Real Madrid are close to completing the signing of River Plate star Franco Mastantuono, sources have told ESPN, with the playmaker expected to arrive in August, after playing for River at the Club World Cup. Read More
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal delivered a Ballon d’Or “statement” in Thursday’s 5-4 UEFA Nations League semifinal win over France. Read More
FIFA took another Saudi Arabian investment Thursday for the U.S.-hosted Club World Cup, announcing a commercial deal with the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund. Read More
Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal inspired his country to a thrilling 5-4 win over France on Thursday to send the holders through to their third successive Nations League final where they will face Iberian neighbours Portugal. Read More
Uzbekistan qualified for the men’s World Cup finals for the first time at the eighth attempt after a 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Read More
Manchester City are on the brink of agreeing a deal with Wolves for left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, sources have told ESPN. Read More
The NWSL announced on Thursday that it will now allow intraleague loans for all teams, and that Boston and Denver franchises will have access to significantly more money to build their initial rosters. Read More
United States international and PSV Eindhoven defender Sergiño Dest is the latest USMNT player to pull out of the Concacaf Gold Cup. Read More
The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute lifted them to a 1-0 win over Japan at a sold-out Optus Stadium. Read More
Cole Palmer has been handed Mykhailo Mudryk’s No. 10 shirt at Chelsea, the club confirmed on Thursday. Read More
