Author: Silver Emmanuel

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

TRANSFERS

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

TRANSFERS

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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16May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Vlahovic attracts Atletico Madrid interest as Juventus wait for offers

Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between SS Lazio and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on May 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Juventus wait for offers for Dusan Vlahovic this summer, and according to Gazzetta, the 25-year-old has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid. Juventus striker Vlahovic is on Atletico Madrid’s radar, according to the latest report from Gazzetta dello Sport. The Serbia international is Juventus’ leading scorer this season, but his contract runs out in 2026 and he’s unwilling to pen a new deal. Vlahovic’s salary automatically rose to €12m per season, and the club wants to spread his wages over a longer deal, but the Serbia international doesn’t seem interested in this option. Therefore, the Bianconeri will have to sell the 25-year-o...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz could return vs. Newcastle

GIRONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Kai Havertz of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio de Montilivi on January 29, 2025, in Girona, Spain. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could feature in their Premier League home game against Newcastle United after recovering from hamstring surgery, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the north London club look to consolidate second place. Havertz was set to miss the rest of the season when he underwent surgery in February but the Germany forward has fast-tracked his recovery to potentially return for Arsenal in the last two games of the season. Despite missing more than three months of action, Havertz remains Arsenal's top scorer with nine league goals this season and ...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Crystal Palace go for glory as Man City seek salvation in FA Cup final

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola celebrates his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on April 22, 2025 in Manchester, England. Twice FA Cup runners-up, Palace have never won a major trophy in their 119-year history. The Eagles sense this may finally be their time up against a City side far from their former glories of Guardiola's trophy-laden reign. Palace warmed up for the Wembley showpiece by cruising to a 2-0 win at Tottenham last weekend to equal their record of 49 Premier League points with two games of the season to spare. The south London club finished in the top 10 for the first time in the Premier League era last season after just a few months under Oliver Glasner...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona seal La Liga title at rivals Espanyol

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 15: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona (R) celebrates with team mate Pau Victor (L) following the team's victory and confirmation of winning the LaLiga title after the LaLiga match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on May 15, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona clinched its 28th Spanish league title after Lamine Yamal starred in its 2-0 win at crosstown rival Espanyol. Yamal scored in the 53rd minute of a tight match on Thursday, when the teenage phenom slid past two defenders along the edge of the area before he whipped one of his now-trademark left-footed curlers into the corner of the net. Fermin Lopez scored in stoppage time to seal the win, but it was Yamal’s strike that stole the headlines and was a fitting culmination to the youn...

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15May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich hopeful for agreement with Jonathan Tah in coming days

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. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Bayern Munich are set to bring in Jonathan Tah within the next week. The Bayer Leverkusen man is set to be well in time before the start of the Club World Cup. The new format tournament set in the USA is targeted to be the testing ground for newcomers such as Tom Bischof and Tah. Per a report by kicker’s Frank Linkesch (via @iMiaSanMia), Tah’s next club is finalised. The 29-year-old central defender will be moving to Bayern as early as next week. This will give the club and the player plenty of time to settle in with each other. He will be replacing the outgoin...

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15May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

PSG want Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy

Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund plays during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, on May 3, 2025. Serhou Guirassy scored 33 and created nine goals in 44 games in his first season at Borussia Dortmund, which has naturally attracted attention from Europe’s top clubs. According to Bild, Paris Saint-Germain have set their sights on the Bundesliga forward, who has a reported €70m release clause. However, the French champions aren’t listed in the name of clubs that can exercise this option, those are: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Meaning die Schwarzgelben would be free to negotiate a substantial fee with the Parisien side. Dortmund have no desire to sell...

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15May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Bologna beat AC Milan to win the Italian Cup

Dan Ndoye of Bologna FC poses with the trophy at the end of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Final match between AC Milan and Bologna FC at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Bologna won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating AC Milan 1-0 in Rome and ending a 51-year wait for a major trophy. Dan Ndoye scored the goal in the 53rd minute which gave Bologna a historic victory, their first honour since last winning the cup in 1974. Bologna hadn't even been in a major tournament final since last winning the Italian Cup -- the second of their two domestic cup triumphs. But coach Vincenzo Italiano has a done a brilliant job since arriving to replace Thiago Motta at Bologna, who have won the Italian championship seven times but last did so in 1964. Wednesday's victory was also Ita...

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15May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Real Madrid’s last-gasp winner against Mallorca delays Barcelona title party

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid and Endrick centre-forward of Real Madrid and Brazil greets each othre during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. This may have done no more than delay the inevitable and no one truly believes in a miracle, but suddenly there was a roar, a release, some life at the Santiago Bernabéu. The day before, Carlo Ancelotti had talked about the many wonderful comebacks over his years at Real Madrid, moments he said would never be forgotten, and now here in his penultimate game in this stadium was another, 20-year-old centre-back Jacobo Ramón scoring with the last touch of the game to defeat Real Mallorca and keep the league title alive for another day at least. It came ...

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15May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Osimhen’s brace fires Galatasaray to Turkish cup glory

GAZIANTEP, TURKIYE - MAY 14: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the Ziraat Turkish Cup final match against Trabzonspor at Gaziantep Metropolitan Stadium in Gaziantep, Turkiye, on May 14, 2025. Galatasaray won the title with a 3-0 victory. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice to lead Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final at Gaziantep Stadium. The win secured Galatasaray’s 19th Turkish Cup title and their first since 2019. Osimhen has been instrumental throughout Galatasaray’s cup run, bagging a brace in their 2-1 quarter-final win over Fenerbahçe and adding a goal and assist in the 5-1 semi-final rout of Konyaspor. Facing a determined Trabzonspor sid...

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14May By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Spurs issue new Kulusevski injury update ahead of Man Utd Europa League final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski receives treatment for an injury during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham have confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski has undergone surgery on a knee injury suffered in Sunday's defeat against Crystal Palace. The news regarding the Swede comes at the worst possible time for Ange Postecoglou as it means the attacking midfielder is now set to miss Wednesday's Europa League final showdown against Manchester United. Spurs have already seen James Maddison ruled out for the season with a knee injury and Postecoglou recently revealed that Lucas Bergvall's campaign is likely over following an ankle injury picked up in trai...

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14May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Atletico Madrid star on the verge of €6 million move to Mexico

Angel Correa right winger of Atletico de Madrid and Argentina during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid is closing on an imminent departure from the club. That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, citing Matteo Moretto, who points towards Ángel Correa as the player in question.Frontman Correa has long been linked with a move away from Spain’s capital, amid efforts on the part of the Atlético brass to rejuvenate the club’s frontline. This past January, the Argentine app...

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14May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Union Berlin interested in retaining striker Andrej Ilic

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Andrej Ilic of 1.FC Union Berlin celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammate Rani Khedira during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on April 19, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Although the Serbian striker was officially given a send off at the club’s final home match, Sport Bild reports that Union Berlin remain interested in keeping OSC Lille loanee Andrej Ilic. The 25-year-old could still play in the Bundesliga next season despite Union deciding against exercising a €5m purchase option in his loan deal. Ilic thrived under head coach Steffen Baumgart during the second half of the current Bundesliga campaign, scoring five goals in 15 league appearances si...

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