World Cup bonuses delayed as Mbappe reflects on record haul
Chelsea tried to sign Norway's World Cup standout Sander Berge after Enzo Fernandez left, but no bid was made and Fulham had no intention of selling.
Alvaro Morata said he is not closing the door on Spain after missing their 2026 World Cup win, though he accepts fierce competition makes a recall difficult.
Infantino hailed Egypt's 2026 World Cup as exceptional after their first knockout run, a shootout win over Australia and a 3-2 last-16 exit to Argentina.
Paul Scholes suggested a possible World Cup fallout after England team-mates Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers clashed during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Safa say Bafana Bafana's unpaid World Cup bonuses are delayed by US and Mexico tax compliance. Prize money has partly arrived, with bonuses due once the process is completed.
New Zealand World Cup starter Liberato Cacace remains out for Wrexham, with Parkinson calling him 'really unlucky' after repeated muscle injuries since his move from Empoli.
Ghana World Cup captain Jordan Ayew has left for England to sign for either Sheffield United or Sheffield Wednesday, with Blackburn, APOEL and Southampton ruled out.
Harry Kane said his record 73-goal season put him in Ballon d'Or contention, but England's World Cup star admitted the decision is now with voters.
Mbappe said his World Cup Golden Boot, 10 goals and record 22 overall make Ballon d'Or talk natural, though he insisted he must improve and help Real Madrid win titles.
