Bayern Munich have issued a definitive hands-off warning to Real Madrid regarding mounting transfer speculation surrounding Michael Olise. The Bundesliga giants have firmly maintained they have no intention of selling their prized French international winger, vowing to swiftly reject any formal approach orchestrated by Los Blancos this summer.

Thomas Tuchel has no shortage of world-class talent to choose from within England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. But while the presence of players such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice mean that the Tuchel's team are among the favourites, it's worth imagining a world where every England-eligible player at the tournament opted to represent the Three Lions.

Michael Olise scored three and France overcame a brief scare from Northern Ireland to wrap up their pre-World Cup friendlies with a comfortable 3-1 win. The Bayern Munich star was effective throughout and good value for his hat-trick as Les Bleus saw off the visitors without really getting out of second gear. It's hard to imagine a better result before France move to the U.S.

Bayern Munich have issued a definitive hands-off warning to Real Madrid following reports that the Spanish giants are preparing a record-breaking move for Michael Olise. The Bundesliga champions have made it clear that their star winger is not for sale at any price, despite Florentino Perez’s ambitious summer plans.

It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just days away, with the best players from around the globe descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.