Uruguay's Eduardo Ache, an executive member of the Uruguayan Football Association, made a regrettable comment on a radio show about several teams that competed in the 2026 World Cup. The original source is Olé.
BBC Football has confirmed that Swansea City midfielder Elijah Just is targeting a move to the Premier League, a goal that may have seemed fanciful not so long ago. Just, 26, has spoken about his ambitions in an interview with BBC Sport Wales.
Vasco da Gama has reached an agreement to renew Ramon Rique's contract until the end of 2030, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The club has also made a proposal for Jair's permanence.
The Washington Spirit have signed Melissa Bethi from French side Montpellier, with the 21-year-old Algeria midfielder making an instant impact in her first NWSL start. ESPN reports that Bethi scored the winner on 80 minutes as Washington came from behind to beat Portland Thorns 2-1.
No Ajax players in Oranje selection, also Eredivisie underrepresented, according to Voetbal International. The first selection of Xavi as Netherlands coach contains no Ajax players.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has expressed his dissatisfaction with the club's handling of 15-year-old player JJ Gabriel's potential departure, with the youngster being pursued by Real Madrid and Barcelona. Keane's comments come as JJ Gabriel, known as "Kid Messi", has expressed his desire to leave the club.
The Guarani has officially made the Brinco de Ouro available to FIFA as a training centre for one of the teams competing in the World Cup. The stadium has already hosted important women's football matches, including the Brasileirão Feminino semifinal between São Paulo and Flamengo.
Palmeiras secured two goals against LDU in the Libertadores quarterfinals with a corner kick and a later converted penalty, according to Globo Esporte Futebol.
Dani Ceballos has finally returned to his former club, Real Betis, after a nine-year absence, and the crowd gave him a great ovation. The original source is Marca La Liga, which has confirmed the news.
São Paulo's 19-year-old player Ryan Francisco is awaiting selection for the team's Brasileirão match against Inter this Saturday, according to Globo Esporte Futebol.