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Joao Felix, the highly-rated Portuguese forward, was suspiciously absent from Atletico Madrid‘s training session on transfer deadline day, reported by goal.com. This news further fuel the speculation about his potential move to Barcelona. The transfer saga surrounding Felix has been the source of considerable intrigue throughout the summer, with Barcelona persistently linked to the talented […]

Liverpool has swiftly rejected a substantial offer for their star player, Mohamed Salah, signaling their firm commitment to retaining the Egyptian forward, reported by goal.com. The bid, valued at £100 million ($126 million) with an additional £50 million ($63 million) in add-ons, was verbally made to Liverpool’s director, Mike Gordon. However, Liverpool’s response was clear: […]

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has revealed his new kit number for the club. The former Atletico Madrid man will be taking on the No.17 kit number, which was vacant after the departure of Fred. The Brazilian midfielder joined Fenerbahce this summer on a permanent move. Garnacho started the season wearing the No.49 for Manchester […]

Fulham have prioritized Manchester United’s Scott McTominay to replace Joao Palhinha. The Portuguese midfielder Palhinha is set to join Bayern Munich on Deadline Day, but it will only be completed once Fulham identify his replacement. According to the reports from Sky Sports, Fulham are monitoring McTominay and Piere-Emile Hojbjerg. Hojbjerg is unlikely to move to […]

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the departure of Ryan Gravenberch from the club. The Dutch midfielder will be completing his move to Liverpool later today. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Tuchel was talking to the media in the Bundesliga pre-match press conference. He said, “He wasn’t happy with his situation here […]

Erling Haaland, the star striker for Manchester City, could potentially make a move to Real Madrid in 2024, according to his agent, Rafaela Pimenta. The Norwegian international, known for his remarkable goal-scoring abilities, has spent just one full season at the Etihad Stadium, where he contributed to City’s historic Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions […]

Manchester United have identified Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon to sort out their left-back crisis. The Red Devils are without a left-back after only three games due to the injuries of Luke Shaw and Tyrel Malacia. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have officially agreed to sign Reguilon from Tottenham Hotspur. […]

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) president Nasser Al Khelaifi has given a fresh update on the future of superstar Kylian Mbappe. The French World Cup winner stayed in the French capital this summer after numerous links with Real Madrid and the Saudi Pro League. Speaking to the media at the conclusion of PSG’s transfer window, Khelaifi […]

Spanish football star Aitana Bonmati took the opportunity of winning the 2022-23 UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award to voice her criticism of Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, reported by goal.com. Rubiales has faced controversy for his actions during the awards ceremony of the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, where […]

Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat’s fate will likely be sealed on Deadline Day. The Morroco midfielder has not been seen with the Fiorentina squad recently as he has been training alone, waiting for the Manchester United move. Amrabat has been linked with the Red Devils as early as June. According to the reports from TMW, Manchester […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to ongoing speculations surrounding the potential transfer of Mohamed Salah to Saudi Arabia. Klopp is making it clear that there is no current offer on the table for the Egyptian superstar, reported by goal.com. Recent reports have linked Salah to a possible move to Al-Ittihad, a club gearing up […]

Manchester United has officially announced the acquisition of goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce, reported by goal.com. The Red Devils are fortifying their goalkeeping department following the departure of Dean Henderson. The Turkish shot-stopper, Bayindir, has joined Manchester United from Fenerbahce and will vie for the No. 1 goalkeeper position at Old Trafford, competing alongside Andre […]

Lazio has been offered a chance to sign out-of-favor English forward Mason Greenwood on Deadline Day. The 21-year-old has been out of action since January 2022, when his former club Manchester United opened an investigation of a potential rape on him. However, the Red Devils decided to drop their charges and confirm that he was […]

Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, has received a call to “stand in solidarity” with Los Angeles locals during their upcoming visit to LAFC, reported by goal.com. As the Florida-based MLS team gears up for their clash in the City of Angels, the workers at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica have been on strike […]

Arsenal‘s marquee signing, Declan Rice, has been warned by football expert Graeme Souness that he must meet the expectations set by his hefty £105 million ($137 million) price tag, reported by goal.com. While Souness believes Rice will ultimately live up to the valuation, he has advised the midfielder to focus on improving his goal-scoring record. […]

After over a decade at Juventus, veteran defender Leonardo Bonucci is set to make a surprising move to the Bundesliga with Union Berlin, reported by goal.com. The 36-year-old Italian, who has been a stalwart at Juventus since 2010, is reportedly finalizing a one-year deal with Union Berlin. Bonucci has agreed to terminate his contract with […]

Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales has been in the headlines ever since the conclusion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Spaniard kissed the World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso before she collected her winner’s medal, which was deemed to be a sexual assault by many correspondents and fans. With the entire Spanish media on his […]

Al Nassr defender Ghislain Konan is set to leave the club and join rivals Al Fayha. The 27-year-old has been one of the main assets of Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, but Al Nassr have decided to let him go due to the AFC Champions League rules. According to the Saudi Pro League journalist Santi Aouna, Al […]

Bayern Munich are on the verge of signing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer. The Portuguese midfielder doesn’t have a clear future at Craven Cottage and is looking for a move elsewhere. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich are extremely optimistic about signing Palhinha. There will be a new round of talks […]

Al Nassr ace Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Month for August. With this award, the former Real Madrid man has become the first player to win the Player of the Month award across four different countries. Previously, he has won this award in England, Spain, and Italy. It […]

Spain’s La Roja soccer star Aitana Bonmati has dedicated her UEFA award to her teammate Jenni Hermoso. Bonmati won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award on Thursday. Bonmati, who said she was “pissed off” in a loss to Japan, scored three goals and had two assists in the recently-concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup. […]

The UEFA Champions League draw has officially taken place and we now know the groups for the 32 best teams in Europe this season. When glancing through the draw, one group stands out more than the others and it’s Group F which is this year’s group of death. Featuring the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle, […]

Another day, another trophy for Erling Haaland. The Manchester City talisman added to his impressive list of accomplishments on Thursday as he was named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season after helping the Cityzens win their first-ever Champions League title. During the ceremony, the Norwegian had the perfect message on […]

The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League draw was unkind to USWNT stars. AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah, along with Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna, fared the worst, as their squads are in the Group of Death along with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Newcastle. The clubs featuring other USMNT members fared slightly better, but it is […]

Europe’s most prized competition is back in business. On Thursday, the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place in Monaco, with Group F being deemed the Group of Death as Newcastle, Dortmund, PSG, and AC Milan will all face one another. Talk about a tough draw for the Magpies, who make their long-awaited […]

Another member of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team is calling it a career. USWNT star Julie Ertz announced her retirement from the sport on social media Thursday. Julie Ertz’s retirement decision comes nearly two months after USWNT star Megan Rapinoe announced that 2023 would be her final year playing professional soccer. “With immense […]

UEFA‘s Chief of Football, Zvonimir Boban, has strongly criticized the Premier League‘s new stoppage time rules, reported by goal.com. Boban labeled them as “absurd” and confirmed that these rules will not be adopted in UEFA competitions. The Premier League’s decision to implement longer stoppage times, inspired by the 2022 FIFA World Cup, aims to increase […]

In preparation for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine and a friendly match against Scotland, England‘s latest squad has been announced, reported by goal.com. While some familiar names make the cut, there are a few surprises and notable omissions. Despite his lack of game time at Manchester United, Harry Maguire has been named in […]

Rarely you will find a global superstar whose life isn’t filled with controversy. In the case of footballers, the exceptions are extremely low. For Neymar, 2023 has been filled with controversies on and off the pitch. He announced his departure from Paris Saint Germain (PSG) to join Al Hilal in a big money move. After […]

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s hopes of making a return to the Champions League with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr have been officially dashed by UEFA, as reported by goal.com. The governing body’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, has definitively ruled out the possibility of Saudi teams, including Al-Nassr, joining the prestigious European competition. Ceferin’s statement comes in response to media […]

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. was finally unveiled as a new Al Hilal player in a ceremony reserved for all signings. The former Barcelona man had a hilarious moment as his team-mates bathed him in bottled water. Neymar was covering his face and trying to escape. In his recent Instagram story, the newly signed Al Hilal […]

PSG‘s Kylian Mbappe is on the brink of signing a contract extension with the club until 2026, signaling a shift from his previous stance of leaving on a free transfer next year, reported by goal.com. The French superstar’s potential new contract is expected to include a unique provision: a private release clause that could pave […]

Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad are truly after Liverpool’s main first-team players this season. After their long-term pursuit of Mohamed Salah, they are also in the hunt for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. Liverpool have seen a lot of talent depart to the Middle East so far this summer. They have allowed Roberto Firmino, Fabinho, […]

Romelu Lukaku’s nightmare Chelsea tenure is finally over for the time being. The Belgian striker has joined AS Roma on a season-long loan as he reunites with his former boss Jose Mourinho. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, there is no option to buy the player as he will return to Stamford Bridge at […]

Lionel Messi‘s arrival at Inter Miami has the potential to trigger a significant change in MLS, reported by goal.com. Historically, MLS has been known for its commitment to continuing domestic football action during FIFA’s international breaks. However, the presence of elite players like Messi is prompting the league to consider a major shift in this […]

Al Nassr ace Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Jordan are two of the most influential athletes in sports history. Both have influenced their sports and taken them to unimaginable heights. However, these two icons are also two of the fewest athletes to have their brand creating a top-flight football team’s shirt. Ronaldo is not playing European […]

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales is facing harsh criticism from an unexpected source – his own uncle. In a scathing assessment, Juan Rubiales, who previously served as his nephew’s chief of staff at the RFEF, has branded him “a cowardly man” obsessed with power, luxury, money, and women, reported by goal.com. This blistering critique comes […]

Tennis sensation Novak Djokovic has offered insights into his recent meeting with soccer icon Lionel Messi, hailing the Argentine as a “phenomenon”, reported by goal.com. These two all-time greats have interacted on a couple of occasions during their illustrious careers, with their most recent encounter taking place in New York. Djokovic is currently competing for […]

Inter Miami, fueled by the presence of Lionel Messi, is holding onto the belief that they can secure a spot in the MLS play-offs, despite a recent setback, reported by goal.com. While they managed to climb off the bottom of the Eastern Conference, their recent 0-0 draw against Nashville at DRV PNK Stadium left them […]