- Jul 27
Transfer journalists Romano and Plettenberg clash publicly on X over Diomandé-to-Real Madrid report
Fabrizio Romano called the Yan Diomandé-to-Real Madrid deal done; Florian Plettenberg called it a 'pseudo-agreement.' The dispute escalated when Romano posted old private messages from Plettenberg asking for career advice.
- Jul 26
Real Madrid agree over 100 million euro fee for Leipzig winger Yann Diomande
The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, who impressed at the 2026 World Cup, is set to travel to Madrid next week for a medical before signing a five-year contract until 2031.
- Jul 9
Morten Hjulmand leaves Sporting for Atlético de Madrid in €40 million transfer, signing until 2031
The Danish midfielder reaches agreement on a five-year contract with Diego Simeone's side, with Sporting receiving €40 million fixed fee.
- Jul 5
Sporting's Trincão set for €50m move to Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli
Francisco Trincão is in advanced talks to join Saudi club Al Ahli for around €50 million, with the Portuguese winger set to replace Riyad Mahrez.
- Jul 5
Jürgen Klopp accepts Germany national team job after World Cup exit, reports Fabrizio Romano
Jürgen Klopp has agreed to become the new head coach of the German national football team, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann following the team's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 19
Canada secures first World Cup win with 6-0 demolition of Qatar; midfielder Koné suffers broken leg in gruesome foul
Canada secured their first-ever World Cup victory in Vancouver on Thursday night, overwhelming nine-man Qatar 6-0 in a match stained by two Qatari red cards and a double leg fracture for midfielder Ismaël Koné.
- May 30
Atlético Madrid Trolls Barcelona with Fake Yamal Bid for Sunflower Seeds and Bad Bunny Tickets Amid Álvarez Transfer Row
Atlético Madrid launched a scathing social media attack on FC Barcelona, posting mock transfer offers for Lamine Yamal involving concert tickets and sunflower seeds, before accusing the Catalan club of a 'smear campaign' over Julián Álvarez.
- May 27
Barcelona agree £70m deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign England winger Anthony Gordon in a deal worth around £70 million plus bonuses, beating Bayern Munich to his signature.