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Man United's £38m Ederson signing in doubt after knee issue emerges in medical

Manchester United are reportedly set to abandon their £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after an underlying knee problem was flagged during a medical examination in the UK, though some reports suggest the deal is still alive.

Football Jul 10

Konsa backs himself to silence Haaland as England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final

Ezri Konsa has expressed full confidence in his ability to contain Erling Haaland ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, noting Haaland has failed to score in his last four matches against Aston Villa.

Football Jul 10

Tielemans ruled out in warm-up as Belgium hand Vanaken start against Spain

Youri Tielemans has been forced out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final starting XI against Spain after picking up an injury in the warm-up, with Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken named as his replacement just 12 minutes before kick-off.

Football Jul 10

Tielemans ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain minutes before kick-off

Youri Tielemans has been forced out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain through injury, with Hans Vanaken named as his late replacement in the starting XI.

Football Jul 10

Spain face Belgium in 2026 World Cup quarter-final with a semi against France at stake

Spain and Belgium meet at SoFi Stadium in the second quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup. The winner advances to face Didier Deschamps' France in the semi-finals.

Football Jul 10

Manchester United abandon £38m Ederson transfer after knee injury concern emerges

Manchester United have walked away from a £38million deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, more than a month after agreeing personal terms, with an underlying knee injury understood to have ended the move.

Football Jul 10

Burnley appoint Nicky Hayen on three-year deal after Craig Bellamy talks collapse

Burnley have named Belgian coach Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year contract, with the former Club Brugge title-winner joining from Genk after the club's pursuit of Wales manager Craig Bellamy broke down.

Football Jul 10

Oyarzabal shuts down Barcelona move with blunt 'I'm where I want to be'

Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal has emphatically ruled out a transfer to Barcelona, telling El Chiringuito that rejecting the Blaugrana is entirely possible and that San Sebastián is where he intends to stay.

Football Jul 10

Jorge Jesus warns Ronaldo: performance first, not name

Named Portugal manager after the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup, Jorge Jesus made clear at his press conference that Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will receive no special treatment. No status guarantees a place in the starting XI.

Football Jul 10

Manchester United eye Neco Williams as Forest full-back attracts Premier League interest

Manchester United and Newcastle United have both registered interest in Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams, according to BBC Sport. The Wales international, 25, is contracted at the City Ground until 2029 but his future remains uncertain.

Football Jul 10

Bouaddi targeted on social media after France-Morocco: "I don't regret my choice"

After Morocco's defeat to France (0-2) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi faced a wave of online mockery over his decision to represent the Lions of the Atlas rather than the Blues.

Football Jul 10

Mbappe plays down ankle scare as England sweat over Guehi ahead of World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe was substituted as a precaution in France's 2-0 win over Morocco but insists he is fine, while England face a defensive injury crisis with Marc Guehi doubtful and Reece James still working his way back from a hamstring problem.

Football Jul 10

Michael Oliver named referee for Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles

Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, with a semi-final berth against France or Morocco on the line.

Football Jul 10

Clattenburg warns fourth Italian World Cup final referee would 'upset a lot of people'

Former FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg has predicted Italy's Maurizio Mariani will officiate the 2026 World Cup final, arguing the appointment would raise serious fairness concerns given the dominance of Italian officials at the top of football's refereeing structure.

Football Jul 10

Saint-Etienne signs Senegalese goalkeeper Mamour Ndiaye, third summer signing

ASSE officially announced on Friday the signing of 20-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Mamour Ndiaye from Norwegian club Sarpsborg. The goalkeeper has committed until 2030 and will serve as backup to Gautier Larsonneur in Ligue 2.

Football Jul 10

Vinicius breaks silence after Brazil's elimination by Norway in World Cup round of 16

Four days after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Vinicius Junior posted a message on Instagram to express his frustration and apologize to Brazilian supporters.

Football Jul 10

WSL champions Man City sign Euro 2025 winner Niamh Charles from Chelsea on three-year deal

Manchester City have signed England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old, who scored a penalty in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 shootout victory over Spain, is City's second summer signing following the arrival of Beth Mead.

Football Jul 10

Bounou stops Mbappé and captivates the Blues despite Morocco's defeat

Eliminated 2-0 by France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Boston, Morocco can count on a moral hero: Yassine Bounou, who made a penalty save against Mbappé and was praised by Maignan and Koundé after the final whistle.

Football Jul 10

Norway's Solbakken was clinically dead for seven minutes before coaching his country to the World Cup

Stale Solbakken, who will coach Norway against England in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final, survived a cardiac arrest during a Copenhagen training session in 2001, spending 26 hours unconscious before a pacemaker ended his playing career at 33.

Football Jul 10

Fifa releases 1,200 'sold-out' World Cup final tickets at prices up to $32,970

Fifa quietly listed nearly 1,200 Category 2 tickets for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, despite previously indicating the match was sold out. Prices start at $7,380, with premium lower-deck seats reaching $32,970.

Football Jul 10