Yamal: World Cup winner
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal was crowned a World Cup winner with Spain in the final on July 19, a 1 – 0 extra-time victory over Argentina decided by Ferran Torres’s 106th-minute goal. Yamal, a standout of the tournament, adds this major honour before returning to his club.
Sevilla steps up for Julio Díaz
Sevilla FC has entered the race for left-back Julio Díaz; Levante, which had an advanced agreement, withdrew from the negotiation on July 19. Local reports say Sevilla is negotiating with Atlético de Madrid and could finalise the transfer in the coming hours.
Real’s return dates set
Real Sociedad has set return dates for its World Cup players: Takefusa Kubo on July 23, Luka Sučić on July 24 and Gonçalo Guedes on July 29; Mikel Oyarzabal is due back on August 10. The club is organising preseason work around the temporary absences of its internationals.