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Haaland Omitted from 28-Man Asia Tour Following World Cup Quarterfinal
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland remains on leave after Norway's elimination by England, missing Enzo Maresca's first preseason squad for fixtures in Hong Kong and South Korea.
Rashford Returns to Man Utd After 28 G/A Season and LaLiga Title with Barça
Marcus Rashford concludes his Barcelona loan with 14 goals and 14 assists across 49 appearances before returning to Manchester United.
De Zerbi Targets 'Bomba' After Spurs Break Transfer Record Twice
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi revealed Tottenham have completed 60% of their market project following a preseason penalty shootout victory against Sydney FC.
Chelsea Sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on Six-Year Contract
France international Maxence Lacroix joins Chelsea from Crystal Palace following a 55-appearance season and an FA Cup title.
Eddie Howe to Exit Newcastle After 179 Games and 2025 Carabao Cup Title
Head coach Eddie Howe is set to depart Newcastle just 25 days before the Premier League opener against Liverpool at St James' Park.
Son Heung-min Brace Powers MLS All-Stars to 4-3 Triumph Over Liga MX
A three-minute scoring burst from Son Heung-min and goals from Philip Zinckernagel and Evander propelled the MLS All-Stars to a 4-3 win against Liga MX.
MLS Shifts to Summer-to-Spring Calendar as Ticket Sales Surge 58%
Major League Soccer is implementing a summer-to-spring calendar transition following a 58% increase in ticket sales during the recent World Cup window.
USSF Pursues Four-Year Mauricio Pochettino Contract Extension After World Cup Exit
United States Soccer Federation officials are finalizing a deal to retain Mauricio Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup cycle following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
Liverpool Prepare €150M Bid for PSG Forward Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are readying an official offer for Bradley Barcola, a forward valued at £128.5m who recorded 13 goals and seven assists for PSG last term.
Ancelotti Rejects Italy Offer to Lead Brazil Through 2030 World Cup Cycle
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed he declined an approach from Italy to honor his CBF contract extension through the 2030 World Cup.
Lionel Messi Returns to Inter Miami After 8-Goal World Cup Campaign
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s training facility on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina's extra-time loss to Spain in the World Cup final.
Wrexham Secure Danny Imray for £5m as Paul Mullin Departs
Wrexham finalized a £5 million deal for Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray while legendary striker Paul Mullin signed with Rotherham.
Roberto Mancini Apologizes for Saudi Move in Return to Italy Squad
Roberto Mancini returns to coach the Azzurri following a playoff defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina and the resignation of Gennaro Gattuso.
Cucurella Inks Luis de la Fuente Image After Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final Win
Following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, Marc Cucurella revealed a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente above his left elbow.
Infantino Sets Sept. 19 Deadline for $20 Billion FIFA Investment Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed a $20 billion subsidiary plan that would grant each of the 211 member federations up to $40 million in funding.
Jack Grealish Left Out of Man City Asia Tour Squad Due to Foot Injury
Jack Grealish will miss Manchester City's preseason tour of Asia as he continues to recover from a foot injury that has sidelined him since January.
Danny Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical After Career-Best 13-Goal Season
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has agreed to a two-year contract with Chelsea following a career-high 13 Premier League goals in 37 appearances.
Spain Ranked No. 1 in World Cup 2030 Power Rankings After 1-0 Final Win
Spain holds the top spot in the World Cup 2030 Power Rankings following a 1-0 defeat of Argentina in the 2026 final.
Roberto Mancini Returns to Italy as Head Coach; Claudio Ranieri Named Director
Roberto Mancini returns to manage Italy four years after his dismissal, while Claudio Ranieri replaces Paolo Maldini as technical director.
Barça President Joan Laporta Recovers After Tuesday Heart Procedure
Barcelona president Joan Laporta, 64, is recovering from a heart arrhythmia following a successful procedure at Hospital de Barcelona.
Zinedine Zidane Appointed France Coach on 4-Year Deal After 6-4 England Loss
Zinedine Zidane has signed a four-year contract to lead France following the team's 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place playoff.
Matt Freese Reflects on 4-1 Belgium Loss as MLS All-Star Game Approaches
Goalkeeper Matt Freese discusses the United States' 4-1 Round of 16 exit from the 2026 World Cup and his recent reception in Columbus.
Sebastian Berhalter Joins Middlesbrough After 167 Whitecaps Appearances
United States midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has signed with Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee following his 20-goal tenure with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
UEFA Weighs World Cup Boycott Over $20 Billion FIFA Investment Proposal
UEFA is convening 55 member associations for an emergency meeting this week to oppose a $20 billion equity sale involving J.P. Morgan and Thrive Eternal.