Real Madrid set to bid £51m for Rodri — Reports
Real Madrid are preparing an offer worth up to £51 million (€60m) for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to Sky Sports, as the Spanish giants step up their pursuit of the World Cup-winning captain.
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France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
Olise, who has been one of the tournament’s standout stars, was booked in the final minutes of the bad-tempered clash against Paraguay in Philadelphia after an altercation with Matias Galarza.
Henderson rejoins England’s World Cup squad after surgery on broken arm
The injury has ruled the former Liverpool F.C. captain out of the remainder of the World Cup, although he will stay with Thomas Tuchel’s squad in a leadership role.
Messi headlines MLS All-Star Game roster featuring 13 FIFA World Cup stars
Lionel Messi will headline the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game after being named among 13 FIFA World Cup players selected for the showcase event.
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas joins London City
The Spain women’s national football team star, who lifted the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, is also among the favourites to claim a third Ballon d’Or later this year.
FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed
FIFA has launched a probe into alleged racist insults directed at the streamer known as IShowSpeed at last week’s World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
