Toni Kroos has laughed off being left off Jurgen Klopp's mailing list as the new Germany boss contacted several former internationals for support. The Real Madrid legend joked that he will message the manager on WhatsApp to find out exactly why his inbox remained empty.
Italy have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their heavyweight Nations League encounter with France as Giacomo Raspadori has officially withdrawn from the squad. The Atalanta forward has been released from the national team camp following medical evaluations that confirmed he would be unable to participate in the upcoming international fixtures.
Liverpool sensation Rio Ngumoha has officially etched his name into the history books following a landmark appearance for England. The teenage winger helped the Three Lions secure a vital 2-0 Nations League victory against Czechia, marking his arrival as one of the country's most exciting prospects.
Borussia Dortmund were linked for a long time with a spectacular move to bring Jadon Sancho back. But this apparently failed particularly because of Ole Book.
Juventus are plotting a major financial boost with a proposed share capital increase of up to €250m to secure their future competitiveness. Majority shareholders Exor have already committed to the project, pledging an immediate €60m injection as the club looks to rebuild its equity.
Michael Olise is reportedly ready to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich, but the French superstar has arrived at the negotiating table with one major condition. The winger is demanding the inclusion of a massive release clause to ensure he maintains control over his career path following heavy interest from Real Madrid.
German veteran Thomas Muller has committed his future to Vancouver Whitecaps by penning a new contract extension through to the conclusion of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. The 37-year-old attacker had been facing the expiration of his previous terms this coming December but has now agreed to prolong his highly successful stay on Canadian soil.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente (65) believes Jürgen Klopp (59) is capable of leading the Germany national team back to the top of the world game. But he said it would require a great deal of patience. The World Cup and European Championship-winning coach also waxed lyrical about a midfield star in the DFB team.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is preparing for life without Lionel Messi as the legendary forward approaches his international farewell. The iconic No. 10 shirt will remain vacant for now, with the coach ready to experiment tactically against Bolivia in Cordoba.
Barcelona forward Raphinha has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad ahead of Saturday's friendly meeting with India after sustaining a muscle problem. The Selecao captain converted a penalty in Tuesday's 4-2 triumph over Australia before being withdrawn at the interval, with tests confirming swelling in his troublesome right thigh.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has delivered a blistering assessment of Manchester City’s financial misconduct, suggesting the club’s players should discard their trophies. His comments follow a landmark verdict where the Premier League officially found the Etihad giants guilty of systemic rule-breaking to inflate their revenue.
Borussia Dortmund starlet Mathis Albert has etched his name into the history books of the United States Men's National Team after a stunning cameo against Chile. The teenager came off the bench to secure a victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side while simultaneously eclipsing a long-standing record held by Christian Pulisic.
VfB Stuttgart face a major problem next summer: the contracts of numerous key players expire in 2028. VfB are unlikely to be able to extend all of them.
Harry Kane has revealed that he only became aware of Manchester City's seismic guilty verdict after leading England to a Nations League victory over Czechia. The Three Lions captain admitted he had distanced himself from his phone during the build-up to the match, leaving him in the dark about the Premier League's historic announcement.
Liverpool are closely monitoring Club Tijuana teenager Gilberto Mora ahead of a potential transfer to Europe next summer. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted significant interest from several elite continental clubs, leaving Liverpool facing intense competition for his highly sought-after signature.
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has reiterated her ambition to deliver a maiden Women's Champions League crown ahead of an emotional return to former side Lyon. The French tactician takes her squad across the Channel for Wednesday's clash, seeking to set personal sentiment aside and maintain the Londoners' unblemished continental start.
Luis de la Fuente has lauded the selfless nature of Lamine Yamal’s "magic" after the teenage superstar spearheaded a dominant 4-1 victory for Spain against Croatia. The Barcelona winger was the catalyst in Seville, ensuring the world champions extended their historic unbeaten streak to 40 matches in emphatic fashion.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been more of a hindrance than a help in his national team's colours for a good four years, and it appears his days as a guaranteed starter are finally over
Summer transfers for Alexia Putellas, Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle have added three more elite talents to the English top-flight, moves which only confirm the already popular belief that the WSL is the best women's league in the world
England defender John Stones has been convicted of a speeding offence after missing vital police correspondence while away at the World Cup. The Inter Milan centre-back failed to pay a fixed penalty notice because he was out of the country on international duty and subsequently moved to Italy.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has launched a scathing attack on FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino as the civil war engulfing global football escalates. Speaking in Copenhagen, the UEFA boss compared Infantino to a 'naked emperor' and demanded an end to his controversial leadership.