New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has described Morgan Rogers as a “great signing”, expressing confidence that the England midfielder will strengthen the squad and form a strong partnership with Cole Palmer. Speaking on Monday ahead of his first match in charge, a pre-season friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, Alonso said he was delighted to welcome…
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The move, announced on Thursday, makes Garnacho Villa’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window following the arrivals of Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Keba Cisse at the Europa League champions. Villa manager Unai…
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has been appointed head coach of the German national team, with the German Football Association (DFB) tasking him with rebuilding the country’s struggling football programme. The DFB announced the appointment on Friday, confirming that Klopp has signed a contract running until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted…
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has signed a four-year contract extension, providing a major boost to new manager Enzo Maresca ahead of the new season. The new deal, announced on Wednesday, secures the England international’s future at the club after a difficult campaign disrupted by injuries and inconsistent form. Foden’s previous contract was due to…
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first attempt by the three Sahel neighbours to stage the continental football tournament together. The Malian Football Federation announced that officials from the three countries met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea have completed the signing of England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £117 million, making him the most expensive British player in history. The 23-year-old signed an eight-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2033 after successfully completing his medical following England’s…
Spain’s World Cup-winning team received a rapturous welcome in Madrid on Monday as an estimated two million fans lined the city’s streets to celebrate their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph. The players travelled aboard an open-top bus through the Spanish capital, waving the World Cup trophy to jubilant supporters dressed in the national colours of…
Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner to secure a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. Torres struck in the 106th minute, firing home from close range after Nico Williams headed Pedro Porro’s cross into his path, sealing Spain’s…
U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday after remaining on the presentation stage as Spain celebrated their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina and lifted the trophy. Trump, who presented medals alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, briefly stayed on the podium as the Spanish players celebrated their triumph,…
