Italy icon Maldini national team’s technical director
Italian football icon Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) looking to rebuild after Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Germany to review Nagelsmann’s future after shock World Cup exit
The German FA (DFB) on Tuesday stopped short of backing coach Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s shock World Cup elimination, saying there would be no business as usual after the “crushing” last-32 defeat.
5 Africans lead race for FIFA’s Best Young Player award at 2026 World Cup
Africa’s next generation of football talent has taken centre stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with five youngsters emerging as leading contenders for the FIFA Best Young Player Award.
PSG’s Portugal forward Ramos signs five-year AC Milan deal
Paris Saint-Germain’s Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos has agreed a five-year deal with Italian side AC Milan, the clubs confirmed on Tuesday.
French club Bordeaux relegated to fifth tier
The fourth division club, who won the last of their six Ligue 1 crowns in 2009, and their owner Gerard Lopez failed to fill a hole worth nine million euros ($10.3million).
Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager
Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday.
