Germany calls briefing amid Klopp coach reports

The German federation (DFB) has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national team coach.

The two sporting icons were joined by their wives for a lunch meetup, where the duo was seen embracing.

Barcelona have sounded out the possibility of signing Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, although Julián Álvarez remains the Spanish champions' top target this summer, a source told ESPN.

WAFCON 2026 has spent much of the year feeling like a tournament searching for its place in the calendar, rather than one of African football's flagship events.

Nigeria are intent, as always, on winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, but for star forward Asisat Oshoala, lifting another trophy would represent only part of the tournament's success.

Ibtissam Jraidi scored twice as hosts Morocco beat Kenya 4-0 in their opener, while Algeria beat Senegal 2-0.

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England have not been granted a guaranteed spot at UEFA Euro 2028 despite being one of the tournament co-hosts.

Reece James' quest for World Cup glory with England may have ended with semifinal anguish, but the Chelsea captain could grab consolation on the racecourse.

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with Russian betting firm Fonbet.

Despite the flurry of big-name hires, international jobs remain a route to redemption or a quieter life away from the intensity of an elite club role.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has defended his players and called them "warriors" in the wake of the World Cup final defeat to Spain.

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest active professional football player at 59 years of age, scored his first competitive goal in almost four years at the weekend.

World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic has retired just a week on from the tournament's conclusion.

SYDNEY -- Micky van de Ven has said a repeat of Tottenham Hotspur's horror 2025-26 season is something he does not even want to contemplate.

Real Madrid expect to complete a deal to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in the coming hours, sources have told ESPN.

Xabi Alonso believes Morgan Rogers can hit the ground running with Chelsea after his record move from Aston Villa.

Xabi Alonso has asked for patience as his new coaching era at the helm of Chelsea kicks off in Sydney this week.

Paris Saint-Germain are set to open talks with Liverpool over Bradley Barcola's potential transfer to Anfield Transfer Talk has the latest.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a scathing attack on critics of the 2026 World Cup, accusing them of being "consumed by hate" and saying they should "reflect, meditate, pray, or watch a football match."

Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?

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Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the club this summer, insisting the saga linking him to a potential move to Chelsea is "closed."

Dani Olmo has rejected Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala's apology for the pair's altercation after Spain's World Cup final victory.

Lionel Messi is set to miss the MLS All-Star Game for the second season running, but this time will escape a suspension, the league announced on Saturday.

A female referee was forced off after being knocked to the ground while attempting to break up a confrontation between players during a preseason friendly on Saturday.

Wrexham continued their impressive preseason by beating another Premier League side, edging Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday after Sam Smith's late winner.

Tottenham Hotspur have got their preseason campaign off to a good start after beating A-League champions Auckland FC 2-0 on Sunday.