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Chile's biggest soccer club Colo Colo has announced the signing of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the breakout stars at the World Cup. The 40-year-old Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players at the World Cup with a string of remarkable saves against top teams such as eventual champion Spain and defending champion Argentina. “Welcome. We’re waiting for you,” the club wrote Friday on its social media pages in a post that quickly sparked excitement not only among Colo Colo supporters but across Chile, where the national team failed this year to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
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As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.” FIFA has asked a disciplinary prosecutor to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain’s 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion. Argentina's Leandro Paredes physically tangled with Spain players Eric Garcia and Gavi. Spain captain Rodri was hit in the stomach running past Argentina's Nahuel Molina. De la Fuente tells Spanish public broadcaster TVE “it cannot be allowed.” FIFA has given no timetable for its investigation.
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Jürgen Klopp is expected to be named Germany’s new coach Friday, tasked with bouncing back from another disastrous World Cup. The German soccer federation is expected to announce at a news conference Friday morning that it has agreed a contract with Klopp for his first coaching job since he left Liverpool in 2024. German media reported his deal will run through the 2028 European Championship and 2030 World Cup. The former Liverpool manager has been the preferred candidate ever since Julian Nagelsmann resigned following Germany’s shock loss on penalties to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32.
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Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia soccer coach after signing a contract extension. The national team conceded only one goal in five games at the recent World Cup. The length of the new deal with the Colombian Football Federation was not disclosed. Lorenzo, a 60-year-old Argentine, was initially hired in 2022 on a four-year contract. The federation’s executive committee confirmed the extension on Thursday after a meeting in Bogotá. Under Lorenzo, Colombia has 31 wins, 12 draws, and eight losses, scoring a healthy 96 goals overall and conceding 44.
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The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach. The federation didn’t give a reason for the event scheduled for Friday morning at its Frankfurt headquarters. The former Liverpool manager has been the preferred candidate ever since Julian Nagelsmann resigned following Germany’s shock loss on penalties to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32.
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Fans crowd together as they wait for the arrival of players from Spain's national soccer team during celebrations in Cibeles square in Madrid on Monday, July 20, 2026, after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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A fan reacts to Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final soccer match at a fan gathering in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)
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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) sprays water on his face at the World Cup championship final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of "destroying the football industry" by expanding international competitions. Tebas criticized Infantino for considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64, saying it makes no sense. He argued that the focus on the World Cup harms national competitions, which sustain the sport. Tebas also slammed FIFA for hydration breaks and extended halftime during the recent tournament. Despite his criticism, Tebas acknowledged Infantino is unlikely to step down due to strong support.
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World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement. The 47-year-old Englishman refereed more than 800 matches in the English Premier League, domestic cups, European club competitions and major internationals. His final game was the round of 16 match at the World Cup on July 6, when the eventual champion Spain eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0. Taylor says “Officiating at the elite level has been an immense privilege, but the pressure is intense and the scrutiny is constant. The time is now right to step aside and look forward to transitioning to the next chapter of my career.”