Transfers
Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Transfer
Maxence Lacroix has completed his medical in London as a new Chelsea player. Clubs are exchanging documents for the £52m deal, expected to be finalized this week.
Bradley Johnson
Football Geek
Bradley Johnson is a football geek who brings deep tactical insight and a passion for the beautiful game to Football World Cup News. He covers everything from international tournaments to club rivalries, always with an eye for the stories behind the stats.
Transfers
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha set to join Colo Colo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has a verbal agreement with Chilean club Colo Colo. Documents are yet to be signed, likely over the weekend, followed by travel for medical tests.
News
Andrea Pirlo accepts verbal proposal to become Italy head coach
Andrea Pirlo has accepted a verbal proposal to become the new Italy head coach. He agreed to a long-term project presented by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo and is set to sign in the coming days.
Transfers
Como Submit Improved €30m Bid for Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah
Como have sent an improved bid to Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah, offering €25m fixed plus €5m in achievable add-ons, making the total package worth €30m. Talks are ongoing and Chalobah is keen on the move.
Transfers
Sophie Baggaley returns to Birmingham City on free transfer
Goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley has rejoined newly-promoted Birmingham City as a free agent after leaving Brighton. The 29-year-old, who began her career at Birmingham at age six, signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year.
Teams
Germany appoint Jurgen Klopp as national team coach
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany's new head coach, signing a contract through the 2030 World Cup. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's shock Round of 32 exit at the 2026 World Cup. Klopp aims to restore the four-time champions to contender status.
History
Every nation's top World Cup goalscorer
A comprehensive list of the all-time leading goalscorers for every nation that has scored in the FIFA World Cup, from Argentina's Lionel Messi (21 goals) to Zambia's unknown. Eighty-one countries have scored, while China PR, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago have participated but failed to find the net.
Teams
Senegal Interested in Patrick Vieira for Head Coach Role
The Senegalese Football Federation has expressed interest in Patrick Vieira for the national team head coach position. Talks are ongoing but at an early stage, with no agreement reached.
Transfers
AC Milan agree €2m deal for Troyes defender Sankhoun Diawara
AC Milan have reached an agreement with Troyes to sign centre-back Sankhoun Diawara for €2 million. The deal is also agreed with the player, and a medical has been booked.
Players
Nicolás Otamendi retires from international football
Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending his national team career.
Transfers
Crysencio Summerville joins Al Hilal from West Ham in €70m deal
Crysencio Summerville has completed a €70m transfer from West Ham United to Al Hilal, signing a four-year contract. The 24-year-old underwent a medical in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
Transfers
Romelu Lukaku could still leave Napoli this summer, says director
Napoli director Giovanni Manna says Romelu Lukaku could still leave the club this summer, with a meeting planned to evaluate his situation after his holidays.
Transfers
Chelsea agree deal to sign US youth winger Benji Flowers
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign American winger Benji Flowers from FC Dallas for their academy. The deal will be completed when Flowers turns 18.
Transfers
Borussia Mönchengladbach promote Edin Biber to first team
Borussia Mönchengladbach have agreed a new contract with 2009-born talent Edin Biber and promoted him to the first-team squad. The club beat several others to secure the deal.
Transfers
Mikel Amondarain to Bologna for €10m Plus Add-ons
Bologna have sealed a deal for Estudiantes defender Mikel Amondarain for €10m plus €2m in add-ons. The medical is scheduled for Tuesday.
Transfers
Arsenal agree personal terms with Bruno Guimarães, prepare £70m bid
Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Bruno Guimarães and will submit a £70m bid. Newcastle are expected to reject, but Arsenal believe they can complete the deal.
News
Five Stars Retire from International Football Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Manuel Neuer, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Guillermo Ochoa, and Patrik Schick have ended their international careers following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France coach Didier Deschamps also stepped down after 14 years. The quintet leaves behind decades of service, World Cup titles, and continental triumphs.
Women's World Cup
Nigerian star Okobi-Okeoghene slams 'trash' attitudes to motherhood
Nigerian midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has criticized fans who make players 'feel bad' about becoming mothers and wives. The 32-year-old returned to the Super Falcons after giving birth in 2024, but faced online abuse. She says such attitudes discourage teammates from marrying and having children.
Transfers
Barcelona confident of signing João Cancelo despite Al Hilal talks
Barcelona remain confident they will sign João Cancelo before the transfer window closes, with talks ongoing with Al Hilal. The player wants to return to the club.
Transfers
Laporta: Meeting with Adeyemi's agent, not discussing Ferran Torres
Barcelona president Joan Laporta clarified that a meeting with agent Jorge Mendes was about Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi, not about Ferran Torres' future.
Transfers
Ángel Correa to River Plate: Deal Done, $17m Package Agreed
Ángel Correa is set to join River Plate from Tigres in a $17m deal. The former Atlético Madrid player has agreed a contract until June 2029, with a medical already booked.
Transfers
Marc Casadó could leave Barcelona this summer, agent Jorge Mendes to
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó may depart this summer, with agent Jorge Mendes set for talks. Interest from Saudi Arabia and Europe, decision pending.
Transfers
Swansea complete signing of Joseph Opoku from Zulte Waregem
Swansea City have finalized documents to sign winger Joseph Opoku from Zulte Waregem for a €6.5 million fee plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.
Transfers
St Mirren agree deal for Ghana U20 international Abdul Hakim Sulemana
St Mirren have agreed a deal to sign Ghana U20 international Abdul Hakim Sulemana, with a medical scheduled within the next 24 hours.