Lyon Close in on Mads Bidstrup: €10M Midfielder Deal Nears
Lyon near deal for Salzburg midfielder Mads Bidstrup, 25, valued over €10M, as they bolster squad for Champions League qualifiers after signing Kaïl Boudache.
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Lyon near deal for Salzburg midfielder Mads Bidstrup, 25, valued over €10M, as they bolster squad for Champions League qualifiers after signing Kaïl Boudache.
On August 3, 2005, Zinédine Zidane reversed his international retirement, calling the decision 'mystical' and sparking a path to the 2006 World Cup final.
Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly, with Tielemans and Lukaku scoring and Courtois making crucial saves, offering Garcia tactical clarity.
William Saliba missed France's outdoor training session due to ongoing back pain, working indoors with a physio, as PSG's Champions League finalists joined the
French football governance reform bill, passed by Senate, still unscheduled. Proposed shift of €12M yearly betting revenue from LFP to FFF worries clubs.
OM's Semsar-de Boisséson enters LFP board Wednesday, opposing Vincent Labrune's leadership. Her election could reshape governance after Longoria's exit.
A new L'Equipe documentary uses 30 videos to revisit the epic 2006 World Cup final, from Zidane's panenka and headbutt to cultural impact and fan memories.
Newcastle announced exits of six players, including Trippier and Ramsdale, while Gillespie and Schär extended. The clear-out signals a summer rebuild.
Inter Milan target Udinese's Oumar Solet in a €25-30M move. The French centre-back has been a revelation this season, prompting advanced negotiations.
Udinese's Oumar Solet is in advanced talks for a €25-30M move to Inter Milan, after a breakout Serie A campaign that attracted the Nerazzurri.
Real Madrid actively pursues Ibrahima Konaté as his Liverpool contract expires, but his camp denies any agreement, calling reports premature.
France women's team trained in rain with Emmanuel Macron visiting; Griedge Mbock sidelined for Poland qualifier as Bleues chase 2027 World Cup spot.
V Sports acquires a minority stake (~30%) in Ligue 2's FC Annecy, deepening ties that began with a summer loan of U20 defender Triston Rowe from Aston Villa.
Sergio Conceiçao has been dismissed by Al-Ittihad after a 5th-place Saudi Pro League finish, with key departures of Kanté and Benzema weakening the squad.
After a trophy-laden season with RC Lens, Pierre Sage is on Crystal Palace's radar to replace Oliver Glasner, with Liverpool also interested. Lens remain calm.
Florian Maurice leaves Nice after turbulent season, including fan clash. The ex-Rennes sporting director exits by mutual consent; Moncada tipped to succeed.
AS Monaco and coach Sébastien Pocognoli part ways after a 7th-place Ligue 1 finish and UCL playoff exit. His record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Marcus Thuram scored twice in France's 10v10 drill as 20 players prepared for Ivory Coast. Six UCL finalists missed out, opening doors for others.
OM face potential Europa League ban after €157M net losses breach 2022 UEFA settlement. The financial control committee reviews the case Tuesday.
Andrés Iniesta begins his coaching career with Gulf United FC in the UAE second division, aiming to give back to football while earning his Pro license.