Köln begin pre-season with 5-0 rout of FC Rheinsüd Köln
Köln began their pre-season preparations with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over FC Rheinsüd Köln, as Marius Bülter scored twice and Malek El Mala found the net.
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Cenk Özkacar joins Trabzonspor from Valencia for reported €1.75m
Turkey international Cenk Özkacar has completed a permanent move to Trabzonspor from Valencia for a reported €1.75 million, opting to return home despite interest from Bundesliga side Schalke.
Roma Secure Mancini and Cristante Until 2029 and 2028
Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante have committed their futures to Roma with contract extensions until 2029 and 2028 respectively, ending Inter’s pursuit of the defender.
Serie A introduces automatic wage cuts in bid to close financial gap with rivals
Italian top flight implements automatic 25 per cent wage reductions for relegated clubs from September 2025, as figures reveal Serie A generates less than half the revenue of the Premier League.
Rooney completes Hudson River forfeit after Norway World Cup prediction backfires
Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart have completed a rowing forfeit on New York’s Hudson River after Rooney incorrectly predicted Norway would not reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun ban controversy
FairSquare filed a complaint alleging Gianni Infantino breached IOC political neutrality rules by discussing Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban with Donald Trump. However, sources indicate the IOC is reluctant to intervene and no formal investigation is expected.
Merino’s journey from injury despair to World Cup final impact
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has transformed from injury doubt to Spain’s decisive supersub, scoring crucial late goals to help his nation reach the World Cup final against Argentina.
SC Freiburg secure Yannik Engelhardt from Como in €7m deal
SC Freiburg have completed the signing of midfielder Yannik Engelhardt from Como 1907 for a reported fee of €7 million, beating Club Brugge to secure the 25-year-old on a long-term contract.
Germany legends clash over Kimmich future amid calls for squad clean-up
Didi Hamann and Mario Basler have demanded senior players including Joshua Kimmich be dropped from the Germany squad, but Lothar Matthäus has strongly defended the captain.
England finish third at 2026 World Cup as Serie A curse strikes again
The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1990 by defeating France in the third-place play-off, though their semi-final exit continued a remarkable pattern of eliminations by Italian-based players.