World Cup fallout as Argentina and Spain stay in focus
Emmanuel Petit sparked uproar with comments on Harry Kane after England’s World Cup disappointment, as the Three Lions again fell short of a major trophy.
Infantino reportedly congratulated Argentina on their World Cup run and praised their ‘professionalism’ despite FIFA investigating the post-final brawl after Spain’s 1-0 win.
Tottenham are still without several World Cup players. Romero, Porro, Spence and Senesi are due back on 10 August after reaching the semi-finals.
MLS have excused Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul from the All-Star Game after Argentina reached the World Cup final, allowing them to rest after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win.
Celtic are not expected to follow up their interest in James Penrice. Brondby have also hinted they could let Benjamin Tahirovic, linked after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup run, leave.
Fabián Ruiz said winning the World Cup with Spain was ‘unique’ after a historic season, thanking PSG and their fans for backing him throughout the tournament.
Barcelona want to renew Spain World Cup winner Ferran Torres in September despite PSG links, with the forward returning on 10 August after his extended break.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, a World Cup breakout at 40, has joined Colo Colo after standout displays, including in a 3-2 extra-time defeat by Argentina.
Spain World Cup winner Aymeric Laporte offered himself to Barcelona, but they are not interested as Flick trusts his defenders and a deal with Athletic looks difficult.
World Cup payouts handed Premier League clubs FIFA compensation, with Manchester United eighth on £1.95m, Liverpool 15th and Manchester City in the top five on £3.3m.
A snapshot of 26 World Cup moments, from Spain’s triumph and Mbappé’s Golden Boot to Haaland’s impact, fan scenes, VAR rows and Mexico’s duck mascot Merlin.
Enzo Maresca said he phoned Phil Foden after England left him out of the World Cup, insisting it is his ‘duty’ to help the Manchester City forward rediscover his form.
Barcelona remain keen on Argentina World Cup star Julián Álvarez but will not raise their €100m bid, with Atlético refusing to sell to a direct rival.
Arsenal are tracking Norway winger Andreas Schjelderup after his World Cup impact, including a quarter-final goal against England, but Benfica are reluctant to sell.
