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PSV Eindhoven attacker Sebari has officially joined Bayern Munich for a transfer fee of up to €55 million.

Bayern Munich announced on Monday that Ismail Sebari has joined the club from PSV Eindhoven. The two sides signed a five-year contract, valid until June 30, 2031.

2026-07-02 04:56

Football · Brazilian Serie A · Fluminense · Portuguese Primeira Liga · Porto

Thiago Silva has confirmed his return to Fluminense on a six-month contract.

Fluminense officially announced on Monday that 41-year-old Thiago Silva has returned to the club on a free transfer, effective immediately. The two sides signed a six-month contract, valid until December 31, 2026.

2026-06-23 03:51

Football · 2026 World Cup · 2028 European Championship · Austrian Football Association · Austrian national team

Austrian coach Ralf Rangnick has extended his contract, meaning his term will last until 2028.

The Austrian Football Association (OFB) announced on Saturday that national team coach Ralf Rangnick has renewed his contract. He will remain in his position after this World Cup until the end of the 2028 European Championship.

2026-06-14 04:09

Football · 2026 World Cup · USA · Paraguay · Fralín Balogun

World Cup – Balogun scores twice as the USA easily defeats Paraguay 4-1 to temporarily top the standings.

In the first round of Group D matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States hosted Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They ultimately defeated their opponents 4-1 to temporarily take the top spot in the group and achieve their tenth victory in World Cup history.

2026-06-13 05:24

Football · 2026 World Cup · Canada · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Jovo Lukic

World Cup – Lukic breaks the deadlock, Larin scores, Canada draws with Bosnia and Herzegovina, both teams earning one point.

In the first round of Group B matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada, one of the host nations, hosted Bosnia and Herzegovina at the BMO Stadium. After 90 minutes of intense play, the two sides ultimately drew 1-1.

2026-06-13 04:02

Football · 2026 World Cup · Argentina · Marcos Senesi · Leonardo Balerdi

Balerdi misses World Cup due to injury; Argentina calls up Tottenham's new signing Senesi as a replacement.

The Argentine national team announced on Thursday that it has called up Marcos Senesi for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

2026-06-12 05:58

Football · 2026 World Cup · International Friendlies · Argentina · Iceland

Friendly Match – Messi returns from injury and scores as a substitute, Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0.

On June 9th local time, Argentina played a friendly match against Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, USA. They ultimately won 3-0, welcoming the World Cup with a resounding victory.

2026-06-10 05:41

Football · 2026 World Cup · International Friendly · France · Northern Ireland

Friendly Match – Olise scores a hat-trick, France defeats Northern Ireland 3-1 at home

On June 8th local time, France hosted Northern Ireland at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Thanks to a hat-trick from Michael Olisse, they ultimately won 3-1 in their pre-World Cup friendly.

2026-06-09 08:46

Football · Algerian Football Federation · Algeria · Vladimir Petkovic · 2026 World Cup

Algeria's head coach Petkovic has extended his contract and will remain in charge until July 2028.

The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced on Sunday that it has renewed the contract of national team coach Vladimir Petkovic. The 62-year-old Petkovic will remain in his position after the World Cup, with the new contract extending his tenure for two years until July 2028.

2026-06-08 03:43

Football · international friendlies · 2026 World Cup · Netherlands · Algeria

Friendly Match – Musa scores as Netherlands suffer a shock 0-1 defeat to Algeria

On June 3, local time, the Netherlands lost 0-1 to Algeria in a pre-World Cup friendly match. After this match, they will immediately depart for New York to make their final preparations for the World Cup.

2026-06-04 06:03

FIFA · Referees Committee · Pierluigi Collina · 2026 World Cup · Goalkeeper

New rules for the 2026 World Cup: "Tactical timeouts" using goalkeeper injuries are strictly prohibited.

Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee, revealed that at the 2026 World Cup, when a goalkeeper is injured and falls to the ground, players on the field will be strictly prohibited from going to the technical area or the bench to communicate with the coach on tactics.

2026-06-01 02:25

Football · Argentine Primera División · River Plate · Portuguese Primeira Liga · Benfica

Official: Argentine international Nicolás Otamendi joins River Plate on a free transfer, signing a contract until December 2027.

River Plate officially announced on Saturday that Benfica centre-back Nicolás Otamendi will join them on a free transfer this summer. The two sides have signed a one-and-a-half-year contract, valid until December 31, 2027.

2026-05-31 05:40

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