English football manager and former player, head coach of Sweden
Kylian Mbappé has extended his World Cup dominance, scoring twice as France overpowers Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32. Olise and Barcola provide assists as France advances toward a potential clash with Paraguay; Deschamps contemplates legacy amid personal bereavement.
Germany has exited the World Cup in the last-32 after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay. Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down; Jurgen Klopp is set to discuss replacing him. The German Football Association will pursue talks with Klopp while weighing the team's need for structural change to reclaim form.
France has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after Mbappé converted a 70th-minute penalty to beat Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia. He is now seven goals in the tournament, tying Lionel Messi for the top-scorer title with Mbappé one behind Messi’s overall World Cup record. France will face Morocco in Foxborough in the next round.
Arsenal is preparing to give 16-year-old Max Dowman more first-team opportunities after a pre-season showing. His goal at 16 years old marks him as the youngest scorer in Premier League history; Arteta is weighing deeper involvement as the season approaches.
Liverpool have seen Alexander Isak hit three goals in three Premier League games after a record transfer from Newcastle. Andoni Iraola’s side are aiming to build on a bright start, with Isak leading the line as Barcola gains minutes and Cody Gakpo remains pivotal.
Chelsea Football Club's ownership moves to full control by Clearlake Capital as Todd Boehly and Mark Walter exit their stakes. Wyss remains a stakeholder; Chelsea reiterates no change to day-to-day operations while pursuing long-term sporting and infrastructure ambitions.