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Romano: Atlético Madrid to lodge FIFA complaint against Barcelona over Álvarez deal

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Atlético Madrid will file a formal complaint with FIFA regarding Barcelona's handling of the Álvarez transfer.

According to Romano, Atlético Madrid plans to lodge an official complaint with FIFA over Barcelona's negotiations with Álvarez, who remains under contract with the Spanish club.

Atlético Madrid CEO Gil Marín said: "It is our responsibility to defend Atlético Madrid's interests, which is why we will file a complaint with FIFA regarding Barcelona's negotiation with a player who is still under contract during the player's protected period."

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have all set to close Marco Palestra deal for fee over €50m, package in excess of €55m.

Romano:

Chelsea have all set to close Marco Palestra deal for fee over €50m, package in excess of €55m.

Atalanta are ready to accept, Italian RWB offered to earn way more compared to Inter salary proposal.

Final green light needed by Palestra — as Inter won’t match the bid.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the fifth active player with double-digit World Cup goals

In the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal faced Uzbekistan. In the first half, Ronaldo scored twice, becoming the fifth active player to reach double-digit goals in World Cup history.

Against Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored in the 6th minute and again in the 39th minute.

With these goals, Ronaldo has now scored 10 goals across 24 FIFA World Cup appearances, becoming the fifth active player to reach double-digit World Cup goals.

The other four are Messi (18 goals), Mbappé (16 goals), Kane (10 goals), and Müller (10 goals).

Ronaldo becomes oldest player to score brace in World Cup history at 41 years, 138 days

In the group stage match between Portugal and Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored in the 6th minute and again in the 39th minute.

With this brace, Ronaldo, at 41 years and 138 days old, became the oldest player to score a brace in FIFA World Cup history.

Oldest players to score a brace in FIFA World Cup history:

1. 41 years 138 days - Ronaldo (2026 vs Uzbekistan)

2. 38 years 363 days - Messi (2026 vs Austria)

3. 38 years 34 days - Roger Milla (1990 vs Colombia)

4. 36 years 53 days - Giroud (2022 vs Australia)

5. 34 years 243 days - Fazekas (1982 vs El Salvador)

TRANSFER and I want to FULFILL MY DREAM

Julian Alvarez talks about his wish to leave Atletico Madrid.

Julián Álvarez: “The best thing for me is a TRANSFER and I want to FULFILL MY DREAM”.

As always reported, Julián has agreed to join Barça and wants the move. It depends on clubs now…

Salah enters top three African players in World Cup goals and assists; Gyan leads

As of June 22 (CEST), Opta has updated the rankings of top African players in FIFA World Cup history by combined goals and assists. Egypt's Salah, who contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in the match against New Zealand, has risen to a tie for third place with 3 goals and 2 assists in total.

According to Opta, the African player with the most combined goals and assists in FIFA World Cup history is retired Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan, who ranks first with 6 goals and 3 assists. In second place is retired Cameroonian legend Roger Milla, with 5 goals and 1 assist. Egyptian star Salah and retired Tunisian player Wahbi Khazri are tied for third place with 3 goals and 2 assists each.

Top African Players in FIFA World Cup History by Combined Goals + Assists

1. Gyan (retired) – 6 goals, 3 assists: 9 total

2. Milla (retired) – 5 goals, 1 assist: 6 total

3. Khazri (retired) – 3 goals, 2 assists: 5 total

3. Salah (active) – 3 goals, 2 assists: 5 total

Man City and Chelsea agree on Maresca compensation fee around €20 million

According to the latest report from Di Marzio, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Chelsea regarding Maresca's compensation, and he will now sign with Manchester City.

According to reports, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Chelsea for Maresca's compensation, amounting to approximately 20 million euros. Maresca will now sign a three-year contract with Manchester City, replacing Guardiola, who is leaving this summer, as the team's new head coach.

Maresca left Chelsea in January this year, and the Italian coach is now about to succeed Guardiola at Manchester City. According to previous news, Chelsea is expected to receive compensation of over £10 million.

Chelsea deny rumors Alonso wants to sign Wirtz this summer

According to football.london, Chelsea have denied rumors that manager Enzo Alonso is keen to reunite with Florian Wirtz this summer.

Alonso previously coached Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen, where he helped the German international deliver his best performances. Those displays under Alonso's management earned Wirtz a €116 million move to Liverpool last summer, though the former Leverkusen winger has endured a difficult start at Anfield.

The 23-year-old made 49 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions in his debut Premier League season, scoring just 7 goals and providing 10 assists. With Alonso now beginning his first managerial role in English football at Chelsea, speculation about a potential reunion has inevitably intensified.

Reports suggest Chelsea are monitoring Wirtz and could make a move depending on their attacking options this summer. When football.london approached sources close to the club for comment, they dismissed the claims.

Chelsea aim to sign at least two top-quality players ahead of Alonso's maiden season at Stamford Bridge. Several names have been linked with the club in recent weeks, but sources told football.london days ago that rumors involving Stones, Nwaneri, and Lucas Bergvall are unfounded.

Wirtz is the latest name to feature in this list of speculation.

Here we go! Romano: Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder
Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go!

Romano:

EXCLUSIVE: Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go!

Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian.

Casemiro wants to play with Messi. Future in MLS.

According to Liverpool's latest statement, Victor Munoz, the 22-year-old Spanish striker from Osasuna, join the club.

Liverpool's Statement:

Liverpool FC have agreed a deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance.

The forward, who is currently on World Cup duty with Spain, completed a medical at the country’s base in Tennessee in the USA and has put pen to paper on a long-term contract.

Munoz is the first new addition since the arrival of head coach Andoni Iraola and will link up with his new teammates later this summer after his participation in the tournament with his national team has concluded.

The 22-year-old has two caps for Spain and marked his debut against Serbia in March with a goal.

The international recognition came after an outstanding season with Osasuna in which he made 34 appearances, scoring seven times and claiming five assists in all competitions.

Munoz moved to Los Rojillos last summer from Real Madrid, for whom he made four appearances after graduating from their youth set-up having previously been with the academy of his hometown club, FC Barcelona.

The attacker is set to be involved in Spain’s second World Cup group-stage game on Sunday when they take on Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.

Munoz is the second addition to the Reds’ playing squad ahead of 2026-27, after a deal was agreed for the acquisition of Jeremy Jacquet earlier this year.