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    Neymar Fit for Full Brazil Role

    Neymar, Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti
    Before Brazil face Norway

    Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar is physically ready to play 90 minutes if Brazil need him against Norway. The forward arrived at the World Cup injured, missed the first two group games and has had limited minutes since.

    Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy with his lack of playing time but training well. Brazil are preparing for a physical Norway side led by Erling Haaland, with the winner set to face Mexico or England next.

    Postecoglou Takes Al-Nassr Job

    Ange Postecoglou and Al-Nassr
    Friday

    Ange Postecoglou has been appointed head coach of Al-Nassr on a two-year contract. The former Tottenham, Celtic and Nottingham Forest manager joins the Saudi champions, where Cristiano Ronaldo captains a squad built to defend their league title.

    Postecoglou had been working as a World Cup pundit after leaving Forest last October. Al-Nassr moved after Jorge Jesus left, giving the Australian another major job alongside Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman and Joao Felix.

    Chelsea Sign Matsukubo From Courage

    Chelsea Women and Manaka Matsukubo
    Friday

    Chelsea have signed Japan midfielder Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old joins after scoring 19 goals, adding 10 assists and being named NWSL midfielder of the year in 2025.

    Matsukubo said Chelsea’s winning history made the move impossible to reject. Her arrival gives the WSL champions another young international midfielder as they strengthen again after a dominant domestic period and continued investment in women’s football.

    Rice Set to Play Through Mexico Pain

    Declan Rice and England
    Before Sunday’s last-16 tie against Mexico

    Declan Rice is likely to start England’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico despite a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back. Thomas Tuchel said the midfielder played through terrible pain before coming off against DR Congo.

    England still have right-back concerns, with Reece James yet to return to full training and Jarell Quansah still recovering from an ankle issue. Rice’s availability is crucial because Tuchel may need his energy in Mexico City altitude.

    Egypt Beat Australia in Shootout

    Egypt, Australia and Mohamed Salah
    Friday in Arlington

    Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win a World Cup knockout match for the first time. Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka, and Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive kick for Egypt.

    Australia’s late goalkeeper switch backfired as Mathew Ryan replaced Patrick Beach before the shootout but failed to save a penalty. Harry Souttar and 18-year-old Lucas Herrington missed, sending Egypt into a last-16 tie against Argentina.

    Portugal Edge Croatia After Snicko VAR

    Portugal, Croatia and Cristiano Ronaldo
    Thursday in Toronto

    Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16, with Goncalo Ramos scoring in stoppage time after Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty. The result ended Luka Modric’s fifth and likely final World Cup campaign in Canada.

    Croatia thought they had equalised deep into added time, but VAR ruled Mario Pasalic offside after Connected Ball Technology detected a faint Igor Matanovic touch. FIFA later defended the decision, leaving Portugal to face Spain next.

    Bayern Complete Nathaniel Brown Signing

    Bayern Munich and Nathaniel Brown
    Friday

    Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt in a €55m deal. The 23-year-old Germany international left-back has signed until 2031 and returns to his home region with major expectations this summer.

    Bayern view Brown as a long-term defensive and midfield option for Vincent Kompany after his rapid development at Frankfurt and strong World Cup. Eintracht also secure a major fee, with Nurnberg due a sell-on payment.

    Germany Seek Klopp After Nagelsmann Resigns

    Germany, Julian Nagelsmann and Jurgen Klopp
    Friday after Germany’s World Cup exit

    Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany manager after the four-time champions were knocked out by Paraguay in the World Cup last 32. The DFB accepted his request and ended his contract immediately after days of internal review.

    The German FA said it will seek talks with Jurgen Klopp, who has signalled willingness to consider the job. Nagelsmann said Germany need a fresh start, while officials admitted the tournament performance fell short of national standards.

    Real Madrid Deny Enzo Fernandez Move

    Real Madrid, Chelsea and Enzo Fernandez
    Friday

    Real Madrid have publicly denied any intention of signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer. The Spanish club said reports of direct or indirect efforts to move for the Argentina international do not match reality.

    Chelsea confirmed there has been no club-to-club approach and still value Fernandez at about £120m. The denial weakens his preferred exit route after his camp openly explored options following Chelsea’s failure to qualify for Europe.

    Mahrez Retires From Algeria Duty

    Riyad Mahrez and Algeria
    After Algeria’s World Cup last-32 defeat by Switzerland

    Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football after Algeria’s 2-0 World Cup defeat by Switzerland. The 35-year-old captain ends a 12-year national-team career with 120 caps and 40 goals for the Desert Foxes after this campaign.

    Mahrez confirmed after the match that it was his final appearance for Algeria. He leaves as the country’s second-most capped player, second-highest scorer and the captain who led them to Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2019.

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