Manchester United have reportedly made a substantial offer to Napoli in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen. According to reports, the Red Devils have proposed a deal involving Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund plus a significant sum of cash in exchange for the Nigerian forward. Osimhen, who has impressed during his time at Napoli, is drawing interest from several top clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal. United’s offer is considered one of the most substantial bids Napoli has received, and it remains to be seen if the Italian club will accept the proposal. Hojlund, who joined Manchester United last season and…
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Football legend David Beckham has shared that he always believed he would end up with his wife Victoria Beckham, even before they formally met. The couple, who are gearing up to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on July 4, reflected on their journey together. David, 49, revealed to The Sun that he first spotted Victoria, 50, in a Spice Girls music video and confidently told his Manchester United teammate Gary Neville that he would “be with her.” “I always said that once I met Victoria, I would always be with her,” David explained. “A couple of months before we met,…
Bruno Fernandes remarked that England’s only hope of defeating Portugal is in FIFA or FC 24, ahead of a potential matchup at UEFA Euro 2024. The Manchester United captain made this playful comment during a recent video for Pro:Direct Soccer, stating with a smile, “The only thing I have to say is that this [on FIFA] is the only chance England have of beating Portugal.” England secured their spot in the quarterfinals after a 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the round of sixteen of the tournament on Sunday. Meanwhile, Portugal, following their defeat to Georgia in the final Group F…
Victor Osimhen’s tenure at Napoli seems to be ending, with the club prepared to allow the Super Eagles striker to depart this summer. According to Italian outlet Il Mattino, Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is willing to entertain offers for the unsettled forward. Last summer, after ending a 33-year wait for a Scudetto, De Laurentiis took significant risks to retain much of the title-winning squad. However, the departure of manager Luciano Spaletti and Bayern Munich’s acquisition of Kim Min-jae have created defensive gaps. Despite strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain and a rejected €130 million bid from Saudi Arabia for Osimhen,…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has advised Declan Rice, an England midfielder, to minimize his touches on the ball during Euro 2024. Scholes made these remarks ahead of England’s Round of 16 encounter against Slovakia on Sunday. In a post shared on his Instagram story, the former England international stated: “Mainoo will make you play, Foden and Bellingham will win you games, think forward and take fewer touches please Dec. Laters [kissing emoji].” England advanced to the Euro 2024 Round of 16 as Group C winners despite securing just five points from three matches.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea has witnessed the departure of one of their brightest young talents to Manchester City. Ryan McAido is set to leave Chelsea and join the Premier League champions, with Romano reporting that City managed to secure the deal despite other offers on the table for the 16-year-old. It’s been reported that Arsenal and Liverpool also showed interest in the teenager, with Liverpool particularly eager to bolster their academy this summer, as they close in on Wolves youngster Alvin Ayman. Earlier this year, McAido signed with the PLG agency, managed by Tyler Alexander-Arnold, brother of Trent Alexander-Arnold,…
Mason Greenwood, on loan from Manchester United, has been named Player of the Season at Getafe in LaLiga. The 22-year-old forward made a significant impact during his 2023/24 loan spell, scoring eight goals and providing six assists in 33 appearances at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. His consistent performances earned him monthly accolades in December and April, culminating in the prestigious Player of the Season award from the Spanish club. Greenwood’s resurgence follows a period away from professional football, and his future remains uncertain amid interest from clubs like Lazio.
Alex Pereira continued his dominance in the Light Heavyweight division with a stunning head-kick knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 303. Pereira, rapidly ascending in the ranks of great fighters, successfully defended his championship in UFC 303’s main event with another impressive knockout. Despite stepping in on short notice to replace the injured Conor McGregor, Pereira performed as if he had undergone a full ten-week training camp. He methodically dismantled Jiri Prochazka with a combination of devastating leg kicks and powerful strikes. In the closing moments of the first round, Pereira nearly ended the fight…
Italy has been knocked out of the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. The defending champions suffered a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the first Round of 16 fixture on Saturday. Switzerland dominated possession with 65% of the ball and had eight of the first nine attempts at goal before Remo Freuler opened the scoring. Ruben Vargas quickly doubled their lead just 27 seconds into the second half after Italy lost possession from their own kick-off. Switzerland will now await the winner between England and Slovakia for their quarter-final match next weekend in Dusseldorf. Italy becomes the third team in…
Napoli have officially announced the departure of six first-team players whose contracts are expiring this summer. The departing players include Piotr Zielinski, Leander Dendoncker, Pierluigi Gollini, Hubert Idasiak, Diego Demme, and Hamed Traore. In a statement on the club’s website, Napoli expressed gratitude to the players for their dedication and professionalism during their time with the club. “We would like to thank each of them for their contributions to Napoli and wish them the best in their future endeavors,” the statement read. All six players’ contracts will conclude on June 30, marking the end of their tenure with Napoli. Dendoncker,…
Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Enoh, has commented on Napoli forward Victor Osimhen’s recent outburst towards former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George on social media. Enoh disclosed that he instructed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to issue any statements regarding the incident. He also indicated that he directed the NFF to communicate directly with Osimhen before making any decisions. “There has been widespread discussion on this issue,” he stated on Eagle7 FM Radio. “Osimhen is a strong figure for Nigeria, but his actions were disappointing.” “I advised the NFF not to respond publicly until they had spoken with Osimhen,”…
The first two teams to advance to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals have been confirmed following the completion of two Round of 16 fixtures on Saturday. Germany secured their spot with a 2-0 victory over Denmark in Dortmund. The first half ended goalless, but Kai Havertz opened the scoring from a penalty kick. Jamal Musiala later added his third goal of the tournament to seal the win for Germany. They will now await the winner of the match between Spain and Georgia. In another match, Switzerland caused an upset by defeating Italy 2-0. They will face the winner of the England…
Asisat Oshoala made history in the USA by scoring the lone goal in Bay Football Club’s 1-0 victory over Louisville Football Club in a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) fixture. The Nigerian Super Falcons striker, who recently joined the American club from Barcelona Women’s Team, was exceptional throughout the match. She secured the historic goal from a penalty in the second half, converting after a foul in the 18-yard box. According to a post on Bay Football Club’s verified Facebook page, Asisat Oshoala has become the first player in the club’s brief history to score a penalty kick. The club,…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has been cleared to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, as reported by DAILY POST. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed appeals from World Athletics (WA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the women’s 100-metre hurdles world record holder. CAS upheld the earlier decision of the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal (WADT), which found Amusan not guilty of any anti-doping rule violations. Last year, the 28-year-old was suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing three drug tests within a 12-month period. However, the suspension was overturned by the AIU, allowing…
Chelsea have completed the signing of Aston Villa attacking midfielder Omari Kellyman in a £19 million deal, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on Facebook. Kellyman’s contract with Chelsea runs until 2030 with an option for an additional season. He is set to join the first team under Enzo Maresca for the upcoming season. The promising England U-20 talent gained valuable experience, featuring prominently in twelve Premier League 2 matches and scoring 7 goals. He also made 3 appearances for Aston Villa’s senior squad across Premier League and EFL Cup competitions. This move presents Kellyman with a significant opportunity to further his…
Chelsea have announced the departures of Ian Maatsen and Hakim Ziyech from the club. The news came through separate statements on Friday via Chelsea’s website. Maatsen has joined Aston Villa on a permanent transfer, while Ziyech has moved to Galatasaray. “Ian Maatsen has left Chelsea and completed a permanent transfer to Aston Villa,” read part of Chelsea’s statement. “We thank Ian for his efforts at Stamford Bridge and wish him well for the future.” Regarding Ziyech, Chelsea stated, “Hakim Ziyech has completed a permanent transfer to Galatasaray. Ziyech initially joined the Turkish giants on loan last summer but has now…
The Premier League has confirmed its commitment to continue using Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the upcoming season, despite calls from some clubs to abolish the technology. The decision was unanimously supported by all 20 member clubs at the Annual General Meeting. Acknowledging the need for improvements, the Premier League has outlined six key areas for enhancement: – Maintaining a high threshold for VAR intervention to minimize disruptions to the game’s flow – Implementing semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) to reduce delays – Enhancing fan experience through fewer interruptions and better communication – Enhancing VAR officials’ training for greater consistency -…
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to shatter records in their pursuit of Lamine Yamal from Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Ligue 1 champions have been monitoring the young midfielder for some time. Earlier this year, they tabled a substantial €200 million bid, which was rebuffed by Barcelona, keen to retain the Spanish talent. Undeterred, PSG has escalated their pursuit, increasing their offer by an additional €50 million. They are now proposing a groundbreaking €250 million deal to secure the teenager’s services this summer.
Rene Hake is poised to join Manchester United as their new assistant coach under Erik ten Hag, according to renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano announced via his X account on Friday that Hake will depart from Go Ahead Eagles to bolster Man United’s coaching setup, alongside former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. “René Hake confirms he’s set to sign for Man United as new assistant coach. He’s leaving Go Ahead Eagles to join Man United coaching staff, alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy. Exclusive story, confirmed,” Romano tweeted.
Manchester United are aiming to secure the signings of two players before the start of pre-season. Here are the latest updates on their transfer pursuits: 1. Manchester United Consider Matthijs de Ligt: According to David Ornstein, Manchester United are seriously contemplating a move for Matthijs de Ligt. While there have been no direct discussions between the clubs yet, De Ligt is being viewed as a viable option. Ornstein suggests that the cost of acquiring De Ligt could be more feasible compared to other alternatives like Jarrad Branthwaite. 2. Manchester United Informed of Joshua Zirkzee’s Release Clause: Fabrizio Romano has confirmed…