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Chelsea FC names Thomas Tuchel as new manager following Frank Lampard's dismissal. Tuchel signs an 18-month contract with an option to extend, aiming to improve Chelsea's Premier League standing.
Manchester City signs Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60 million, their highest transfer fee ever. The Algerian forward joins on a five-year contract through 2023.
England beats Sweden 2-0 to advance to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, while Croatia defeats hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Full match analysis and coach quotes.
Sevilla FC completes the transfer of defender Aleix Vidal from FC Barcelona for €8.5 million plus variables. The Spanish player returns on a four-year contract after winning multiple trophies at Camp Nou.
Mesut Özil retires from international football after facing racism and disrespect following his meeting with Turkish president Erdoğan. Read the full story and analysis.
France defeated Belgium 1-0 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal, with Samuel Umtiti's second-half header proving decisive, booking their spot in the final against Croatia.
Italian icon Gianluigi Buffon signs a one-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain after 17 years at Juventus, aiming for Champions League glory and bringing veteran leadership to Ligue 1.
Liverpool FC has signed Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri on a long-term contract after triggering his £13 million release clause from Stoke City. Shaqiri brings experience from top European clubs and international success.
Spain appoints Luis Enrique as men's national team coach on a two-year contract after World Cup turmoil. Enrique, a former Barcelona treble-winner, aims to restore stability ahead of UEFA Nations League debut.
Chelsea FC names Maurizio Sarri as new head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Antonio Conte. Sarri brings Jorginho from Napoli. Explore the implications for Chelsea and the Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo moves from Real Madrid to Juventus in a record €112 million deal, becoming Serie A's most expensive signing. Explore the contract, his legendary Real Madrid tenure, and the transfer's profound implications for Italian football.
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 2-0 to win the 2018 English Community Shield, with Sergio Agüero scoring a brace including his 200th club goal at Wembley Stadium.
Real Madrid and Chelsea finalize a £35 million deal for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who signs a six-year contract. Mateo Kovačić moves to Chelsea on loan as part of the agreement.
Relive the intense Last 16 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup where Russia and Croatia triumphed over Spain and Denmark in penalty shootouts, marking historic moments.
Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan joins Inter Milan from AS Roma in a €38 million deal on a four-year contract, reuniting with coach Luciano Spalletti.
Day seven of the 2018 FIFA World Cup saw Portugal, Uruguay, and Spain clinch 1-0 victories, with goals from Ronaldo, Suárez, and Costa. Uruguay and Russia advance to the knockout stage, while Morocco and Saudi Arabia are eliminated.
Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus signs a new deal extending his stay until 2023. Discover his impact since joining from Palmeiras, including 24 goals and key trophies with the club.
France defeated Argentina 4-3 with Kylian Mbappé's historic brace, while Uruguay edged Portugal 2-1 via Edinson Cavani's double, advancing both to the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals.
Arsenal FC signs Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen on a long-term contract. The 26-year-old German goalkeeper brings seven seasons of Bundesliga experience and Champions League pedigree to the Gunners.
Javier Mascherano retires from international duty after Argentina's 3-4 loss to France in the 2018 World Cup, ending a 15-year career with a record 147 caps and multiple tournament medals.