The United States will play Venezuela and Australia in a pair of friendlies in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.     Read More  

Spain’s Ministry for Social Rights has requested an investigation into possible breaches of disability laws at Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party, according to EFE.     Read More  

Newcastle are on the verge of finalising an €80 million ($93.3m) deal for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, sources have told ESPN.     Read More  

WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston is buying an undisclosed stake in the NWSL’s Boston Legacy FC, the team confirmed on Monday.     Read More  

Chelsea’s Levi Colwill has said his side is ready to win the Premier League and Champions League after they won the Club World Cup.     Read More  

At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory.     Read More  

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Liverpool pay tribute to Diogo Jota and more     Read More  

Barcelona have completed the signing of FC Copenhagen winger Roony Bardghji for an initial fee of around €2 million.     Read More  

PSG’s heavy defeat in the Club World Cup final was a bit of a shock, though it’s important that Luis Enrique & Co. learn the right lessons from this and apply them to next season.     Read More  

The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship is into the knockout stage. But what stood out for our reporters?     Read More