Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise has been linked with a potential move away from the club this summer. The 22-year-old Frenchman is highly rated across England, with Chelsea reportedly interested in securing his signature. Recently, former Premier League stars Theo Walcott and Frank Lampard were asked to rank the top five wide players in English football. Both included Olise on their lists, but notably, they ranked Chelsea’s Cole Palmer higher, placing him in the top three. Palmer has been outstanding since joining Chelsea, playing a crucial role in their attack. His performances have established him as one of the finest…
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Real Madrid is set for a rare setback in the transfer market after Chelsea agreed on personal terms with in-demand Brazilian right-back Pedro Lima. Additionally, the future of exit-linked Christopher Nkunku has been clarified. Real Madrid rarely fails to secure their top transfer targets. Last summer, they outmaneuvered Liverpool and Manchester City to sign Jude Bellingham, and they pulled off a historic free agent coup by bringing Kylian Mbappe to the Bernabeu. They’ve also been adept at acquiring Brazilian talent, signing Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo as teenagers, and securing 17-year-old sensation Endrick, who will join Madrid this summer after scoring…
Benin, known as the Cheetahs, will face off against their West African neighbors, Nigeria, the Super Eagles, in a crucial World Cup qualifying match on Monday. Benin comes into the game with momentum, having secured a victory against Rwanda in their last match. In contrast, Nigeria is still searching for their first win in the qualifiers. This sets up a highly competitive Group C, where all six teams remain in contention for qualification after three rounds. Gernot Rohr, now leading Benin, will face his former team, the Super Eagles, in this vital encounter. Despite the match being held in Abidjan,…
Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, has started the summer transfer window by signing Tosin Abarabioyo, marking the beginning of what promises to be a busy period for the Blues. This signing signals the start of a new era at Stamford Bridge amid the club’s recent managerial changes. Chelsea has been highly active in the transfer market, making significant signings such as Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo for over £105 million each, along with other notable acquisitions like Mykhailo Mudryk, Wesley Fofana, and Christopher Nkunku. However, due to the Premier League’s financial regulations, Chelsea may need to offload some players to…
Portugal attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva has urged his international teammate Joao Neves to reject a move to Manchester United and instead join him at Manchester City this summer. Manchester United have identified Neves as a key summer transfer target. The Red Devils have already seen a £51 million bid for the Benfica star rejected. United are keen to sign a replacement for Casemiro following the Brazilian’s challenging second season at Old Trafford. Neves has a release clause of £105 million, but Benfica will reportedly consider offers of around £85 million for the 22-year-old. Asked about speculation linking Neves to Manchester…
Vinicius Junior has received an endorsement from none other than Brazil legend Ronaldo to clinch this year’s Ballon d’Or, with the former Real Madrid forward lauding Los Blancos’ current number 7 as “the best player in the world by far.” Vinicius had an outstanding domestic season, playing a pivotal role in Madrid’s La Liga title victory and scoring in the team’s recent Champions League final triumph over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. With 24 goals scored across all competitions, the 23-year-old emerges as a formidable contender for the Ballon d’Or. If he secures the honor, he would become the fifth Brazilian…
Reports suggest that Real Madrid could enter the race alongside Chelsea for the signing of Sport Recife right-back Pedro Lima. Lima, aged 17, made his breakthrough into the starting lineup of the Brazilian second-tier side in January and has since accumulated 25 appearances across all competitions. Chelsea has maintained long-standing interest in the teenage defender as part of their ongoing scouting efforts in South America. AS indicates that the Blues are currently leading in the pursuit of Lima, with talks revolving around a potential €7m (£6m) fee. However, Real Madrid has also expressed admiration for Lima and is closely monitoring…
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Emmanuel Babayaro has voiced his support for Daniel Amokachi’s decision to reject the opportunity to work alongside Finidi George as an assistant coach, as reported by Soccernet.ng. Babayaro, who enjoyed most of his playing career with Plateau United, shared the Olympic gold medal victory with Amokachi as part of the Nigerian team in Atlanta in 1996. Following Finidi George’s appointment as the head coach of the three-time CAF winners, Amokachi was expected to join as part of the coaching staff to assist the former Ajax winger as he leads a new era with the Super Eagles. According…
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has urged the Red Devils not to dismiss current head coach Erik ten Hag. Van Gaal advocates for giving Ten Hag more time at Old Trafford despite uncertainties surrounding his future, despite winning the FA Cup last season. “There have been speculations that Man United could part ways with Ten Hag this summer,” Van Gaal acknowledged. “Yes, of course (he should stay), but I also needed more time. I also won the FA Cup, and before me, 20 years nobody had won the FA Cup. Erik is winning the FA Cup in his…
Former Real Madrid midfielder and manager, Zinedine Zidane, has made a bold prediction about the future of the club’s latest signing, Kylian Mbappe. Speaking in an interview with Telefoot, Zidane expressed his confidence that Mbappe would “surpass everyone” and leave an indelible mark at the club. Real Madrid officially announced the signing of the former Paris Saint-Germain superstar on a free transfer on June 3, as he joins the club upon the expiration of his PSG contract. “Mbappe is here now. He will make history at the club, and I think he’ll surpass everyone,” Zidane stated. Mbappe has already achieved…
When and Where to Watch The Nigeria Super Eagles will face the Benin Republic Cheetahs in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The game will be held at Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday, June 10, 2024. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigerian time. Match Context Finidi George’s Super Eagles are looking for their first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Currently, Nigeria sits fifth in the Group C standings after drawing matches against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. A win against the Benin Republic is crucial for improving their standing. Head-to-Head…
Leicester City have confirmed the departures of Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc Albrighton, and Dennis Praet as their contracts expire on June 30. Meanwhile, Jannik Vestergaard has signed a new three-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2027. Iheanacho, who joined Leicester in 2017 from Manchester City, leaves after scoring six goals and providing three assists in 26 games last season. Over his tenure, the Super Eagles star netted 61 goals and contributed 34 assists in 232 appearances. Albrighton, a key member of Leicester’s 2015-16 Premier League-winning squad, scored 19 goals and made 48 assists in 313 games since joining in…
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has ranked the five teams he believes are most likely to win the Euro 2024 championship. The Euro 2024 championship will resume in Germany next weekend after a brief hiatus from European club football. Twenty-four teams will compete for the continental title. Merson has ruled out Belgium and the current champions, Spain, from his top five contenders. “I’m going to omit Belgium and Spain from my top five as I believe the teams that I’ve chosen stand a much better chance of making it through to the business end of Euro 2024,” Merson said, according…
Man Utd Ready to Pay €60m for Koopmeiners Manchester United and Liverpool are set to battle for Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners this summer. Koopmeiners has garnered attention from multiple clubs due to his impressive performances in Serie A this season. The Red Devils, looking to overhaul their squad under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have shown keen interest in the 26-year-old Dutchman. With the potential departures of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Donny van de Beek, there would be room in United’s midfield for Koopmeiners. According to Calciomercato, Manchester United are prepared to offer around €60 million (£51m/$64.8m) for his services. Arsenal…
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has revealed that he has spoken with Mikel Arteta about a possible fairytale return to the club. The 38-year-old is still actively playing and is currently aiming for promotion to LaLiga with Real Oviedo through the play-offs. Oviedo recently faced Eibar in a two-legged semi-final, with the winner advancing to the final to decide promotion. Cazorla, who played for Arsenal from 2012 to 2018 and won the FA Cup twice, left the club after enduring severe injury setbacks. Reflecting on his time at Arsenal, he shared, “I spent six wonderful years there and I know…
According to a report, INEOS, minority owners of Manchester United, are considering selling French club Nice due in part to an agreement with UEFA. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the founder, chair, and CEO of INEOS, acquired a 27% stake in Manchester United earlier this year. He has also owned Nice for the past five years. However, this arrangement has drawn scrutiny from UEFA. Both United and Nice are slated to participate in next season’s Europa League, but UEFA regulations prohibit two clubs under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition. Although Ratcliffe’s stake in Manchester United falls within…
According to reports, Liverpool has “expressed an interest” in acquiring Newcastle United winger Yankuba Minteh. Newcastle may face early sales in the summer transfer window to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and to finance their own operations. The Telegraph suggests that Newcastle is reluctantly considering offers of approximately £40m for Minteh, who spent the previous season on loan at Feyenoord. During his time at Feyenoord, the 19-year-old was under the management of Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, who lavished praise on him. Minteh impressed with 11 goals and six assists during his loan spell in…
England has announced their squad numbers for the upcoming Euro 2024 campaign, signaling the beginning of the tournament fervor. Despite a setback with a surprising 1-0 defeat against Iceland on Friday, anticipation for the Euros is once again building up. Key players have been allocated familiar numbers, with captain Harry Kane retaining the number nine, a role he’s held in the last four major tournaments. Rising star Jude Bellingham has been assigned the number ten jersey, while Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden will don the numbers seven and 11, respectively, following their impressive club performances this season. Cole Palmer, their…
Bayern Munich has reportedly placed six players, including Joshua Kimmich and Matthijs de Ligt, on the transfer list in hopes of generating funds for new signings this summer. The Bavarian club ended the 2023/24 season without securing any trophies and finished a disappointing third in the Bundesliga, with Bayer Leverkusen claiming the title and Stuttgart finishing second. Following the departure of head coach Thomas Tuchel, Bayern has appointed Vincent Kompany as his replacement after an extensive search. With attention now focused on squad rebuilding, Sky Sport Germany reports that Bayern is open to selling six players, including Kimmich, De Ligt,…
Lionel Messi Discusses Potential Participation in 2026 World Cup Argentina captain Lionel Messi has left the possibility of competing at the next World Cup open, despite being 39 years old when the tournament arrives. The 36-year-old achieved the pinnacle of his career by leading the Albiceleste to their third World Cup title in Qatar 2022. Initially, he announced that it would be his last tournament. However, his stance has evolved, and he is now contemplating the idea of playing in the upcoming edition. In an interview with Infobae’s Pollo Alvarez, Messi explained that his decision to participate in the 2026…