Costacurta: Maldini appointment ‘more important’ than new Italy coach
Alessandro Costacurta has hailed Paolo Maldini’s appointment as Italy technical director as more crucial than selecting the new national team coach.
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Capello hails Maldini appointment but backs Conte over Mancini for Italy job
Fabio Capello has praised Paolo Maldini’s appointment as Italy technical director but insists Antonio Conte should be preferred to Roberto Mancini for the head coach role.
WSL champions secure Charles as Batlle departs Barcelona after trophy-laden spell
The Women’s Super League champions have signed defender Charles on a three-year deal, while Barcelona confirm the exit of Ona Batlle following a successful three-year stint.
Italian Papers: Juventus baulk at €55m Kolo Muani fee as Ederson’s Man United move collapses
Paris Saint-Germain’s €55m valuation of Randal Kolo Muani has complicated Juventus’ transfer plans, while Manchester United’s pursuit of Ederson has fallen through.
Steve Cherundolo Appointed U.S. U-23 Olympic Head Coach for Los Angeles 2028
U.S. Soccer has named former LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo to lead the U-23 Olympic team at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, charging him with developing the next wave of national team talent.
Düsseldorf sign Eixler from Zwickau as Hannover land Swiss keeper Loretz
Fortuna Düsseldorf have signed attacker Lukas Eixler from FSV Zwickau on a free transfer, while Hannover 96 have secured Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Loretz from FC Luzern on a four-year deal.
Hamburger SV loan Aboubaka Soumahoro to RCD Mallorca for 2026/27 season
Hamburger SV have despatched defender Aboubaka Soumahoro on a season-long loan to RCD Mallorca after the 21-year-old failed to make a single appearance during his previous spell at AS Saint-Étienne.
Cherundolo Appointed USA U-23 Coach for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The United States Soccer Federation has named former LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo as head coach of the Under-23 men’s team for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Alexia Putellas Joins London City Lionesses from Barcelona on Free Transfer
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has completed a stunning free transfer to London City Lionesses, ending a 14-year stay at Barcelona where she won four Champions League titles.
Kaiserslautern terminate Alidou contract to seal Holstein Kiel switch
FC Kaiserslautern have terminated Faride Alidou’s contract to enable the 24-year-old to join Holstein Kiel on a permanent one-year deal with an extension option.