Former France international Karim Benzema has offered his total institutional and personal backing for Zinedine Zidane ahead of his expected appointment as head coach of Les Bleus. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner labelled his former Real Madrid boss a true "legend" and a "big brother".
Arsenal are weighing up what would be one of the most sensational transfers of all time, but the odds are stacked against them in their bid to pull it off. Over the weekend, it emerged that the Gunners are considering an approach for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, while Los Blancos were, in turn, intensifying their efforts to land RB Leipzig's €120 million-plus-rated breakout talent, Yan Diomande.
Both Inter and Juventus have opened negotiations with John Stones' representatives this week, with the Manchester City defender showing genuine openness to a fresh start in Serie A as his 32-year search for a next chapter takes shape following his Etihad exit.
Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens believes the arrival of British record signing Morgan Rogers could be the catalyst for the Blues to finally end their wait for a first Premier League title since 2017. Gittens is adamant that the former Aston Villa star will significantly raise the standards at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have sensationally entered the market for Brighton veteran Danny Welbeck as they look to add proven experience to their attacking ranks. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has reportedly emerged as a key target for Xabi Alonso, who is eager to balance his youthful squad with seasoned Premier League leadership.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has broken his silence regarding the controversial scenes that followed Argentina's 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain. The centre-back is hitting back at allegations of poor sportsmanship after the Albiceleste were filmed turning their backs during La Roja's trophy presentation.
Lionel Scaloni has issued an emotional statement to the Argentine public, apologising for the national team's failure to defend their title at the 2026 World Cup. A week after a devastating defeat in the final to Spain, the manager spoke out to reflect on a journey that mixed immense pride with the clinical pain of coming up short.
Alejandro Garnacho has completed a move from Chelsea to Aston Villa, immediately taking a subtle swipe at the Blues' lack of top-tier European football. The Argentina international arrives at Villa Park on an initial loan deal as he looks to reignite a career that has stalled since his acrimonious departure from Manchester United.
Manchester United have officially confirmed the acquisition of Wales youth international Kit Margetson as their recruitment drive continues to gather pace. The Red Devils have reached a full agreement to bring the highly-rated goalkeeper into the fold, completing their fourth signing of the summer transfer window.
Mason Mount has lavished praise on Manchester United's new signing Andrey Santos, describing the Brazilian youngster as a "brilliant" addition to the squad. The former Chelsea captain has taken his fellow ex-Blues star under his wing after the pair impressed during a dominant pre-season display against Rosenborg in Norway.
A former Manchester United scout has claimed that the club are interested in signing Nottingham Forest star Neco Williams, who landed the Player of the Year award at the City Ground for his stellar performances across the 2025-26 campaign.
Andrea Pirlo has officially confirmed that he is no longer in the running to become the next head coach of the Italian national team. The former Juventus and AC Milan midfielder expressed his deep "bitterness" after his potential appointment was derailed by complications surrounding his commercial partnership with a betting company.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has signalled that the club's whirlwind summer of spending is far from over, despite already shattering records to reshape the squad. The Spanish coach also spoke about a specific tactical blueprint for integrating record signing Morgan Rogers into the starting XI alongside Cole Palmer.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at his detractors in extraordinary fashion, claiming that those who criticised the 2026 World Cup were "consumed by hate." In a lengthy and defiant statement, the head of world football’s governing body defended the tournament’s legacy and urged his opponents to "meditate or pray" instead of spreading negativity.
Micky van de Ven has hailed a "new ambition" at Tottenham in the transfer market as the club looks to move past a dismal period that saw them flirt with relegation. Speaking from the club's pre-season tour in Sydney, the Dutch defender also heaped praise upon Roberto De Zerbi for the "passion" he has brought to the training ground.
Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS has heightened his status as a global marketing icon, but Steve Carell has discovered that the Inter Miami captain is a man of incredibly few minutes when the cameras start rolling. While brands are desperate to land the Argentine GOAT for their campaigns, they must adhere to a strict protocol that leaves production teams in a total panic.