Source: Konaté closing on move to Real Madrid

Negotiations between Real Madrid and France defender Ibrahima Konaté have progressed in the last 48 hours and are nearing a full agreement, a source told ESPN.

Fans will no longer be able to bring refillable plastic bottles into World Cup stadiums after FIFA changed its policy.

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has said "it would be a pleasure" to play in France, adding that Paris Saint-Germain are a team he has loved since he was "little" amid interest from Liverpool.

Real Madrid are weighing up an approach for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promising he'll sign Erling Haaland is great showbiz, but's also stealing a leaf directly from the Florentino Perez Election Playbook.

Real Madrid's rival presidential candidates made their boldest moves yet on Wednesday, as Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri if he's elected, and rival Florentino Perez confirmed José Mourinho as his chosen coach.

Manchester City have threatened legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland if he's elected.

Former Chelsea forward Bobby Tambling has died at the age of 84, his former club Crosshaven have announced.

Manchester City have had their opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN.

Real Madrid's rival presidential candidates made their boldest moves yet on Wednesday, as Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri if he's elected, and rival Florentino Perez confirmed José Mourinho as his chosen coach.

Inter Miami CF and Argentina star Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming the first individual football player to be given the honor by the committee.

Former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has spoken about the struggles he faced in a year of personal tragedy in which the death of teammate Diogo Jota was followed by that of his father.

France head coach Didier Deschamps has eased fears surrounding the fitness of centre-back William Saliba ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to be fit to play in the team's World Cup opener.

Dr Ben Rosenblatt, England's lead physical performance coach at the last two World Cups, believes meticulous preparation and level heads will give Thomas Tuchel's side the best chance of winning the most complex tournament ever.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his decision to move on from "the club-centric mindset" after selecting no Real Madrid players in his final squad for the World Cup.

As a World Cup on home soil looms, the U.S. is set to lean on title-toting talents. The last time America hosted, in 1994, things were very different.

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati, on loan at AS Monaco, has announced the release of his first music single.

While it will come as no shock to learn that Real Madrid have a white jersey once again, the design is offset by a fresh and bold colour combination.

Mexico starlet Gilberto Mora will be 17 years and 240 days old when the 2026 World Cup kicks off, making him the youngest player in the tournament.

Eintracht Frankfurt full back Nathaniel Brown is of interest to Bayern Munich and Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Crystal Palace have more players at the 2026 World Cup than Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Rasmus Højlund has joined Napoli in a permanent move from Manchester United.

England captain Harry Kane has had a first-ever waxwork figure of himself unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the World Cup this summer.

Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has told Argentina fans that he will recover from a finger injury in time for the national team's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16.

England defender Niamh Charles is likely to leave Chelsea this summer, sources have told ESPN, with the left-back moving closer to a departure after the Blues signed former Arsenal left-back Katie McCabe.

Former Spain and Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has defended the actions of the investment group he represents after their deal to buy Sevilla collapsed at the 11th hour.

Florentino Pérez has said he'll announce Real Madrid's "first big signing for next season" on Thursday as the club's presidential election campaign enters its final days.

Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?

Lewis Koumas scored his first international goal to salvage Wales a 1-1 draw with World Cup-bound Ghana in Cardiff.