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Leaving Monaco for Everton offers Folarin Balogun elite weekly competition to match his USMNT World Cup rise, provided he wins the starting job over Thierno Barry.

USMNT star Folarin Balogun was at the center of controversy in the 2026 World Cup, so it is easy to forget he was one of the squad’s best players all tournament.

Chelsea are interested in signing the AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. The French International has been linked with a move to the Premier League since the start of the World Cup, and he could prove to be an interesting acquisition for Chelsea.

‘I have never done anything like that before, so it’s a little bit of the unknown.’

United States soccer striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly headed to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco. The move was widely reported on Monday by British media. The British Press Association says the transfer fee offered by Everton is reported to be in the range of 40 million pounds ($54 million) on a four-year deal. It says personal terms had yet to be worked out before the deal could be completed prior to Tuesday’s transfer deadline. Balogun was the top scorer for the U.S. team at the World Cup. He also made headlines after having a one-game suspension deferred by FIFA after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened so he could play in the round of 16.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 21-year-long career for Argentina. He played his last game for Argentina in th 2026 FIFA World Cup., Football, Times Now

United States international Folarin Balogun has been a big name in the Summer transfer saga dating back to before the World Cup began, and he has finally found his new home.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news and rumours today, including a three-way Premier League battle including Chelsea and Everton's impending move for a World Cup 2026 star.

The American striker earned the interest of several top clubs this summer at the World Cup.

Breaking down the latest odds to win the WNBA MVP award with the league currently on break for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

Musiala has endured a tough 12 months, with his ankle being broken at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. He spent six months on the sidelines, but battled back to make 24 appearances across Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League action.

Al-Qadsiah boss Brendan Rodgers has made a bold call on the Roshn Pro League top scorer race this season. The Northern Irishman has snubbed Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo, instead backing his own Mexican striker Julian Quinones to keep hold of the Golden Boot.

Barcola was part of France's squad at the 2026 World Cup and won the Champions League twice with PSG. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Talismanic No.10 Palmer - who scored 25 goals in his debut campaign at the Bridge and has won Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup honours with the Blues - endured a difficult 2025-26 campaign that led to him missing out on a place in England’s World Cup squad.

Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.

Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.

WNBA analyst & KTV host calls out the WNBA for overlooking Caitlin Clark as FIBA embraces her global star power ahead of 2026 FIBA World Cup.

Emiliano Martinez could make his Chelsea debut against Brighton in the Premier League 2026-27 season after completing his move from Aston Villa. With registration completed, Xabi Alonso can select the World Cup-winning goalkeeper, although Robert Sanchez may retain his starting spot.

Manchester City have reportedly made some progress in their pursuit of the World Cup winner.

Chelsea announced the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old shot-stopper, who was part of Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning squad in 2022, joins the Blues as they strengthen their goalkeeping options ahead of the new season. Expressing his excitement after completing the move, Martinez said joining Chelsea was an easy decision for him and his family.

Emiliano Martinez joins Chelsea on a three-year contract, after having spent six years with their Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

LONDON, Aug 30 — Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa, the London-based club...

Football News: Real Madrid manager José Mourinho argues that Kylian Mbappé should win the 2026 Ballon d'Or due to his individual excellence, regardless of team trophies like the Champions League and World Cup.

New York crushed the Chicago Sky, 85-66, Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center in the team’s final game before the league's international stars depart for the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin.

Yadav, who lifted the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on March 8, was left out of the next T20I assignment after the Indian Premier League with Shreyas Iyer taking o

Jose Mourinho has questioned the criteria for the Ballon d’Or, arguing that the award should honour individual brilliance rather than simply go to players from FIFA World Cup or UEFA Champions League-winning teams., Football, Times Now

Speaking ahead of his side's La Liga clash against Malaga, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho gave his take on the Ballon d'Or award, the highest individual award in the sport, saying that it should not be given to someone just because they won the UEFA Champions League or the FIFA World Cup.

Playing in this World Cup was Chris Richards' lifelong dream, but its abrupt end gave him little time to grieve before returning to the Premier League.

After a strong Summer League, Sergio De Larrea wasn't quite as strong in FIBA action.

After the World Cup, MLS ran an ad that read: "We'll take it from here." In its made-up Leagues Cup, though, the only thing it has taken is an L.

The Premier League newcomers have officially secured the Argentina midfielder on a four-year contract, handing him the number 25 shirt. Arriving for an undisclosed fee, Palacios becomes Town's 11th signing of the summer transfer window and the first World Cup winner in the club's history.

Playing in this World Cup was Chris Richards' lifelong dream, but its abrupt end gave him little time to grieve before returning to the Premier League.