
- Jun 28
Robert Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year designated player contract after Barcelona exit
The 37-year-old Polish striker leaves Barcelona after four seasons and commits to the MLS club through 2028 as a designated player, earning around $20 million annually.

- Jun 21
Super-sub Undav fires Germany into World Cup last 16 with late double against Ivory Coast
Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, sealing a round-of-16 berth with a game to spare.

- Jun 21
Suspected ligament tear casts doubt over Germany defender Schlotterbeck at World Cup
The Borussia Dortmund centre-back was substituted at halftime with knee pain. An MRI on Sunday will determine the extent of the damage.

- Jun 14
Nagelsmann brushes off Klopp's 'still' comment after broadcast duo suggest his days as Germany coach are numbered
A televised exchange between Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller, hinting that Julian Nagelsmann may not remain Germany's head coach beyond September, has drawn a cool response from the Bundestrainer and a sharp rebuke from former international Stefan Effenberg.
