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Madrid president Perez insists Konate will sign if he is re-elected
César Suárez · yesterday
"If I am elected president, Konate will be my first signing, and he will play for Real Madrid." That was how emphatic Florentino Perez was in guaranteeing the arrival of the centre-back, whose contract with Liverpool ends on June 30th.
Aissa Mandi wants Algeria to be technically and tactically ready for World Cup
Dennis Mabuka · yesterday
Algeria national team defender Aissa Mandi believes the North Africans will need to draw on the lessons learnt from the past and on a united squad to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Presidential candidate Riquelme promises to sign Haaland and Rodri for Real if elected
AFP · yesterday
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said on Wednesday he would sign Manchester City pair the striker Erling Haaland and midfielder Rodri, if he wins the club’s election on Sunday.
South Korea earn narrow victory against El Salvador in final World Cup warm-up
AFP · yesterday
South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final friendly before the tournament begins next week.
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on revenge mission against South Africa after dismal defeat
Nick Said · 2 days ago
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will be on something of a revenge mission when his side take on Bafana Bafana in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, having suffered one of the biggest disappointments of his coaching career at the hands of South Africa.
Sources: Newcastle consider a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford
Flashscore · 2 days ago
Newcastle United are preparing to step up their pursuit of James Trafford as the summer transfer window looms.
Glazer family pondering potential stake sale for Manchester United after 20 years
Reuters · 2 days ago
Some Glazer family members have been debating whether to sell their stake in Manchester United FC after more than two decades of ownership, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
New Zealand's Tim Payne meets the man who made him famous
AFP · 2 days ago
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne became his country's second most popular sporting account on Instagram on Thursday as he gifted the influencer who boosted his popularity with a playing shirt.
'Came as a surprise': Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reacts to Arne Slot sacking
Paul Winters · 2 days ago
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he was surprised by Arne Slot's sacking last Saturday.
Algeria send inefficient Netherlands off to America with loss in send-off game
Paul Winters · 2 days ago
The Netherlands will make their way to the United States with a loss in their send-off game in Rotterdam, with Algeria taking a 1-0 win with them to the tournament.
Denzel Dumfries set to sign for Real Madrid with release clause activated
Paul Winters · 2 days ago
Inter right-back Denzel Dumfries is reportedly set to sign for Real Madrid after the Spanish giants activated his release clause, several sources reported on Wednesday.
Florentino Perez confirms Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid manager if he wins elections
Reuters · 2 days ago
Jose Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm of the LaLiga club.
France defender William Saliba 'fine' following injury scare, says Didier Deschamps
AFP · 2 days ago
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.
Denmark share the spoils in goalless friendly draw against African World Cup contenders
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 days ago
Denmark on Wednesday shared the spoils in a goalless draw against World Cup participants DR Congo that left no impression that its unjustified that Denmark won't be present at the prestigious tournament.
Kai Havertz says Germany have 'good problem' in attacking areas ahead of World Cup
Reuters · 2 days ago
Germany forward Kai Havertz says the team's attacking players are not competing against each other for starting spots but working collectively towards success at the World Cup, which begins next week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Switzerland's Brael Embolo awaiting clearance to travel to US after submitting visa
Reuters · 2 days ago
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is still awaiting clearance to travel to the United States after attending an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Bern on Wednesday to submit a visa application, the Swiss football federation said.
Flashscore sources say Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic wants to join Barcelona or Real Madrid
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 days ago
According to Flashscore sources, Croatian international Luka Vuskovic, who has enjoyed a superb season for Hamburger SV on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, does not want to return to the Premier League club after the World Cup but wants to join Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Five questions Bafana Bafana want answered against Jamaica in Friday’s friendly
Nick Said · 2 days ago
South Africa take on Jamaica on Friday in a final warm-up fixture ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against co-hosts Mexico on June 11, and there are some key questions still to be answered.
Onana happy to play at the back as Belgium experiment in Croatia win
Reuters · 2 days ago
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana says he is happy to drop back into defence if needed at the World Cup after a successful experiment with a change of tactical formation in Tuesday’s away victory over Croatia.
Danish champions AGF to face bitter rivals Brondby at home in the first game of new season
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 days ago
Danish Champions AGF will face Brondby at home in the first game of the new season which start on 24 July.
