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Gianluca Prestianni breaks his silence on the incident involving Vinicius Jr. and downplays his insults against the Brazilian in an absurd manner.

Folarin Balogun is reportedly attracting interest from the Premier League amid a strong season with Monaco. The former Arsenal striker is enjoying his best campaign yet in the principality, sparking rumours of a return to the English top flight.

NBA superstar Klay Thompson has explained how Lionel Messi and Barcelona helped to inspire the dynasty enjoyed in basketball circles by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Argentine GOAT Messi starred for the Catalan giants alongside the likes of Ronaldinho and Neymar, with Pep Guardiola introducing ‘tiki-taka’ to the world. Similar principles have been embraced in California, allowing major silverware to be secured.

The former English Premier League player has leapt to the defence of the Burnley forward after he was criticised by his national team coach. The striker, who previously turned out for Orlando Pirates, has come under scrutiny over his performances for the national side. Despite the criticism, he continues to shoulder the nation’s hopes of being prolific at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Liverpool risk losing one of their defensive pillars as contract negotiations with Ibrahima Konate hit a significant stumbling block over salary expectations. The Frenchman is reportedly holding out for a deal that would make him one of the club's highest-paid players.

The Masandawana netminder has reportedly committed his future to the Tshwane club by signing a new contract extension. The shot-stopper is back in training following a lengthy injury layoff and is ready to challenge for a starting berth in the coach's lineup.

The Uruguayan star is feeling a bit out of his depth at the start of his career with Real Madrid

Everton are reportedly exploring the possibility of making Jack Grealish’s loan move from Manchester City permanent despite a serious injury blow. The England international made a good impact at Hill Dickinson Stadium before being sidelined, leaving the Toffees to weigh up a significant summer investment.

Elliot Anderson continues to generate plenty of transfer speculation, amid links to Manchester rivals United and City, but Chris Waddle can see the England international returning to his roots at Newcastle. Nottingham Forest are expected to field plenty of offers for the classy midfielder this summer, with it possible that an emotional homecoming could be taken in by the highly-rated 23-year-old.

Ermedin Demirovic is heading to the World Cup with Bosnia – and VfB Stuttgart fans can now look forward to free beer.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has opened up about his journey with his mental health, revealing how professional support transformed his career shortly before the 2022 World Cup. He is now using his platform to encourage the next generation to prioritise their psychological well-being.

Manchester United have been told they would be “silly” not to rekindle interest in England captain Harry Kane if exit doors do open up at Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are reluctant to part with their prolific No.9, but concede that big-money offers could force their hand. Kane has previously seen a move to Old Trafford mooted, and fresh transfer talks may be lined up.

Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze has claimed that the Blues were the "better team" across their Women's Champions League quarter-final tie against Arsenal despite suffering a painful aggregate defeat. The England international believes a lack of efficiency in front of goal was the only difference between the two London rivals.

Sam Kerr is reportedly set to end her time with Chelsea to return to the NWSL. The Australian icon is expected to sign with expansion side Denver Summit FC after six dominant years in west London.

Liverpool legend recalls finding himself in the same situation as Salah

Reports of the purchase option in Marcus Rashford’s loan agreement at Barcelona expiring have been addressed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. It has been suggested that the €30 million (£26m/$35m) buyout clause in the winger’s deal at Camp Nou is no longer valid, with parent club Manchester United therefore in a position to dictate what happens in the summer window.

The Amakhosi coach spent some time away from Naturena amid mounting pressure on him and his co-coach despite the Soweto giants securing two victories just before the FIFA international break. He is expected to return refreshed and relieved, armed with fresh ideas to build on that momentum.

Major teams were eliminated from the qualifiers to their great disappointment

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has launched a scathing attack on FIFA's international calendar after star winger Raphinha was sidelined with a hamstring injury. The Brazilian attacker suffered the blow during a friendly against France, leaving the Catalan giants without one of their most influential players for a season-defining run of fixtures.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been given a green light in their pursuit of Castello Lukeba. RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to accept a fee lower than the release clause for the France international, placing the Gunners in pole position to secure his signature this summer.

Is Barcelona moving towards a deal for Bastoni, similar to what happened with Suárez?

The retired South African defender has urged fans to remain patient with the Bafana head coach, backing his long-term vision despite a disappointing friendly defeat to Panama and expressing confidence that the team is still on the right path towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Gennaro Gattuso is expected to step down as Italy head coach following the nation's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Azzurri suffered a heartbreaking playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking the third consecutive time the four-time world champions will be absent from the global stage.

Iran’s ambiguous stance leaves a sliver of hope for teams that failed to qualify

U21 international striker Nicolo Tresoldi could play for as many as three major footballing nations and is reportedly looking to move clubs again this summer. Which national team manager will be the first to call him? And what’s the situation with BVB?

Harry Kane is a major doubt for Bayern Munich’s upcoming fixtures after returning from England duty with an ankle knock. The striker missed the Three Lions' friendly against Japan and is now facing a race against time to recover ahead of the Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

It is almost certain that El Mala will leave 1. FC Köln this summer. But where to? His preferred plan might be risky for his development, but it is likely to be beneficial overall.