Author: Silver Emmanuel

20May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich close in on Jonathan Tah deal despite Barcelona interest

Jonathan Tah 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. Bayern Munich are making strong progress in their bid to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, with the German international agreeing terms with the Bavarian giants ahead of a potential summer move. According to a report from Foot Mercato, he 29-year-old centre-back has agreed to a four-year deal, though the option of a three-year contract with a fourth-year option is also on the table. His annual salary would be around €12 million. Despite the agreement Bayern are still not in the clear. Barcelona have also made a strong push to sign Tah, and the player has reportedly verbally agreed terms with the Catalan clu...

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20May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

EUROPA LEAGUE

Ange Postecoglou confirms injury blow for Europa League final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 4: Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou during the post match press conference during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at London Stadium on May 4, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Lucas Bergvall will be absent from the Europa League final at a press conference on the eve of the clash with Manchester United. The midfielder has been missing since the end of April due to a significant ankle ligament injury and missed the semi-final victory over Bodo/Glimt. He was initially ruled out for the rest of the season but travelled with the Tottenham squad to Bilbao and was seen in training with the team. Despite hopes of a last minute return, Bergvall lacks match fitness and won’t be...

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20May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

EUROPA LEAGUE

Tottenham’s Son Heung-min pursues 1st trophy in Europa League final vs. Man Utd

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-Min during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean captain Son Heung-min will be chasing his first trophy this week, with his club taking on Manchester United in the final of the UEFA Europa League in Spain. The one-and-done final will kick off at 9 p.m. Wednesday at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao (4 a.m. Thursday in South Korea). Spurs are trying to win their first trophy since winning the English Football League (EFL) Cup in the 2007-08 season. A victory over the fellow Premier League side will also put Spurs in the top continental competition, the U...

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20May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nico Williams or Haaland to Barca? Laporta gives his verdict

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Manchester City's Erling Haland breaks during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been quizzed once again on potential transfer targets and been asked about the possibility of trying to sign Erling Haaland or Nico Williams. The Manchester City striker is said to be Laporta’s dream signing for Barcelona, but he has recently put pen to paper on a monster contract with Pep Guardiola’s side. Laporta refused to rule out ever trying to sign Haaland but admits it’s not on the agenda at the moment. “In life almost nothing is impossible but I think that at this time it is not what we are thinking. An incorporation like this,” he told TV3. L...

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20May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool handed new fitness concern in Alexis Mac Allister update – ‘Not so smart’

KIRKBY, ENGLAND - MAY 16: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on May 16, 2025 in Kirkby, England. Arne Slot has confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister will miss Liverpool's final game of the season with Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday, saying the Argentina international needs rest to be fit for next season. The former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder missed the game entirely as the Reds were beaten 3-2 at the Amex Stadium on Monday night and Slot said Mac Allister has a minor injury that means he will sit out the game before the Premier League trophy is lifted in front of 60,000 fans this weekend. "Alexis will not play for us this season again," Slot confirmed. "He needs rest at this moment of time to r...

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20May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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England’s Gomes to leave Lille on free transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Angel Gomesof England during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2024 in London, England. England midfielder Angel Gomes has announced he will leave French club Lille on a free transfer at the end of his contract this summer. The 24-year-old, who won his first four senior caps under interim manager Lee Carsley last year, announced the decision on Instagram. "After four unforgettable years at LOSC Lille, it's time for me to say goodbye," he said. "This club has been more than just a team - it's been a family, a home, and a place that has shaped me both on and off the pitch. "Like any journey, there were ups and downs, highs and lows, but I'm truly grateful to my ...

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19May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA, Uncategorized

Yamal to sign new contract and be handed No. 10 shirt when he turns 18

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the Top 16 game of the UEFA Champions League between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal will not just be handed a new contract when he turns 18 in July, he will also be given the iconic No. 10 shirt at Barcelona.According to X user memorabilia189, Yamal’s birthday will be celebrated in style by the Catalan giants. He will officially sign his new long-term contract at the club, which will include a 1 billion euro buy-out clause, and he’ll also take over the 10 shirt. The famous jersey currently belongs to Ansu Fati but will be handed over, even if his fellow forward does stay on at Camp Nou. Yamal...

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19May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Jude Bellingham overtook a Real Madrid legend with goal vs Sevilla

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid looks on 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. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham overtook something of an iconic figure in Spain’s capital in the club’s all-time goalscoring charts on Sunday. This came owing to the Englishman’s exploits in Los Blancos’ La Liga meeting with Sevilla. Real Madrid took to the pitch for the penultimate time this season yesterday evening, after making the trip to The Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. The aforementioned Bellingham for his part featured from the off in the clash, from his customary berth in the middle of the park. And, en route to an eventual 2-0 triumph, the 21-year-ol...

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19May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Lionel Messi urges Inter Miami to be ‘united’ amid struggles

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MAY 18: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami FC controls the ball away from Joran Gerbet #35 of Orlando City SC during the game at Chase Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Michael Pimentel/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi urged the team to stay strong and remain united after losing 3-0 to in-state rivals Orlando City at Chase Stadium on Sunday night. The result makes it five losses in the past seven games for Miami, which has conceded 20 goals since the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal series against the Vancouver Whitecaps on April 24. "[We need to] keep going. It's a complicated time," Messi told Apple TV after the game. "But we'll all stay united. We're a team in difficult times, because when e...

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19May By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Napoli one win from title as Pedro pegs back Inter

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 18: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale and Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio battle for the ball during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Pedro wrenched Inter Milan's title hopes out of their own hands as Lazio twice fought back to deny the reigning Serie A champions victory. On a night when leaders Napoli could only draw 0-0 at lowly Parma, the 37-year-old substitute, who had cancelled out Yann Bisseck’s opener in the 72nd minute, repeated the feat with a last-minute penalty after Denzel Dumfries had restored the Champions League finalists’ lead to snatch a 2-2 draw at San Siro. Antonio Conte’s men, who would have claimed the title with victory, remain a point clear and will host Cagliari n...

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18May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona lift LaLiga trophy despite losing 3-2 to Villarreal

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona celebrates with the LaLiga EA Sports trophy following her team's victory in the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Villarreal fought back to to hand Barcelona their first league defeat since late December on Sunday but that didn't dampen the post-match celebrations as the Catalan club lifted the LaLiga trophy. Hansi Flick's side already secured the title after Thursday's 2-0 win at city rivals Espanyol gave them an unassailable lead over the competition with two games left to play. And Sunday's match at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium was the chance to celebrate their triumph in front of their home fans. There were jubilant scenes as captai...

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18May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona name squad to face Villarreal

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - MAY 02: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends a press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against Real Valladolid at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on May 02, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) La Liga giants Barcelona have on Sunday unveiled the club’s latest matchday squad.This comes ahead of the club’s first outing since regaining their status as Spanish champions during the week. Fresh off putting city rivals Espanyol to the sword on Thursday night, Barcelona will welcome Sevilla to Catalunya’s capital, for their final home fixture of the term. Heavy rotation, in turn, is expected on the part of the Blaugran...

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18May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Leroy Sane rejects Bayern Munich’s contract offer

Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich controls the ball during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern München at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on May 3, 2025. Leroy Sane has rejected a contract offer from Bayern Munich, confirms Max Eberl. The 29-year-old’s current deal with the Rekordmeister expires next month, with no agreement in sight. Speaking in the mixed zone after Bayern Munich’s win against Hoffenheim, Ebel said: “He said today that he doesn’t want to accept our offer in this form. There’s no bad blood. The offer is there. We’ve expressed our desire. You can sense, at least in my opinion, that Leroy wants to stay. Now we’ll see what happens in the next few days.” According to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich offers Sané a base fee of €10m, plus a further €5.5m in bonuse...

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18May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Saint-Etienne relegated as PSG celebrate with fans

39 Matvey SAFONOV (psg) - 08 Fabian RUIZ PENA (psg) - 25 Nuno MENDES (psg) - 01 Gianluigi DONNARUMMA (psg) - 21 Lucas HERNANDEZ (psg) - 07 Khvicha KVARATSKHELIA (psg) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Paris and Auxerre on May 17, 2025 at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Saint-Etienne, one of Ligue 1's most storied clubs, has been relegated as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated their title with their fans on the final matchday. Despite support from 38,000 buoyant spectators at sold-out Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne lost to Toulouse 3-2 on Saturday and could not avoid the drop. Saint-Etienne, who dominated French soccer during the 1960s and '70s, joined last-placed Montpellier as the demoted teams. Saint-Etienne return immediately to Ligue 2. Le Havre avoided their fate by w...

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18May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Crystal Palace seals historic FA Cup final win against Man City

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: The team of Crystal Palace celebrate with the trophy after winning the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Crystal Palace has stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final to win the first major trophy of its 164-year history. At a sun-baked Wembley in front of delirious Palace supporters, Eberechi Eze volleyed home after 16 minutes against the run of play. Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson performed heroics throughout the match, as City wasted a sack-load of chances including a penalty. England forward Eze's goals in the last eight and semis had carried his team into the final for only the third time. After he struck again at Wembley, Palace survived a City siege to sp...

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17May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Borussia Dortmund clinch Champions League football on final day

DORTMUND, GERMANY - MAY 17: Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates Julian Brandt and Ramy Bensebaini during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel at Signal Iduna Park on May 17, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. There was plenty of twists and turns of the pendulum on the Bundesliga final day as Borussia Dortmund qualified for Champions League football. Goals from Serhou Guirassy, Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha against already relegated Holstein Kiel – who played with 10 men for 80 minutes – will see a substantial financial reward after finishing fourth. Die Schwarzgelben started the afternoon in fifth but soon found themselves above Freiburg after taking an early lead against Kiel. Freiburg then took the lead ...

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17May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen for £50m

Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on April 19, 2025 in London, England. Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will move to Real Madrid in time to feature in the Club World Cup after the Spanish giants activated his £50m release clause. Madrid have moved to sign the 20-year-old defender on a five-year deal after his impressive performances this season brought him to the attention of several clubs across Europe. The deal was jointly announced by both clubs, with Madrid saying that Huijsen will join their ranks on 1 June, two weeks before the Club World Cup kicks off in the United States. Madrid’s first match is against Al Hilal on 18 June. “Real Madrid CF and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for...

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17May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool reportedly edge closer to first summer signing as they prepare to book medical

Jeremie Frimpong 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. Liverpool are confident that a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong will be finalised in the coming days, with preparations already underway to schedule a medical, according to GiveMeSport. The potential signing of Frimpong marks a significant step in Liverpool’s summer transfer strategy, as the club look to strengthen key areas ahead of the new season. Reds boss Arne Slot, fresh off securing the Premier League title, is keen to reinforce his squad with top-quality talent. Liverpool will be busy this summer In addition to Frimpong, the Dutch manager has already secured the services of goalkeeper Giorg...

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17May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Cucurella to the rescue again to keep Chelsea on Champions League track

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo of Chelsea celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea will have defender Marc Cucurella to thank if they hit their target of qualifying for next season's Champions League. The tenacious, bushy-haired Spaniard once again popped up to score a vital goal as the Londoners beat Manchester United 1-0 on Friday, leaving them on the cusp of returning to Europe's elite competition. Cucurella powered a header past Andre Onana in the 71st minute, latching on to a perfect cross by Reece James as the two Chelsea wing backs combined to pierce United's defence. The goal settled the nerves of the home players and supporters who...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

It’s 90% about us, says Palace boss ahead of Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi applauds the fans at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Crystal Palace are hoping to lift their first FA Cup The quiet confidence seeping out of Crystal Palace's training ground ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester City was summed up by manager Oliver Glasner on Friday. "We're focused on what we want to do tomorrow at Wembley. We analysed Man City, but 90% we were talking about us," Glasner, who will become the first Austrian to lead a team in an FA Cup final, told reporters. "This is what we can influence. We can influence our performa...

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