Athletic Club announced in a surprise move the renewal of Nico Williams, who had been linked in recent days with Barcelona. The winger renews with the Basque side until 2035, 8 years more than what was stipulated in his contract (2027). In addition, his termination clause is 50% higher than what he had.

Former Nigeria international goalkeeper Peter Rufai has died aged 61 following an illness, the national football federation said on Thursday.

Nico Williams wanted to include a release clause in his contract in the event that he could not be registered, but FC Barcelona is standing firm. The Barca's legal services warn that Laporta and the board could be in serious trouble if they agree and the player has to be released.

In a message on social media, Trent Alexander-Arnold expressed his sadness at the death of Diogo Jota, with whom he played together at Liverpool. The Real Madrid player was "heartbroken" by the news.

Spain showed why they are favourites to win Women's Euro 2025 by hammering Portugal 5-0 in their Group B opener on Thursday as both teams paid tribute to Portuguese men's international Diogo Jota who was killed in a car crash.

Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday along with his brother Andre.

The newly-relaunched Club World Cup is down to its last eight teams, and the trophy is very much up for grabs now for the team who can progress through the next three matches in the hope of being crowned champion.

Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez, has paid tribute to Diogo Jota, following reports of his death in a car accident in Spain, declaring that the nation will "mourn the loss of one of its heroes" after news that forces a wider reflection on "life in general".

Paul Pogba said during his unveiling at new club Monaco on Thursday a return to the French national team "would of course still be a dream and a bonus for me".

Italy got off to a winning start at Women's Euro 2025 with Thursday's 1-0 success over Belgium as world champions Spain get ready to begin their championship bid against grieving Portugal.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Diogo Jota will be remembered as a "friend to everyone" after the Portuguese international died in a car crash on Thursday.

Milan have announced their first summer acquisition: Samuele Ricci arrives from Torino on a permanent deal to bolster Allegri's midfield.

Diogo Jota was quickly hailed by the Liverpool support as "better than (Luis) Figo" and the shocking death of the Portuguese international on Thursday has left the English champions in mourning.

Grieving fans laid flowers outside the Reds' home stadium in tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André, who tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident.