Gian Piero Gasperini was unveiled as new coach of Italian side Roma on Friday after nine hugely successful years at the helm of Atalanta.

Inter Miami arrive at the Club World Cup as winners of the Supporters' Shield, led by the brilliance of Lionel Messi and the experience of Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba — yet with one of the most inexperienced squads in the tournament. Reaching the knockout stages will be no easy task, especially with the likes of Porto and Palmeiras in their group.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray are stepping up their summer transfer plans with bold moves for Leroy Sane and Victor Osimhen.

Barcelona's Raphinha has been named La Liga's best player of the 2024/25 campaign. The Brazilian winger topped the vote ahead of Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Pedri, Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham, Isco and Sancet.

One of the facts of the victory of the Spanish national team against France is the new record of Lamine Yamal. The winger became, at the age of 17 years and 327 days, the youngest player to score a brace in the history of 'La Roja'.

Al Ahly SC, champions of the CAF Champions League in four of the last six editions, arrive at the Club World Cup as Africa's team to beat. The Egyptian side boast a strong core and are now led by Spanish coach Jose Riveiro, newly appointed to oversee their campaign.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are on the verge of completing a deal for highly-rated Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi, with only minor details left to finalise between the clubs.

David Beckham will be awarded a knighthood by King Charles III next week in recognition of his football career and his charity work, reports said Friday.

Carlo Ancelotti analysed his first match in charge of the Brazilian national team, which ended goalless against Ecuador. He highlighted the team's defensive work, which he asked to do a little more on the ball.

Luis Diaz will only consider leaving Liverpool for Barcelona this summer, according to sources cited by Mundo Deportivo, though the Colombian winger has expressed his happiness at Anfield.

Gabriel Magalhaes has shared his pride and gratitude after signing a new contract with Arsenal, expressing his deep connection to the club, its fans, and his hopes for future trophies.

The Tenerife-born Pedri, who scored one of the goals in Spain's victory over France, said that he has better memories now than when he was injured at the European Championship. In addition, the 'la Roja' international warned of Portugal's danger ahead of the Nations League final.

Johnny Cardoso is close to becoming a new Atletico Madrid signing. The footballer has already reached an agreement with the 'Colchonero' club at the expense of Betis, his current team.

The Spanish Football Federation has officially announced the key dates for the 2025/26 season, confirming the start and end dates for both La Liga and the Spanish second tier. The campaign will kick off over the weekend of 17 August, with the top flight concluding on 24 May and the second tier wrapping up its regular season on 31 May.