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Joy Online
… The 54-year-old, who won the 1998 World Cup alongside Deschamps, won three Champions League trophies as manager of Real Madrid, his only managerial job so far. …
‘Extremely happy’ Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wantsJoy Online
… They retain a long-term interest in Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, who is the club’s priority target, but it remains to be seen if a deal for the Argentina international is possible this summer with Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested. …
Arsenal agree fee for Trossard move to BesiktasDaily Guide
… However, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager firmly debunked this false narrative to the supporter, reinforcing that no official exit communication has been dispatched to the country’s national football governing body. …
‘I’ve Not Resigned’ – Carlos Queiroz Clears AirJoy Online
… The same ranking system was used for the Club World Cup last year, though one of the four top seeds (Real Madrid) made it to the semi-finals. …
2026 FIFA World Cup: Top four-ranked teams make semi-finals for the first timeDaily Guide
… Santos is set to become Chelsea’s third major departure of the summer, following the exits of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid and Tyrique George to Everton. …
Manchester United Agree £50m Andrey Santos DealJoy Online
… Speaking before France beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals, Klopp – who is working for Magenta TV as a pundit at the tournament – said the Real Madrid man had been wanted by Liverpool. …
Klopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign MbappeJoy Online
… Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid, Tyrique George has moved to Everton, while Andrey Santos is set to join Manchester United after a £50m deal was agreed on Wednesday. …
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signingJoy Online
… The Real Madrid striker made amends in the 60th minute with a superb curling effort from just inside the penalty area, giving France a deserved lead. …
Mbappe and Dembele send France into World Cup semi-finalsThe Chronicle
… Now on 19 World Cup goals, the Real Madrid striker is also locked in a fascinating battle with Messi to top the all-time scoring charts. …
France and Morocco lock horns in World Cup semi-finalJoy Online
… The former Real Madrid boss, 43, succeeds Marco Silva after he agreed to join Benfica. …
Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva’s successorSpain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, featuring a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup and Cucurella's number 26. Cucurella helped Spain win the World Cup this month after the team beat Argentina 1-0 in the final.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, featuring a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup and Cucurella's number 26. Cucurella helped Spain win the World Cup this month after the team beat Argentina 1-0 in the final.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Marc Cucurella, a defender who helped Spain win the World Cup this month by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final, has fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente. The portrait features De la Fuente holding the World Cup in front of the number 26.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after France's semi-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has signed a contract to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spain's Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, has undergone minor back surgery after experiencing discomfort and will enter a period of rehabilitation; British media reported he may miss the start of the Premier League season on August 21.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Zinedine Zidane was confirmed as France's head coach on a four-year deal running until the 2030 World Cup, replacing Didier Deschamps who left after France finished fourth at the recent World Cup. Zidane, 54, had long been the leading candidate and said he turned down club offers to pursue the France role.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "short period of rehabilitation" after undergoing back surgery on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said, with no specific return timeline set. City said Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday, according to new manager Enzo Maresca, with no timeline set for his return. City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August and Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on 23 August.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have reached agreement on personal terms with 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from negotiations. Real Madrid are expected to pay more than £100 million to secure the winger from RB Leipzig.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City hope to renew Rodri's contract, which expires in June, but Real Madrid are preparing a bid after his impressive World Cup performance. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain may also pursue the midfielder.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after PSG withdrew their interest. Real will pay more than £100m for the player, whose contract is modelled on Jude Bellingham's terms with performance incentives.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal for Cape Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The Cabo Verdean player's curled strike from inside the box made it 2–2 in extra time and beat goals from Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor for the honour.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca said Rodri needs recovery time before returning, and dismissed speculation about the midfielder moving to Real Madrid.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will feature in Xabi Alonso's squad next season, describing the new manager as "one of the best to do it." Gittens joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund for £52m last summer and struggled in his first season, but has scored in Alonso's first two pre-season friendlies.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Major League Soccer is reviewing a tampering allegation against Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 34, from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027 with an option to extend to June 2029. The investigation concerns discovery rights, which gave LA Galaxy first refusal to sign Casemiro, though Inter Miami and the Galaxy have reached a settlement pending the tampering review's conclusion.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Major League Soccer is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed 34-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027, with an option to extend until June 2029. The investigation concerns Inter Miami's acquisition of Casemiro's discovery rights from LA Galaxy, an MLS regulation that gives a specific club first refusal over a player.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi's eight. The Real Madrid forward is now the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA decisions, citing issues including US President Donald Trump's intervention in a suspension case and other changes driven by FIFA president Gianni Infantino such as extended half-time shows and a proposed 64-team World Cup format.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The transfer sets a new record fee for an English player, surpassing Manchester City's £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, and is Chelsea's most expensive signing ever.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jude Bellingham became the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup, breaking the previous record of six held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane. The Real Madrid midfielder scored in a 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Didier Deschamps will end his 14-year tenure as France coach after the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze-medal match against England in Miami. France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final but remain determined to finish on a high.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 defeat in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. If found guilty of violent conduct, Bellingham risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If found guilty of violent conduct, the Real Madrid midfielder risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
England bid to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they face holders Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2002 and the first time Messi has ever played against England.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →