Fifa crisis and security fears overshadow World Cup
Celtic’s ideal finish would be signing Haissem Hassan and Fares Ghedjemis, while keeping Canada World Cup right-back Alistair Johnston amid Everton interest.
Leeds have not made an offer for Paraguay World Cup goalkeeper Orlando Gill, Sky Sports say, though San Lorenzo’s shootout hero is on a shortlist for James Trafford’s deputy.
After starring for DR Congo at the World Cup, free agent Axel Tuanzebe is weighing Saudi League offers amid interest from Everton and Brentford.
Gianni Infantino hailed Pau Cubarsi’s ‘extraordinary’ World Cup after Spain kept 7 clean sheets in 8 games, conceded once and the 19-year-old won the Young Player Award.
AFA president Claudio Tapia said Argentina’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England felt ‘like winning the World Cup’, and named Cape Verde, Egypt and England among the matches that left a mark.
World Cup quarter-finalists Gregor Kobel and Julian Ryerson have returned to Dortmund training after extended breaks following Switzerland and Norway’s runs in North America.
Andros Townsend has joined Thai top-flight side PT Prachuap, weeks after the former World Cup pundit went viral for his unusual diet during the tournament.
Riccardo Calafiori said Italy’s failure to qualify made the World Cup too painful to watch, after Norway topped their group and Bosnia beat them in the play-off.
Thibaut Courtois has returned after a World Cup break and injury, while Mbappe, Bellingham, Cucurella, Tchouameni and Konate are due back on Monday after reaching the final four.
Keito Nakamura enhanced his stock at the World Cup with a goal and assist for Japan, and the Stade Reims winger is now drawing Premier League interest.
Robert Andrich wants a Germany recall under Jürgen Klopp after missing the 2026 World Cup squad and working as a TV pundit during the tournament in North America.
A leaked security file details World Cup threats to Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, referees and teams, including bomb threats, death threats and a security breach at England’s base.
Auston Trusty reflected on scoring for the USA at the World Cup as they reached the last 16 before a 4-1 defeat by Belgium, calling it a dream come true.
Infantino’s plan to sell part of the World Cup sparked backlash, boycott threats and fresh scrutiny of Fifa, with the crisis traced back to Qatar 2022 and long-running corruption.
World Cup winner Cristian Romero reportedly prefers Atletico Madrid over Inter Milan, with Spurs open to a deal and the defender keen on Diego Simeone.
