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10 former football players will become referees: Pro-Ref innovations in England
Pro-Ref, a new brand in England, will introduce major changes to the world of refereeing, including the recruitment of 10 former footballers as referees.

Juan Mata begins a new chapter as the owner of the Melbourne Victory club
Juan Mata, Spain's 2010 world champion, has acquired a stake in Melbourne Victory and will become chairman of the new football committee when he retires.

Bulykin: the generation of the Netherlands in 2008 was better than the current one, although Russia beat them too
Dmitry Bulykin believes that the Dutch generation of 2008 was stronger than the current one, despite the recent defeat by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
Torres, Liviero extended his contract until 2028. Negotiations are underway with Zambataro, Idda and Marano
Torres Football Club is preparing for the new Serie C season with the contract extension of Matteo Liviero until 2028 and negotiations with other players.

More than 5 million spectators attended the 2026 World Cup matches in the USA, Canada and Mexico
The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico reached record attendance numbers, attracting more than 5 million spectators.
Brazilian colors take over New York: Knicks jerseys are in huge demand
Brazilian colors and music fill New York City in anticipation of the team's debut, while Knicks jerseys sell out.

Robert Lewandowski: Polish striker is preparing for a transfer to MLS team Chicago Fire
Robert Lewandowski is close to joining MLS side Chicago Fire after completing his contract with Barcelona. The forward, 37, is expected to sign a two-year contract in Chicago.

Could World Cup matches be 'dangerous' due to heat this week?
Extreme heat in the US and Canada is expected to impact World Cup matches, raising concerns for the safety of players due to extreme temperatures and high humidity.
Al-Diriyah has joined the race for Solem, who is unsure about the move
Matthias Sulay is likely to leave Roma as the club plans to extend Dybala's contract and invest in Greenwood. Al Diriyah has joined the race to sign the player but he is unsure about a move to Saudi Arabia.

Brazil - Japan: Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute in the 2026 World Cup match
Casemiro equalized in the Brazil-Japan match in the 56th minute, after Japan opened the scoring in the 29th minute.

Germany - Paraguay: Julio Enciso put the South American team ahead in the 42nd minute in the 1/16 finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In the 1/16 finals of the 2026 World Cup, the Paraguay national team leads the score against Germany thanks to a goal by Julio Enciso.

The German national team lost in a penalty shootout for the first time since 1976 - Championship
The German national team lost in a penalty shootout for the first time since 1976, losing to Paraguay in the 1/16 finals of the 2026 World Cup.
£34.5m price tag could stop Curtis Jones' move from Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones looks set to remain at Anfield as Inter Milan cooled interest due to a lofty £34.5m valuation.

Reunion of Wout Weghorst with FC Twente
Wout Weghorst has returned to FC Twente, where he will be reunited with coach John van den Brom. The striker, who previously refused to join the club, signed a contract until 2028.

You see the moment Kane scores - BBC Sport
Experience the moment Harry Kane scores against Panama from the perspective of a cameraman on the pitch.

Preliminary playoff bracket for the 2026 World Cup. There are 9 known pairs of 1/16 finals
The preliminary playoff grid for the 2026 World Cup has been published, which includes the pairings for the 1/16 finals.

Five African countries will play in the World Cup playoffs for the first time in history
For the first time in history, five African countries reached the knockout stages of the World Cup, including Cape Verde, DR Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt and South Africa.

June 28 main sports news, football, World Cup 2026, hockey, NHL - Championship
All pairs of the 1/16 finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs have become known, the 2026 World Cup playoff bracket has been determined, and Argentine national team striker Lionel Messi has set a football record.

Weather forecast for World Cup matches: Colombia vs Portugal and other events of the 17th day
The World Cup expects hot and stormy weather, with many matches taking place in high temperatures. Thunderstorms may pose a logistical challenge and specific weather forecasts for today's matches have been provided.
