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![He played for Belgium in Euro 2024 and has now signed permanently with Lyon](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2152098946/pt/foto/25-orel-mangala-during-the-ligue-1-uber-eats-match-between-clermont-and-lyon-at-stade-gabriel.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=eFb5vfOjykA08wlRTFMiiTPxV_QZcCbX1GVEqR4gHYY=)
He played for Belgium in Euro 2024 and has now signed permanently with Lyon
The French club activated the purchase option included in the loan of Orel Mangala from Nottingham Forest during the January transfer window.
![Thon: His speed is a weapon that we really need](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2159235975/pt/foto/dortmund-david-raum-of-germany-germany-coach-julian-nagelsmann-jamal-musiala-of-germany-during.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=oqWgLhQp_2-Tv5Hnft1VyBgCDZeb90Ul1kKnoL9xsKI=)
Thon: 'His speed is a weapon that we really need'
There is much debate in Germany about whether or not Leroy Sané will play in the quarter-final between Germany and Spain. The Bayern Munich forward discussed his own qualities three days before the European Championship clash, and German legend Olaf Thon also weighed in on the matter.
![Bayern has now succeeded and puts 50 million on the table for Fulham s standout player](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2159269029/pt/foto/gelsenkirchen-germany-joao-palhinha-of-portugal-during-the-euro-match-between-georgia-v.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=xxw5b1luGMxmrethrj6nc7SuPixsd8xaVidAFRS_9sI=)
Bayern has now succeeded and puts 50 million on the table for Fulham's standout player
Bayern Munich will soon strengthen their squad with João Palhinha. According to reports from Germany and England, the midfielder will join from Fulham for approximately fifty million euros.
![Former Groningen striker Strand Larsen transfers to the Premier League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2153142067/pt/foto/vigo-spain-jorgen-strand-larsen-of-rc-celta-de-vigo-reacts-during-the-laliga-ea-sports-match.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=SrtK3b8LE8qyDHtRaeNdW8_q2AjIHmEAxHzDympa07Q=)
Former Groningen striker Strand Larsen transfers to the Premier League
Jørgen Strand Larsen is making the move to the Premier League. Wolverhampton Wanderers will loan the former FC Groningen striker from Celta de Vigo for the coming season, with an option to buy reportedly worth 27 million euros.
![De Bruyne reacts annoyed to stupid question from Italian journalist](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2160114302/pt/foto/dusseldorf-germany-kevin-de-bruyne-of-belgium-looks-dejected-after-defeat-to-france-during-the.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=jSgGIdvmzTOjWZv2y2hmq_lcIeSOE7Y8JjJPLOvAD4s=)
De Bruyne reacts annoyed to 'stupid' question from Italian journalist
Kevin De Bruyne stands before a battery of microphones. Red face, sad eyes. Hair still nicely styled. He has just been eliminated with Belgium by the French. Once again, nothing.
![Hummels may continue in Germany with the reigning champions](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2156187800/pt/foto/london-england-mats-hummels-of-borussia-dortmund-disappointed-on-the-pitch-during-the-uefa.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=oRsnCErkhJnf-PbPG8lOSq8YX3oH0jv_WeY6LG6FLJs=)
Hummels may continue in Germany with the reigning champions
Bayer Leverkusen is considering signing the experienced 35-year-old central defender.
![Gelsenkirchen will be the home of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2152875696/pt/foto/lviv-ukraine-players-of-fc-shakhtar-donetsk-hold-ukrainian-flag-posing-for-a-joint-photo.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=QzdQmCTpFZDJ4Q5da7xLakIsCdrJCoOHFWBVZVNGLqw=)
Gelsenkirchen will be the home of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League
The team from Donetsk has not played home games in Ukraine since the country was invaded by Russia in 2022.
![Brazil draws and will face Uruguay in the quarterfinals](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2160362480/pt/foto/santa-clara-california-eder-militao-of-brazil-heads-the-ball-against-jhon-cordoba-of-colombia.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=Xr0Cw8x_jg_cHojw93Jjat3rLWthykTUQTCcyKE0QS8=)
Brazil draws and will face Uruguay in the quarterfinals
Brazil secured the last spot in the Copa América quarterfinals with a 1-1 draw against Colombia. Raphinha scored first for Brazil in the 12th minute, but Colombia equalized through Daniel Muñoz in stoppage time of the first half.
![Ronaldo in the eyes of a French goalkeeper: He has nothing to prove](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2159805393/pt/foto/brice-samba-of-france-and-alphonse-areola-of-france-during-the-press-conference-of-france.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=G9anso_G3_iTPiLuDJHTteYzrsSF-u8wfweiIpE-9n8=)
Ronaldo in the eyes of a French goalkeeper: 'He has nothing to prove'
Brice Samba, one of France's goalkeepers at Euro 2024, discussed the upcoming quarterfinal match against Portugal in a Wednesday press conference. The Lens goalkeeper, a backup to Mike Maignan, highlighted the challenge of facing Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasizing Ronaldo's determination to score and stating, "He has nothing to prove." France's journey to the quarterfinals included benefiting from two own goals and a penalty.
![Del Bosque fires up Germany: Spain is the favorite, we will win](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/453979525/pt/foto/costa-do-sauipe-brazil-spain-coach-vicente-del-bosque-speaks-to-members-of-the-media-after-the.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=DHZycdFD53htIy8ElKnQKLgCTLHwaCx_pE-z9btaYH0=)
Del Bosque 'fires up' Germany: 'Spain is the favorite, we will win'
Vicente del Bosque, president of the committee overseeing the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has stirred reactions in Germany with his bold statements to Bild.