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L'Équipe has publicly apologized for presenter France Pierron's statements about Jeremy Doku's possible absence from the World Cup due to the birth of his first child. Doku received support from Ollie Watkins, while Belgium is under pressure in the group stage with two points from two matches.
Belgium again fails to score at the World Cup. After 1-1 against Egypt, the match against Iran ended 0-0. According to Opta, Belgium has already fired 69 shots without a hit since the last World Cup goal. It must be a hit against New Zealand.
In an interview just before the World Cup, Ray Winstone talks about his love for the game, West Ham United and why modern club owners mainly do business. He admires Wrexham's rise, but keeps his distance from the world of directors.
Unai Simón equals Andoni Zubizarreta with four World Cup matches without conceding a goal after Spain – Saudi Arabia (4-0); only Iker Casillas (7) has more.
Belgium and Iran meet in their second group match at the 2026 World Cup. After draws in their first matches, both countries are chasing their first victory in group G. Jeremy Doku is missing from the Belgians, while Iran is struggling with personnel concerns in midfield.
Real Madrid are investigating the possibilities for the arrival of Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie. Trainer José Mourinho sees Hincapie as an ideal reinforcement, but further acquisitions depend on outgoing transfers. Hincapie recently came to Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen for more than 50 million euros.
Milan is focusing on keeping key players such as Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric. Despite an attractive offer from the United States for Pulisic, owner Gerry Cardinale is holding on to his star. In the meantime, Modric is in doubt about an extension, with Real Madrid also beckoning for a coaching role.
Chelsea are in talks to sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta. The Italian right back grew into one of the most striking young defenders in Serie A at Cagliari. Under new coach Xabi Alonso, Palestra could give Chelsea's defense more quality and depth.
Giovanni Malagò has been appointed the new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), following the departure of Gabriele Gravina. Malagò defeated Giancarlo Abete by a large majority. During his press conference, Malagò indicated that he was a supporter of AS Roma, but underlined the importance of impartiality and professionalism.
Real Madrid is showing serious interest in Ayoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder from Lille who is impressing at the World Cup. Liverpool has been following him for some time, but the asking price (around £70 million) could rise further due to his World Cup form.
Liverpool have rejected Inter's €25 million bid for Curtis Jones, with an asking price of €40 million. Negotiations have stalled due to major differences in valuations, but Inter remains hopeful due to Jones' desire to leave.
