… That could be balanced by departures, with striker Goncalo Ramos expected to join AC Milan in a deal worth about £63m, while further exits – including midfielder Lee Kang-in and forward Randal Kolo Muani – are also anticipated. …
… As well as Fire, there had been interest from AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League in Poland’s record scorer, who is expected to become one of the highest earners in MLS. …
Ruben Amorim Ruben Amorim has agreed to become AC Milan’s next head coach. While there is no deal signed just yet, the 41-year-old is expected to fly into Milan later this week and sign a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked after a catastrophic run o …
… The reason was that he wanted three other CBF staff members – whom he credited with helping him to adapt in Brazil – to have their contracts extended until 2030, too. “He is a chameleon,” said 1994 World Cup winner Leonardo, who worked with Ancelotti at AC Milan and Paris St-Germ …
… AC Milan won back-to-back European Cups Italy has secured a representative in all available finals several times, most recently in 2023, although their clubs lost all three finals – Inter in the Champions League, Roma in the Europa League and Fiorentina in the Conference League. …
Franco Baresi, who spent his entire 20-year playing career at AC Milan and captained the club for 15 seasons, has died aged 66. Regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football, he won six Serie A titles, three European Cups, and was capped 81 times by Italy, appearing in the 1982 World Cup-winning squad and the 1994 World Cup final.
Franco Baresi, who spent his entire 20-year playing career at AC Milan and captained the club for 15 seasons, has died aged 66. Regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football, he won six Serie A titles, three European Cups, and was capped 81 times by Italy, appearing in the 1982 World Cup-winning squad and the 1994 World Cup final.
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.
Italy's Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti, currently Brazil's manager, before holding talks with Pep Guardiola to fill the national team head coach position vacant since Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in April.
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Italian club after joining on a one-year deal last summer following 13 years at Real Madrid. Modric scored two goals in 37 appearances for Milan last season as they finished fifth in Serie A.
During the World Cup in the US, former England captain David Beckham has dominated off-the-pitch marketing, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands including McDonald's, Major League Soccer, and Bank of America. Marketing experts attribute his prominence to his broad appeal across demographics and his authentic, down-to-earth persona that translates across football, fashion, entertainment, and business.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a microfracture and bone bruise of the tibia/fibula in his right leg sustained during the United States' 4-1 World Cup defeat by Belgium. The 27-year-old was substituted in the 59th minute, and US Soccer will collaborate with his club AC Milan on his recovery.
FIFA has opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and an Argentina supporter during the Copa América, which took place on 3 July at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Wayne Rooney compared Jude Bellingham's two-goal performance in England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico to Steven Gerrard's Champions League final heroics and Roy Keane's inspired display against Juventus, saying Bellingham "dragged" the team through with his timing, desire, and work rate.
Tottenham completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee of £92.5m initially plus £7.5m in add-ons, after the 26-year-old Italian spent three seasons with the Magpies.
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
AC Milan have signed Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m. The 25-year-old Portugal forward has agreed a contract until 2031 after scoring 45 goals in three seasons at PSG.
Liverpool's £69m plus add-ons bid for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande was rejected this month; Diomande would prefer to join PSG, while RB Leipzig seek about £129m and are willing to offer him an improved contract to retain him for another season.
Robert Lewandowski has signed a two-year deal with MLS side Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona. The 37-year-old Polish striker ended his four-year stint in La Liga and was also of interest to AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League.
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed head coach of AC Milan on a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach will forego remaining pay from Manchester United following his January dismissal.
The 41-year-old has agreed to replace Massimiliano Allegri and is expected to sign a two-year contract later this week. Amorim is reportedly forgoing his remaining Manchester United salary following his dismissal in January.
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup campaign opener in Los Angeles, with former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun scoring twice. The victory matches the US' joint-biggest World Cup win and is just the second time a US player has scored more than once in a World Cup match.
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach following Arne Slot's sacking, a year after the Dutchman led them to the Premier League title. The former Bournemouth manager, who guided the Cherries to sixth place this season, replaces Slot at Anfield.
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup, and has prioritized learning Portuguese through intensive lessons to win over the fanbase and local staff.
Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have all reached the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League respectively in the same season for the first time. Villa will face Freiburg in the Europa League final on 20 May, and Crystal Palace will play Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on 27 May.
Kingsford Boakye-Yiadom, a 21-year-old Ghanaian winger, has left Everton's academy and is being monitored by Manchester United, Brighton, Atlético Madrid, RB Leipzig, AS Monaco, Feyenoord and Genoa. The prospect, known for his pace and close control, made 16 appearances for Everton's youth side last season, scoring twice and providing one assist.
Football agency Kick Nation has arranged a three-week trial at Ipswich Town FC for Doxa-H United player Philip Frimpong. The agency has previously facilitated international moves for several players, including two to Brook House College and five to AC Milan.
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Luka Modric underwent surgery for a broken cheekbone sustained in a collision during AC Milan's 0-0 draw with Juventus. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic expressed confidence that the 40-year-old will be fit to lead his side at the World Cup, which begins on 11 June, with Croatia opening their campaign against England on 17 June.