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France striker Olivier Giroud silenced his critics on Sunday when he lifted the World Cup following a 4-2 win over Croatia in the final.

The Brazil legend defends Neymar after one of the World Cup favourites were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Roberto Martínez's side.

Iceland are on the hunt for a new boss following Heimir Hallgrimsson's decision to resign from the position he has held for the past five years.

Real Madrid will need to decide whether to sign a new striker to try to come close the 50 goals per season scored by Ronaldo; or obligate Karim Benzema to do it.

The French radio station also claim that negotiations for a move to the Santiago Bernabeu for Belgian international Eden Hazard are also progressing.

According to AS sources, Chelsea's Belgian goalkeeper has been searching for a new home in the Spanish capital, with eyes on a move to Real Madrid being confirmed.

Barcelona's pursuit of Ajax's 21-year-old midfielder features on the front pages of the Catalonia-based sports newspapers today.

Yerry Mina added weight to rumours about a possible transfer away from Barcelona by describing his "very difficult moments" at the club.

The azulgrana players who have taken part in the World Cup will not join the rest of the squad on a pre-season tour and will report back for duty in August.

Real Betis have sold goalkeeper Antonio Adan to Atletico Madrid.

Fernando Torres spoke about his decision to join Japanese side Saga Tosu: "I needed a change, something completely different".

With the futures of Stefan Savic and Diego Godín yet to be resolved, Atlético Madrid see Çağlar Söyüncü as a potential replacement in central defense.

Kevin Anderson appeared short of full fitness and was outclassed by Novak Djokovic as the Serbian won Wimbledon for a fourth time.

One of the favourites for the 2018 title, the Australian has now crashed out of the race on stage nine in two consecutive years.

After beating Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final, Angelique Kerber paid a glowing tribute to her opponent.