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Zinedine Zidane

Zinédine Zidane to Sign as France’s Head Coach Next Week

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Zinédine Zidane is set to sign his contract to manage France next week, with the deal expected to be finalised by 21st July... Read more
Andrea Pirlo

Maldini Endorses Pirlo for Italy Head Coach Role as Malagò Schedules Meeting

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Paolo Maldini has selected Andrea Pirlo as his preferred candidate to become the Italy head coach FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is anticipated to meet... Read more
Kerim Alajbegovic

Atalanta Step Up Pursuit of Alajbegovic With €25m Plus Bonuses Proposal

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Atalanta have tabled a new offer of €25m plus add-ons to Bayer Leverkusen for Kerim Alajbegovic Alajbegovic contributed 13 goals and 4 assists... Read more
Lionel Messi

Messi Dedicates Win Over England to Diego Maradona

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Argentina overcame England 2:1 following a dramatic late comeback to reach the 2026 World Cup final Lionel Messi contributed two assists and will... Read more
Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri

Fiorentina Target Atletico’s Ruggeri as Prime Option for Full-Back Revamp

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Fiorentina have identified Matteo Ruggeri as a top candidate for their full-back reinforcement plans in the coming weeks Ruggeri, currently at Atletico Madrid... Read more
Ibrahim Mbaye

Borussia Dortmund Express Interest in PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Borussia Dortmund have enquired about Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye in recent days Mbaye has seen his playing time reduced at PSG since... Read more
England manager Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel Urges England to Focus on Semi-Final Task Against Argentina, Downplays Historical Narrative

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: England manager Thomas Tuchel stated his squad did not dwell on historical encounters with Argentina ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final... Read more
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente Sets Benchmark with Spain’s Unbeaten Run in Major Tournaments

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: On their path to the World Cup final, Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semi-final Spain’s head coach, Luis de la... Read more
Diego Moreira

Diego Moreira Set to Swap Strasbourg for AS Roma

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Diego Moreira has consented to join AS Roma after two seasons at Strasbourg AS Roma are preparing a €30m offer for the Belgian international... Read more
Leandro Trossard with his typical celebration

Leandro Trossard Set to Join Besiktas as Arsenal Accept €20m Offer

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Leandro Trossard is scheduled to undergo a medical with Besiktas later today Arsenal will receive €20m for the Belgian international after agreeing a four... Read more
Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas

Fiorentina Reach Verbal Agreement with Real Madrid for Young Defender Víctor Valdepeñas

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Fiorentina have verbally agreed to sign 19-year-old Víctor Valdepeñas from Real Madrid The proposed transfer is set to include a... Read more
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente Urges Lamine Yamal to Embrace Spotlight Ahead of France Clash

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Spain manager Luis de la Fuente stated that Lamine Yamal’s defining World Cup performance may yet come against France or even later... Read more
Alejandro Garnacho

Roma Table Opening Garnacho Bid, Inquire About Summerville

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Roma have submitted a loan bid to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho, featuring a €5m loan and €35m purchase option, totalling €40m The Italian club... Read more
Inter president Giuseppe Marotta

Inter President Marotta Criticises Palestra’s Agent Following Defender’s Switch to Chelsea

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Two weeks ago, Marco Palestra signed for Chelsea despite a prior verbal agreement with Inter Inter’s alternative target, Anan Khalaili, failed his medical... Read more
Lucas Digne preparing to take a throw-in

PSG Open Talks for Aston Villa’s Experienced Left-Back Lucas Digne

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Paris Saint-Germain have initiated talks with Aston Villa for Lucas Digne Digne, who has a €10m release clause, made 44 appearances and registered... Read more
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during a press conference

Andoni Iraola Outlines His Ambitions for Liverpool as New Season Approaches

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Andoni Iraola conducted his inaugural press conference since becoming Liverpool head coach Liverpool anticipate further transfers before the season begins, with Iraola confirming ongoing... Read more
Lens defender Malang Sarr

Free Agent Malang Sarr Draws Interest from Real Sociedad and Marseille

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Real Sociedad have initiated efforts to sign former RC Lens centre-back Malang Sarr (27) Sarr played a pivotal defensive role for Lens, helping... Read more
Roma midfielder Manu Kone

Manchester United Prepare Bid as Roma Face Decisions Over Manu Koné

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Manu Koné started and impressed for France against Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledged Roma’s financial... Read more
Vinicius Jr celebrates after scoring against Espanyol

Crunch Talks Await as Real Madrid Attempt to Secure Vinicius Junior’s Future

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Vinicius Junior is due to meet with Real Madrid’s board in late July to continue contract extension negotiations The Brazilian’s current contract... Read more
Fifa president Gianni Infantino with the World Cup trophy

FIFA to Discuss 64-Team World Cup Expansion Following 2026 Tournament, Confirms Infantino

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Gianni Infantino announced that discussions on expanding the World Cup to 64 teams will occur after this year’s tournament The 2026 World... Read more
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