Author: Silver Emmanuel

24Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Napoli agree terms with Noa Lang, new contact for Federico Chiesa

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 8: Noa Lang of PSV runs with the ball during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and sc Heerenveen at Philips Stadion on March 8, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images) Serie A champions Napoli have agreed personal terms for PSV star Noa Lang and continue to work towards signing Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa. The Partenopei have been linked with a host of attackers and Gianluca di Marzio has reported that they currently have four targets for two positions. Lang has agreed personal terms with Napoli in the last few hours and PSV will soon have a meeting with the Partenopei about a fee. If a basic agreement for a fee of €28 million is reached, the move will definitely go through. Lang has identifie...

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24Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Al Ahly out of Club World Cup despite ‘game of the tournament’

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 23: Wessam Abou Ali #9 of Al Ahly FC scores his team's first goal past Claudio Ramos #14 and Ivan Marcano #5 of FC Porto during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between FC Porto and Al Ahly SC at MetLife Stadium on June 23, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Porto and Al Ahly were both eliminated from the Club World Cup after a 4-4 draw on Monday in the game of the tournament to date. Because Palmeiras and Inter Miami drew 2-2 to finish first and second in Group A respectively, both teams at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ended up deflated, with Porto going behind and then pulling level four times on the night. “I’m very sad, very, very sad, I feel like we should have scored five or six goals, t...

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24Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Lionel Messi to face PSG in Club World Cup last 16

Lionel Messi right winger of Inter Miami and Argentina and Mauricio attacking midfield of Palmeiras and Brazil compete for the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and SE Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium on June 23, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Messi’s Inter Miami set for PSG showdown after dramatic Palmeiras draw at Club World Cup; Palmeiras to face Botafogo in all-Brazilian clash. Lionel Messi will face his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Inter Miami secured qualification from their group in dramatic fashion. Despite throwing away a two-goal lead in the final minutes against Palmeiras, the MLS side did just enough to book the...

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23Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso backs Rudiger after alleged racist abuse

Antonio Rudiger centre-back of Real Madrid and Germany during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Coliseum on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has voiced strong support for Antonio Rudiger following the defender's claim of racist abuse at the end of their 3-1 Club World Cup win over Pachuca. Rudiger, who played the majority of the match with his team down to 10 men, reported the abuse after the final whistle. While it's still unclear whether it came from a Pachuca player or the crowd, Alonso called the incident "unacceptable." “We believe what he said,” Alonso stated, confirming that FIFA's anti-racism protocol had been activated. “If it happened, then meas...

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23Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Maresca facing Chelsea selection crisis as Delap ban looms

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 1-0 loss during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Enzo Maresca could soon face a selection crisis at the Club World Cup as six members of his Chelsea squad are at risk of a suspension. The Blues will play their final group stage match in the small hours of Wednesday morning for UK viewers, meeting ES Tunis in Philadelphia as they look to confirm their progression to the next stage of the competition. Nicolas Jackson is suspended for that tie, having seen red in Chelsea’s loss to Flamengo just four minutes after being subbed on. He will return for the round of 16, should Chelsea make it that far. They require at least a draw against Tunis...

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23Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus’ 4-1 victory in Club World Cup against Wydad

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: Kenan Yildiz #10 of Juventus FC celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Khephren Thuram #19, Randal Kolo Muani #20 and Timothy Weah #22 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Juventus secured a 4–1 win over Morocco’s Wydad at the Club World Cup on Sunday, powered by a standout performance from Turkish winger Kenan Yildiz. The Group G match was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, US, between the group leaders Juventus and Wydad, who lost their opening game 2-0 against Manchester City. Juventus opened the scoring in the sixth minute when a shot by Yildiz deflected off Wydad’s Ayoub Boutouil and in...

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23Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Club World Cup: PSG coach Enrique seeks cutting edge for Seattle Sounders test

Luis Enrique head coach of PSG during the press conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique urged his players to rediscover the ruthlessness and poise that allowed them to destroy Inter Milan 5-0 in the final of the Champions League and explode into the Club World Cup as they went through their final preparations for Monday night’s crucial game in the group stages against Seattle Sounders. Two weeks after thrashing Inter, PSG walloped Atletico Madrid 4-0 in Pasadena in their opening tie in the 32-team tournament in the United States. But PSG lost to Botafogo on 20 June as Atletico beat Seattle Sounders. PSG ...

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22Jun By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Real Betis set €35m asking price for Aston Villa target

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 23: Jesus Rodriguez of Real Betis in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Betis and Valencia CF at Benito Villamarin stadium on May 23, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. Real Betis are set for a busy summer transfer window, but it could be conditioned by one of their players joining Aston Villa. Betis had a successful 2024-25 season as they qualified for the Europa League and reached the final of the UEFA Conference League, where they lost out to Chelsea. And they will be hoping to improve for the next campaign, but in order for significant additions to be made to Manuel Pellegrini’s squad, sales would be needed. And two major departures have been lined up. Atletico Madrid are hoping to sign Johnny Cardoso, and another pla...

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22Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton have agreement to sign free agent right back

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Rico Henry of Brentford is challenged by Kenny Tete of Fulham during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Fulham FC at Gtech Community Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Brentford, England. It has been all quiet on the incoming transfers front for Everton, but on Sunday morning news broke that the Toffees were close to making their first signing of the summer. Right back has been an area of need for the Blues for some time. As age has caught up to club captain Seamus Coleman, his succession plan has remained extremely murky for a few years now. Academy product Jonjoe Kenny struggled in limited appearances, Scottish signing Nathan Patterson hasn't been much better, and stopgap measure Ashley Young is even older than Coleman. With a massive squad overha...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 21: Jobe Bellingham #77 of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball against Keanu Cupido #24 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday. The English midfielder, who this month followed older brother Jude's footsteps in joining the German side, started for the first time for Dortmund. Sundowns of South Africa took a surprise early lead but Dortmund hit back strongly to triumph in sweltering conditions in Cincinnati at the TQL Stadium and move top of Group F. "...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Antony ‘offered’ surprise Man United escape route

Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis Balompie looks dejected 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. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Serie A side Como have reportedly emerged as a surprise contender to sign Manchester United winger Antony. The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since he joined Man United from Ajax in a £85m deal in the summer of 2022. After being deemed surplus to requirements, Antony was sent out on loan to Spanish side Real Betis for the second half of last term. Antony enjoyed a successful loan stint in Andalusia, scoring nine goals and five assists in 26 competitive appearances for M...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona star to move to Saudi Arabia in 2026

Robert Lewandowski and his wife, Anna Lewandowska, celebrate their league championship victory at the end of the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to week 37 of LaLiga EA Sports, played at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A headline member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is all set to take his talents to the Middle East in the summer of 2026. That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Robert Lewandowski as the player in question. Veteran frontman Lewandowski, as things stand, is due to see his contract terms with Barcelona expire in 12 months’ time. With the Pole set to turn 38 years of age not long after, the widespread ass...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Nico Williams asks for Athletic Cub ‘gesture’ over Barcelona offer

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 01: Nico Williams of Athletic Club looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames on May 1, 2025, in Bilbao, Spain. Barcelona are confident over their revived transfer push to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams in the coming weeks. La Blaugrana infamously tried and failed to land the Basque forward last summer following his starring role in Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 title win. His commitment in Bilbao won the day, as he opted to stay at the Estadio San Mames for at least another year, to drive the team on. Despite falling short in the UEFA Europa League semi finals, Williams and Co. clinched a return to the Champions League for next season, in what could be a parting gift from the ...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Nuno Espirito Santo signs new three-year Nottingham Forest contract

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Nottingham Forest's manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds his side's supporters before the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Leicester City FC at City Ground on May 11, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract with the club after leading them to European qualification. The Portuguese coach took over from Steve Cooper in the 2023-24 season and last year secured Forest a place in the Conference League for next season, marking their return to Europe. They had been in the Champions League qualification places for much of the season, but their form dipped towards the end of the campaign and they had to settle for a spot in Europe's third-tier competition. Still, the new...

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20Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Fiorentina strikers situation: Dzeko, Kean, Esposito

ROME, ITALY - MAY 24: Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale celebrates with the trophy following the 2-1 victory in the Coppa Italia Final match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 24, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Fiorentina are on the verge of announcing the signing of Edin Dzeko, hope to retain Moise Kean at the Stadio Franchi, but are also following Inter’s Sebastiano Esposito. Fiorentina are set to make some changes to their attacking department in 2025-26 and will soon confirm the signing of Dzeko on a free transfer. The ex-Roma and Inter striker completed his medical on Thursday and already visited Fiorentina’s training facilities. Fiorentina hope they won’t need a replacement for Kean, who has a release clause that can be activated in July. For the moment, ...

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20Jun By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Liverpool agree deal to sign Milos Kerkez as Florian Wirtz undergoes medical

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40m. The left-back is to undergo a medical next week before signing a five-year deal with the Premier League champions. The 21-year-old Hungary international has enjoyed two impressive seasons with Bournemouth after joining from AZ in July 2023, helping them finish ninth last season. Liverpool already have two left-backs in Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas. Robertson is of interest to Atlético Madrid and Tsimikas could well leave after spending five years largely as a back-up to the Scotland captain. Bournemouth hav...

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20Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves sign Lopez from Celta Vigo in £19m deal

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 04: Fer Lopez of Celta de Vigo in action during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on May 04, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Wolves have made their first signing of the summer by bringing in forward Fer Lopez in a £19m deal from Celta Vigo. The 21-year-old left-footer has joined the Molineux club on a five-year contract. Lopez made his senior debut for Celta Vigo in October 2024 and scored four goals in 20 appearances last season. "It's an amazing opportunity for my career to play in the Premier League and I'm very happy," he told the Wolves website. "[Manager] Vitor [Pereira] told me he thought I was a good fit in the squad and when it's a club like this, you have little to thin...

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20Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup with an exquisite free kick to inspire Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champions Porto. The Herons trailed 1-0 at the break, but Telasco Segovia tied it two minutes into the second half off a cross into the box from Marcelo Weigandt. Then it was time for the 37-year-old Argentinian to add a trademark goal to a resume that already assures he’ll go down as one of the game’s greatest stars. Samu Omorodion scored on a penalty kic...

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19Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Parma appoint Carlos Cuesta as head coach

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Arsenal 1st team coach Carlos Cuesta with Gabriel before the pre season friendly between Arsenal and Manchester United at SoFi Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Parma have confirmed the appointment of Arsenal coach Carlos Cuesta as their new head coach, following a period of intense speculation over the past week. After serving as Mikel Arteta’s assistant at the Premier League side, Cuesta will take over the reigns of Parma on July 1 – signing a two-year deal until June 2027, with an optional extension of a further year. Cuesta, 29, spent five years in North London with the Gunners, quickly establishing himself as an integral part of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s set-up, des...

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19Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Kylian Mbappe suffers from acute gastroenteritis

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid warms up during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on May 18, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images) Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe suffers from acute gastroenteritis, and will be hospitalised for further tests, a statement from Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Mbappe missed the first match of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign — a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal on Wednesday — due to a fever, and it is now confirmed that he will undergo tests at a hospital. Here is the official statement from Real Madrid:Our player Kylian Mbappé is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis a...

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