The presidents of FIFA and AFA dedicated heartfelt words to Messi after he announced that his cycle with Argentina had come to an end, according to Olé. Chiqui Tapia and Gianni Infantino bid farewell to Messi.
Manchester City has agreed a deal with Everton FC for the transfer of Iliman Ndiaye, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The Citizens had to act quickly after Liverpool blocked the transfer of Cody Gakpo to Manchester City.
Lille has confirmed the signing of Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord, with the Japanese striker set to become the first player from his country to play for the French club. The transfer was reported by VoetbalPrimeur.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has less than a week to name his first squad without Lionel Messi, according to Olé. The post-Messi era is set to begin with a special FIFA window in September and October.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is considering a ceremony to honor Lionel Messi and retire his iconic number 10 jersey, according to Olé. The original source does not confirm whether the jersey will be officially retired from competitions.
FC Twente has acquired Jordy Bawuah from PSV, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The 19-year-old midfielder has signed a contract with FC Twente until mid-2029, with an option for another season.
Feyenoord has sold top scorer Ayase Ueda to Lille, according to NOS Voetbal. The Japanese forward, who was the Eredivisie's top scorer last season, has signed a contract with the French club, reportedly for a fee of 15 million euros.
Santiago Giménez is officially a player for FC Porto, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The Portuguese top club has announced the arrival of the former Feyenoord striker.
Feyenoord has confirmed the transfer of Ayase Ueda, with the Japanese striker moving to Lille OSC (VoetbalPrimeur). The transfer is reportedly worth around €15 million.
BBC Football reports that venture capitalist Joshua Kushner has expressed regret over his involvement in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. Kushner made his comments in his first public statement since the proposal was shelved.