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Reports from Spain indicate that Real Madrid is pushing to sign newly crowned world champion Rodri, despite a back injury. Although his contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, the club aims to finalize the deal now at the request of Jose Mourinho.

The newly promoted team will be hosted by Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Toto Cup. Maor Erlich will start in goal, and the club expects progress from Ido Cohen, Liran Hazan, and the new signings.

Maccabi Haifa midfielder may start as a defender against Hapoel Haifa following Pedrao's injury and a defensive shortage. Tsunami is included in the squad, while Lonwijk will watch from the stands (20:30, Sport1).

After the severe disappointment of his failed move to Inter, the Israeli winger has returned to training with Union Saint-Gilloise. His future remains uncertain, and Borussia Dortmund, which had previously shown interest, is back in the picture. According to Daniel Boss from "spox," "this development may open a new opportunity."

After the coach claimed the defender was "fine and there is nothing serious," the club announced that a medical examination revealed a small groin tear.

A Swiss newspaper dedicated a special report to the journey of about 5,000 Hapoel Tel Aviv fans to Hungary, impressed by the "South American atmosphere" they created against Ludogorets. However, after the smoke cleared, a different picture emerged: the mayor reported nearly 9 cubic meters of trash, while residents criticized the pyrotechnics and damage to the lawns.

At just 17 years old, Orian Goren made his unofficial debut for the senior team of Barcelona. He came on at halftime during a 4:1 friendly win over Europa CE: "Even with them, Barcelona continued to control the game."

The huge sums that crossed the 100 million pound threshold have changed English football beyond recognition. We dove into the list of the ten biggest deals in Premier League history to check who delivered on the pitch, who needed time to adapt — and who turned out to be a resounding flop.

After missing the first pre-season match and being seen with a brace, the Israeli goalkeeper made his unofficial season debut in a 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig. He started in the XI, left Aaron Ramsdale in the stands, and kept a clean sheet before being replaced at halftime. At the end, he reassured fans: "It might look dramatic, but it is only for protection."

The Cape Verde national team goalkeeper, who was a hero of their historic run and selected for the fans' all-star team, has found a new home — and will not be joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

Defender Matan Baltaxa is set for his first running session following a head injury. Eliel Peretz is expected to return to the lineup, and the club remains confident that Kings Kangwa will give his all before his move to Panathinaikos.

Hours after the Spurs landed for their training camp in New Zealand, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the country. Fortunately, the epicenter was 320 kilometers away from Auckland, where the team is based. Meanwhile, Manor Solomon received concerning news from manager Roberto De Zerbi during a press conference regarding the squad's future.

The Blancos initially offered about 100 million euros, but were rejected. PSG remains in the picture, and the 19-year-old winger has deleted photos related to Leipzig from his Instagram.

The Diamonds will host Hapoel Jerusalem tomorrow in the opening round of the Toto Cup. The new signing is not yet ready, Kareem Jaber fell ill and was removed from the squad, Alon Azugi and Beni Feldman are expected to start in the lineup.

The Portuguese coach's second stint at Real Madrid opened with a victory over Alcorcon. Arda Guler missed a penalty, Daniel Yanez secured the win from the spot, and new signing Franco Mastantuono impressed in his debut appearance.

The Israeli midfielder, who has been training with the senior team, is trying to earn his place in the squad during the preseason camp while most of the Spanish squad is missing. "Sport" notes: "His future under Hansi Flick may be at stake."

The Israeli goalkeeper, previously spotted with a cast on his hand, has traveled with the team to Germany for a training camp. Two key players will miss the trip due to injuries.

The player of the season in Israel thanked the Panathinaikos fans for their warm welcome and promised to do his best to repay their trust. The midfielder expressed his excitement about joining such a major club.

Manchester City's new manager announced that the midfielder will undergo back surgery, but clarified that he expects to see him return: "Around great players there are always speculations."

The Belgian federation has officially announced the appointment of the former Dutch midfielder, who signed a contract until the end of Euro 2028. He replaces Rudi Garcia, who did not continue in the role despite reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

After Guardiola rejected the approach, the Italian federation is expected to appoint Andrea Pirlo as the national team coach. The former world champion is already in advanced talks and will sign until the 2030 World Cup.

The 23-year-old winger made a positive impression at the training camp and will continue to be evaluated by coach Roni Levy. He may feature in Wednesday's Toto Cup match.

The new coach of the German national team at his introductory press conference: "This is the pinnacle of my career. I want to follow in the footsteps of the most successful national team coaches."

The player of the season is leaving Hapoel Be'er Sheva after two successful years. The club is set to receive 3.8 million euros, with the fee potentially rising to 4.5 million including bonuses. The midfielder will depart after the second leg against Vikingur.

The Brazilian midfielder was not training at full intensity, prompting head coach Ran Kozuch to ask him to step aside. Meanwhile, the club is actively searching for a replacement for Kings Kangwa.

The 59-year-old coach has replaced Julian Nagelsmann. Sven Bender will join the coaching staff, and Per Mertesacker returns to the national team as technical director.

Omer Peretz's squad is taking the Toto Cup seriously ahead of Saturday's match against their city rivals at 20:30. New signings Avishai Cohen and Guy Badash are expected to feature in the starting lineup.

The Reds will face Maccabi Netanya in the Toto Cup (Saturday, 20:30, Sport2). Lior Zada: "We will start to see a glimpse of how we want to play this season."

After an unsuccessful season, the "Greens" are opening the 2026/27 campaign with a major squad overhaul and high expectations. The first test is this Saturday: a derby against Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup (20:15, Sport1).

The summer transfer window of the Premier League officially opened on June 29, but transfers began even earlier and the pace is increasing. We have prepared an overview of all squad changes for the 14 teams ahead of the 2026/27 season, valid until the transfer deadline on September 16.

The 2026/27 season is supposed to start in three weeks, but can anyone commit to that? In the meantime, the foreign player quota has been cut and the crisis is worsening.

The World Cup is over, and the European transfer market is about to explode. From Real Madrid's defensive overhaul under Mourinho to Chelsea's massive spending spree and Barcelona's hunt for a new striker, here is the interim summary of the biggest moves and what's still to come.

The Barcelona midfielder discovered the severity of his injury only after the World Cup and faces a long recovery. He is furious with the Dutch national team's medical staff.

Dutch-Surinamese defender Nigel Lonwijk has officially signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa following his transfer from English club Wolverhampton. The player expressed his excitement to join the "biggest club in Israel" and his commitment to helping the team achieve its goals.

At first, miracle followed miracle, then Beitar Jerusalem choked AEK and kicked history. When the team controls the ball, Antwi gallops forward and Carabalí shows new sides of his talent, the wasteland of Larnaca looks like the lights of Paris. Moshe Ziat returned from Cyprus sweaty and happy.

Greek media explains: AEK backed out of the Zambian because he was "burned" for European competition after the match against Vikingur, but "the Greens do not care that he will not be able to play in Europe."

The 31-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year deal. Maccabi Haifa bid farewell to the player, calling him a symbol of passion, commitment, and leadership.

Jermain Defoe has ended his role at Woking just a few months after being appointed to his first coaching job. The former Tottenham striker parted ways with the club "by mutual consent."

The Israeli received compliments after Ajax's victory in the Conference League, and in the Netherlands, they noted: "He is one of the players who could benefit from the coaching change."

JJ Gabriel, who scored 29 goals in 32 appearances last season and was voted the youth team's player of the season, has been called up to the Red Devils' squad for the first time and may make his debut against Rosenborg.