Konate to Real Madrid: 27-Year-Old Set for Free Transfer
Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, making him the second Liverpool player to join Madrid on a free in two years.
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Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, making him the second Liverpool player to join Madrid on a free in two years.
Southampton owner Dragan Solak has spared Tonda Eckert after a spying scandal, calling the German super-talented but warning he must learn the EFL handbook.
Manchester City sealed a domestic double with a 4-0 FA Cup final win over Brighton, as Bunny Shaw signed a new deal. England face Spain without Leah Williamson.
Florentino Pérez's 2000 promise to sign Luis Figo for €60M from Barcelona transformed Real Madrid, setting a new standard for presidential campaigns.
Rafael Jodar and Joao Fonseca, both 19, are storming Roland-Garros: Jodar was outside top 900 a year ago, Fonseca beat Djokovic. Could they collide in semis?
Manchester City's Rodri delays contract talks until after the World Cup, fueling Real Madrid transfer links as he enters the final year of his deal.
Saud Abdulhamid, loaned to Lens from Roma, is the sole exception in Saudi Arabia's otherwise all-domestic 26-man World Cup squad, highlighting a homegrown core.
Julián Álvarez negotiated a contract improvement with Atlético Madrid while wanting to join Barcelona, Marca reports. The revelation fuels transfer speculation.
Rodri confirms he won't discuss his Man City future until after the World Cup, amid Real Madrid links. The delay adds uncertainty to the summer window.
Spain, Euro 2024 champion, starts its 2026 World Cup campaign vs Cape Verde (June 15), then Saudi Arabia (June 21), and Uruguay (June 27) in Group H.
PSG's second consecutive Champions League win under Luis Enrique suggests a dynasty, while Spain's World Cup hopes are dampened by injuries to key players.
Five clubs—UD Logroñés, Águilas FC, Real Jaén, UD Ourense, CD Coria—won promotion; Logroñés netted a 114th-minute winner.
Javier Pastore names Argentina 2026 World Cup favorite, warns France, Spain, Portugal will challenge. The ex-PSG star backs Messi to lead but sees tough tests
USA plays Paraguay in opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium as World Cup schedule drops. England v Croatia, Brazil v Morocco also set. Full dates and venues here.
Mirandés relegated to Spanish D3 after 0-1 loss to Leganés, a year after Liga promotion near-miss. Huesca, Cultural Leonesa, Zaragoza also down.
Cape Verde beat Serbia 3-0 in World Cup warm-up. Kevin Pina opened scoring, Duarte netted one and assisted. The Blue Sharks continue prep vs Bermuda June 6.
Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon for €80M from Newcastle, a pre-window move marking the first major LaLiga transfer with Racing and Depor's return.
Athletic Club's preseason under Terzic will feature intense sessions and numerous friendlies despite no Europe, aiming to replicate Champions League preparation
Athletic Club equals second-best World Cup turnout since 1950 as 4 players confirmed for 2026: Simón, Nico, Laporte, Iñaki Williams.
VfB Stuttgart closes on Undav permanent deal; Manchester City's Bernardo Silva tops Barcelona's La Liga wishlist. What the Summer 2025 transfer window holds.