Spain Celebrate World Cup Triumph with Madrid Homecoming
Over one million supporters are expected in central Madrid as Spain’s national team parade their second World Cup trophy. La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey on Sunday night.
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Lahm: Germany must rediscover identity, not copy Spain
Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm has urged the national team to abandon attempts to mirror Spain’s possession-based style and instead return to traditional strengths of defensive organisation and physicality.
Bologna sign Niger international Alhassane from Real Oviedo
Serie A side Bologna have completed the signing of Niger international left-back Rahim Alhassane from Real Oviedo for a reported fee of €3.5 million, fending off interest from AS Monaco.
Serie A Absent from World Cup Final for First Time in 50 Years
No Italian league players featured in the 2026 World Cup decider between Argentina and Spain, marking the first final without Serie A representation since 1978.
Roma lead chase for Algeria defender Belghali after Verona relegation
AS Roma have reportedly made Hellas Verona’s Algeria international Rafik Belghali a priority target for the right-back position following the club’s drop to Serie B, though Inter Milan also hold interest.
Pau Cubarsi named FIFA Young Player as Spain win 2026 World Cup
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has won the FIFA Young Player of the Tournament award after helping Spain secure the 2026 World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final.
Mbappé Claims Historic Second World Cup Golden Boot with Record-Equalling Tally
Kylian Mbappé has become the first player to win two World Cup Golden Boots after scoring 10 goals at the 2026 tournament, equalling Gerd Müller’s 56-year-old record despite France’s semi-final exit.
Konrad Laimer signs Bayern Munich contract extension until 2029
Austria international Konrad Laimer has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029 following protracted negotiations over his salary demands.
Dimarco Warns Inter Against Complacency and Names Seven Scudetto Challengers
Federico Dimarco has revealed how Inter will fight complacency after their Double triumph, while identifying Milan, Napoli, Juventus and others as title rivals.
Besiktas set deadline for Vlahovic as patience wears thin
Besiktas are preparing to set Dusan Vlahovic a deadline to decide on their offer after growing frustration with the striker’s conduct during negotiations. The Turkish club face Midtjylland in Europa League qualifying and want clarity.