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Speaking on TikTok live show Kroos & Kroos: The World Cup under the microscope: former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos - along his brother Felix and Rio Ferdinand - praised Jude Bellingham and predicts he will be the best midfielder in the world.

Norwich City have completed the permanent signing of Sam Field from QPR.

Field joins on a three-year contract, with the club option of an additional year, for an undisclosed fee.

He previously spent the second half of last season on loan at the club, during which he made a total of 15 appearances in all competitions.

New Rangers manager Derek McInnes has issued a statement to Hearts fans via The Hearts Standard website.

This is the first time he has addressed Hearts fans following the lost out on the league on the last day of the season - and his departure to Ibrox. 

 McInnes did not speak at full time as the team had to leave Celtic Park immediately on the final whistle due to safety concerns. He was then confirmed as the new Rangers manager on Wednesday.

McInnes said: "It was an incredible privilege to manage the football club for the last 12 months. It's such a special football club and we had such a brilliant season together.

"I'm well aware I haven't spoken since the last game of the season. I totally understand the frustration from fans around the lack of communication, both from myself and the club, considering the manner in which the season ended. The frustration is justifiable. 

"I was so angry and devastated at how it all played out for us after putting so much effort in. The decisions that had a huge impact on the outcome were hard to take. Trying to process it all was part of my thinking as to why I didn't speak.

"I want to thank the players and staff, I've spoken to every single one of them over the last few days and wish them only well.

"A big thanks to the support I received from the board,.. And, finally, the Heart of Midlothian support. I felt like one of you. 

"I wish I'd got to Hearts sooner and that my time at the club was more than 12 months. It was only a short time but it was a brilliant time. I wish Hearts only good things going forward."

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West Ham have signed Laia Codina after she left Arsenal this summer, with the centre-back penning a three-year deal.

The 26-year-old won the World Cup in 2023 with Spain, as well as Champions League and League Cup titles with the Gunners. Codina also earned a number of titles while at Barcelona.

She told the club's official media: Im so happy to be joining West Ham.

West Ham is a great club and you can see the growth within the team over the last few years. I know Rita from her time in Italy and when we spoke, I was really excited by this project. 

I hope to bring my experience both on and off the pitch. Coming through the Barcelona academy helped develop my composure and my decision-making, and I pride myself on my professionalism and work ethic every day. I want to help the players around me and contribute to the team in any way that I can.

Im proud of what Ive achieved so far in my career but Im really excited for whats ahead. Im looking forward to meeting the team and I feel ready for this new chapter in east London.

A senior source at the Football Association of Wales has told Your Site News they are confident Craig Bellamy will remain national team head coach and is committed to delivering Euro 2028.

Burnley have contacted the FAW to discuss the possibility of appointing Bellamy as their manager, according to the Press Association. 

However, Bellamy is focused on the competition in two years, which Wales will co-host along with England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, and also the upcoming Nations League A campaign this autumn.

The FAW are understood to be aware of interest in Bellamy from multiple clubs and unsurprised he has admirers, given the job he has done since being appointed head coach in July 2024. 

Burnley are looking for a successor to Scott Parker, who left the club after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed in April.

Their enquiry comes despite Bellamy recently appearing to rule out an imminent switch to club football.

Bellamy, 46, previously worked at Turf Moor as assistant boss to Vincent Kompany.

Bellamy has two years remaining on his Wales contract and prior to his side's friendly against Ghana earlier this month, he said: "Wales have given me this opportunity and I'm really grateful for that. I'm fully focused on the next two years and being Welsh manager is unique, full stop."

He added: "To be national team manager - I'm sure plenty of Welsh people and ex-players would give anything to be in this position, and the ones who have been in this position would want to be here again.

"It's an amazing time and I don't want to wish that away. And then to have the opportunity of a home nations tournament and going to the Principality Stadium - I can only imagine what the streets (in Cardiff) would be like leading into it."

Frank Lampard is close to agreeing a new deal with Coventry, Your Site News understands.

Lampard is approaching the final year of his contract but talks are progressing for him to extend his stay.

It is understood to be a long-term deal.

Derby have agreed a deal for RB Salzburg midfielder Bobby Clark. 

The former Liverpool academy graduate is in the UK and set to have a medical on Monday.

London City Lionesses have announced the signing of former England goalkeeper Mary Earps. 

The 33-year-old will officially join on a two-year contract on July 1 when her contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires.