Italian professional football club where Luka Modric plays and Kyle Walker recently loaned, currently mentioned in transfer interest for Bruno Fernandes and Ethan Nwaneri.
… 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. …
… Before his time in England, Boakye-Yiadom had spells with Accra-based Division Two side MSK Zilina Africa, as well as stints in Europe including a period with AC Milan at youth level. …
… Beyond this latest breakthrough, Kick Nation has already facilitated international moves for several players, including two to Brook House College and five others to AC Milan—a strong indication of its expanding network and credibility within global football circles. …
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic believes Luka Modric will be fit to lead his side at this summer’s World Cup after the AC Milan midfielder had surgery on a broken cheekbone. …
Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
Brazilian great Ronaldinho has announced a comeback at age 46 with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, hoping to score his 300th career goal. The former Barcelona, PSG and AC Milan player, who retired in 2015, will become a shareholder in the club and attended a public unveiling event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day".
Senegal hired Patrick Vieira to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32. Vieira, a 50-year-old former World Cup winner as a player with France, has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa.
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City after less than a year at the club. The 28-year-old made 50 appearances for City but struggled to make an impact and has signed a five-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, managed by Brendan Rodgers.
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.
Manchester United intends to reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, with Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan reportedly considering bids. Senior sources at Old Trafford say Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year left and a previous release clause has expired.
Manchester United has signaled it will reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, despite interest from Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan. The club has made clear Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year remaining with an option for an additional season and his previous release clause has expired.
A new Amazon Prime documentary captures Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola telling his players he was "incredibly sad" about captain Kyle Walker's request to leave the club. Walker joined AC Milan on loan in January 2025 after asking Guardiola for a fresh challenge.
Paris St Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desirée Doucé. PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went ahead through Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute before Brian Madjo equalised at halftime, but Doucé restored PSG's lead in the 61st minute.
Arsenal have held talks with Galatasaray over selling squad members, with Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri among players they are inviting offers for. Martinelli, subject to a €45m verbal offer from Galatasaray, is reluctant to move to Turkey, while the 19-year-old Nwaneri has interest from AC Milan, Fulham, Red Bull Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah in a £52m deal. The 28-year-old Dutch international, who cost City £46.5m when he joined from AC Milan last summer, made seven goals in 47 appearances but struggled to make a significant impact.
West Ham have inquired about 39-year-old free agent Jamie Vardy to strengthen their attack as they prepare for the Championship season. Vardy left Cremonese following their Serie A relegation and the Hammers are targeting a Premier League return.
Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Moises Caicedo adding the third. The win came after successive defeats to Tottenham and Juventus under new manager Xabi Alonso.
A consortium involving retired AC Milan and Chelsea forward Alexandre Pato is set to buy a majority stake in League Two club Northampton Town. The investment, which had been previously agreed in principle, is expected to make the club debt-free.
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.