- FIFA has opened a probe into on-field confrontations after Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win, with a special prosecutor asked to report back.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called the incidents “intolerable and unacceptable” and praised his players for keeping their composure.
- Argentina assistant Roberto Ayala apologized for shoving Dani Olmo, while many Argentina players turned their backs during the medal ceremony — possible sanctions and timing remain unclear.
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- Rodri will have back surgery next week; recovery time is unclear but City say they want him to stay despite transfer speculation after an injury-hit season and World Cup success.
- Enzo Maresca was unveiled as Manchester City's new head coach, calling it a "privilege" and embracing the challenge of succeeding Pep Guardiola.
- Guardiola leaves a massive legacy (17 trophies at City, 35 overall); Maresca says he'll keep a similar aggressive, possession-focused style.
- Legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo is poised to become Italy’s men’s head coach, reportedly under contract through the 2030 World Cup.
- He takes over a turbulent program — Italy missed three straight World Cups and were knocked out of Euro 2024 in the round of 16 despite winning Euro 2020.
- Pirlo has had five managerial jobs since retiring, most notably a season at Juventus where he won the Supercoppa Italiana and Coppa Italia, and most recently coached Dubai United.
- LeBron James, 41, announced he’s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- He joins Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and newly acquired Jaylen Brown — a deep, star-studded roster.
- Instantly reshapes the Eastern Conference and sparks the big question: can the 76ers leap past the Knicks and win the title?
- Jürgen Klopp is Germany's new coach on a contract through the 2030 World Cup — he said it could be his last job and warned he'll quit if the media intrude on his family's privacy.
- He wants to bring back excitement to the national team, promising surprising squad picks and football that makes fans go home thinking "That was really cool."
- Klopp has reunited with former Liverpool assistants (Peter Krawietz, Pep Lijnders), welcomes Per Mertesacker as sporting director — and immediately faces a tough Nations League schedule.
- LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million veteran-minimum deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- He joins a star core including Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, instantly boosting title expectations.
- Polymarket now lists the Sixers with the third-best odds to win the 2027 championship.
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