Mbappé, Yamal Guide France; Inter Sign Khalilli

France Edge Closer to Semis

Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty but quickly recovered, unfolding what fans call the “8th magic” move, echoing Lionel Messi’s flair. Morocco fell 2‑1 as Antoine Dembélé netted the decisive goal, securing France’s spot in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Gavi Yamal engineered a stunning performance that powered Spain past Belgium, earning praise for his creative spark. The win highlights France’s attacking rhythm and Spain’s emerging talent on the global stage.

Inter Secure Israeli Winger

The Nerazzurri’s first major acquisition after the Palestra disappointment arrived in the form of 21‑year‑old Israeli winger S quartile Khalilli, sealing a €25 million transfer from Union SG. He penned a five‑year deal, earns a €2.2 million salary, and passed his medical tests today. Khalilli delivered six goals and six assists in his last season, positioning him as a direct replacement for Timothy Dumfries. Inter’s next priority remains Chelsea centre‑back John Chalobah, with negotiations set to resume soon.

Juventus and Atta Buzz

Bologna’s Argentine midfielder Thiago Atta is being hailed as a “big coup” by club legend Grosso, who predicts a transformative impact at Juventus. The Bianconeri have opened talks with Parma regarding Atta’s transfer and are also in advanced discussions with PSG and Aston Villa about confronting Muani and Martínez. Meanwhile, Juve offered former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic from Sassuolo as a backup option, though Spalletti seeks more offensive firepower. Fellow midfielder Yildiz will begin the campaign slowly as he continues to manage a knee issue that may require surgery.

Other Notable Moves

Frosinone’s talent Valentino Jakic has signed a contract with Torino, strengthening the Serie A side’s midfield ranks. Napoli’s Brazilian midfielder Anguissa, who has one year left on his contract, is alreadyTraining with the squad after Coach Lupu praised his work rate. Talks are ongoing with Hull City regarding Milinkovic‑Silva, while goalkeeper Falcone is in fine form and defender Zeballos received a yellow card during a recent friendly. The player’s agent remains heavily involved in all negotiations.

Quotes and Reactions

Grosso’s enthusiastic endorsement of Atta underscores the club’s ambitious transfer strategy for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, veteran striker Romário sparked controversy by urging fans to “Kick Ancelotti out!” signaling a growing discontent with the current management. Italy’s Olympic Committee president Malagò teased a possible surprise appointment as the new technical director of the national team, leaving fans speculating about upcoming changes. These voices reflect the lively debate surrounding Italy’s football future.