FIFA Cuts Gazzetta’s World Cup Final Accreditations Over Space Claims
Italian daily loses three of five passes for the 2026 final in New York. The paper suspects retaliation for critical coverage of the tournament’s organisation.
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Roma Set Deadline as Summerville Deal Hinges on Agent Fees
AS Roma expect West Ham United to respond by Tuesday regarding Crysencio Summerville, with the transfer reportedly held up only by agent commission negotiations despite a €50m fee agreement.
Terzic Omits Galarreta and Prados as Athletic Bilbao Rout Leioa 11-0
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Beñat Prados were left out of the squad as Athletic Bilbao defeated Leioa 11-0 in their second pre-season friendly, despite both featuring earlier in the week.
Scaloni hails ‘fighter’ spirit as Martínez fires Argentina into World Cup final
Lautaro Martínez’s decisive strike sealed Argentina’s place in the World Cup final as coach Lionel Scaloni praised his squad’s fearless, childlike approach to the game.
Collina Appoints Vinčić for World Cup Final and Defends VAR Technology
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has selected Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, while insisting modern technology has improved decision-making accuracy.
Rabiot slams France teammates’ ‘unacceptable behaviour’ in World Cup loss
Adrien Rabiot has strongly criticised his France teammates following their 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place play-off, accusing certain players of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ during the first half.
Italian Press Focus on Spain-Argentina World Cup Final as Clubs Plot Transfer Moves
Italy’s sports pages preview a potential Spain-Argentina World Cup final while reporting on contract renewals at Roma, Inter’s Stankovic Jr decision and Basel’s injury concerns.
Pedulla denies Roma negotiations for Fiorentina defender Dodo
Transfer journalist Alfredo Pedulla has dismissed reports of talks between Fiorentina and Roma for Brazilian full-back Dodo, though the player remains likely to depart.
Justin Lerma scores on debut as Dortmund defeat Oberhausen 3-1
Borussia Dortmund came from behind to defeat Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 3-1 in their opening friendly, as Justin Lerma marked his debut with a goal.
Bayer Leverkusen hammer SF Baumberg 7-0 in Martínez’s first pre-season test
New coach Carles Martínez oversaw a dominant 7-0 victory as Afonso Moreira and Victor Boniface both scored twice in Bayer Leverkusen’s opening pre-season friendly at the MEGA Stadion.