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Amedspor winger Yira Sor is expected to spend about six weeks on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during his side’s Turkish league victory over Trabzonspor.

Victor Osimhen has reportedly decided to remain at Galatasaray and will not seek a move away from the Turkish club during the current summer transfer window.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly set Julian Alvarez a Sunday deadline to decide whether he is prepared to consider a move to Arsenal or remain with the Spanish club, as uncertainty continues over the Argentina striker’s immediate future.

Nigeria’s Falconets have lined up international friendlies against Poland and South Korea as part of their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has backed Arsenal to finally end their long wait for Premier League glory by winning the 2026/27 title, while also predicting that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will once again finish as the league’s top scorer

Chelsea’s final pre-season outing at Stamford Bridge ended in a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad, but the biggest talking point of the evening was not the scoreline—it was the divided reaction from supporters when Enzo Fernández returned to the pitch amid lingering uncertainty over his future.

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has said he is prepared to accept whatever decision follows Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, insisting that he is not afraid of losing his position after the team’s historic exit from the qualification race.

Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt believes the club has already completed its most impressive piece of business in the transfer market, describing the signing of Youri Tielemans as the standout deal of the summer.

South Africa captain Refiloe Jane has insisted Banyana Banyana will give everything on the pitch as they prepare for a high-stakes showdown with Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the race for a place in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup inter-confederation playoffs.

Chelsea have reportedly set a firm deadline for any club interested in signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with the London club demanding £120 million to sanction a transfer before the end of the current window.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match on Saturday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax on Sunday as Spain and Argentina battle for football’s biggest prize. Alongside lifting the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy, the winning nation will also receive a substantial financial reward.

For France, transitions remain a major weapon. Few teams are as capable of transforming a defensive moment into a scoring opportunity within seconds. Kylian Mbappé remains the headline threat, but France’s attacking strength extends far beyond one player. Their ability to attack open spaces and force defenders into split-second decisions makes them devastating on the counterattack.