Your European Morning is a daily morning report that monitors for the dear visitors of Yalla Koura the most prominent headlines that appeared at the top of major European newspapers, whether English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.
English Press
Daily Mail
Haaland's Feast
Erling Haaland, the Norway national team player, showcased his massive birthday meal during his vacation, in preparation for his return to the English Premier League after his country's participation in the World Cup ended.
Haaland, who is celebrating his twenty-sixth birthday, reposted a photo on his account showing the wonderful feast he was about to eat.
The photo shows, with ocean waves in the background, a table filled with huge portions of bone-in roasted meat, a mountain of sausages, pies, eggs, sweetened bread, fruits, and a tower of cakes and assorted pastries.
The Sun
Rogers to Chelsea
Morgan Rogers has become the most expensive British player of all time after completing his transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa.
The England international joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117 million.
Rogers, aged 23, signed a six-year contract with Chelsea with an option to extend for one additional year.
He said: "I am very excited, for me Chelsea is the biggest club in London, and it is a club I have admired since I was a child."
BBC
Aston Villa Talks
Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a potential obligation to buy.
The 21-year-old Argentine winger was offered for sale by Chelsea for £43 million last month.
However, the club is open to a move that could lead to his permanent departure, under certain conditions, even if initially in the form of a loan.
Spanish Press
Marca
Mendy's Return
French defender Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid has returned to running on the pitch after a 71-day absence due to injury.
The player underwent individual training to test his physical readiness and response to the recovery phase, which is considered a positive indicator in his rehabilitation program.
Mundo Deportivo
Adeyemi's Joining Date
Barcelona club president Joan Laporta revealed the date for announcing the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi.
Laporta said in a statement reported by "Mundo Deportivo" that Karim Adeyemi (24 years old) will be presented to the media on Wednesday.
AS
Exclusion of Cubarsí and Laporte
FIFA has sparked controversy after excluding Spain national team defenders Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte from the list of candidates for the ideal World Cup 2026 lineup.
The absence of Cubarsí and Laporte from the list of defender candidates for the ideal lineup is a decision difficult to explain, given the exceptional defensive performance they delivered during the tournament.
Italian Press
Football Italia
Modrić Contract Renewal
Croatian Luka Modrić is close to renewing his contract with Italian club Milan for one year until 2027.
Modrić will sign the new contract this week and is set to receive a salary estimated at €3.5 million.
Sky Italia
Summerville Compensation
Italian club Roma is seeking a suitable alternative after failing to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United.
The Italian club has identified 3 alternative names to sign one of them instead of Summerville: Antonio Nusa, Diego Moreira, and Andreas Schjelderup.
German Press
Bild Newspaper
Leipzig Massacre
RB Leipzig is preparing for a major overhaul of the squad during the current summer transfer window, after drawing up a plan to offload a large number of players to free up €113 million.
German newspaper "Bild" reported that Leipzig's management has prepared a list of 15 players candidates for departure this summer, led by Conrad Harder, who cost the club €24 million, alongside Johan Bakayoko.
Germany's Disappointment
German football legend Lothar Matthäus congratulated the Spain national team after winning the 2026 World Cup title, confirming that coach Luis de la Fuente's team was the best throughout the tournament, while directing sharp criticism at the Germany national team's performance.
After the tournament ended, Matthäus conducted an assessment of the participating teams' levels in Bild newspaper, considering Germany to rank first among the most disappointing teams, noting that the team once again failed to translate the great potential of its players into convincing on-pitch performance.
Matthäus explained that the German team did not deliver the expected level against Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Paraguay, considering its best matches were against Curaçao.
French Press
L'Équipe Newspaper
Real Madrid Surprise
Media reports revealed a stunning surprise with Real Madrid entering the race to sign Spanish striker Ferran Torres from their rival Barcelona.
According to French newspaper "L'Équipe", the player has become of interest to several major clubs after shining with the Spain national team at the 2026 World Cup, topped by Paris Saint-Germain.
The newspaper clarified that Real Madrid has also begun monitoring the player's situation, but faces great difficulty in completing the deal due to the historic rivalry and tense relations with Barcelona.
RMC Sport
Fuzinha's Defeat
After being unknown before the tournament, goalkeeper Fuzinha saw his Instagram followers jump from 30 thousand to 29.4 million, but it was not enough for him to top the list of players who gained the most followers during the World Cup.
Erling Haaland topped the list with an increase of 32.1 million followers, as his count rose from 40.6 million to 72.7 million according to data collected by "Sportico".
