Author: Silver Emmanuel

4Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Fulham consider surprise Sterling signing

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Arsenal's Raheem Sterling during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and PSV at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Fulham are mulling whether to make a surprise move for out-of-favour Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, according to Si Phillips. A significant number of Stamford Bridge squad players are set to be moved on this summer and England international Sterling, whose loan spell at Arsenal last season did not go well, is not in Enzo Maresca’s future plans. The 30 year-old’s wage demands – he currently earns around £325,000-a-week – and his desire to remain in London have been stumbling blocks to securing...

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4Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid forward holds talks with general director over possible summer move

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #16 Endrick celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semi-final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 1, 2025. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images) Real Madrid forward Endrick has met with the club’s general director, Jose Angel Sanchez, in the United States to talk about what comes next for him. According to journalist Miguel Angel Lopez, these talks are happening because Endrick is worried about not getting enough time on the pitch. He knows he needs regular minutes to reach his dream of playing for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Even though he turns 19 soon and has a contract until 20...

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4Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Enzo Maresca delivers Chelsea team news ahead of Palmeiras

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 03: Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, speaks to the media in a press conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarter Final match between Chelsea FC and SE Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field on July 03, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Enzo Maresca says a late decision will be made over Romeo Lavia's fitness ahead of Chelsea Club World Cup quarter-final tie against Palmeiras, while Joao Pedro could be handed minutes after signing for the Blues on Wednesday. The Blues go head-to-head with the Brazilian giants in Philadelphia - Chelsea third game at the Lincoln Financial Field during the tournament - and a place in the final four is up for grabs.Lavia has featured in each of Chel...

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3Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, dies in car crash in Spain

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Diogo Jota of Liverpool looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, a forward for British club Liverpool, died early Thursday in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. His brother Andre Silva, 25, a footballer at Portuguese club FC Penafiel, also died in the crash, which took place in the province of Zamora, bordering Portugal, according to a statement by Pedro Proenca, head of the Portuguese Football Federation. Proenca expressed his "deep regret and immense pain."Jota's death came less than a week after he and his longtime partner Rute Cardoso got married. ...

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3Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Top Milan talent tipped for loan exit in key move for development

BAGNO A RIPOLI, ITALY - MAY 24: Mattia Liberali of AC Milan U20 in action during the Primavera 1 Quarter-final match between Sassuolo U20 and AC Milan U20 on May 24, 2025 in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy. AC Milan youngster Mattia Liberali could reportedly join Parma on loan with contact said to have made over a potential deal. The 18-year-old has emerged as one of the top young talents to come through the youth ranks at the club in recent years, and he’s made one appearance at senior level as he continues to strive to make a more meaningful breakthrough. In order to test himself at a higher level and to help improve and develop his game with a more prominent role and regular playing time, Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Liberali could join Parma on loan for the upcoming season. It’s added that co...

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2Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Mbappe returns as Real Madrid beat Juventus at Club World Cup

Gonzalo Garcia right winger of Real Madrid and Spain celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus Turin at Hard Rock Stadium on July 1, 2025 in Miami Gardens, United States. Gonzalo Garcia’s 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium and book their place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. The Spanish giants will face the winner of Tuesday’s other game between Borussia Dortmund and Mexico’s Monterrey in the last eight. It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso’s Madrid side, and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament. The ...

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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Milan set date for Ricci medical and contract signing

Samuele Ricci of Italy during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier match between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium on June 09, 2025 in Reggio Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Italy international Samuele Ricci is expected to undergo his medical and sign the necessary documents to become a new Milan player by the end of the week, as the Rossoneri close in on their first permanent arrival of the 2025 summer transfer window. Ricci is expected to move to Milan from Torino by the end of the week after the two clubs shook hands over a €25m deal, worth €23m guaranteed and up to €2m in additional bonuses. The 23-year-old is expected to put pen to paper on a four-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months, reportedly worth around €2.5m per season in wages...

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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola confirms Man City star suffered injury blow in shock defeat as Liverpool watch on

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Erling Haaland #9 of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Rodri #16 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Manchester City and Al-Hilal at Camping World Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Pep Guardiola revealed Rodri has suffered an injury setback following Manchester City’s elimination from the Club World Cup. The Etihad club crashed out of the competition in the early hours of Tuesday morning as they were beaten 4-3 in extra time by Saudi outfit Al-Hilal after a pulsating last-16 clash in Orlando. With the game level after 90 minutes, Marcos Leonardo scored the winner in the 12th minute of extra-time to cause the biggest shock of the competition. However, Bernardo Silva had given City a ninth-minute l...

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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Real Madrid rule out signing of €27m-rated Bayer Leverkusen star – report

Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on May 11, 2025. Real Madrid have decided not to move forward with the signing of Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick, according to an update from Fichajes. Schick, who was personally requested by Xabi Alonso, seemed set to become Los Blancos’ next big attacking reinforcement. The Czech forward, valued at around €40 million, was expected to add depth to the squad. However, the impressive performances of young forward Gonzalo Garcia have completely changed the club’s plans. Initially, Garcia got his chance in the team because key forwards like Kylian Mbappe and Endrick were unavailable. But instead of just filling in, he seized the...

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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lautaro Martínez calls out team saying ‘whoever does not want to stay should go’ in Club World Cup

Lautaro Martinez centre-forward of Internazionale and Argentina during the warm-up before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 in the Club World Cup round of 16, prompting Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez to criticize his teammates publicly after the loss. "Whoever wants to stay, stay; whoever does not want to stay should go," Martínez told DAZN after the match. "I have seen a lot of things that I didn´t like. I want to win." The forward´s comments come after an 11 monthlong season where they ended runners-up in both the Champions League and the Serie A. Inter Milan appointed former defender Cristian Chivu as head coach following thei...

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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid boss hit with huge selection headache ahead of Juventus showdown

18 June 2025, USA, Miami: Soccer: Club World Cup, Real Madrid - Al-Hilal, preliminary round, Group H, matchday 1 at the Hard Rock Stadium. Madrid coach Xabi Alonso arrives at the stadium before the match. As Real Madrid get ready for their big FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 match against Juventus, manager Xabi Alonso has an important decision to make in defence. After three matches in charge, Alonso’s preferred system is becoming clear with three central defenders. Against Salzburg, this plan was confirmed, but now a key question remains: who will take the final spot in the back line alongside Dean Huijsen and Aurelien Tchouameni, who are both guaranteed starters. The options are Raul Asencio or Antonio Rudiger. Assessing the options Asencio is back in the squad after serving his suspensi...

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30Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham prepare for Mohammed Kudus exit amid Chelsea and Tottenham links

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at London Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) West Ham could lose Mohammed Kudus this summer amid strong interest in the Ghanaian’s services, and a possible replacement has now been identified by club officials at the London Stadium. Recently, West Ham turned down a £50m offer from Chelsea for Kudus, while Tottenham are also said to be lining up a move for the 24-year-old, who had a disappointing 2024-25 season with five goals and four assists across all competitions. It’s expected that Kudus will be allowed to leave West Ham if their valuation is met, and in preparation for this,...

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30Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Watford re-sign defender Abankwah on loan

Dublin , Ireland - 23 March 2025; James Abankwah of Republic of Ireland before the UEFA Nations League B/C Play-off 2nd Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.  Watford have re-signed defender James Abankwah on a season-long loan deal from Udinese. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Vicarage Road, making 19 appearances in the Championship. "We saw the impact James had during his last loan period with us and we know that he can have a similar impact on the team," Watford sporting director Gian Luca Nani told the club website. "The relationship with Udinese has always been a powerful one that has benefited both clubs overall and we are happy that it has allowed us to bring James back." Abankwah becomes Watford's fourth s...

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30Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Roma aim to complete Tammy Abraham move to Besiktas

Tammy Abraham of AC Milan is in action during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan in Lecce, Italy, on March 8, 2025. Roma are working to finalise an agreement with Besiktas over Tammy Abraham’s transfer as the Turkish side’s offer is €4-€5m short of the Giallorossi’s demands. English striker Abraham is on the verge of joining Besiktas from Roma, and the two clubs are in talks to finalise an agreement by the end of the day. Roma working on Abraham’s sale to Besiktas Roma are required to make a profit by the formal end of the season today to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Roma demanded €20m for the English striker, but Besiktas’ offer was €4 4m-€5m lower than that, so the two clubs are now in talks to close the gap. A...

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30Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Paris Saint-Germain cruise past Inter Miami

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 29: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Paris Saint-Germain easily eliminated Inter Miami and old friend Lionel Messi from the Fifa Club World Cup, outclassing the Herons 4-0 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Joao Neves potted two goals before a Miami own goal and a strike by Achraf Hakimi bloated the margin to four by halftime. Oscar Ustari recorded six saves for Inter Miami, while PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma had to make just three after Miami was held without a shot attempt for the first 50 minutes. PSG finished with a 19-7 shots advantage and about two-thirds of the possession. "I am of cou...

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30Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Harry Kane stars as Bayern Munich advances past Flamengo

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 29: Harry Kane #9 of FC Bayern Munchen celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between CR Flamengo and FC Bayern München at Hard Rock Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Harry Kane scored his second and third goals of the FIFA Club World Cup to power Bayern Munich into the quarterfinals with a 4-2 victory over Flamengo in an entertaining second-round clash on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Bayern also scored through an early own goal and through Leon Goretzka just before halftime to seal a meeting with reigning UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Inter Miami 4-0 earlier Sunday. In their most-recent meeting, Bayern defeated PSG 1-0 in Munich in the UCL league ...

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29Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Neom reach agreement with OGC Nice over Marcin Bulka transfer

Goalkeeper Marcin Bulka plays during the international friendly match between Poland and Moldova at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland, on June 6, 2025. This game is part of preparations ahead of upcoming FIFA World Cup European qualifying matches. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) As already reported by The Guardian, Marcin Bulka (25) has agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Neom SC. Foot Mercato now understands that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs. OGC Nice are looking to sell Bulka this summer. His contract expires next summer and talks between the Polish goalkeeper and Le Gym over a renewal have been at an impasse for several months. Discussions are not expected to resume, nor are Nice open to losing the player on a free transfer. A summer de...

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29Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Eintracht Frankfurt in talks with Franjo Ivanović’s entourage

FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 6: Franjo Ivanovic of Croatia with Liam Walker of Gibraltar in action during the European Qualifiers Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Gibraltar and Croatia at Estadio Algarve on June 6, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks with the entourage of Union SG striker Franjo Ivanović (21) as a potential replacement for Hugo Ekitiké. Ivanović scored 16 goals and provided seven assists in 34 appearances for Union SG last season as the Brussels club went on to lift their first league title since 1935. The Croat only joined the club in 2024 from HNK Rijeka for €4m, and his performances has since resulted in a call up to the national team, where he has scored two goals in four games since earning his first cap in March 2...

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29Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona reach agreement in principle with Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. As well as making signings, Barcelona are hoping to finalise crucial contract renewals during the summer transfer window. And the most important involves that of Frenkie de Jong, who is about to enter into the final 12 months of his existing deal. In 2024, it had looked destined that de Jong’s future would be away from Barcelona, but after establishing himself as a regular starter during the second half of the 2024-25 season, things have now drastically changed to the point where it is now taken for granted that he will sign a new contract. Frenkie de Jong close to finalising new Barcelona contract In rece...

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29Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Inter team news: Thuram injury boost, Pio Esposito issue, four return to Europe

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Marcus Thuram centre-forward of Internazionale and France competes for the ball with Joao Neves defensive midfield of PSG and Portugal during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Marcus Thuram has completed a full training session with the Inter squad and is available to face Fluminense, but Francesco Pio Esposito is dealing with a muscle injury, and Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Benjamin Pavard, and Yann Bisseck have returned to Europe. Inter are preparing to face Fluminense in the Club World Cup Round of 16. Date and kick-off time for Inter vs Fluminense The match will take place at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 15:00 (21:00 CET) on Monday...

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