Saliba rested for France vs Norway as Lacroix steps in
William Saliba will miss France’s final World Cup group game against Norway through rotation. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to replace the Arsenal centre-back.
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Former Milan director reveals collapsed €100m Ronaldo deal from 2018
Former AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli has disclosed that the Rossoneri held a complete agreement to sign Cristiano Ronaldo in January 2018, only for Chinese ownership concerns to derail the transfer.
Plata’s late winner fires Ecuador past Germany into World Cup last 32
Gonzalo Plata’s strike sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for Ecuador over Germany, sending La Tri to the knockout rounds as a best third-placed team while the Group E winners’ 11-game winning streak ended.
AC Milan close to sealing Gonçalo Ramos deal after secret Florida medical
AC Milan are closing in on the signing of Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain after the Portugal striker underwent secret medical examinations in Florida two weeks ago.
SBS Anticipates Record Audience as Socceroos Chase Historic Knockout Spot
Australian broadcaster SBS expects its largest ever World Cup viewership when the Socceroos face Paraguay in a crucial knockout stage qualification decider.
Bayern satisfied with midfield depth for 2026-27 season
Bayern Munich are reportedly satisfied with their central midfield depth for 2026-27 and plan to use Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović as their starting double pivot.
Müller backs Nagelsmann to keep Neuer and maintain Germany stability
Thomas Müller has supported Julian Nagelsmann’s decision to avoid rotation against Ecuador, insisting Manuel Neuer should remain in goal despite squad sentiment favouring Oliver Baumann.
Bayern Munich agree €55m deal for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown
Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt have reached a €55 million agreement for defender Nathaniel Brown. The 23-year-old is set to sign a contract until 2031 despite late interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Pépé brace sends Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup last 32 with victory over Curaçao
Nicolas Pépé scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia to secure their first-ever place in the World Cup knockout stages, while the Caribbean side’s debut tournament came to an end.
Fulham complete Kusi-Asare signing from Bayern with buy-back clause
Fulham have officially signed striker Jonah Kusi-Asare from Bayern Munich on a five-year deal. The €6 million transfer includes a buy-back clause allowing Bayern to re-sign the 18-year-old.