Italy’s search for a new national team manager has included an ambitious approach to Pep Guardiola after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ESPN’S Sam Marsden reported on Monday.
In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Manchester City are ready to move in for Barcelona ace Fermin Lopez. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants are preparing to launch a €170m move to sign the Spanish talent this off-season.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly been offered the chance to become Italy's next head coach after holding face-to-face talks with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo in Barcelona.
Erling Haaland is unlikely to see out the remaining eight years of his contract at Manchester City, Joleon Lescott has admitted to GOAL, but Real Madrid and any other suitors of the Norwegian striker have been warned that any future transfer fee “isn’t going to be small”.
Spain captain Rodri has opened up on his emotional journey from a devastating knee injury to lifting the 2026 World Cup trophy in North America. The Manchester City midfielder was named the tournament's best player after leading La Roja to a historic victory over Argentina in the final.
Rodri played a key role for Spain in their World Cup winning campaign. Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in last night’s World Cup final at the Met Life Stadium saw Manchester City’s midfield general claim the final jewel for his crown as a player.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has delivered a scathing assessment of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, admitting he couldn't wait for the music to stop.
Spain's World Cup celebrations produced one of the defining images of the tournament as Lamine Yamal embraced a devastated Lionel Messi following the final whistle.
Nicolas Otamendi targeted his former club team-mate Rodri following a chaotic end to the showpiece event in New York. The Argentina centre-back felt the Spanish squad spent the build-up deliberately applying pressure on the officials, suggesting these complaints directly contributed to their heartbreaking extra-time defeat.
Rodri capped Spain's World Cup triumph by winning the Golden Ball after their final victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium. La Roja also claimed the Golden Glove and Best Young Player awards through Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi, while Kylian Mbappe finished as the tournament's top scorer to secure the Golden Boot.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to take home the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy. It's Spain's second World Cup victory and its first since its debut championship in 2010.
Rico Lewis endured a frustrating 2025-26 season for Manchester City. The England international only made 22 appearances in all competitions as he fell down the pecking order in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
The World Cup final’s halftime show was… interesting. It was certainly different from tournaments of the past, and required an unprecedented 30-minute break in play.
Manchester City have made a habit of selling promising young players while keeping a semblance of control over their futures. It is a practice that has served City well given the financial controls that exist in modern day football.
Savinho is one player that seems destined to leave Manchester City this summer. The Brazilian international was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham last summer but the move never eventuated.
AC Milan could attempt one of the most eye-catching deals of the summer as they explore ways to refresh their attacking options. The Italian club are interested
In a recent report, Le Parisien claimed that Manchester City are keeping tabs on Angers youngster Max-Edgar Chabot. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are monitoring the progress of the French keeper ahead of a potential move for him this summer.
The 2026 World Cup is coming to a close after churning through six weeks, 46 teams and 103 games since its launch in June. Just two teams — Argentina and Spain — remain.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to get underway in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 3:00 p.m. ET this coming Sunday.
The back-and-forth between Nicolò Zaniolo and Udinese continues, and Milan are waiting in the wings, but they are also contemplating a move for Phil Foden and pursuing a few talented youngsters, TuttoSport relays.
In a recent report, Goal.com revealed that Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden is gathering interest from Turkey. It has been mentioned that Galatasaray are showing interest in signing the English talent from the Mancunian club this summer.
One of the key figures of the Argentina national team is striker Julián Álvarez. Álvarez has struggled to find the same form he had in the 2022 World Cup, but he had a moment in the 2026 World Cup.
It wasn't the flashiest team on the semifinal card — and it certainly wasn't the one with the finest World Cup record — but Spain proved its tournament bonafides by beating France 2-0 in front of a sold-out crowd in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday.
Italy’s search for a new national team manager has taken an intriguing turn, with one of modern football’s most successful coaches emerging as a serious candidate.