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29May No Comments
No Comments Cyriel Dessers on target as Nigeria defeat Ghana in international friendly match
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Cyriel Kolawole Paul Dessers of Nigeria scoring the 1st goal at Gtech Community Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brentford, England.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday, with first-half goals proving enough to secure the win.
The result sees Nigeria advance to face Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup after the Reggae Boyz defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday.
There was no debut for Felix Agu, with the Werder Bremen fullback left on the bench for the entirety of the game.
Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 14th minute with a composed finish inside the box, chesting down a cross and drilling a right-footed shot past Ghanaian goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim.
He nett...
29May No Comments
No Comments Chelsea beat Real Betis to win UEFA Conference League final
WROCLAW, POLAND - MAY 28: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea FC celebrates with team mates as he lifts the trophy following the 4-1 victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadio Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland.
Chelsea won the Conference League trophy on Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Real Betis at the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson - both set up by Palmer -plus late strikes from Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo secured the silverware after Betis went in 1-0 up at halftime thanks to an early Abde Ezzalzouli strike.
Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies.
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28May No Comments
No Comments Richarlison returns to Brazil squad
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison looks on at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Molineux on April 13, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Richarlison has been named in Carlo Ancelotti's first Brazil squad for next month's FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
With 20 goals in 48 caps in his international career, Richy's latest call-up marks a long-awaited return to the national team having not been selected since March, 2024, and not played since October, 2023, after enduring a challenging time with injuries in recent seasons.
Ancelotti, 65, started his tenure as new Seleção coach on Monday (26 May) h...
28May No Comments
No Comments Juventus contact Real Madrid over summer deal for attacker
SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 18: Endrick Felipe Moreira of Real Madrid runs with the ball during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 18, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
La Liga giants Real Madrid this week received fresh contact from their counterparts at Italian heavyweights Juventus, over a potential transfer for the summer.
That’s according to Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda, who points towards Endrick as the player at the heart of the discussions.
Frontman Endrick is for his part of course fresh off something of a hit-and-miss debut campaign in Spain’s capital.
Though he showcased flashes of his undoubted potential, particularly in the Copa del Rey, the Brazilian found game-time largely difficult to come by.
As much came with Kylian Mbappé...
28May 1 Comment
1 Comment Real Madrid handed major injury boost for Club World Cup
Antonio Rudiger centre-back of Real Madrid and Germany during the warm-up before the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Fans of La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week been made aware of some altogether positive personnel news in the club’s first-team squad.
This comes amid confirmation on the part of Diario AS that Antonio Rudiger is some way ahead of schedule in his recovery from injury.
German international Rudiger was of course forced under the knife late last month.
This came owing to a chronic knee issue which had been plaguing the former Chelsea man throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
Initially, the understanding, in turn, was that Rudiger would not ...
28May No Comments
No Comments Romeu returns to Barcelona after Girona loan
VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MAY 13: Oriol Romeu of Girona FC in action during the LaLiga match between Real Valladolid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on May 13, 2025 in Valladolid, Spain.
Oriol Romeu has returned to parent club Barcelona following the end of his season-loan deal with Girona.
The club confirmed Romeu was departing following the end of the 2024-25 La Liga season.
Romeu made 31 appearances in all competitions for Michel’s side who ended the campaign in 16th place in the table.
Here’s the club’s statement:
”Bryan Gil, Oriol Romeu, Arnaut Danjuma and Arthur Melo, the four players on loan who have worn the red and white shirt this season, return to their teams of origin. Romeu has played sixty-five games between two stages, scoring two goals; Bryan has played on thirty-t...
27May 1 Comment
1 Comment Barca extends wunderkind Yamal through 2031
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025.
Barcelona has inked young superstar Lamine Yamal to a new deal.
The team announced an extension on Tuesday that will take the 17-year-old Spain winger through 2031.
Yamal made his senior debut in 2023 at the age of 15.
"Yamal's renewal is a demonstration of the solidity of Barca's project," the team said in a statement. "His emergence on to the world football scene is like few others. The lad from Mataro near Barcelona has exploded on to the stage that is world football with performances that are already part of Barcelona history."
Yamal made 55 appearances across all competitions this seaso...
27May No Comments
No Comments Mykhaylo Mudryk spotted in Poland ahead of Chelsea’s Europa Conference League final
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2024/11/07: Mykhaylo Mudryk of Chelsea seen in action during the UEFA Conference League 2024/2025 match between Chelsea - Noah at Stamford Bridge. Final score; Chelsea 8:0 FC Noah. (Photo by Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Mykhaylo Mudryk will watch Chelsea in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday, football Flame understands.The winger has been spotted in Poland ahead of tomorrow night's clash with Real Betis in Wroclaw.
Mudryk was pictured wearing his Chelsea tracksuit on the eve of the showpiece match.The Blues are aware of the contribution Mudryk has made to their run to the final.
He appeared five times in the Conference League across the qualifying play-off round and league phase.In those appearances, Mudryk scored t...
27May No Comments
No Comments Amorim says Champions League absence could benefit Man Utd
BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Dejection for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and Alejandro Garnacho at the end of the match during the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Tuesday that missing out on Champions League football could be a blessing in disguise in his attempts to rebuild the fallen giants.
The Portuguese coach addressed the media in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur fresh from United's worst season since 1974, having come 15th in the Premier League.
They missed out on a Champions League lifeline -- and with it a financial windfall -- by losing to fellow strugglers Spurs 1-0 in the ...
27May No Comments
No Comments Newcastle United given fresh hope – Brentford open to huge £60m deal
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brentford FC at Molineux on May 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England.
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo throughout the season.
Thomas Frank has reiterated that Brentford are “open” to offers for Bryan Mbeumo this summer amid reported Newcastle United interest.
Speculation has ramped up regarding the Cameroon international’s future this season. An impressive 28 Premier League goal contributions helped Brentford fill the void left by Ivan Toney.
A right-sided player, Mbeumo can also operate as a No.9 - a potentially useful asset to Newcastle. Alexander Isak is the undisputed first-cho...
27May No Comments
No Comments Napoli chief appears to confirm Antonio Conte will leave the club
Antonio Conte Head Coach of SSC Napoli during the trophy ceremony for the Italian Champions following the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy.
Napoli's club president has appeared to confirm that manager Antonio Conte will leave just three days after guiding them to the Serie A title.
Conte, 55, only joined Napoli at the beginning of the 2024-25 season, but already appears to be preparing to move on.
As quoted by Football Italia, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said: 'I wish Conte continuing success in his professional life. Thank you, Antonio.'
The team enjoyed an open-top bus parade on Monday afternoon around the Bay of Naples to celebrate their second Scudetto in three seasons.
Napoli were in...
26May No Comments
No Comments Leverkusen confirm Liverpool interest in Wirtz
MAINZ, GERMANY - MAY 17: Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen react during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at MEWA Arena on May 17, 2025 in Mainz, Germany.
At a press conference announcing former Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag will take over as manager after Xabi Alonso's departure for Real Madrid, Rolfes said Liverpool were chasing Wirtz but a deal was not yet done.
"He's our player... No question there's a lot of interest," Rolfes said. "It's an open topic with Florian, we'll see.
"That there's concrete interest from Liverpool, that's clear, but there's nothing more to say at the moment."
Liverpool have been linked with a big-money move for the 22-year-old, who recently visited Merseyside.
Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro previously said he wo...
26May No Comments
No Comments Fiorentina fight to keep De Gea after AS Monaco interest
David De Gea of ACF Fiorentina gestures during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy.
David De Gea saw his career revitalised by Fiorentina, but now the club must fight to keep him after Fabrizio Romano reported an approach from AS Monaco.
The 34-year-old had been out of action for a year after his contract with Manchester United expired in July 2023, seeing him prefer to sit out rather than sign for a side he didn’t appreciate.
He did not look at all rusty, making a series of spectacular saves for Fiorentina this season, which helped them to reach the Conference League semi-final and finish sixth in Serie A.
De Gea born again in Florence
De Gea made 42 co...
26May No Comments
No Comments Ten Hag succeeds Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen boss
The new head coach of German Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, Erik ten Hag delivers a press conference in Leverkusen, western Germany, on May 26, 2025. Hag will take over as head coach of German Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, with a contract running until June 30, 2027, the club announced on May 26, 2025. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)
Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as the new manager of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.Ten Hag, who had been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United last October, replaces Xabi Alonso as boss after the Spanish coach left to join Real Madrid.
Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga this season but still boast much of the squad that helped them win the title in a historic unbeaten leagu...
26May No Comments
No Comments Spanish champs Barcelona end season in style
BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.
Barcelona have capped their title-winning campaign with a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice but falling short of catching Kylian Mbappe as the Spanish league's top scorer for the season.
Lewandowski found the net in the 14th and 17th minutes in Bilbao to finish the season with 27 goals, four fewer than Frenchman Mbappe, who scored twice in Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Poland international Lewandowski hadn't scored since April 9 in a Champions League match against Boruss...
26May No Comments
No Comments Man United agree Matheus Cunha deal
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 2: Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on May 2, 2025 in Manchester, England.
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Wolves striker Matheus Cunha with the club set to trigger his £62.5million release clause.
A verbal agreement has been made with the forward joining on a five-year deal, with an option for a further year.
United have endured a miserable season, losing in the Europa League final to Tottenham, and won't compete in Europe next season for just the second time in 35 years after finishing in 15th in the Premier League.
Ruben Amorim is desperate to bolster his attacking options with Rasmus Hojlund misfiring, while Alejand...
26May 1 Comment
1 Comment Igor Tudor says his future at Juventus will be decided before the Club World Cup
VENICE, ITALY - MAY 25: Igor Tudor of Juventus during the Serie A match between Venezia and Juventus at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on May 25, 2025 in Venice, Italy.
After helping Juventus secure Champions League football for next season on Sunday night in Venice, it appears as though interim manager Igor Tudor has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to his future at the club.
And it also sounds like we will find out shortly as to whether the Croatian will be Juve’s manager going forward — and even at the Club World Cup this summer.
During his post-match media availability on Sky Italia following Juve’s 3-2 win over Venezia that secured a fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification, Tudor said that he will discuss his future with the club “very soon.” On top of that, Tudor e...
25May 1 Comment
1 Comment Marcus Rashford provides injury update ahead of Manchester United return
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 2:Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Aston Villa FC at Amex Stadium on April 2, 2025 in Brighton, England.
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has provided an update on his recovery from injury ahead of the final Premier League game of the season.
The 27-year-old joined Aston Villa on loan during the January transfer window. He impressed with his performances at Villa Park with four goals and six assists in his 17 appearances.
A hamstring injury has, however, seen him miss the last four games in all competitions. United host Villa at Old Trafford in this afternoon’s season finale. With Rashford not eligible to play against his parent club, it means his season is over.
The forward has, howev...
25May No Comments
No Comments Barcola helps PSG win French Cup ahead of UEFA Champions League final
PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 24: Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with the trophy and his teammate after winning the French Cup Final against Stade De Reims at Stade de France on May 24, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images)
Bradley Barcola scored two goals and set up another as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final on Saturday, before switching their focus back to the quest for a breakthrough continental title.
Barcola was assisted twice by Desire Doue and created a goal for right back Achraf Hakimi late in the first half.
The victory gave PSG a record-extending 16th Coupe de France – six more than next-best Marseille – and completed a domestic treble, having sealed a record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title in domina...