The Seagulls are set to pull off a sensational move in the transfer market as they are closing in on signing Ansu Fati from Barcelona on loan, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Brighton had earlier sent an official proposal to the Catalan Giants which they now have accepted. Fati will join the Premier League club on a loan deal which is valid until June 2024. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is thought to have played a significant part in persuading the young player to join the Premier League this season. He personally communicated with the player to outline the project. Previously,…
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Match report as PSV beat Rangers 7-3 on aggregate to reach the Champions League; Ismael Saibari scored a double; Luuk De Jong and Joey Veerman scored after James Tavernier headed in for Rangers; Connor Goldson added an own goal; Rangers go into draw for Europa League group stages. Ismael Saibari headed in to put PSV ahead on aggregate for the first time in the tie and added a second just after the break. James Tavernier’s strike gave Rangers a brief lifeline, but Luuk de Jong nodded home just minutes later before Joey Veerman added another. Connor Goldson’s unfortunate own goal…
At kick-off, there was a gap of 63 positions between the teams. However, it was League Two’s AFC Wimbledon that secured the lead at Stamford Bridge with an early penalty from James Tilley. Chelsea equalized with their own penalty just before halftime, courtesy of Noni Madueke. Later in the second half, substitute Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal. Their next match in the third round will be against Brighton at home, scheduled for September 26 or 27. It was a tale of two penalties in the first half. AFC Wimbledon struck first on 19 minutes, after Robert Sanchez had come…
The 25-year-old has recently missed training sessions with Gary O’Neil’s side in order to make clear his intentions to join the current Premier League champions. According to The Athletic, Nunes is set to join the Blues for a fee in the region of £47.5 million ($60m). Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano reports that 21-year-old Tommy Doyle will join Wolves from City in a £5m deal which includes a 50 percent sell-on clause, meaning the English champions will get half of the figure if he is sold on. the deal is completed and signed off before Friday’s transfer deadline, there is a chance Nunes could make his…
Say what you will about Jose Mourinho, but he retains an impressive ability to figure out what makes certain players tick. Two summers ago, after Romelu Lukaku had fired Inter to a first Serie A title in more than a decade with 24 goals in 36 appearances, Mourinho insisted that he was not in the least bit to see the Belgian thrive at San Siro. These two years at Inter have given him the stature and the self-confidence that he didn’t have before,” the Portuguese told The Times. “At Chelsea, he was still a kid. At Manchester United, he was still developing. At…
The Norwegian striker has been honoured by his fellow professionals after scoring an astonishing 52 goals last season to help City win the treble. Haaland collected the award at a ceremony at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester after seeing off competition from Harry Kane, who was the second top scorer in the Premier League behind the Norwegian, as well as City team-mates Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones, plus Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. During his first season in the Premier League, Haaland scored an impressive 36 goals, surpassing the previous record of 34 goals held by Andy…
Chelsea cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win against Luton at Stamford Bridge on Friday, courtesy of two goals by Raheem Sterling and a third by Nicolas Jackson. The victory could have been more decisive had Chilwell been more precise in front of the net. Despite being surrounded by three defenders, Chilwell found himself with a clear shot on goal and only keeper Thomas Kaminski to beat. Instead of taking the shot, he opted to pass to Sterling, who was in a less favorable position. Chilwell immediately regretted his decision, realizing his pass was intercepted and cleared for a corner. Jamie…
Having departed the Nerazzurri ahead of the 2022-23 season after agreeing to mutually terminate his contract, the Chile international has now secured a remarkable return to Serie A following a term in Ligue 1. The 34-year-old, who previously joined Inter on loan from Manchester United before making a permanent transfer, enjoyed a lucrative first spell, winning Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana honours. Sanchez’s arrival is the latest new face brought into the fold by Simone Inzaghi this term, with Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Yann Sommer among their other captures. In addition, the forward will…
The sanction has been imposed as a result of Rubiales’ refusal to step down from his role following his involvement in a controversy during the Women’s World Cup. After the post-match celebrations, Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso and claimed it was a “consensual” act. However, Hermoso contradicted this, stating that it wasn’t consensual, and she subsequently faced ongoing pressure to defend her stance against Rubiales’ actions. FIFA has responded by enforcing a 90-day sanction on Rubiales and initiating disciplinary procedures. “The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio (Colombia), in use of the powers granted by article 51 of…
The English player has made a significant impact in La Liga and extended his impressive performance in northern Spain on Friday. He scored his fourth goal in three games with a powerful header from a short distance. This lone goal proved to be the decisive factor, earning Bellingham his third consecutive Player of the Match award. helped him match Ronaldo’s feat of scoring four goals in his first three games in La Liga. The Portuguese forward scored against Deportivo La Coruna and Espanyol and then followed up with a brace against Xerez at the Santiago Bernabeu back in 2009 after…
Mauricio Pochettino has explained how he intends to break the fabled No.9 “curse” at Chelsea, with at least one more transfer being sought. Once again, during this summer’s transfer window, The Blues have remained active, finalizing more high-value transactions. Among these acquisitions, Christopher Nkunku, unfortunately now injured, and Nicolas Jackson have been recruited as forwards. However, neither of them has embraced an iconic jersey at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino has disclosed his intention to bestow the No.9 jersey upon his forthcoming attacking signing. The Argentine coach is confident that he can dispel the notion of a curse associated with that shirt,…
Luke Shaw is set to be out for an extended period of time after suffering a muscle injury, in a huge blow to Manchester United. Shaw has sustained a muscle injury, the club have announced, and United are now assessing the extent of his issue. They claim that “the England left-back is expected to be out of action for a number of weeks. Under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag, Shaw has evolved into a pivotal asset, participating in 27 matches in the previous season and securing a spot in the starting lineup for United’s initial two games this season.…
With the summer transfer window heading into its final days, there are no prizes for guessing which Premier League club has spent the most on new players. For the third window in a row, Chelsea have blown their rivals out of the water, signing 12 new players – and counting – to add to the 19 that joined last season. The unprecedented overhaul of the squad has raised eyebrows across Europe – with rivals keen to see how Chelsea plan on complying with Financial Fair Play rules – while the instability contributed to the downfalls of Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter…
Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic made the “night” for Inter Miami co-owner, Jorge Mas, as he was delighted to be in the company of the two legends. The two iconic sports figures met up with Mas to create an unforgettable evening for the American entrepreneur. Fresh off his victory at the Cincinnati Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event, Djokovic spent time with Messi, who’s been excelling with Inter Miami. Messi led his team to a Leagues Cup victory, marking his 44th career title. The trio was joined by Mas, who captured the moment with a photo and the caption: “An…
Al Ittihad, champions of the Saudi Pro League, are ready to offer over £100m to acquire Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. The Saudi Pro League’s transfer window concludes on September 7th. Unless Mohamed Salah orchestrates a last-minute and striking departure from Liverpool, he won’t be heading to Saudi Arabia this summer. Insiders in Saudi Arabia have verified that the Saudi Pro League (SPL) has been eyeing Salah for a while. However, there’s been no signal from Liverpool that they’re open to letting go of the player. No offers for Salah have landed on Liverpool’s table, and they’ve made it clear that…
After witnessing Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in the World Cup, Rubiales joined the delegation in awarding medals to the winning team. However, amidst the celebrations, a camera captured a moment where Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips without apparent consent. This incident prompted strong backlash, with numerous prominent figures from Spanish football condemning his actions. And multiple reports in Spain now suggest that Rubiales will resign within the next 24 hours, with the pushback simply becoming too much for the Spanish FA to bear. The RFEF have planned an urgent meeting to discuss the president’s conduct, while Hermoso and the players’ union…
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was given a straight red by referee Thomas Bramall for a challenge on Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie; Mac Allister was set to be suspended for Liverpool’s next three matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves, but he will no longer serve a ban The FA has decided to overturn Alexis Mac Allister’s red card that he received against Bournemouth last Saturday. Liverpool’s appeal against the midfielder’s three-match suspension was successful. Mac Allister had been shown a straight red card by referee Thomas Bramall for a challenge on Ryan Christie. This incident occurred just before the hour…
The lengthy saga, which began in November when the club was initially listed for sale, is finally nearing its conclusion. As reported by The Sun, the Qatari royal figure is on the brink of acquiring the Red Devils for an estimated sum of £6 billion ($7.9 billion). A specific handover date for Jassim to assume control has been arranged, and the Glazer family, who have faced criticism, won’t be allowed to maintain any ownership in the club. Ratcliffe, a British billionaire, had been the Qatari bid’s main rival, though it’s believed that his proposal would have included the Glazers continuing…
Pep Guardiola will miss Man City’s next two games after undergoing surgery; he will recover in Barcelona until after September international break, with Juanma Lillo in temporary charge. A statement from the Premier League champions says their manager has been struggling with back pain for some time and has undergone emergency surgery in Barcelona. Guardiola’s surgery was successful but he will continue his rehabilitation in the city. The 52-year-old is not expected to be back on the touchline for City until after the international break, meaning he will miss this Sunday’s trip to Sheffield United, as well as the visit…
The 18-year-old has finalized his transfer to St. James Park through an initial loan agreement. However, he is set to permanently join the club next summer for a total of £28 million ($35.79 million), along with an additional £7 million ($8.95 million) tied to performance-related bonuses. Hall’s contract also incorporates a sell-on clause, entitling Chelsea to a significant sum if Newcastle decides to sell the player down the line. Being a devoted Newcastle fan since childhood, the teenager will proudly don the No. 2 shirt for his new team. Chelsea are well covered in the left-back position as they have…