Kevin Lenini’s free-kick and Helio Varela’s late strike earned Cape Verde a dramatic 2-2 draw against Uruguay, keeping their World Cup knockout hopes alive.
Mohamed Salah became Egypt’s record World Cup scorer as the Pharaohs secured their maiden victory at the tournament with a 3-1 comeback win against New Zealand in Group G.
Ousmane Dembélé scored his first major tournament goal and provided an assist as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a storm-interrupted match in Philadelphia, securing their place in the knockout stage.
The Nigerian midfielder’s permanent switch to Serie B side Pisa has fallen through during the documentation stage, despite the club triggering their €7.5 million purchase option. Inter Milan are now considering fresh proposals from Germany.
Lorenzo Malago is positioned to become the next FIGC president as Italian football votes today, while Cesc Fabregas attempts to secure Nico Paz’s future at Como and AC Milan abandon traditional director roles.
Belgium finished with ten men following Ngoy’s 66th-minute red card as Iran were denied by VAR in a tense Group G stalemate that leaves both sides level on two points.
Milan have appointed Massimo Calvelli as chief executive and promoted Hendrick Almstadt to oversee transfers, ending nearly a month without senior management after dismissing four key figures.
Obed Vargas impressed during his World Cup debut for Mexico against South Korea, reinforcing Atletico Madrid’s confidence in the midfielder they signed from Seattle Sounders earlier this year.
Atletico Madrid have submitted a €25 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alejandro Grimaldo after agreeing personal terms on a contract until 2029. The German champions are holding out for €30 million.
Real Madrid are reportedly structuring a €200m bid for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise involving either Aurélien Tchouaméni or Eduardo Camavinga, despite earlier denials of contact and Bayern’s refusal to sell.