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19 Aug 2024 12:33

LaLiga: Ancelotti names three areas Real Madrid need to improve

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has named three areas his team need to improve after failing to beat Mallorca in their LaLiga opener on Sunday.

Ancelotti watched as Real Madrid played a 1-1 draw with Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.

A first-half goal from Rodrygo and a second-half goal from Vedat Muriqi ensured both teams got a point each.

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18 Aug 2024 19:44

Transfer: Mourinho to sign 28-year-old midfielder for Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is keen to bring 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso to his team this summer transfer window, according to the Express.

Fenerbahce will have to battle the likes of Aston Villa, Roma and Real Betis, who are also interested in the Argentine.

Lo Celso is free to leave Tottenham before the window closes if Spurs’ £13million valuation is met.

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18 Aug 2024 13:04

Ronaldo remains trophyless in Saudi Arabia after Al Nassr lose Super Cup final

Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is still waiting for his first domestic trophy in Saudi Arabia, after they lost 4-1 to Al Hilal in the Super Cup on Saturday.

Ronaldo opened the scoring in the season’s curtain raiser just before half time.

However, the 39 year-old watched on as his team conceded four times within a 17-minute spell in the second half.

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17 Aug 2024 21:48

EPL: ‘He’s a spectator’ – Paul Robinsons on Arsenal star after win over Wolves

Former England goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, has branded goalkeeper, David Raya, a ‘spectator’ in the first half of Arsenal’s Premier League 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.

Raya was left with little to do in the opening 45 minutes with the Gunners heading into the break with a 1-0 lead, thanks to Kai Havertz’s goal.

The only moment in which Raya was properly called into action saw him produce a massive save.

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17 Aug 2024 14:33

Transfer: Shaqiri returns former club, signs three-year contract

Xherdan Shaqiri has returned to Europe to join his former club, Basel.

The 32-year-old winger signed a three-year contract with Basel, where he started out way back in 2001.
The Switzerland international spent the last three seasons in Chicago, having played in the Premier League for Liverpool and Stoke.

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16 Aug 2024 22:03

Transfer: Ebere Eze’s release clause expires amid links to Arsenal, Man City

The release clause in Eberechi Eze’s contract at Crystal Palace has expired today (Friday).

Eze is believed to have had a £60 million clause in his deal.

But according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, today is the last day to trigger it.

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16 Aug 2024 16:03

EPL: Ronaldo such a big example for me – De Ligt says after joining Man United

Newly signed Manchester United defender, Matthijs de Ligt has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo.

De Ligt spoke during his first interview as a Red Devils player on Thursday, August 15.

Manchester United completed the signing of the Dutchman from Bayern Munich, along with Noussair Mazraoui.

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16 Aug 2024 10:03

EPL: Rashford names most exciting Stadium in England

Manchester United star, Marcus Rashford has named Liverpool’s Anfield as the Stadium with the best atmosphere.

The England forward said he once visited Anfield disguised as a Liverpool fan.

26-year-old Rashford has remained one of the best forwards on Erik ten Hag’s squad at the moment.

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15 Aug 2024 19:04

UEFA Super Cup: Owen Hargreaves names most underrated player in the world

Former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has named Real Madrid defender, Dani Carvajal as probably the most underrated player in the world.

Los Blancos beat Atalanta 2-0 in the final of the UEFA Super Cup played at National Stadium Warsaw in Poland.

The defender has been outstanding for club and country in recent seasons.

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15 Aug 2024 13:04

Transfer: Strong, great player – David Raya hails Arsenal’s new signing

Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya has hailed the club’s new signing, Riccardo Calafiori.

DAILY POST reports that Raya himself joined Arsenal this summer after spending the last season on loan from Brentford.

He has now heaped praise on Arsenal’s second signing this summer, Calafiori.

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14 Aug 2024 22:24

Transfer: Ivan Toney receives £15.5m offer, Arsenal forward leaves Emirates

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has reportedly been offered a £15.5 million-per-year deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

According to Foot Mercato, the England international is the subject of a three-year contract offer by Al-Ahli.
Toney’s current contract with Brentford will expire next summer.

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14 Aug 2024 13:55

Transfer: Szczesny’s contract terminated as Arsenal’s versatile player leaves Emirates for new club

Football transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, has revealed that goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s contract at Juventus has been terminated.

Romano also disclosed that Arsenal’s versatile player, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, has left the club to undergo medical tests to join Genoa this summer.
He made this known in a separate tweets via his X account on Wednesday.

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13 Aug 2024 22:39

Transfer: Chelsea give Napoli one condition to sign Osimhen

Chelsea are still keen on a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but will only push ahead with a loan move, according to The Telegraph.

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is holding out for possible suitors to pay Osimhen’s €130m (£110.8m) release clause.
However, both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are unwilling to go that high for the Super Eagles frontman.

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13 Aug 2024 16:03

Atletico sign Man City striker Alvarez

Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros ($93 million).

“The club has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of the Argentine forward, who has signed a contract for the next six seasons,” said Atletico in a statement.

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13 Aug 2024 09:02

UEFA Super Cup: Ancelotti unveils strong Real Madrid squad to face Atalanta

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has released a strong squad that boasts of the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo to face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final.

The Los Blancos will take on the Serie A side in the UEFA Super Cup final at the National Stadium in Warsaw.

Real Madrid head to the game after beating Chelsea in their last pre-season friendly tie, while Atalanta lost against FC St. Pauli.

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19 Aug 2024 09:20

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18 Aug 2024 16:03

EPL: Great signing – Redknapp backs 26-year-old star to do well after leaving Man Utd

Former Liverpool star, Jamie Redknapp, has backed 25-year-old star Aaron Wan-Bissaka to succeed after joining Premier League side West Ham from Manchester United.

Wan-Bissaka recently left Man United to join the Hammers this summer transfer window.

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18 Aug 2024 09:04

Transfer: We’re following him – Ibrahimovic confirms player AC Milan want to sign

Senior advisor at AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has admitted the Serie A club are still monitoring Manu Kone in a bid to sign him after the signing of Youssouf Fofana.

According to Ibrahimovic, Milan is following Kone, who currently plays for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach.

“Kone is a player we are following, one who has grown a lot and one we will have to see about,” Ibrahimovic said as quoted by Sky Sports.

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17 Aug 2024 19:29

Transfer: 24-year-old Arsenal star to leave Arteta’s squad before deadline day

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has disclosed that 24-year-old Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior could still leave Mikel Arteta’s squad before the end of the summer transfer window.

Romano stated this in a tweet via his X account on Saturday.
He was giving the reason why the Poland international was not included in Arsenal’s Premier League squad against Wolves on Saturday.

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17 Aug 2024 12:20

EPL: He was just everywhere – Son Heung-min names best captain in history

Tottenham winger Son Heung-min has named former Manchester United star, Roy Keane, as the best captain in Premier League history.

Keane was widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in the English top flight
And now Son has lavished praise on the Irishman, revealed he watched plenty of Red Devils’ games to watch South Korean great Park Ji-sung in action.

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16 Aug 2024 19:04

‘We need a striker’ – Mikel begs Chelsea to sign Osimhen

John Mikel Obi has urged Chelsea to go all out and sign Victor Osimhen this summer, DAILY POST reports.

Osimhen has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer with the Blues reportedly interested in signing him on loan with a buy option.

The forward’s high salary and Napoli’s objection to the buy option has proven to be a stumble block.

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16 Aug 2024 13:03

Transfer: Eric Dier benched him at Bayern – Scholes slams Ten Hag over Man Utd’s latest signing

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has questioned the club’s decision to sign Matthijs de Ligt for Erik ten Hag.

DAILY POST reports that De Ligt, along with Noussair Mazraoui, joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich in a combined £60 million deal.

They signed De Ligt for £43 million, and it is a figure that hasn’t gone down well with Scholes.

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15 Aug 2024 22:03

Transfer: You know spending limits – Premier League warns Chelsea over new players

Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, has reminded Chelsea of transfer rules.

Masters said every club has spending limits and must comply with them.

He was responding to questions from reporters, who asked him about the Blues making nine signings already this summer.

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15 Aug 2024 16:04

EPL: Gallas names two teams to fight for final top-four spot

Former France defender, William Gallas, has predicted that Tottenham and Manchester United will battle for the final spot in the Premier League top four this season.

Gallas believes Manchester City and Arsenal are nailed for a Champions League place.

According to him, Liverpool will also finish in the top four under new manager, Arne Slot.

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15 Aug 2024 10:34

What Mbappe said after scoring first Real Madrid goal

Real Madrid’s summer signing, Kylian Mbappe, has expressed his delight after scoring his first goal for the club.

The France captain made his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old scored Real Madrid’s second goal as the Spanish LaLiga champions defeated the Serie A side 2-0 in Poland.

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14 Aug 2024 17:03

UEFA Super Cup: Gasperini banks on Lookman for victory against Real Madrid

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini is backing on Ademola Lookman for victory in the UEFA Super Cup clash with Real Madrid.

Lookman was the hero of Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League success last season.

The Nigeria international bagged a hat-trick in the 3-0 final victory against Bayer Leverkusen.

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14 Aug 2024 10:20

Transfer: De Ligt, Mazraoui identify who convinced them to join Man Utd

Manchester United’s latest two signings, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have suggested that manager Erik ten Hag played a key role in their decisions to join the Old Trafford club this summer.

Man United had on Tuesday night confirmed the signing of both players from Bayern Munich.

De Ligt signed a contract that will see him remain at the Red Devils until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year.

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13 Aug 2024 18:11

Transfer: Wan-Bissaka leaves Man Utd for EPL club as Arsenal signs new forward

Manchester United have confirmed that defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has left the club to join Premier League side West Ham United on a permanent transfer.

The Red Devils disclosed this in a statement on their website on Tuesday.
“Everyone at United would like to thank Aaron for his contributions to the club and we wish him all the best for the future,” Man United’s statement read in part.

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13 Aug 2024 13:03

Lautaro Martinez signs new Inter deal until 2029

Lautaro Martinez committed his future to Inter Milan on Monday after signing a new contract which keeps him with the Serie A champions until 2029.

“FC Internazionale Milano can confirm that an agreement has been reached to extend Lautaro Martinez’s contract. The 1997-born forward has put pen to paper on a deal lasting until 30 June 2029,” said Inter in a statement.

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12 Aug 2024 22:18

Transfer: Vinicius Jr receives €1bn offer to leave Real Madrid

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PIF, are not giving up on their attempts to try and lure Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid.

According to Relevo, they have offered Vinicius Jr €1bn over five years.

A breakdown of this proposal will see the Brazilian earn €200million per year.