We're now just hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup, with teams currently making their final preparations ahead of the big kick-off in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday. This is the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams having qualified, meaning there are a whole host of players making their first appearance on the global stage.

The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.

Como midfielder Nico Paz was taken to hospital for evaluation after sustaining a worrying head injury during his side's 2-0 Serie A victory over Genoa. The Argentina international suffered a clash of heads in the first half and complained of significant vision issues, prompting manager Cesc Fabregas to substitute him as a precaution.

Real Madrid have reportedly informed Como of their decision to activate the buyback clause for Nico Paz, making the Argentine international their first official signing for the 2026-27 campaign. The young playmaker has enjoyed a sensational breakout season in Italy, prompting the Spanish giants to move rapidly to secure his return to Santiago Bernabeu.

Nico Paz has poured cold water on reports linking him with a blockbuster move to Inter and discussed the possibility of his return to Real Madrid. The Argentine playmaker insisted his focus remains entirely on Como as they prepare for a historic cup showdown at San Siro.

Como have reportedly identified their next transfer target from the Real Madrid youth academy, aiming to sign highly-rated winger Daniel Yanez. Manager Cesc Fabregas is keen to continue his successful strategy of recruiting from La Fabrica, hoping to secure the teenager's signature following the impressive transitions of fellow prospects Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon into Serie A.