Paul Pogba, on the verge of signing a professional contract again, showered praise on Lamine Yamal, highlighting his great intelligence despite his young age.

Victor Lindelof has expressed his enduring affection for Manchester United after confirming his departure this summer, reflecting on his eight-year journey at Old Trafford and the special connection he forged with fans.

A Spanish court on Wednesday confirmed the 10,800-euro fine disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales received for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso, a sentence feminist groups condemned as too lenient.

Arsenal are considering a move for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard as uncertainty surrounds Thomas Partey’s future, with the club also closing in on deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi.

Stefano Pioli has ceased to be the coach of Al-Nassr. With his renewal not happening, Cristiano Ronaldo is left without a coach for the next season at the Saudi club.

FC Porto head coach Martin Anselmi spoke to the press after FC Porto’s 4-4 draw against Al Ahly, which meant the Portuguese side's exit from the Club World Cup.

Pep Guardiola is the most decorated manager in the Club World Cup. He not only holds the record for most titles (four) but has also won all ten matches he's managed in the competition. Furthermore, he boasts a run of eight consecutive games without conceding a single goal. However, Juventus, who have already beaten his side this year, threaten to tarnish his impressive statistics.

In Malaysia, the love for football is strong. Fans are always excited to watch the Malaysia league and other big games.

Adam Lallana has brought his career as a professional player to an end. The Englishman, a Champions League winner with Liverpool, is hanging up his boots at Southampton, the club where he rose to prominence.

The match between Red Bull Salzburg and Real Madrid already has a referee. The Mauritanian referee will be Dahane Beida, who already knows what it's like to referee the Inter Milan-Urawa Reds Club World Cup.

Christopher Nkunku is not what he used to be. Enzo Maresca gave him his chance as a starter against Esperance de Tunis, but he did not deliver. In addition, the referee denied him a penalty when he was ready to take it. In the last Premier League, he scored only three goals.

Mallorca are in negotiations with FC Barcelona to reach an agreement for the permanent move of Pablo Torre, which would include an option to buy him back for the ‘Cules’.

Barcelona announced the team's return to the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Hansi Flick's side will return to their home stadium to play Como on 10th August in a new edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy.

2025 feels like a new dawn for football talent. This new wave of under-23s is breaking into first teams in Europe (and further afield), winning fans, newspapers, and even causing changes in the betting odds.