Völler expects Brown to be fit for Germany’s Paraguay clash
Germany director Rudi Völler expects Nathaniel Brown to recover from an adductor issue in time for Monday’s World Cup clash with Paraguay, though David Raum remains on standby.
NEWS
Völler warns Germany over costly midfield errors ahead of Paraguay clash
Germany director Rudi Völler has urged the national team to cut out unnecessary turnovers in midfield when they face Paraguay in the World Cup round-of-32 on Monday.
Elversberg and Celtic chase Dortmund winger Cole Campbell
SV Elversberg are negotiating with Borussia Dortmund to sign winger Cole Campbell, but Scottish champions Celtic are also monitoring the 20-year-old following his loan spell at Hoffenheim.
Sweden defender Isak Hien ruled out of World Cup with serious hamstring injury
Atalanta centre-back Isak Hien will miss the remainder of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious left hamstring injury during Sweden’s group stage match against Japan.
Beltran resists River Plate return despite Fiorentina agreement
Lucas Beltran is resisting a return to River Plate despite Fiorentina agreeing to sell half of his contract for €6m. The Argentine striker spent last season on loan at Valencia and remains determined to continue his career in Europe.
Cape Verde seal historic World Cup knockout spot to set up Argentina clash
The Blue Sharks become the smallest nation by population to reach the last 32 after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia, booking a meeting with the reigning champions in Miami.
Japan and Morocco Face World Cup Giants in Last 32
The Samurai Blue meet Brazil while the Atlas Lions challenge the Netherlands in fixtures that test whether nations outside Europe and South America can claim football’s biggest prize.
Ben Godfrey poised for Rangers loan after Atalanta nightmare
Atalanta are expected to loan defender Ben Godfrey to Glasgow Rangers with an option to buy after the England international made just five appearances following his €12.5m move from Everton last year.
Lazio target Lucca and Piccoli but insist on loan deals
Lazio are targeting Napoli’s Lorenzo Lucca and Fiorentina’s Roberto Piccoli to fill their striker vacancy, but the Rome club will only pursue loan arrangements for either player.
OGC Nice in advanced talks to sign Metz captain Gauthier Hein
OGC Nice are negotiating with FC Metz over a move for captain Gauthier Hein, though the Ligue 1 side have yet to submit an official offer for the 29-year-old.