Southampton have appealed their expulsion from the Championship play-offs, arguing the punishment for spying is far too severe compared to previous cases in English football.
FSV Mainz 05 have completed the free transfer of Ghanaian striker Ransford Königsdörffer from Hamburger SV. The 24-year-old forward brings Bundesliga experience and pace to the attack.
Patrick Wimmer has been ruled out of VfL Wolfsburg’s crucial relegation play-off against SC Paderborn 07. Manager Dieter Hecking confirmed the injury blow but suggested Kilian Fischer and Jonas Wind could feature in the second leg.
Karlsruher SC are set to appoint Austrian tactician Maximilian Senft as their new head coach. The 36-year-old, known for his high-pressing style and poker skills, will take charge ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are closing in on Japanese midfielder Zento Uno from Shimizu S-Pulse. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder is also wanted by rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund forward Maximilian Beier has secured a surprise spot in Germany’s World Cup squad after missing the previous two international breaks, according to Sky Germany.
UEFA has announced sweeping changes to the Nations League and European Championship qualifying format, adopting a Champions League-style league phase structure starting after EURO 2028.
AS Roma have received a major fitness boost with Manu Koné returning to training ahead of their crucial final day clash with Hellas Verona, though captain Lorenzo Pellegrini remains unavailable.
Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe has revealed that Adrien Rabiot threw the first punch during their infamous Marseille dressing-room fight. The England youth international claims coaches only witnessed his retaliation, leading to both players’ departure from the French club.
Lautaro Martinez’s agent insists the Argentine striker will stay at Inter Milan despite interest from Barcelona and Arsenal, declaring the forward is focused on winning the Champions League with the Nerazzurri.