Why Barcelona Want Hincapie and Alvarez: Transfer Talks
Barcelona pursue Álvarez & Hincapie; Pochettino in Milan talks; Ancelotti Jr. set for Lille; Wolves eye Trippier; Brazil appeal ban.
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Barcelona pursue Álvarez & Hincapie; Pochettino in Milan talks; Ancelotti Jr. set for Lille; Wolves eye Trippier; Brazil appeal ban.
Davide Ancelotti, amid World Cup duties, is Lille's new coach, starting remotely. The 36-year-old polyglot beat out Thiago Motta for the job.
Brazilian forward Eduardo Conceiçao has been suspended four months by Conmebol for mimicking a monkey to protest alleged racism; the CBF has appealed.
Lionel Messi is set to make history by competing in a record sixth World Cup as Argentina defends its title this summer in North America.
Filipe Luis, the former Atlético Madrid and Chelsea defender, takes over as AS Monaco coach after an impressive 5-trophy haul in 17 months at Flamengo.
Brazil's Casemiro on Thursday expressed fatigue over repeated Neymar questions, stressing all 26 players are vital for the team's World Cup hopes.
Neymar faces up to three weeks out with a calf strain, putting his place in Brazil's World Cup opener in jeopardy. Team doctor provides update.
Neymar missed Brazil's first team training before the World Cup due to right calf discomfort, with late-night exams fueling concern over his tournament
Monaco agree deal with Filipe Luis as new coach, replacing Sébastien Pocognoli. The ex-Flamengo boss won 5 trophies including Copa Libertadores 2025.
Bournemouth resist summer offers for Kroupi, Rayan and Scott, aim to secure Alex Scott on new terms, and prepare for a historic Europa League debut.
Juventus aim for €70M sales after Champions League miss, with Bremer (€58M clause) and Conceição top of exit list, alongside Cambiaso, per CEO Comolli.
Neymar missed Brazil's first World Cup training session Wednesday for further calf tests, raising concerns over his fitness.
Thiago Silva identifies John McGinn as Scotland's danger man for Brazil's World Cup meeting on 24 June, praising the Villa captain's versatility.
Djokovic overcame hostile boos to advance, while No. 2 seed Rybakina exited in upset. Swiatek progressed despite 38 unforced errors; Jones also out.
Amid contract talks, Vinicius Junior says he has no rush to renew and wants to stay at Real Madrid for life, praising Perez and Mbappe.
Rodrygo Goes, sidelined with an ACL injury, watched Santos win as Neymar, his idol, prepares to lead Brazil's 2026 World Cup campaign under Carlo Ancelotti.
New podcast Foul Play investigates claims that Gordon Banks was poisoned by the CIA before England's 1970 World Cup quarter-final loss to West Germany.
Manchester United have agreed a £37m deal for Atalanta's Éderson, initiating Michael Carrick's midfield rebuild after Casemiro's exit, as Ugarte could depart.
Mallory Swanson is back in the USWNT, earning first call-up since giving birth in November, and will face Brazil in friendlies on June 6 and 9.
Gabriel managed four games for Troyes in 2017-18 as injury and Garcia's hesitation stalled his rise; now an Arsenal key player, he faces PSG in the UCL final.