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Ballon d'Or: Nine PSG players and Wirtz on the shortlist
Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? France Football released the list of nominees on Thursday. Florian Wirtz is among them and thanks to the numerous trophies won, other German players can also hope for a chance.

Barcelona suddenly removes meeting with Ter Stegen from the agenda
Barcelona has removed the planned meeting with Marc-André ter Stegen, which was scheduled for Wednesday, from the agenda. According to COPE, it has been decided that the meeting will only take place if the goalkeeper himself requests it. The matter is now in the hands of the club’s legal department, according to Spanish media.

Man Utd follows Newcastle United's lead and also increases bid for Šeško
Alexander Isak hasn’t left yet, but behind the scenes, Newcastle United is pushing ahead in their search for the Swedish striker’s successor.

Son is set to become the most expensive player in MLS history
Son Heung-Min leaves Tottenham after ten legendary years to join LAFC in a record-breaking MLS transfer. The €22.4M deal makes him the most expensive signing in league history, signaling MLS’s growing ambition and global appeal.

Thomas Partey released on bail after being accused of rape and sexual assault
Ghanaian midfielder faces five charges of rape and one of sexual assault. He is prohibited from contacting the alleged victims and cannot change his address or travel internationally without notifying the authorities.

Turkish media criticize Mourinho and prepare for his dismissal
The Turkish media are impressed by Feyenoord. Fenerbahçe were defeated at De Kuip on Wednesday evening in the third qualifying round of the Champions League (2-1). Coach José Mourinho, in particular, is bearing the brunt of the criticism.

Mainz fails at Federal Court: Dresden match will not be rescheduled
FSV Mainz 05 has failed with its appeal before the DFB Federal Court and will therefore have to play against Dynamo Dresden in the DFB-Pokal on August 18. Christian Heidel did not mince words.

Liverpool want another forward and are trying to lure a European champion away from PSG
Liverpool are reportedly targeting PSG winger Rayan Barcola after setbacks in their pursuit of Alexander Isak and Rodrygo. With Núñez and Jota leaving, and Barcola’s role at PSG declining, the 22-year-old could be the perfect addition to the Reds’ reshaped attack.

Ter Stegen absent as Barça captain due to disciplinary reasons
Marc-André ter Stegen is temporarily no longer the first captain of Barcelona. The Catalan club reports that the 33-year-old German goalkeeper has been stripped of the armband for disciplinary reasons, which is most likely related to disagreements over the duration of his injury.

Ter Stegen and Barcelona at odds: goalkeeper refuses to sign medical report
The situation between Marc-André ter Stegen and Barcelona is threatening to turn tense. According to reports, the 33-year-old goalkeeper is currently refusing to sign the medical report that Barcelona intends to submit to La Liga.