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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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19Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Thomas Partey ‘set to leave’ Arsenal as contract talks reach stalemate

Thomas Partey defensive midfield of Arsenal and Ghana during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to leave the club on a free transfer after talks over a new contract came to a "complete standstill", according to reports. Partey has been at the Emirates for the last five seasons after joining from Atletico Madrid for around £45million and he has gone on to make 167 appearances. He was a key player in Arsenal's failed bid to win the Premier League title and Champions League last season after making 31 starts in the league, but now the Ghana international looks ...

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19Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle set to become a £1bn club in victory for Saudi owners

Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe celebrates Newcastle qualifying for the Champions League next season during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on May 25, 2025. Newcastle United‘s “imminent” decision over the future of St James’ Park will push their valuation past the £1bn mark as a new report claims they’re among the fastest growing clubs in world football. These are strange times at Newcastle, who desperately need to strengthen their squad ahead of a return to Champions League football next season. Business is expected to “ramp up” next week – a move for Brighton forward Joao Pedro is “advancing”, sources suggest, with Newcastle in pole position ahead of Chelsea – but there remains uncertainty over the ...

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18Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Juventus resume Osimhen talks and eye Southampton talent – report

Slavko Vincic , Slovenian referee, and Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have resumed talks with Victor Osimhen and look to Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes as a possible midfield reinforcement. Juventus are preparing their moves for the 2025 summer transfer window, especially after Igor Tudor demanded at least three new signings for 2025-26. According to Gazzetta, Napoli-owned striker Osimhen remains the Old Lady’s primary target in attack so club representatives resumed talks with the striker’s agents in recent days. Osimhen has a €75m clause valid for clubs o...

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18Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Anguissa Changing His Mind About Departing Napoli

PARMA, ITALY - MAY 18: Frank Anguissa of Napoli during the Serie A match between Parma and Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 18, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Frank Anguissa was rumored to leave Napoli in the months leading up to the transfer market, but it didn’t happen in the first summer window. It might not be the case after all. Al-Qadsiah tracked him, but the deal wasn’t close to being finalized in early June, Corriere dello Sport informs. The midfielder is cautiously pondering what to do and could stay. The same thing occurred last year. He initially wanted to move to Monaco, but Antonio Conte convinced him. The Partenopei activated a two-year option to renew his contract in recent weeks to have leverage to negotiate his sale. The ...

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18Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona complete first signing of the summer

Joan Garcia plays during the friendly match between Catalonia and Costa Rica at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on May 28, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) FC Barcelona have officially announced that they have completed the signing of Joan Garcia from RCD Espanyol by paying his €25 million release clause.The 24-year-old Spanish shot-stopper has signed a six-year contract with the La Liga champions, running until the summer of 2031. Having returned from his vacation earlier this week, Garcia first announced his departure from Espanyol this morning before Barcelona made his signing official. One of the best goalkeepers in La Liga this past season, Garcia was Espanyol’s most impressive player and almost single-handedly ensured their sa...

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18Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton looking to appoint Nick Cox as new technical director

Manchester United academy director Nick Cox as a new statue of former Manchester United player Jimmy Murphy, designed by sculptor Alan Herriot, is unveiled outside the Stretford End at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 3, 2023. Everton are planning to appoint Nick Cox as their new technical director by luring him away from Manchester United, reports Mark Douglas and Pete Hall of I News. The development has also been confirmed by Partrick Boyland of The Athletic. Cox currently serves as the director of the academy and has been at Old Trafford for a decade. The Toffees continue to make a series of changes to their backroom and administrative staff following The Friedkin Group takeover last December. “The i Paper understands that Cox will have a wide-ranging remit in...

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18Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Ulsan HD fall 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in first Club World Cup match

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Iqraam Rayners #13 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC scores his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Ulsan HD FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC at Inter&Co Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Ulsan HD lost 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in their first Group F match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday, setting themselves up for a difficult path to the knockout stage. Ulsan struggled throughout the first half at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, managing only 28 percent ball possession and allowing the opening goal by Iqraam Rayners in the 36th minute, which turned out to be the winner for the South African side. Ulsan fell to the bottom of Group F after Tuesday's loss, with the Sundowns at the top, followed by...

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17Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Juventus Haven’t Abandoned Their Pursuit of Osimhen

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. Even though Cristiano Giuntoli, who brought Victor Osimhen to Italy, has been dismissed by Juventus, the Bianconeri haven’t lost interest in the Nigerian marksman, who’s in limbo following his loan spell at Galatasaray. According to Sky, Napoli ask for more than his release clause, €75M, to sell him in Italy. Alternatively, the Old Lady is monitoring Emanuel Emegha, who has scored 14 goals and dished out 3 assists in 27 appearances with Strasbourg last season. Unlike foreign teams, Juventus need to negotiate with the Azzurri to acquire Osimhen. At this stage, only Al-Hilal met the asking price, but the star refused the move there du...

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17Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona reach preliminary-agreement with Nico Williams

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 5: Nico Williams of Spain celebrates his goal during the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal football match between Spain and France at Stuttgart Arena on June 5, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. According to an exclusive report from Foot Mercato, Barcelona have reached a preliminary agreement with Nico Williams (22), with the Athletic Club winger expected to sign a contract that will keep him in Catalonia for the next six years. The French outlet also writes that Williams will likely earn €12 million a season if his move to Barcelona is completed. However, an agreement still needs to be reached with Athletic. Williams reportedly has a release clause valued at around €60 million. The 22-year-old was a target for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, and had been rumou...

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17Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona confirm fixtures for 2025 pre-season of Asia

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts during the LaLiga match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Barcelona will return to work for the start of pre-season on July 13 and then jet out to Asia for a tour ahead of the new campaign. Hansi Flick’s side will fly to Japan first for a match with Vissel Kobe and then head to South Korea for two more games as they get ready to defend their La Liga title. Here’s a look at the fixtures: July 27: Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona, ko 7pm local time, 12pm CET, Noevir Kobe Stadium July 31: FC Seoul vs Barcelona, ko 8pm local time, 1pm CET, Seoul World Cup Stadium August 4: Daegu FC vs Barcelona, (]KO 8p...

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16Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Burnley close to Tchaouna agreement with Lazio for 14m

Loum Tchaouna of SS Lazio misses his penalty kick during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S. Lazio and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) After interest in Taty Castellanos, it is now reported that Burnley are close to an agreement to sign Loum Tchaouna from Lazio for €14m. The Premier League side is eager to raid the Biancocelesti this season, as there had already been rumours of an approach for centre-forward Valentino ‘Taty’ Castellanos. However, a far likelier move is for his teammate Tchaouna, as Sky Sports Switzerland report that negotiations are advancing rapidly. Tchaouna has struggled at Lazio The versatile attacking winger turns 22 in Septembe...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Palace close to signing PSV goalkeeper Benitez

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: PSV Eindhoven's Walter Benitez 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) Crystal Palace are on the brink of signing PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer. Benitez, whose contract with the Dutch club expires this month, has completed a medical and Palace will announce the signing once all the relevant documents have been completed. The Argentina goalkeeper, 32, was an ever-present in PSV's league campaign as they won the Eredivisie title, beating Ajax to the trophy by a point.Benitez started 11 of PSV's 12 Champions League fixtures last term...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Ollie Watkins ‘talks’ held which could prompt Aston Villa transfer decision

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England.  Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins could once again become a player of interest to Premier League rivals Arsenal this summer, as the Gunners prepare to turn away from Viktor Gyokeres and look elsewhere for a striker in the transfer window. It's well known that Arsenal are intent on signing a top striker in time for the beginning of the new season, and that had led them to Sporting Lisbon forward Gyokeres who, in the two seasons he has spent in Portugal since arriving from Coventry City in 2023, has scored a remarkable 97 goals. Arsenal, though, are growing frustrated by the...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

RB Leipzig reportedly eyeing £15m swoop for Celtic winger

Nicolas Kühn of Celtic FC celebrate during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 knock out round match between FC Bayern München and Celtic FC at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on February 18, 2025. Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn is reportedly attracting attention from his former club, RB Leipzig. The German side are considering a £15 million bid for the 25-year-old. Kuhn impressed during his first full season with the Hoops, catching the eye of several clubs, including Premier League outfits Brentford and Brighton. His early-season form dipped slightly, but his performances have still garnered interest. The Scottish Sun reports that RB Leipzig are keen on bringing Kuhn back to Germany after he scored twice against them in the Champions League. Across the season, he contributed 21 goals and 1...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich set record with 10-0 win

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 15: Kingsley Coman of Bayern (C) celebrating his goal with his teammate Harry Kane of Bayern (R) and Raphael Guerreiro (L) during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern Munchen and Auckland City FC at TQL Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, United States. After a grueling club soccer season, it was tough to know how some of the biggest European teams would approach the Club World Cup but Bayern Munich delivered an answer in their first group stage game, dismantling amateur Auckland City FC 10-0. It's a record win for a team taking part in the Club World Cup as Bayern surpassed Al-Hilal's 6-1 victory over Al Jazira in 2021. No team has ever scored more goals than Bayern's nine in a Club World Cup match either. With the tournament be...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Diego Simeone assigns blame as Atlético suffer humiliating loss to PSG

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain is challenged by Antoine Griezman of Atletico during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Speaking after a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain to start Atlético Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign, head coach Diego Simeone seemed to point to resources as the cause for the heavy loss in the Colchoneros’ opening fixture. When asked about his preference for the struggling Antoine Griezmann over Alexander Sørloth to start, Simeone responded “we played Julián (Alvarez) as a number nine, look for a conflicting opinion, I don’t care,” before insisting that “Sørloth had the chance to make it 2...

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15Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Barca & Monaco reportedly in talks to finalize Ansu Fati loan deal

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona plays during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. FC Barcelona and AS Monaco have reportedly resumed negotiations to arrange a loan move for 22-year-old winger Ansu Fati. Talks had stalled due to financial disagreements, mainly over how to divide Fati’s high salary. Barcelona initially wanted Monaco to cover 80%, while the French club only offered 30%. Recent progress suggests a compromise may be reached closer to 40%, though Barcelona is still pushing for a larger contribution from Monaco. The proposed deal is a one-season loan, possibly with a purchase clause at the end. While Barcelona preferred a mandatory buy option, all parties are now open to making that clau...

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15Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Al Ahly and Inter play out goalless Club World Cup opener

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 14: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF is challenged by Ahmed Koka (L) and Yasser Ibrahim of Al Ahly FC (R) during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Al Ahly FC and Internacional CF Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Al Ahly and Inter Miami kicked off the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with draw at Hard Rock Stadium in a tightly contested opener. Both teams failed to make an impact in the much-anticipated clash in FIFA’s newly expanded 32-team Club World Cup, which pitted African giants Al Ahly against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Early in the first half, the Red Devils were dealt a blow when Emam Ashour left the pitch in tears with a shoulder injury just 12 minutes in, making way for debutant Ahmed Sayed Zizo. The...

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14Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Inter ready to listen to offers for Hakan Calhanoglu

Hakan Calhanoglu participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Torino and Inter in Torino, Italy, on May 11, 2025 (Photo by Loris Roselli/NurPhoto via Getty Images). Serie A giants Inter are interested in the possible sale of midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and there is a real possibility of an exit.La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Galatasaray are interested in the Turkey midfielder. No offers have arrived and Inter want a fee that is between €35 million and €40 million for the player.The Nerazzurri already have a plan in place for replace Calhanoglu. The easier choice is to make sure that Kristjan Asllani becomes the replacement and they look inwards. But considering how much the ex-Empoli player has failed, it would make sense to potentially look at Nicolo Barella ...

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