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Around 50 non-participating clubs have not received FIFA's promised $250 million Club World Cup solidarity fund, with FIFA still discussing distribution while participating teams, including PSG, have already been paid.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick personally called Manchester City midfielder Rodri to outline the club's plans and try to persuade him to join. Spain internationals like Yamal also introduced Rodri to the locker room atmosphere and Flick's plans during national team training, hoping he would consider the Barcelona option. Due to Real Madrid's slow progress in finalizing the transfer, Rodri has not ruled out joining Barcelona, and the deal that previously seemed headed to the Bernabeu has reopened.

According to an exclusive report by Portuguese-speaking journalist Bruno Andrade, transfer negotiations between Sporting CP and Nottingham Forest over Ousmane Diomande have officially broken down. The two sides failed to reach an agreement over the transfer fee, and the deal, originally valued at around €40 million, has fallen through. Unless there is a major turnaround, Diomande will not be able to join Nottingham Forest this summer. Earlier, he had missed all of Sporting CP's pre-season friendlies due to the negotiations.

According to JTBC, former Korea Football Association president Jo Jung-yeon personally inquired about the lack of proper care for foreign referees during the 2011-2012 sexual entertainment scandal. Officials said resources were prioritized for the national team, and Jo criticized staff for not attending to referees, reportedly to avoid unfavorable officiating. Jo has not responded.

Brighton midfielder Baleba has missed pre-season due to an ankle ligament injury, casting doubt on his availability for the new Premier League season opener. He missed last week's friendly against Strasbourg. The club expects him to be sidelined for a period but is optimistic that the injury is not serious. Upcoming friendlies include matches against Roma and Bologna. On August 20, the team will play in the Europa Conference League qualifiers, followed three days later by the Premier League opener at home against Aston Villa. Manchester United had shown interest but...

Italian journalist Pedulla reports Atletico Madrid have raised their bid for Tottenham defender Cuti Romero, with the improved offer closing in on Spurs' €40 million asking price as Atletico push to finalize the deal.

Angelino, after joining Deportivo La Coruna, emotionally bid farewell to Roma on social media, expressing gratitude to the club, staff, and fans, and stating that the Olimpico will always be in his heart.

Daniel Maldini is set to join Cagliari on loan from Atalanta, with a buy option worth up to €9 million that becomes mandatory upon reaching certain appearance-related milestones, as reported by journalist Romano on August 6.

Frenkie de Jong's knee injury has become a key factor in Barcelona's summer transfer plans. If conservative treatment fails and surgery is required, Barcelona will look for a replacement, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri among the targets. De Jong has ligament damage and has been undergoing conservative treatment for two months, but the possibility of surgery still exists, which would sideline him for 4-5 months. Over the past three seasons, De Jong has missed 56 games due to injuries, raising concerns for Hansi Flick and Deco. Barcelona has scouted Rodri, but...

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba is sidelined with an ankle ligament injury, casting doubt on his availability for the start of the 2026-27 season. The former Manchester United target was hurt in pre-season and has missed a friendly match.

According to The Sun, the Argentine Football Association has designated July 15 as a special memorial day to commemorate their 2-1 comeback victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. This date marked Argentina's first World Cup victory over England since Maradona's 'Hand of God' in 1986. With goals from Ezequiel Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, the team overturned a one-goal deficit.

talkSPORT analysis suggests that Tottenham could challenge for the Premier League title if they sign a top-class striker. The club has spent £250 million to bring in seven players, restructuring the defense and midfield, but the forward line remains weak. Richarlison, with just 12 goals, is the team's top scorer, and the side narrowly avoided relegation on the final day. Over the past three seasons, Kane, Son Heung-min, and Johnson have all left the club. Tottenham lacks a striker capable of scoring 20 goals in a single season.

Sky Sports reported on August 6 that negotiations between Dutch defender Van de Ven and Tottenham Hotspur over a contract extension have entered the final stage. Sources revealed that talks are progressing smoothly, an agreement is imminent, and the new contract is a long-term deal.

According to Milan News, citing journalist Marco Guidi, Amorim will set up a single-striker tactic for AC Milan's new signing Goncalo Ramos. In a 3-4-2-1 formation, the Portuguese will serve as the attacking focal point, with no other orthodox center-forward deployed. Ramos is not a traditional penalty-area killer; he relies on technique and close-quarter combinations to drop deep, link up, and distribute, for the two attacking midfielders or wing-backs...

Sky Sports reporters Dharmesh Sheth and Amar Mehta report that Tottenham's contract talks with Van de Ven are close to a conclusion, with a new deal imminent. The 25-year-old, who arrived from Wolfsburg in 2023, has an existing contract until 2029 and is valued at €50m. He started all 45 matches last season, netting 7 goals and adding 1 assist.

According to GiveMeSport reporter Ben Jacobs, Rennes striker Embolo is being tracked by Napoli and AC Milan, with Premier League clubs also making inquiries. His market value is estimated at around €15 million.

The 2026 summer transfer window closed on September 1, with several high-value deals completed. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has officially transferred to Trabzonspor, transitioning from being the Premier League's best player to playing for the Turkish club.

Arsenal lost 1-3 to Real Betis in a Dublin pre-season friendly, with head coach Mikel Arteta revealing the players' anger over the defeat and attributing it primarily to defensive mistakes.

Gianni Infantino faces new serious allegations. Leaked documents show that he allegedly plotted behind the scenes to bring the European Super League under the umbrella of FIFA. In 2021, when the global football community widely boycotted this independent project, the FIFA president reportedly attempted to name the competition the 'FIFA Super League'.

Besiktas President Adali publicly confirmed that the Turkish Super Lig club is actively negotiating with free agent Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker has just ended his stint at Juventus, was previously linked with Manchester United, and has now become a hot target in the summer transfer market.