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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand is set to join Atletico Madrid. The fixed transfer fee is €40 million, with additional add-ons included. Both clubs have fully agreed on all terms and have begun exchanging official documents today. Hjulmand has signed a long-term contract with Atletico, running until June 2031.

Hansi Flick will start Barcelona's 2026-27 pre-season with at least 10 youth players, with only eight first-team members available initially. Key injured players like Fermin Lopez are rehabbing, while ter Stegen's future remains unresolved.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta plans to travel to the US to watch Spain's semi-final live if they beat Belgium in the quarter-finals, with eight Barcelona players in the Spanish squad.

La Liga has officially announced the Best XI of players plying their trade in La Liga during the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup, using a 4-3-3 formation: Goalkeeper Nyland; Defenders Nahuel, Laporte, Cubarsi, Kounde; Midfielders Brahim Diaz, Bellingham, Ounahi; Forwards R. Vargas, Mbappe, Ferran Torres.

Qingdao Hainiu's transfer ban is lifted; new signing Tufegdzic may debut next Tuesday against Zhejiang. The original Saturday match was postponed due to typhoon, rescheduled for Tuesday. Hainiu will then travel directly to Zhengzhou for their next away game.

An anonymous NBA general manager claims Donovan Mitchell's four-year, $273 million contract is severely overvalued, arguing that only elite, generational talents deserve nearly $70 million per year, and that few players league-wide warrant that salary.

Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has made a permanent transfer from Al-Hilal to Barcelona for a fee of €10 million, signing a two-year contract. He joined Barcelona on loan in January this year, making 23 appearances and scoring 2 goals, helping the team win the La Liga title.

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui confirmed that top scorer Sabiri will miss the World Cup quarter-final against France due to a right thigh injury sustained against Canada. All other players are available for the match.

FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina defends Argentina's penalty decision against Egypt, citing Attia's foul on Martinez, while confirming that the Salah-Alvarez collision was normal contact.

Argentine referee Facundo Tello has been appointed to handle the pivotal France-Morocco match; his recent record shows a balanced officiating style with only one home loss in his last 20 games.

Chinese U19 international midfielder Xie Chuyun, born in 2007 and trained in the youth academies of Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart, has officially transferred to Qingdao West Coast. He has represented Stuttgart U19 in German youth competitions and the UEFA Youth League, and also played for China U19 at the Toulon Tournament.

According to Tycsports, Nico Williams has returned to full training with teammates and is available for Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium. He missed the knockout stage due to a muscle injury sustained during the group stage, but is now ready for coach Luis de la Fuente to deploy in Friday's match.

Manchester United are awaiting Atalanta midfielder Ederson Silva to complete his medical in London to push the transfer forward. The medical was delayed as the player was called up by Carlo Ancelotti to the Brazil national team for the World Cup, replacing right-back Wesley Teixeira who withdrew due to injury. Ederson has already partially undergone his medical in the United States, with the remaining tests to be completed after Brazil's elimination from the World Cup. If all goes smoothly, Man...

Argentina confirm defender Cristian Romero's left calf cramp is minor. He scored in the win over Egypt and will start against Switzerland. Scaloni likely keeps same lineup. Team trains Wednesday evening, media open for first 15 minutes.

Reporter Evan Sidery revealed that a consortium led by Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo is preparing to establish an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas, tentatively named the "Las Vegas Jacks." Colangelo is a former owner of the Phoenix Suns. The consortium also plans to build a brand-new state-of-the-art arena on the Las Vegas Strip.

Desire Doue is set to start for France in the World Cup quarter-final against Morocco, replacing Bradley Barcola, who drops to the bench. Doue made an impact as a substitute in the previous round against Paraguay, winning a penalty that Kylian Mbappe converted.

According to Romano, Real Madrid has reached an agreement with Aurelien Tchouameni on a contract extension, with the new deal valid until June 2031. Manchester United is not close to completing a transfer, as Tchouameni's salary is too high and Real Madrid never considered letting him leave this summer; related discussions have not made substantial progress. Mourinho hopes Tchouameni will stay at the club and plans to make an official announcement as soon as possible after the new contract is finalized.

Fenerbahce believe they can agree a €45 million deal with Marseille for Mason Greenwood, while Manchester United stand to benefit from a 40% sell-on clause.

Justin Bieber will join major global music stars for the 11-minute halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, supporting FIFA and Global Citizen’s education fund initiative.

Neymar is weighing Santos' renewal offer, MLS interest and the possibility of retirement, with injuries and Brazil's World Cup elimination shaping a final decision expected in December.