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Vinícius Júnior has just one year left on his Real Madrid contract, his agency Roc Nation are now in the room with a concrete Arsenal offer, and Madrid are staring down the real financial cost of losing him for nothing in 2027. Here's the full picture.
Newcastle complete a €41m deal for Monaco's Aladji Bamba, Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle over Bruno Guimarães, and reports of a completed Yan Diomande–Real Madrid deal are premature according to David Ornstein. Plus Liverpool's move for Bradley Barcola and Jürgen Klopp's Germany appointment.
Jürgen Klopp has been officially confirmed as Germany's new head coach on a contract running through the 2030 World Cup, ending his managerial absence since leaving Liverpool in 2024. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann following Germany's shock World Cup exit.
Both co-host nations play their opening games today. Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto looking to end a 0-6 World Cup record. The USA host Paraguay in Los Angeles tonight. Brazil open their campaign tomorrow against Morocco.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off tomorrow in Mexico City. Messi came off the bench and scored against Iceland. Neymar is still in the gym and a doubt for Brazil's opener. The opening ceremony is tonight.
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president after Sunday's election at Valdebebas. He won 65% of the vote against challenger Enrique Riquelme. It was the first contested election at the club since 2006.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday June 11. Neymar misses Brazil's final warm-up vs Egypt and is a serious doubt for the Morocco opener. Kane's goal beats New Zealand. Trippier has confirmed his departure from Newcastle.
