In recent football news, Mexico's national team manager Jaime Lozano has been let go due to the team's poor performance at the Copa America. In other news, Real Madrid announced that an individual found guilty of racially abusing players Vinicius Jr and Antonio Rudiger online has been sentenced to a suspended eight-month prison sentence, highlighting the ongoing battle against racism in football.

In the transfer world, LA Galaxy is reportedly close to signing Marco Reus, a well-known player from Borussia Dortmund. This move underscores the continuing trend of European stars making the jump to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. Furthermore, Lena Oberdorf, a recent addition to Bayern Munich from Wolfsburg, has suffered a significant injury setback with an ACL injury during a Euro 2025 qualifier match for Germany, casting a shadow over her debut season with the club.

Off the field, there’s significant news regarding investment in women's football, with Angel City FC becoming the most expensive women's sports team in the world after a $250 million takeover. This landmark deal is a significant indicator of the growing value and popularity of women's football globally. Additionally, there's speculation around the managerial future of Mauricio Pochettino, with both the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) and England considered as possible destinations for him. This news comes as both teams look to fill their managerial positions, making the chase for Pochettino a hot topic.