances.
Italian side Como are closing in on a loan deal for Borussia Dortmund right-back Yan Couto that includes a €20 million option to buy. The Serie A club had previously considered the transfer unlikely.
Fenerbahçe are closing in on the signing of Mason Greenwood from Olympique de Marseille after meeting the Ligue 1 club’s valuation. The forward has already approved the move following two seasons in France.
FIFA has rejected allegations of attempted sporting corruption after Donald Trump claimed he orchestrated the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red card. The United States still suffered defeat to Belgium.