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Portugal National Team Hires Jorge Jesus as New Coach Following World Cup Exit After their elimination from the FIFA 2026 World Cup in the round of 16, with a 1-0 loss to Spain, the Portugal national team announced the hiring of coach Jorge Jesus on July 10.The former Flamengo manager takes over the team after the dismissal of Roberto Martínez.AdvertisementThis Monday (20), Jorge Jesus confirmed that he had discussions last year regarding the Brazilian national team, after a 4-1 defeat to Argentina prompted Dorival Júnior’s exit.”I ended up not going to coach the Brazilian national team, but I had already…

Real Madrid Eyes Further Signings as Bayern Confirms Commitment to Olise Real Madrid has made notable strides in strengthening their squad this summer, securing the signings of Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Bernardo Silva. With the transfer window approaching its close, the club is expected to make one or two additional signings while also focusing on potential departures.Jose Mourinho has expressed the need for another midfielder and a center-back. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise has been one of the players who is linked with the Merengue club in recent weeks.AdvertisementBayern has reiterated on multiple occasions that the…

Emiliano Martinez Pushes for Move to Juventus Following World Cup Now that the World Cup is over, it’s reported Emiliano Martinez is ready to push Aston Villa into selling him to Juventus, with personal terms already agreed. It was known that the goalkeeper would wait until the tournament had been completed in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and his team went all the way to extra time in the Final. Advertisement Despite a series of big saves to keep them in it, 10-man Argentina eventually capitulated 1-0 to Spain last night with a Ferran Torres strike. Juventus waiting for Emiliano…

Al-Hilal Emerges as Surprise Contender for Inter Defender Alessandro BastoniAs reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Hilal have emerged as surprise suitors of Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni.The Nerazzurri were seemingly comfortable in the knowledge that they had thwarted away outside interest in Bastoni. Barcelona were touted as his biggest admirers, but they were deemed in no financial position to bring forth a package that could persuade Inter.AdvertisementThings further took a turn for the worse when it was confirmed at the start of the month that the Italy international was under investigation by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of…

Stuttgart Increases Offer for Wolfsburg Striker Dzenan Pejcinovic to €22 million The Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung reports that VfB Stuttgart have upped their offer for Wolfsburg striker Dzenan Pejcinovic to €22 million, inclusive of bonus payments. This increase comes after Stuttgart’s earlier €18 million bid was rejected by the German Wolves, who are now expected to finalize the deal. The WAZ claims that Pejcinovic’s agent is currently en route to Stuttgart’s training camp to conclude negotiations. Will Dzenan Pejcinovic move to Stuttgart? It appears that there are no major obstacles preventing Pejcinovic from spending this season in the German top flight.…

Real Madrid Signs Marc Cucurella as Spain Wins World Cup Real Madrid did not have a single player from their last season’s squad called by the Spanish national team for this World Cup, but the Merengues still ensured that they were represented in the national team by signing Marc Cucurella and announcing his transfer before Spain played their first game in the competition.Thus, the summer started in an explosive fashion for the Spanish fullback, as he joined one of the biggest clubs in the world. Despite his signing being announced right before the start of his World Cup campaign, this,…

Phil Foden Returns to Manchester City for Preseason as Team Prepares for 2026-27 Season A host of Manchester City players returned to the club today to begin their preseason ahead of the 2026-27 season. One of those was Phil Foden. Foden was left out of England’s squad for the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. While Foden would have been disappointed to miss out on selection for the tournament, perhaps a prolonged period of rest was the best thing for him. Manchester City will be hoping that is the case as they will hope that Foden returns to his devastating best…

Liverpool Signs Dominik Szoboszlai to a Five-Year ContractLiverpool’s decision to offer Dominik Szoboszlai a new five-year contract may prove to be one of the most astute moves the club makes this summer.AdvertisementWhile new signings typically grab the headlines, retaining one of the club’s key players before any contractual uncertainty arises is equally significant.Despite having two years left on his previous deal, Liverpool acted promptly.This action is noteworthy.The club has seen players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konaté depart upon the conclusion of their contracts over the past two summers, and they can’t afford another high-profile situation to carry into the…

Roma Eyes New Strikers to Strengthen Squad Under Gasperini Roma is searching for the right player to bolster Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The Giallorossi management and sporting director Tony D’Amico are keen to accommodate the coach’s request. “I expect two players up front,” the former Atalanta player recently stated. Advertisement After pursuing Greenwood (now at Fenerbahçe) but never making an offer to Marseille, and awaiting West Ham’s response for Summerville, as well as the situations surrounding Garnacho and Moreira, other options are also being considered. According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, Benfica’s Andreas Schjelderup is also a favorite.…

Memorable Moments and Notable Blunders Mark the World CupThe World Cup is over: 64 teams, loads of late twists, unforgettable moments, surprise eliminations and… memes galore.Some are certified memes, others sit somewhere between serious (barely) and playful (much more so), and then there are moments so surreal they seem fake (if only).Wilton Sampaio’s announcement in Mexico-South AfricaThe opening match at the Azteca let us see that same light that shone on Italy in the “Game of the Century,” that 4-3 in 1970 that earned us a place in the World Cup final. AdvertisementIn 2026, though, the Azteca gave us Wilton Sampaio’s…