AC Milan have turned to Ruben Amorim, appointing the Portuguese coach on a two-year contract in the standout club move of the day. Leicester City have also changed managers, naming former Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin on a three-year deal as they begin a new chapter.

At the World Cup, Cape Verde produced the headline result by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the nation’s first match at the finals. Uruguay were also frustrated, needing a late Maxi Araujo goal to rescue a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia. Belgium opened with another 1-1 draw, this time against Egypt, where a Mohamed Hany own goal denied Egypt what would have been a first World Cup victory. Iran and New Zealand shared a lively 2-2 draw, with Elijah Just scoring twice for New Zealand and Iran fighting back from behind on both occasions.

England’s buildup to their opener against Croatia has been shaped by squad issues rather than the match itself. Tino Livramento could miss the tournament with a hamstring injury, forcing Thomas Tuchel to call up a replacement. Harry Maguire revealed Tuchel told him he would miss out on the World Cup an hour after the news had already appeared in the media, while Bukayo Saka said he is ready for the opening game.

Among the key transfer developments, Marc Cucurella has completed his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid. Manchester City, meanwhile, have agreed terms with Josko Gvardiol on a new five-year contract.