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Tunisia confirm Moine Chaabani as head coach following disastrous World Cup

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed on Tuesday that Moine Chaabani was taking over as national team coach, after a disastrous World Cup in which two different coaches oversaw three losses.

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Why Aston Villa boss Emery should be wary of pursuing World Cup star Vargas

With only a few weeks until the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season, the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle are busy in the transfer market with various comings and goings.

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Spain's Cucurella honours World Cup promise with De la Fuente tattoo

Spain international Marc Cucurella revealed a new tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm on Tuesday, keeping a promise he made before the country's World Cup win.

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Infantino plans to sell shares in World Cup to private investors, UEFA protests immediately

FIFA has confirmed unofficial reports by presenting a plan to sell shares in the World Cup. Gianni Infantino now has to convince the member federations, and he plans to do so by offering each football association millions of dollars. UEFA is protesting, and journalists have already uncovered that discussions about the shares included people close to Donald Trump.

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IFAB admits Embolo's sending-off in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina was wrong

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off ⁠during this month's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, according to a circular issued by ‌football's law-making body IFAB on Tuesday.

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Italy appoint Roberto Mancini as head coach, Claudio Ranieri named technical director

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.

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Why Chelsea shouldn't consider selling Pedro Neto despite the potential of a huge fee

With the World Cup having finished and the start of the new season still weeks away, the next few days and weeks are likely to see lots of movement in the transfer window.

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FIFA President Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate ⁠and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.

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Neymar responds to critics by scoring twice on Santos return in Brazil

Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil's disappointing World Cup campaign.

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Inter Miami secure MLS win at CF Montreal in Lionel Messi's absence

Inter Miami, with superstar Lionel Messi still resting after his World Cup exploits, won 1-0 at Montreal on Saturday on Casemiro's Major League Soccer debut.

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Messi cleared to skip All-Star Game by MLS after reaching World Cup final

Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said Saturday.

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Summer exodus from Barcelona continues with Salma Paralluelo joining Lyon

Salma Paralluelo, a World Cup winner at three age levels, has joined Lyon from Barcelona, the French women's football champions announced on Saturday.

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Cape Verde hero Vozinha reaches agreement with Chile's Colo Colo

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who emerged as ⁠one of the World Cup's biggest surprise packages, has reached an ‌agreement to join Chilean side Colo Colo, ‌club president Anibal Mosa said ‌on Friday.

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Real Madrid reportedly confident of completing deal to sign Man City star Rodri

Real Madrid are reportedly working on a deal to sign World Cup winner Rodri from Man City.

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De la Fuente condemns Argentina's 'unacceptable' behaviour after World Cup final

Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente has blasted the "unacceptable" behaviour of several Argentina players and their coaching staff after losing the World Cup final.

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Spectator records and leading goalscorers: All you need to know about the Danish Superliga

While football fans have barely caught their breath after Sunday's dramatic FIFA World Cup final, the Danish Superliga kicks off on Friday night when OB travel to Viborg. Flashscore prepares you well for the new season, where AGF must defend their championship title, and provides you with a historical and statistical overview.

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Jurgen Klopp confirmed as new Germany head coach until 2030

The moment Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties in the last 32 of the World Cup, it was clear to most people that the Julian Nagelsmann era with the national team was over. This was confirmed in the following weeks. And his successor? None other than the highly experienced Jurgen Klopp, who will return to coaching after a two-year break.

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Themba Zwane's Mexico red card back in the spotlight as group flags irregularities at World Cup

Themba Zwane’s red card against Mexico has been flagged as an irregular incident at the 2026 World Cup that requires further investigation, an independent body suggested this week.

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Nicolas Otamendi confirms retirement from international football after World Cup final loss

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announced his ⁠retirement from international football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down ‌on a 17-year career during which he ‌won the 2022 World Cup ‌and two Copa America titles.

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Barcelona's De Jong facing several weeks out due to serious knee injury

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie ⁠de Jong is facing several weeks on ‌the sidelines after the ‌LaLiga champions said ‌the Netherlands international ‌had returned from the ‌World Cup with torn knee ligaments.

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Ghana’s World Cup from the inside: Roger de Sa on injuries, VAR and restoring confidence

South African Roger de Sa was a key assistant to Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz at the 2026 World Cup and lifts the lid on a difficult preparation for the tournament that ultimately ended with a “satisfactory” result.

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EXCLUSIVE: Frey backs Zidane to triumph as France manager after World Cup heartbreak

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, former Serie A and France goalkeeper Sebastien Frey gives his unfiltered take on the aftermath of the expanded World Cup. From France's disappointment and the arrival of Zinedine Zidane to the future of Serie A giants Inter and Fiorentina, Frey breaks down the biggest storylines in global football, including why Paolo Maldini is the key to restoring Italy's international glory. 

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Arsenal confirm that Saliba will be out for extended period with back injury

Arsenal and France defender William ⁠Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period after ‌suffering a back injury during the ‌World Cup, the Premier ‌League club said on Wednesday.

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Why England remain light years behind Spain and France when it comes to winning trophies

To nobody's real surprise, Spain were triumphant at the World Cup that's just been played in the USA, Canada and Mexico.