Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 8:45 PM ET

European Club Developments

Real Madrid confirmed Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president on Sunday, ending a historic election that marked the first contested presidential race in 20 years. Pérez defeated rival candidate Enrique Riquelme while Madrid members participated in voting that determined the club's leadership for the next term. Meanwhile, Real Madrid joins the race for Mateus Fernandes, creating potential competition in the transfer market as the Spanish giants continue building their squad for upcoming competitions. Across England, West Ham saw David step down as chairman with immediate effect following unspecified allegations, while Robin van Persie was dismissed by Feyenoord after just 16 months in charge of the Eredivisie club.

World Cup Squad Updates

Christian Eriksen remains conscious after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, forcing the abandonment of the match as medical personnel attended to the midfielder. In Brazil squad news, Manchester United-bound midfielder Ederson replaces Wesley in the national team roster after the full-back suffered a thigh injury, with the transfer target now called up to Brazil's World Cup squad. Portugal faced disciplinary issues when Rafael Leão received a red card for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup. Spain will be without young stars Yamal and Williams for their final World Cup warmup against Peru as both players recover from injuries ahead of the tournament. For Argentina, Messi will be rested against Honduras in their final warmup while defender Balerdi is ruled out with a calf injury. In the United States, Antonee Robinson impressed with a 7/10 rating following his stunning volley in the USMNT's final pre-World Cup match.

World Cup Preparation & Analysis

The United States soccer scene feels excitement building with coach Mauricio Pochettino noting the growing anticipation among fans following his team's 2-1 loss to Germany. Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Egypt in their final tune-up as Endrick's early second-half goal proved decisive. The USWNT sought a physical challenge in Brazil, getting exactly what they wanted in a 2-1 loss that head coach Emma Hayes considered valuable preparation. In transfer speculation, several players hope to boost their value during the World Cup to secure lucrative moves, while Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is named