Liverpool have reportedly offered their captain, Virgil van Dijk, to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The Dutch defender may leave Anfield this summer as the club begins a new chapter following the departure of manager Jürgen Klopp. According to Football365, Liverpool is open to parting with the Netherlands international. At 33, Van Dijk has been a key figure for Liverpool since his £75 million transfer from Southampton in January 2018. Despite his significant talent, Atletico Madrid is reportedly not interested in acquiring him. The Spanish club is said to be prioritizing players with lower profiles and wages to better manage their…
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Marca’s worst XI of Euro 2024. The 39-year-old failed to score throughout the tournament, and his team was eliminated early on. Ronaldo was the sole Portuguese player selected for Marca’s worst XI. Also featured in the team are Arsenal and Liverpool players Oleksandr Zinchenko and Dominik Szoboszlai. The full worst XI includes: Livakovic (Croatia), Di Lorenzo (Italy), Mancini (Italy), Christensen (Denmark), Zinchenko (Ukraine), McGinn (Scotland), Milinkovic-Savic (Serbia), Szoboszlai (Hungary), Vlahovic (Serbia), Lukaku (Belgium), and Ronaldo (Portugal).
Manchester United’s star goalkeeper, David de Gea, is reportedly considering retirement if he does not receive an offer to be the first-choice goalkeeper at a major club. At 33 years old, de Gea is facing a pivotal moment in his career due to uncertainties about his future and playing time. Despite being a key figure for Manchester United for over a decade, his recent form and playing time have been inconsistent. The rise of younger talents and recent managerial changes have cast doubt on de Gea’s status as Manchester United’s top goalkeeper. Sources close to him suggest that he is…
On Saturday, Chelsea announced a new three-year contract for forward Frankie Runham. In a statement on their website, the Premier League club congratulated the 18-year-old on his new deal, saying, “Frankie Runham has signed a new three-year contract with Chelsea. Congratulations, Frankie.” Runham, who joined Chelsea at the age of eight, has progressed through the youth ranks and made his under-18 debut during the 2022-23 season. He was a key player for Chelsea’s Under-18s last season, contributing significantly to their Premier League South title and Under-17 Premier League Cup victories.
At 16 years and 338 days old, Lamine Yamal made history in Spain’s 3-0 victory over Croatia by becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a European Championship. He then set another record during Spain’s 2-1 semi-final win over France, becoming the competition’s youngest goalscorer with a stunning long-range goal. Yamal has been instrumental in Spain’s journey to the EURO 2024 final, and if he starts against England on Sunday, he will break the record for the youngest player to appear in a major international tournament, surpassing Pele’s 66-year-old record and achieving feats that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo…
Manchester United is emerging as a major contender in the current transfer window and could surpass Arsenal in the race for their Turkish target. The Red Devils have already secured an agreement to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and are nearing a deal for Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt. According to a report by GOAL, Manchester United has now turned its attention to Ferdi Kadioglu, the Fenerbahce and Turkey star. Kadioglu, a 24-year-old versatile player, has been on Arsenal’s radar since last summer and was initially their top choice for left-back before they shifted focus to Calafiori. However, negotiations for…
Manchester City striker Liam Delap has completed a permanent transfer to newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town. Delap, an England Under-21 international, made his debut for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola in September 2020. He scored a notable goal in City’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. Over his time with City, Delap made six senior appearances, including his Premier League debut against Leicester and a Champions League match against Sporting. He also had loan stints with Stoke City and Preston North End. “Everyone at City wishes Liam the very best of luck going forward,”…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has shared an emotional message on Instagram ahead of his country’s 2024 Copa America final against Colombia on Sunday. The final will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Prior to the match, Messi posted several photos from Argentina’s training session with the caption: “Last day of Copa America. Once again, we’ve reached the end… This incredible journey would have been impossible without the hard work of everyone involved—those who watch the most and those who are always behind the scenes. “Thank you all for your effort and passion, to my teammates and the coaching…
The ACFAC is calling for Samuel Eto’o to be suspended from his role as Fecafoot president while the investigation is underway. The association demands that if their claims are substantiated, Eto’o should face a lifetime ban from all football-related activities, be required to repay all benefits received from Fecafoot since his election in December 2021, and pay 20 billion CFA francs in damages and interest. The Federation’s ethics commission is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into these serious allegations and determine Eto’o’s future in Cameroonian football governance.
Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho has resumed first-team training following a constructive meeting with manager Erik ten Hag. Sky Sports reports that the two addressed their previous issues and agreed to move forward. Although Sancho will not join the squad for the friendly against Rosenborg in Norway on Monday due to returning to training later than his teammates, he is expected to be available for selection after participating fully in pre-season. Sancho, who spent last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund and was anticipated to leave Old Trafford permanently, has attracted interest from Juventus. The Italian club was believed to…
A Cameroonian organization has called for Samuel Eto’o to be banned for life from all football-related activities amidst ongoing controversies surrounding his presidency of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot). The Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) has alleged that Eto’o has not held Cameroonian nationality since 2007, which, according to Cameroonian nationality laws, would disqualify him from serving as Fecafoot president. Central to the dispute is Article 31, paragraph (a) of Law N•68-LF-3 from June 11, which stipulates that an adult Cameroonian who acquires or retains foreign nationality automatically loses their Cameroonian nationality. The ACFAC claims to have…
Victor Osimhen has once again turned down an offer from a Saudi Arabian club, according to DAILY POST. Osimhen previously rejected a lucrative proposal from Al Ahli last summer. There remains uncertainty about his future with Serie A side Napoli, as the 25-year-old is eager to leave, but no club has met his €130 million release clause. Sky Sports reports that while Osimhen still desires a move from Napoli, he is not considering a transfer to Saudi Arabia. It is suggested that a transfer of French striker Randal Kolo Muani could prompt Osimhen’s move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has surpassed his teammate Vinicius Junior as the favorite to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Both players had been seen as top contenders for the award. Bellingham played a key role in Madrid’s LaLiga victory, while Vinicius was crucial in their Champions League success. According to Goal, Bellingham’s chances have improved significantly following Brazil’s early exit from the 2024 Copa America. It is now widely believed that Bellingham is on the brink of securing the Ballon d’Or. Despite a dip in form towards the end of the club season and less impactful performances at Euro…
Julian Alvarez has reportedly requested to leave Manchester City after turning down a new contract offer at the end of last season. The Argentine forward has surprised the English champions with his demand to depart, despite joining the club in 2022. According to El Chiringuito, Alvarez rejected a contract that would have kept him at Manchester City until 2028. He has also asked City to set a ‘reasonable’ asking price for potential European buyers. Alvarez, who was signed by Pep Guardiola after a standout performance with River Plate, has scored 36 goals and provided 18 assists in 103 appearances at…
Manchester United prospects Habeeb Ogunneye and Maxi Oyedele have taken a significant step towards breaking into the first team by training with the senior squad and being assigned provisional squad numbers. The Nigeria-eligible pair joined senior players such as Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, and Harry Maguire at Carrington on Thursday, aiming to impress manager Erik ten Hag. Ogunneye, a defensive midfielder, and Oyedele, a fullback, were given provisional numbers 59 and 66, respectively, which could see them included in the squad for United’s first pre-season friendly against Rosenborg in Norway on July 15. Ogunneye made nine first-team appearances last season, including…
Everton midfielder Amadou Onana is set to reject Arsenal and join Aston Villa instead. According to Sky Sports, the two clubs are nearing a £50 million agreement for the Belgian international, and finalizing personal terms with Onana is expected to be straightforward. Unai Emery is keen to strengthen his squad ahead of their Champions League campaign. Onana has made 72 appearances for Everton since his move from Lille for £30 million in 2022, including 37 last season. He also represented Belgium at Euro 2024, where they were eliminated by France in the Round of 16. In other news, Willy Kambwala…
According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United’s efforts to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite have encountered a hurdle. Everton has rejected both of United’s bids for the center-back this summer. United’s most recent offer was £45 million plus an additional £5 million in add-ons, an increase from their initial £43 million bid last month, which was also turned down. United is targeting two center-backs in this transfer window, but their plans may be complicated by Aston Villa’s nearing £50 million deal for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, as reported by The Athletic. If this deal goes through, Everton might be…
Manchester United legend and former French national team captain Patrice Evra has been sentenced to 12 months in prison with a suspended probation in France. According to Olt Sports, Evra was convicted of family abandonment and is facing unpaid alimony totaling nearly €1 million. Evra, celebrated for his illustrious career with Manchester United where he won 14 trophies, including five Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League, also had a distinguished international career with France. He represented his country in five major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup. Following a brief stint with West Ham…
Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal has revealed that he has never discussed a now-viral photo with Lionel Messi, which shows Messi bathing Yamal when he was a toddler. Yamal, who impressed at Euro 2024 with La Roja, addressed the photo during an interview with Jijantes FC. He explained, “I’ve never talked to Messi about the photo where he was bathing me. At the time, I was too young to be aware of it. My father kept it private to avoid comparisons, which are generally unhelpful.” With both players making their mark at Barcelona, Yamal has faced comparisons to Messi. However, the…
Jürgen Klopp has taken on a new role at Liverpool just months after being succeeded by Arne Slot as manager. Klopp departed Liverpool at the end of the season after nine successful years, during which he won the Premier League, the Champions League, and several domestic cups. His final season saw Liverpool secure the Carabao Cup but fall short of an unprecedented quadruple, ending his tenure with a memorable 2-0 victory over Wolves. After his last game, Klopp helped raise £40,000 for the LFC Foundation by signing various unique items. The 57-year-old will remain connected to the club as the…