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Spanish national coach Luis de la Fuente consulted former world and European champion Vicente del Bosque in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina. The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in the United States.
Lionel Messi is on the eve of his last chance at World Cup glory, while young talent Lamine Yamal is building an impressive career. The World Cup final pits these two generations against each other on the largest football stage in the world.
A former Real Madrid coach is reportedly pushing for a move for Cesar Palacios, while changes to the coaching staff have also been reported in Madrid, including the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa.
Abdul Aziz Issah returns to Barça Atlètic after two loan seasons and joins the pre-season training under Juliano Belletti. The Ghanaian winger therefore remains part of the Catalan club structure.
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo started at Club Italia and spoke with Maurizio Viscidi in Coverciano about youth policy and the coaching structure. The choice of the new national coach will follow soon; Gigi Buffon is also approached for a role as capo delegation.
Every World Cup, A Bola presents a ranking of footballers who failed to meet the high expectations. This time, three Brazilians and Cristiano Ronaldo were named disappointments, with contributions from prominent countries and players.
Patrick Berg, the 28-year-old midfielder for Norway and FK Bodø/Glimt, had a remarkably short recovery after the 2026 World Cup: just four days after being eliminated in the quarter-finals, he was back in the Elite series. Berg played all World Cup matches for Norway, including the full 120 minutes in the quarter-final loss to England, and immediately returned to his club due to the continuation of the Norwegian competition.
Andoni Iraola has always expressed his admiration for Ernesto Valverde. The current Liverpool manager made his debut under Valverde at Athletic Bilbao in 2003 and continues to see him as a great source of inspiration.
On July 23, 2026, FC Barcelona confirmed the transfer of Karim Adeyemi. The 24-year-old attacker comes from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of 22 million euros plus additional variables. This transfer marks a break with Dortmund's tradition of selling players for high amounts.
On the Saturday of the World Cup consolation final, many German top clubs take the opportunity to play practice matches. RB Leipzig welcomes new trainer Martin Demichelis, while Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Werder Bremen and others are also in action.
Francisco Trincão (26) signs with Al-Ahli until 2030 and leaves Sporting CP; Portuguese media speak of a transfer fee around 40 million euros.
