FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be "the most successful club competition in the world" Saturday, ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United are emerging as frontrunners in the pursuit of Hugo Ekitike, following the striker's breakout season with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Andree Jeglertz will coach his final match as Denmark's head coach against Poland. The Swede will take over at Manchester City Women after the Women's Euros.

Three of Spanish football's most high-profile players celebrate birthdays this weekend. Vinicius Junior (25 on July 12), Nico Williams (23, on Saturday), and Lamine Yamal (18 on Sunday, July 13) mark their birthdays against very different backdrops.

Italian coach Stefano Pioli, who spent last season in charge of Saudi club Al-Nassr, is to return to Fiorentina, a club he previously coached and played for as a player, the Tuscan club announced on Saturday.

Liverpool have officially announced the retirement of the number '20' shirt as a posthumous tribute to Diogo Jota. The late Portuguese forward leaves an indelible mark on Anfield, and no one will ever wear his number again for the Reds.

Chelsea must somehow try to stop an irresistible Paris Saint-Germain side from adding the Club World Cup trophy to their UEFA Champions League title as the final of the first edition of FIFA's expanded competition takes place on Sunday.

Ahead of the Club World Cup final, Marquinhos reflected on PSG's current form. The Brazilian praised the current squad of the French side, although he recalled that in the past he played alongside historic players with whom he also formed great teams despite not having the same collective success.

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez warned Friday that playing games at the hottest time of the day during the Club World Cup is "very dangerous" as his side prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the final on Sunday afternoon.

USA international midfielder Malik Tillman has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, the Bundesliga side announced on Saturday.

Levi Colwill expresses confidence in Chelsea's unique qualities ahead of the Club World Cup final against PSG.

England have the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 in their sights after thrashing the Netherlands on Wednesday but Lauren Hemp says the Lionesses have not become complacent ahead of their Group D match with Wales.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are keen to accelerate talks with Frenkie De Jong over a contract renewal as soon as possible. The player is keen to stay and the club are looking to agree a new long-term deal which would, in turn, ease their short-term financial situation in terms of 'fair play'.

French international Theo Hernandez, who has joined Saudi club Al-Hilal, took a swing at AC Milan's leadership as he bid farewell to the club and its fans on social media.