Aubameyang, who still had a year remaining on his contract with the Ligue 1 club, leaves after playing 92 matches and scoring 44 goals.

Liberia have cancelled their planned football friendly against Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United after US visas for at least some team members were denied.

“Being able to play against a side like Argentina, which has already won this trophy, makes the match even more significant, and I’m very happy to be experiencing this moment,” Merino told reporters at Spain’s training base in East Hanover, New Jersey.

Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off.

Didier Deschamps said Friday that no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a move to Turkish club Bursaspor after rejecting a new contract offer from Scottish champions Celtic.

The injury-plagued Neymar was included in the World Cup squad almost three years after he last appeared for Brazil, and played only 37 minutes across two matches.

Spain winger Lamine Yamal missed his team’s first training session in New Jersey as preparations intensified for Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina.

Szoboszlai had two years remaining on his previous deal, but the Hungary captain has been rewarded for his fine form last season.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to the club despite their relegation from the Premier League.