Eduardo Camavinga has come to the defence of his Real Madrid team-mate, Vinicius Junior, offering a revealing insight into the Brazilian's behaviour on the pitch. The French midfielder took advantage of the recent international window to explain why the winger often displays such effusiveness towards opponents, referees and fans.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Ousmane Dembele has reflected on his meteoric rise to the top of the footballing world, branding his current form as the pinnacle of his professional journey. The winger, recently crowned the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, believes he has reached a new level of maturity both on and off the pitch.
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto has jumped to the defence of under-fire head coach Liam Rosenior, insisting that the former Hull City boss is the right man to lead the club forward. Despite a dismal run of results that has seen the Blues plummet down the Premier League table, the French full-back is adamant that the squad remains firmly behind their manager.
The very last friendly before the final World Cup squad is announced: Germany face Ghana on Friday. We reveal the line-up that national coach Julian Nagelsmann is likely to field.
Liverpool's Anfield home is no stranger to high drama and poignant moments, but Saturday's Legends charity match provided a particularly touching scene as Thiago Alcantara struggled to contain his emotions. Thiago was reduced to tears on an emotional return to Anfield as Liverpool Legends paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota. The Spaniard was back on Merseyside for the annual LFC Foundation charity match, taking on Borussia Dortmund.
The French midfielder is at a crossroads: on the one hand, a possible contract extension with Juventus; on the other, the risk of a move away from the club without Champions League football.
Thomas Tuchel has shed light on the current defensive hierarchy within the England camp, admitting that several names are currently preferred over Harry Maguire. Despite the Manchester United veteran impressing on his return to the international stage against Uruguay, he faces a significant battle to secure a spot for the upcoming World Cup.
Cole Palmer is said to be 'increasingly disillusioned' with life at Chelsea and is reportedly ready to consider a blockbuster summer move away from Stamford Bridge. The England international is attracting serious interest from several European heavyweights and he is a primary target for Manchester United, with the Red Devils long tipped as a destination for Palmer.
Inter Miami have reportedly made their first move to secure the signing of Manchester United veteran Casemiro, opening talks with the midfielder's representatives over a sensational summer switch to Major League Soccer. The Brazilian is said to be "open" to the project in Florida, which would see him link up with former rival Lionel Messi.
Portugal were solid defensively but offered little going forward, and were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against a much-changed Mexico with Cristiano Ronaldo sidelined due to injury. Roberto Martinez's men had the majority of the ball, but little concrete to show for it. The two teams combined for three shots on target over the course of 90 forgettable minutes.
The race for Fisnik Asllani's signature is heating up, and Barcelona have firmly positioned themselves at the front of the queue. The Hoffenheim striker, who has also been a revelation for the Kosovo national team, has seen his stock rise significantly over the last few months, leading to concrete enquiries from several of Europe's elite.
Manuel Neuer and Bayern Munich have reached a mutual agreement to delay discussions regarding the goalkeeper’s future at the Allianz Arena. The 40-year-old shot-stopper is keen to see how his body recovers from a recent muscle injury before committing to another season of professional football.
Manager Renee Slegers has highlighted Alessia Russo's maturing influence within the Arsenal squad following her devastating first-half performance against Tottenham. Beyond the goals, the Gunners' boss is seeing a shift in the forward’s personality and responsibility on the training pitch as the season reaches its climax.
Thomas Tuchel’s experimental international break has taken a significant hit with the news that Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have returned to Arsenal for medical assessment. Despite only joining up with the squad on Friday after being rested for the 1-1 draw against Uruguay, the pair will play no part in the upcoming clash with Japan. The Football Association confirmed their departure alongside six other players, leaving the squad noticeably thinner for the Wembley encounter.
Marc Skinner has reaffirmed his belief that Manchester United can still secure a European spot this season despite suffering a bruising 3-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City. The United boss admitted the result at Old Trafford was "horrible" but remained defiant regarding his side's chances of finishing in the Champions League places.
Former Northern Ireland international Chris Brunt has sensationally hit out at UEFA over the scheduling of what he describes as a "pointless" friendly against Wales. Both nations saw their World Cup dreams extinguished during the play-off semi-finals, yet they are still required to travel to Cardiff for a fixture that has no bearing on tournament qualification.
N'Golo Kante has revealed that a move to Ligue 1 side Paris FC was a genuine possibility during the previous summer transfer window. Despite being 34 years old, the tireless midfielder remains a high-value target for clubs across Europe and beyond. While he ultimately stayed in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad for the first half of the season before joining Fenerbahce in February, he has suggested he could still return to his homeland.
Tottenham's creative spark Dejan Kulusevski is finally ready to put his injury nightmare behind him. The Swedish international has been on the sidelines since May 2025, after suffering a right kneecap injury against Crystal Palace. What was originally diagnosed as a minor setback that would only require a few weeks of rest turned into a gruelling, months-long period of rehabilitation and frustration for the former Juventus man.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made an emotional return to the Anfield dugout on Saturday, joining Sir Kenny Dalglish for a special Legends charity match. The German, who spent eight-and-a-half years on Merseyside, was greeted with a hero's welcome as he faced off against another of his former clubs, Borussia Dortmund.
