Napoli Eye Free Agent Vlahovic as Lukaku Replacement
Napoli are weighing up a move for free agent Dusan Vlahovic, though the deal depends on Romelu Lukaku leaving the club this summer. The Serbian left Juventus on 30 June.
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Lukaku agent rules out Napoli reserve role as contract uncertainty grows
Federico Pastorello says the Belgian striker will not accept a back-up position amid competition from Lucca and entering the final year of his deal.
Italy Court Guardiola as FIGC Confirm Manager Approach
The Italian Football Federation has opened talks with Pep Guardiola over the national team vacancy, while Crysencio Summerville chooses Al-Hilal ahead of Roma.
Vozinha, Spence and Sithole: The cult heroes of the 2026 Geopolitics World Cup
The 2026 Geopolitics World Cup final saw Argentina defeat Spain on penalties, but the tournament belonged to unlikely stars including 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha and South Africa’s redemption story Yaya Sithole.
Allegri Unveiled as Napoli Coach as World Cup Stars Given Staggered Return Dates
Massimiliano Allegri has been unveiled as Napoli coach as the Serie A runners-up begin pre-season training. Scott McTominay and Noa Lang will return first from the World Cup, while Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne rejoin on August 5.
Belgium draw strength from Balogun saga ahead of Spain quarter-final
Rudi Garcia believes Belgium have gained huge support after the Folarin Balogun red card controversy. The Red Devils face Spain in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
Belgium Knock USA Out of World Cup 4-1 Amid Trump Controversy
Belgium sent the USA crashing out of the World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory played out against a backdrop of political controversy involving Donald Trump and the suspension of striker Falorin Balogun.
Napoli appoint Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on three-year deal
Napoli have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The former Juventus and Milan boss takes charge after the club finished as 2025-26 Serie A runners-up.
Belgium thrash USMNT 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16. The Red Devils will face Spain in the quarter-finals.
Napoli set €10m Lukaku price but Chelsea clause demands €15m sale
Napoli will accept at least €10 million for Romelu Lukaku this summer, though a 30 per cent sell-on clause owed to Chelsea only activates if the deal exceeds €15 million.