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    United Advance Tielemans Talks

    Manchester United, Aston Villa and Youri Tielemans
    Monday

    Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans and are set to trigger his £35m release clause. ESPN sources say the Belgian has indicated he wants the chance to move to Old Trafford.

    Tielemans would join Andrey Santos in United’s midfield rebuild, while their move for Atalanta’s Ederson has stalled. Villa want to keep him but face pressure after Amadou Onana’s knee injury and growing midfield uncertainty now.

    Liverpool Sign Keating From City

    Liverpool, Manchester City and Khiara Keating
    Monday

    Liverpool have signed England goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a three-year deal after her Manchester City contract expired. The 22-year-old reunites with manager Gareth Taylor, who previously gave her a major platform and WSL breakthrough at City.

    Keating rejected a City extension amid Liverpool interest and wants regular WSL football before next year’s Women’s World Cup. She becomes Liverpool’s fourth summer signing after Jennifer Falk’s loan ended without a permanent deal this summer.

    Police Open Adams Death Inquest

    South African police and Jayden Adams
    Monday

    Police in Cape Town have opened an inquest after South Africa World Cup player Jayden Adams was found dead at a property over the weekend. Authorities have not released a cause of death for the 25-year-old.

    Adams’ family is awaiting autopsy results, while South Africa’s sports minister asked the public not to speculate. The midfielder had played in all three group matches as South Africa reached the World Cup knockouts for the first time.

    Rob Dieperink Dies Aged 38

    Rob Dieperink, KNVB and FIFA
    Monday

    Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died aged 38, weeks after being removed from FIFA’s World Cup officials list. He had been selected as a VAR for the tournament before being dropped following a UK police investigation.

    The Metropolitan Police said the sexual-assault case against him was closed because the evidential threshold was not met after enquiries. KNVB and FIFA paid tribute to Dieperink, whose cause of death has not been disclosed.

    Bilic Appointed Croatia Coach

    Croatia and Slaven Bilic
    Monday

    Croatia have appointed Slaven Bilic as national-team head coach for a second spell after Zlatko Dalic stepped down following their World Cup exit. The HNS executive committee unanimously approved the move after a proposal from president Marijan Kustic.

    Bilic previously managed Croatia from 2006 to 2012, leading them to two European Championships and major qualification campaigns. His return gives the federation an experienced replacement after Dalic’s nine-year reign ended with a last-32 defeat to Portugal.

    Cristo Fernández Makes Pro Debut

    Cristo Fernández and El Paso Locomotive
    Saturday night

    Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández made his professional football debut for El Paso Locomotive in the USL Cup. The 35-year-old Mexican, known for playing Dani Rojas, came on in the 79th minute against New Mexico United.

    Fernández signed with El Paso in May after a two-month trial, years after knee injuries pushed him from youth football into acting. He wore number 91, picked up a yellow card and finished on the losing side.

    Forlan Set for Uruguay Interim Job

    Diego Forlán, Uruguay and Marcelo Bielsa
    Monday

    Uruguay’s Football Association is in advanced talks with Diego Forlán to become interim national-team head coach after Marcelo Bielsa stepped down following Uruguay’s group-stage World Cup exit. The proposal would also give Forlán control of the country’s under-20 side.

    AUF president Diego Alonso said talks with Forlán have gone well and the former striker is excited by the challenge. Uruguay want him to oversee six friendlies before naming a permanent manager after federation elections or in early 2027.

    France Racism Row Hits Rajoy

    Mariano Rajoy, France Football Federation and French politicians
    Sunday before France face Spain

    Former Spain prime minister Mariano Rajoy has been criticised for racist remarks about France’s squad after writing that the team had no French players. French ministers, the French embassy in Madrid and FFF president Philippe Diallo condemned the comments.

    The row adds political tension before France’s World Cup semi-final against Spain and follows racist comments aimed at Kylian Mbappe by a Paraguayan senator. France officials argued all selected players are French and called for legal action or formal condemnation.

    Villa Hijack Manzambi From Newcastle

    Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Johan Manzambi
    Sunday after Switzerland’s World Cup exit

    Aston Villa are finalising a move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, hijacking a deal Newcastle had previously agreed with the German club. The 20-year-old Switzerland international is reportedly favouring Villa Park after delaying his decision until his World Cup campaign ended.

    Villa accelerated after Amadou Onana suffered a knee ligament injury with Belgium, while Champions League football appears to have shifted the player’s preference. Newcastle held talks with Freiburg and Manzambi’s camp, but now risk missing another major summer target.

    FIFA and FIFPRO Discuss Heat Rules

    FIFA and FIFPRO
    During the World Cup after England-Norway in Miami

    FIFA and global players’ union FIFPRO are discussing stronger heat protocols after England’s quarter-final against Norway began in extreme conditions. ESPN sources said FIFPRO wants agreed rules for excessive heat, with the Miami WBGT recorded above its recommended cut-off.

    Current FIFA rules only mandate hydration breaks at a higher WBGT level, while FIFPRO recommends delaying or postponing matches above 28C WBGT. The talks could shape future tournaments, especially after several 2026 games pushed player and fan safety concerns.

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