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Toni Kroos: 'I’m not coming back, and Real Madrid knows that...'
Toni Kroos confirms his retirement is final in an in-depth interview, reflecting on Real Madrid’s search for his replacement, praising Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and warning about the risks of an overloaded football calendar.
Chico Lamba officially announced as a new signing for Saint-Étienne
Arouca will retain ten percent of a future sale. The transfer could reach up to eight million euros; half of that will go to Sporting, who held 50 percent of the rights to a future sale of the U21 international center-back.
Eternal rivalry on the horizon again? Al Ahli attempts to sign Messi
Saudi club Al Ahli is targeting Lionel Messi for a post-2025 move from Inter Miami, hoping to reignite the legendary rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. Talks are underway, according to L'Équipe.
Allegri confirms Modric's arrival and 'Theo's' departure upon return as Milan coach
Massimiliano Allegri gave his first press conference on Monday as the new head coach of AC Milan. The 57-year-old Italian, who already has a successful history with the Rossoneri, confirmed that Luka Modric will join Milan after the Club World Cup.
Rakitic ends his career and immediately takes on a new role
Ivan Rakitic has now officially confirmed that he is ending his playing career. It was previously announced that the former Croatian international will take on a new role at Hajduk Split: he will become the assistant to technical director Goran Vucevic.
Toni Kroos: 'Real Madrid is missing a player like me'
Toni Kroos believes he knows what Real Madrid is still missing. According to the former player of Los Blancos, the club could still use a "Toni Kroos type" player.
Saint-Maximin causes a stir with comments about doping at Fenerbahçe
Allan Saint-Maximin has caused a stir in Turkey with comments about his loan spell at Fenerbahçe. The French dribbler claims that the Turkish giants tried to drug him, much to the shock of the Istanbul club.
Real Madrid and Benfica resume negotiations for Carreras
Negotiations between Real Madrid and Benfica over Álvaro Carreras have resumed, with a full agreement already in place between the player and Madrid. While Benfica’s approval is still pending, both sides are moving closer to a deal that could see the left-back return to the Bernabéu.
Criticized Donnarumma receives support: 'He didn't want to injure Musiala'
Gianluigi Donnarumma has elaborated on the unfortunate collision with Jamal Musiala at the Club World Cup. The Italian goalkeeper of Paris Saint-Germain had no intention of hitting Bayern Munich’s German star talent.
When is it too hot for football? FIFA and players’ union disagree
It’s hot at the Club World Cup, and that’s causing quite a stir in the football world. The heat in the United States is affecting the players and has drawn criticism from coaches and players alike. At the highest levels of football, there is division over when conditions are still considered safe.