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Simeone Rejects €100m Barça Bid for Julián Álvarez After World Cup Final
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone confirmed the club will retain 26-year-old striker Julián Álvarez despite a €100m bid from Barcelona.
Ferran Torres Requests PSG Move After Scoring World Cup Final Winner
Ferran Torres has informed Barcelona of his desire to join Paris Saint-Germain after netting the decisive goal in Spain's 1-0 World Cup final victory.
Pochettino Signs 4-Year U.S. Deal After 4-1 Belgium Loss as Hayes Eyes 2030
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a four-year contract extension to lead the U.S. men's team through the 2030 World Cup following a 17-12-2 start to his tenure.
Pochettino Extends USMNT Contract Through 2030 Following 11-Goal World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino will lead the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup after the team set a program record with 11 goals last summer.
Erling Haaland’s 162 Goals Lead Manchester City into 2026-27 Club Soccer Season
The 2026-27 club soccer season begins with Erling Haaland seeking to build on 162 goals for Manchester City following Norway's World Cup quarterfinal run.
World Cup Burnout: Bayern Munich Stars Log 5,931 Minutes Before 2026-27 Kickoff
Bayern Munich players totaled a record 5,931 minutes in North America, while Arsenal defender William Saliba faces months out with a back injury.
Argentina Won’t Pressure 125-Goal Scorer Lionel Messi Over 2028 Copa América
Following an eight-goal performance at the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi will determine his own timeline for the 2028 Copa América.
Emma Hayes: U-20 Women's World Cup Crucial to Close One-Year Development Gap
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes warns that American players lack the international exposure of European rivals who play nearly a year more of soccer per cycle.
Rodri Approves Barcelona Talks as Hansi Flick Outlines Vision for Midfielder
Rodri has authorized Barcelona to open negotiations with Manchester City following Spain's July 19 World Cup final victory.
UEFA Rejects Infantino Apology as World Cup Boycott Persists
European football's governing body confirms its member nations will not participate in FIFA competitions following a failed reconciliation attempt in Morocco.
Minister Tolón Asserts Spain’s Right to Host 2030 World Cup Final
Government official Milagros Tolón cites Spain's status as dual-gender world champions as the primary reason the 2030 World Cup final belongs on Spanish soil.
FIFA Backs Infantino Presidency After $20 Billion FFE Proposal Collapses
Senior FIFA staff reaffirmed support for the Gianni Infantino presidency in Morocco after the withdrawal of a $20 billion plan to sell World Cup stakes.
European Leagues Demand FIFA Governance Reform Amid Infantino Crisis Meeting
European Leagues called for FIFA governance reform on Wednesday, rejecting a 64-team World Cup expansion while Luis Figo urged Gianni Infantino to resign.
Vozinha Joins Colo Colo Following World Cup Best XI Selection
Goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, has officially signed with Chilean giants Colo Colo following a standout World Cup performance.
Pochettino Secures 2030 Extension as USMNT Sets Four-Match Fall Slate
U.S. Soccer confirms Mauricio Pochettino will lead the national team through the 2030 cycle following a 2026 World Cup run that ended in the round of 16.
Wenger Backs Withdrawal of 20% FIFA World Cup Company Stake Sale Plan
Arsène Wenger labeled the decision to scrap the FIFA World Cup company stake sale as absolutely necessary following a boycott threat from UEFA.
UEFA Threatens Legal Action Over Infantino’s Scrapped $20B World Cup Plan
UEFA has issued a document preservation letter to Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a $20 billion proposal to sell World Cup stakes.
Pochettino Re-signs With USMNT Through 2030 After Round of 16 Exit
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a four-year extension to manage the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup following a Round of 16 loss to Belgium.
Pochettino Signs USMNT Contract Through 2030 After 17-12-2 Start
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain as USMNT manager through the 2030 World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
Vinícius Júnior Returns to Valdebebas for Medicals Under José Mourinho
Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior reported to the Blua Sanitas Valdebebas Hospital on Monday morning to begin pre-season preparations following his World Cup campaign with Brazil.
Real Madrid Backs UEFA After FIFA Abandons 20% World Cup Stake Sale
Real Madrid praised UEFA for protecting football after FIFA dropped plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.
Lionel Messi Returns in 2-2 Inter Miami Draw Against Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi played his first match since the World Cup final, entering in the 53rd minute of Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew.
Newcastle United Targets Tyler Adams; Bayern Munich Eyes €76M Benjamin Sesko
Newcastle United is monitoring 27-year-old USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams after his impressive World Cup performance, while Bayern Munich considers Benjamin Sesko.
Gianni Infantino Scraps $20B World Cup Deal as 143 Nations Oppose Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a potential vote of no confidence after UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC rejected his $20 billion FFE investment scheme.