Real Madrid Push for Konaté: Why Deal Isn't Done Yet
Real Madrid actively pursues Ibrahima Konaté as his Liverpool contract expires, but his camp denies any agreement, calling reports premature.
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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.
Jordan's first World Cup squad includes Rennes' Musa Al-Tamari and injured captain Ehsan Haddad, but striker Yazan al-Naimat is out with an ACL injury.
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.
Davide Ancelotti appointed Lille coach on two-year deal, replacing Genesio. He stays with Brazil until World Cup. Endorsement from father Carlo sealed it.
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.
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.
Strasbourg's Julio Enciso earns Paraguay call-up for 2026 World Cup after 1 goal, 4 assists in final 3 Ligue 1 games, joining Almiron and Sanabria in squad.
Jean Chevalier joined Estac's academy at 10 but was released after two seasons, crippled by match-day anxiety. It reshaped his path to Comédie-Française.
Robin Risser, 21, went from Ligue 2 to France's World Cup squad as third keeper after a breakout season with Lens. Deschamps and Mbappé briefed him on his role.
Arsenal's near-€300 million summer transfer spree delivered a first Premier League title since 2004 but ended in Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG.
Vinicius Junior's 59-second strike leads Brazil past Panama in pre-World Cup clash. The win sharpens focus for group matches vs Morocco, Haiti & Scotland.
Senegal's 3-2 defeat to USA exposes defensive issues 16 days before facing France in World Cup opener, despite Sadio Mané double.
Senegal's 3-2 friendly defeat to the United States, 16 days before facing France in the World Cup, exposes defensive frailties despite Sadio Mané's goal.