United States men's national team star Gio Reyna has been linked with another transfer after the World Cup.
Reyna has already played for Borussia Dortmund, Nottingham Forest and Borussia Monchengladbach in the last three seasons.
He struggled with injuries throughout the 2025/26 campaign and made just 19 Bundesliga appearances, scoring one goal.
Reyna had a slightly more impactful World Cup with the United States, scoring in their 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
The 23-year-old is now wanted by Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, who are owned by the same consortium as Chelsea (BlueCo).

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Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in RC Strasbourg Alsace player Julio Enciso (22), according to information from Sky Sports.
Having previously played for the Tractor Boys, where he was on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion during the second half of the 2024–25 season (13 matches, two goals, three **** ists), the Paraguayan could now make a return to Portman Road, where Gary O'Neil, recently appointed as manager, is keen to secure his services after working alongside him in Alsace.
Since arriving in France last summer, Enciso has put in solid performances for Strasbourg, making 42 appearances and proving decisive on 21 occasions (12 goals, nine **** ists) across all competitions.
Also part of Paraguay's World Cup squad, the Caaguazú-born player played a major part in his national team's impressive run to the round of 16, notably helping to knock Germany out of the competition.
Under contract with RCSA until 2030, Enciso is currently valued at €25m by the specialist website Transfermarkt.

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Jürgen Klopp has been handed advice on how his Germany side should set up, just days after accepting the role and threatening to walk away. The former Liverpool manager was the first name the German football federation (DFB) approached after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following a disappointing FIFA World Cup that ended with a penalty shoot-out defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32.
Klopp faces a considerable challenge, given it's been 10 years since the national team claimed victory in a knockout-round fixture at a major tournament. As Reds supporters will attest, Klopp operates on his own terms and won't tolerate any external meddling.
Nevertheless, that hasn't prevented German soccer icon and DFB sporting director Rudi Völler from offering Klopp his thoughts on how the team should operate. He believes Klopp's team should take their cues from world champions Spain, rather than runners-up Argentina, who have attracted widespread condemnation for their behavior in the Final, which saw them deploy cynical tactics before instigating a post-match confrontation, as per The Liverpool Echo.
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Germany have appointed Jürgen Klopp as their new head coach, with the former Liverpool boss signing a four-year contract that will keep him in charge until the 2030 World Cup.
The 59-year-old replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down following Germany's disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay on penalties at the 2026 World Cup. Klopp's first match in charge will come against the Netherlands on 24 September.
It marks Klopp's return to management after leaving Liverpool in 2024, having spent the past year as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer. The German Football **** ociation reached an agreement with Red Bull to secure his release, including a €1 million donation to the company's Wings for Life foundation and a commitment to stage three Germany internationals in Leipzig by 2030.
Klopp now faces the task of rebuilding Germany's fortunes after another major tournament disappointment, with his focus turning to Euro 2028 before leading his country into the 2030 World Cup.

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Jürgen Klopp has signed a deal until 2030 to become Germany coach and told a news conference on Friday he was "delighted" - but warned the press he would quit if they "misbehave."
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was the DFB's immediate first choice to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay in June.
Klopp has been global head of soccer at the sports arm of drinks maker Red Bull but will now lead Germany into the Nations League, qualifying for Euro 2028 in the British Isles and qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup. His contract will begin on August 15.
"It is a big honour to sit here," Klopp said in Frankfurt. "I had an idea how big the job is but when you are involved, you feel the responsibility even more. It is a very special day for me."
His first match in charge will be against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 in Germany's opening Nations League fixture.

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He was once hailed as Liverpool's footballing messiah. Now Jurgen Klopp has been asked to work miracles for his country.
Last month, Klopp watched on as a touchline TV pundit as Germany went out of the World Cup in a shock penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay.
The loss led head coach Julian Nagelsmann to resign and plunged German football into a full-scale identity crisis.
Just three weeks later, it is Klopp who has been tasked with picking up the pieces and restoring his country's once-famous winning mentality, signing a four-year deal to become head coach.
Assigned with leading the team through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, Klopp's first game in charge will be against the Netherlands on 24 September.

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Jurgen Klopp will be returning to the dugout for the first time since his departure from Liverpool in 2024, as the 59-year-old has been hired to lead the German national team through the 2030 World Cup cycle.
With Germany crashing out of the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 32, falling on penalties to Paraguay, the DFB moved on from head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
They managed to convince Klopp to come out of semi-retirement, as the former Liverpool boss had been at the helm of Red Bull's global football operations since his Anfield exit.
With Klopp set to lead his home country of Germany in his first international appointment, it's worth a look back at what drove him to leave Liverpool, where he had coached his way into club history.

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Jürgen Klopp has signed a deal until 2030 to become Germany coach, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday at a press conference where he was unveiled.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was the DFB's immediate first choice to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay in June.
Klopp was previously global head of soccer at the sports arm of drinks maker Red Bull but will now lead Germany into the Nations League, qualifying for Euro 2028 in the British Isles and qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup.
His first match in charge will be against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 in Germany's opening Nations League fixture.

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Jurgen Klopp has returned to football management after taking over as Germany boss.
Klopp replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who left the role after Germany’s disappointing World Cup round of 32 exit to Paraguay.
It is the first managerial role Klopp has taken since leaving Liverpool two years ago, and has signed a deal which will run until 2030.
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said: “We’ve had very intense discussions. He was our ideal solution from the start. And we at the DFB were unanimous in saying he was the candidate we had to talk to. Our talks with Jürgen only strengthened our belief that he’s the right man at the right time.”
His first game in charge of Germany will be against the Netherlands on 24 September in the Nations League.

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Jurgen Klopp will make his return to management for the first time since leaving Liverpool as the new head coach of the Germany national team, it has been confirmed.
Klopp has been appointed in the aftermath of Germany’s disappointing World Cup campaign, which saw them exit at the last-32 stage following a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.
Given the manner of their exit, former coach Julian Nagelsmann was asked to resign by the German football ***** ociation DFB who then pursued talks with Klopp to become the next head coach.
The DFB announced that Klopp had reached “an agreement on the key points” of a deal to take over the national team on Saturday 11 July, following talks in New York, with a contract up to the 2030 World Cup now signed.
Klopp managed Liverpool for nine years taking charge in October 2015 before departing at the end of the 2024 season having won both the Premier League and Champions League with the Reds.

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He’s back!
Jürgen Klopp is the new head coach of the Germany national team!
The German Football ******* ociation (DFB) officially announced his appointment this Friday morning during a press conference where he was introduced to the media.
The former Liverpool and Dortmund manager is leaving his role as Red Bull’s head of football to succeed Julian Nagelsmann. The former Bayern Munich coach had submitted his resignation after Die Mannschaft’s elimination in the World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay a few weeks ago.
While waiting for the 2030 World Cup, Klopp’s first major challenge will be to win the 2026-2027 Nations League and put together a convincing run at Euro 2028.

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The Brasileirão leaders returned from the World Cup break with another win.
Palmeiras beat Coritiba this Wednesday (22) at Couto Pereira, thanks especially to their Paraguayans.
Recently naturalized, Maurício scored the match’s first two goals, both in the first half, making it 2-0 with less than 20 minutes played.
Ramón Sosa provided the **** ist for the opening goal and extended the lead in the second half.
Paulo Roberto scored Coritiba’s only goal of the match, which came right after Palmeiras’ third.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has barely ended, and behind the scenes rumors are already starting about the next World Cups.
In addition to the possible expansion from 48 to 64 teams, discussions are emerging about the host nations from 2038 onward.
According to the newspaper Le Parisien, France is considering a joint bid with Germany for 2038 or 2042.
It is worth remembering that the next two World Cups will be held in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco (with opening matches in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay) in 2030, and in Saudi Arabia in 2034.
According to the publication, a report commissioned by the French Ministry of Sports concluded that the French would be ready to host the event, with the aim of adapting stadiums to today's new social and environmental requirements.

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The pinnacle of football rose up from the fiery dunes of Qatar and flew down to North America, born again like a phoenix that comes alive every four years. The FIFA World Cup, the biggest spectacle of the planet unwrapped nearly every emotion that can be experienced through the medium of sport in another edition. Here are the moments that made this one special.
The Hosts: The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ushered in the World Cup with the opener between Mexico and South Africa. The charged atmosphere that turned the stadium into a buzzing cauldron when Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal for Mexico was a propitious sign for the tournament and its audience. Canada and the USA did not disappoint in their games either, seeing enthusiastic support push their teams to qualify for the knockout stages and reach the round of 16.
Unyielding Underdogs: Talk about the underdog spirit. DR Congo, Cabo Verde, Paraguay, Ecuador and more. The performances by these seemingly minnow teams who turned into nightmares for some of the biggest footballing nations like Germany, England, Argentina, Spain will be an important story in footballing heritage.
No matter the result of the games, they made their opponents suffer. These upstarts displayed what sheer determination, hard work, unrelenting spirit and some smart coaching can do against the giants in the game. The expanded format has been a welcome change in this particular regard that even the smallest team can put up the biggest fight.
Clash of the ******* ans: The blockbuster fixtures awaited by eyes all over the world did not disappoint. While the heat of the group stages kept many big teams on their toes, it all simmered down to a boil in the knockouts.

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Germany's continued World Cup failures are a result of structural, political and cultural problems in German society, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said in on Tuesday.
Four-time winners Germany were eliminated by minnows Paraguay in the last-32 of the World Cup in June, having crashed out at the group stage of the 2018 and 2022 editions.
Having taken over Leverkusen in 2018, Carro helped guide the club to a first Bundesliga ****** le in 2024 alongside lifting the German Cup in the same season.
"There needs to be greater investment in youth development, including a better integration of school and sports," 61-year-old Carro told AFP.
"A state of the art, modern infrastructure is a key figure as well... projects that improve these conditions are too often slowed down by bureaucracy and lengthy decision-making.

The United States Men’s National Team entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup with high hopes, boasting arguably its most talented roster yet with a home-field advantage throughout the tournament. Unfortunately, that did not lead to a longer run through the tournament, and fans are not happy.
The United States suffered a lopsided 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, leading Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy to believe that the team “embarrassed” the entire country on the international stage.
The United States entered the World Cup with what is almost certainly its most talented roster to date. However, the result was no better than the past two decades.
The United States got off to a strong start to the tournament, beating Paraguay 4-1 and then topping Australia 2-0 to clinch the group. They then pulled out a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 to advance to the round of 16. However, that’s where the run ended.
The USMNT faced its only real test of the tournament in the round of 16 against Belgium. It was a match that oddsmakers had as essentially a coin flip between the two sides. However, Belgium looked far superior from start to finish, blasting the United States by a final score of 4-1.

Borussia Dortmund chief Lars Ricken said Bundesliga clubs have a duty to act after another botched World Cup for Germany, adding that Jürgen Klopp cannot be the sole saviour of German football.
Klopp as the likely future national team coach was "the all-round problem-solving package," Dortmund's managing director and former Germany midfielder Ricken told reporters on Tuesday on the sidelines of Dortmund's first day of pre-season training.
"But ultimately we as clubs are responsible and have a duty to train players in such a way that they can make the difference at a World Cup."
The 2002 World Cup runner-up was shocked by Germany's recent exit in the round of 32 against Paraguay.
"The performance of our national team is anything but satisfactory. I was at the match against Ivory Coast myself. If we had lost there, it would not have been undeserved either," Ricken said.

Despite crashing out of the tournament, the German press are still casting their eyes over the final four in the 2026 World Cup.
Germany’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended in absolute disaster, extending their painful twelve-year wait for a tournament knockout victory.
Despite high expectations under Julian Nagelsmann, a shock penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32 sent the European giants packing early.
Now, they’re forced to sit at home and watch bitter rivals England in the semi-final.
The football rivalry between England and Germany goes back decades. Rooted in the iconic 1966 World Cup final and fueled by dramatic tournament clashes, penalty shootout heartbreaks, and the famous Frank Lampard goal that was never given.

The United States men's national team were embarrassed in their 4-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to Belgium.
Mauricio Pochettino's side won three games at the tournament, more than any other US World Cup team, but many believe it was all for nothing.
Having beaten Paraguay, Australia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USMNT were thrashed by the first top 20 team they faced.
It was a disappointing end to an exciting World Cup campaign, which left many American supporters feeling dejected.
Dave Portnoy had already been one of the biggest critics of the USMNT following their World Cup exit, but he has just taken his criticism to another level.

Former Germany coach Berti Vogts has urged that the restructuring of German football in the wake of another early World Cup exit should focus on coach education and give former national team players a better chance to take this step.
“I ask myself: Where does our football stand? I have to admit: Unfortunately, it is a long way from world-class. One of the underlying reasons is also the quality of the coaches,” Vogts wrote in his World Cup column for daily Rheinische Post on Monday.
“Perhaps access to coaching jobs should once again be made easier for established former national team players, that might make the role more attractive.”
Back in the early 2000s, the German Football Federation (DFB) had already introduced such a course, which was attended by, among others, future national team coach Jürgen Klinsmann.
Germany went out in the last 32 against Paraguay at the tournament in North America, following group stage exits at the previous two editions.

Let's be honest: what this football club has achieved over the last 12 months is nothing short of a miracle. From Wembley play-off joy to securing a spot in Europe next season, watching the Lads completely defy the odds has been the ride of a lifetime. But as the old saying goes, the reward for good work is just more work. With the Europa League about to test the absolute limits of our squad depth, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and the recruitment team can't afford to rest on their laurels.
While our attacking talent routinely grabs the headlines, anyone who watched us grind out results last season knows our defensive foundation is where the real magic happens. Yet there's a glaring, asymmetric elephant in the room – our severe lack of a natural, senior, left-footed centre-back to go alongside Omar Alderete.
So, where do we look? Do we dip back into the European market for another data-driven gem, look for proven domestic pedigree or gamble on high-potential youth?
Let's dive into the state of the current backline and look at the realistic options on Sunderland's radar to solve our biggest tactical puzzle.
When Ghisolfi brought Paraguay international Omar Alderete to Wearside, it felt like the missing piece of our When Ghisolfi brought Paraguay international Omar Alderete to Wearside, it felt like the missing piece of our defensive jigsaw. A naturally left-footed, aggressive and experienced La Liga operator, he brought an immediate sense of balance to our backline. Across his appearances, we saw the full Alderete package – crunching tackles, an immense aerial presence and a real willingness to progress the ball.

FIFA revealed the referee who will take charge of France vs. Spain in the first World Cup semifinal: Iván Bartón.
The Salvadoran referee has experience in highly demanding Concacaf matches, such as the Gold Cup, Copa América, World Cup qualifiers, and the Concacaf Nations League.
During his World Cup campaign, he officiated the matches between Turkey and Paraguay, ****** an and Sweden, as well as the round of 16 clash between Colombia and Switzerland.
It will also be a historic moment, as he is the first Salvadoran referee to officiate a World Cup semifinal.

With the first 48-team World Cup soon coming to a close, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is laying the ground for further expansion of the tournament in 2030.
Infantino recently conducted an interview with Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport and was asked about expansion of the World Cup to include 64 teams.
"That's definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup," Infantino said, per Blue Sport translation. "When organizing a World Cup, it's important to organize it for the whole world—not just Europe and South America, but effectively the entire world.
"Every nation should be allowed to dream of participating in the World Cup. You can see that the quality of the teams is extremely high, and it's getting higher and higher, all over the world. If you don't give smaller countries a chance to participate in the World Cup, they'll lack the incentive to keep improving."
The 2030 World Cup will officially be co-hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco. But in honor of the the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930, the tournament will hold three first-round matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Nothing about the World Cup knockout stage has been easy for defending champions Argentina. Each round, Lionel Messi has been looking at the likely end to his World Cup career, and yet, Argentina has found a way to win — often with controversy.
Saturday's 3-1 quarterfinal win over Switzerland in extra time was no exception. But while the Swiss were furious with the VAR review and referee Joao Pinheiro's decision to send off Breel Embolo, it was the correct call.
The U.S. men's national team's opening match against Paraguay already sent precedent for that kind of VAR review.
New for this World Cup, VAR was given the ability to check for mistaken identity on yellow cards. That review was applied in June when Paraguay's Miguel Almirón drew a yellow card on Tim Ream despite not being touched by the USMNT defender. VAR looked at the incident and instead had the referee issue a yellow to Almirón for simulation.
The incident with Embolo — who was already on a yellow card — was awfully similar. Embolo went to ground before there was any contact with Argentina's Leandro Paredes. It was a clear simulation, and Embolo should've had the situational awareness to both know the VAR rules on a yellow card and simply not take a dive.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the organization will examine the possibility of expanding the World Cup to a 64-team format as early as the 2030 edition.
The information was published by The Athletic, the sports arm of The New York Times.
The current tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, introduced the 48-team format, a significant increase from the 32-team version that was in place from 1998 to 2022.
For 2030, the World Cup is scheduled to be spread across six nations and three continents: Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host most of the matches, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will each stage one match at the start of the competition, in tribute to the centenary of the 1930 World Cup.
Discussions gained momentum in September 2025, after FIFA received a formal proposal from a delegation of South American leaders.

After hosting seven matches during the 2026 World Cup, the Boston Stadium has quickly undergone a radical change.
The Gillette Stadium in Foxborough played host to some incredible games during the tournament. Scotland claimed their first World Cup win in a generation there, while Germany lost on penalties in surprise fashion to Paraguay.
France’s win over Morocco in the quarter-finals was the last game played there and no time has been wasted to get the stadium back to how it was before the biggest tournament that soccer has to offer.
As noted by Caleb Pongratz on social media platform X, work to remove the grass from the field started rather quickly.
Indeed, those working at the stadium will be relaying the artificial turf that was there before the World Cup got underway a month ago now.

In a recent report, El Intransigente stated that Sunderland are expected to move in for River Plate midfielder Matias Galarza this summer. It is understood that the Black Cats are eyeing a move to bring the Paraguay international to the Stadium of Light this off-season.
Galarza enjoyed a solid loan spell at the MLS club as he put in a series of impressive displays for them in the middle of the park. The 24-year-old made 13 appearances for Atlanta United last season across all fronts.
The Paraguay international is currently among the most talented midfielders in his homeland. Thus, Sunderland would do well to lure him to the Stadium of Light this off-season.
His current contract at his parent club, River Plate, will expire at the end of 2028, which could make it tough for the Black Cats to sign him on the cheap later this year.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Rayan Cherki #24 of France battles for the ball against Matías Galarza #23 of Paraguay during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

It is getting closer and closer.
Jürgen Klopp is getting set to become the new manager of the German national team, taking over after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following the frustrating exit from the World Cup in the Round of 32 at the hands of Paraguay.
The newscycle has moved rather quickly while the former Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Mainz manager has been finishing his punditry work for MagentaTV, but it is become rather clear that the DFB wants Klopp and Klopp is ready and willing to take the job.
Klopp meet with DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke along with his agent in New York to discuss details of the proposed agreement between the DFB and Klopp. It is sounding like the contract will run through the 2030 World Cup and Klopp's exit from his current role as head of football for Red Bull GmbH just needs to get sorted for the deal to be finalized.
As Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has reported, the DFB have confirmed the news that he originally broke describing the details of the meeting in New York and what's to come next week in the process.

Real Madrid have long ****** umed that their stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu, will be the chosen venue to host the 2030 World Cup final, despite competition from the Spotify Camp Nou.
However, the Bernabeu may no longer be the clear favourite to host the 2030 World Cup final, with Morocco gaining ground in the race to stage the biggest match of the tournament.
According to The Objective (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Morocco is currently considered the favourite to host the final.
The report claims the country has significant support in its attempt to secure the match, putting the Bernabeu's chances under threat.
The 2030 World Cup will mainly be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, while Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will stage the opening matches to commemorate the centenary of the first World Cup.

Clement Turpin will referee England vs Norway in the World Cup, with the respected Frenchman having recently taken charge of the Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia.
Turpin officiated England's opening game of the tournament and has been the man in the middle for Paraguay's draw with Australia and Colombia's win over Ghana in the round of 32.
The French official once riled Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel three years ago during his time as Bayern Munich boss.
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Indeed, Tuchel branded Turpin "Grade E" after receiving two yellow cards in the German club's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City in 2023.