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Chelsea reportedly receive worrying Renato Veiga update
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Chelsea reportedly receive worrying Renato Veiga update

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 26: Renato Veiga of Juventus during a training session at JTC on March 26, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Chelsea sent Renato Veiga to Juventus on loan during the winter transfer window, hoping he’d get regular minutes on the pitch – but that has not been the case. The youngster initially made a handful of appearances, three in Serie A and two in the Champions League, but an injury halted his momentum. Since returning, he’s struggled to make an impact. He featured in Juventus’ defeat to Fiorentina over a week ago but was subbed off early in the second half. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via SportNapoli, Juventus are unlikely to extend his stay. The club isn’t convinced by the 21-year-old, and all signs point to him heading back to Chelsea once the season ends. Earlier ...
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Paris Saint-Germain owners eyeing takeover of Spanish fallen giant
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Paris Saint-Germain owners eyeing takeover of Spanish fallen giant

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Nasser Al-Khelaifi owner of PSG applauds the fans during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on March 11, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Paris Saint-Germain and their Qatar owners are aiming to expand their multi-club project, and a historic Spanish club are one of the sides being lined up for a takeover. In recent weeks, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), which is the group that owns a majority stake of PSG, have looked to increase their investment in other sports or sport companies. They are involved in Formula 1 and the NBA, and now they have their eyes trained on Malaga, who are currently owned by the Spanish hotel and real estate group BlueBay,...
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Bayern Munich star is ruled out of action for six months with ACL tear
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Bayern Munich star is ruled out of action for six months with ACL tear

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 11: Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Harry Kane during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on March 11, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. A Bayern Munich star has been ruled out of action for six months after tearing his ACL, the club have confirmed. The German giants, who are top of the Bundesliga by six points - ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, the German champions - have their sights set on both domestic and European success this season. Having lost to their closest rivals in the last-16 of the German Cup, they have set their sights on regaining the league title, as well as winning the Champions League, which they are i...
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Kylian Mbappe’s wages at Real Madrid revealed
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Kylian Mbappe’s wages at Real Madrid revealed

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 23: Kylian Mbappe of France reacts to Michael Olise's first goal (not pictured) during the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Croatia and France at Stade de France on March 23, 2025 in Paris, France. Real Madrid is regarded as one of the most financially successful football clubs in the world. This aspect is even more amazing because all of the club's profits are created completely from internal activities, and the financial situation is not dependent on continual influxes from huge venture capital firms. This financial stability enables Los Blancos to pay some of the highest compensation to the greatest football players while retaining a healthy liquidity position. It is not news that Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe are among...
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Venezuela Wins And Argentina Qualifies For The FIFA 2026 World Cup
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Venezuela Wins And Argentina Qualifies For The FIFA 2026 World Cup

MATURIN, VENEZUELA - MARCH 25: Salomon Rondon of Venezuela celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the South of American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Venezuela and Peru at Estadio Monumental de Monagas on March 25, 2025 in Maturin, Venezuela. (Photo by Edilzon Gamez/Getty Images) Matchday 14 of South American FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying has come to a close and only two sides were victorious on this particular matchday: Argentina and Venezuela. Results mean that Argentina has now sealed its place at next summer's tournament whilst Venezuela can dare to dream of a first ever FIFA World Cup finals appearance. Venezuela 1-0 Peru Venezuela is the only South American nation in history that still hasn’t made it to a FIFA World Cup. That might change in 2026 though as...
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Germany’s World Cup qualifiers group is set
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Germany’s World Cup qualifiers group is set

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers logo is seen before the World Cup Qualifiers match Poland - Malta at National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Nations League is, at this point, a well known commodity that the average fan knows a lot about. But one thing about the competition some might not know is that it directly affects the World Cup qualification cycle. Germany could have landed in either World Cup qualifying Group A or Group I, but due to Sunday’s 3-3 draw against Italy and the resulting 5-4 aggregate victory over both legs in the Nations League quarterfinals, Germany are in Group A. This is the resulting group (via @iMiaSanMia): Official: Germany's World Cup qualifiers group Group A:GermanySlovakiaNor...
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Kluivert nets first Indonesia win as Bahrain beaten in World Cup qualifier
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Kluivert nets first Indonesia win as Bahrain beaten in World Cup qualifier

Indonesia's coach Patrick Kluivert (2R) along with his team celebrate the goal during the World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Indonesia and Bahrain at Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on March 25, 2025. (Photo by Bay ISMOYO / AFP) (Photo by BAY ISMOYO/AFP via Getty Images) Indonesia secured a crucial 1-0 win in their Group C qualifier against Bahrain in Jakarta to increase their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup. It was head coach Patrick Kluivert’s first win in charge after the former Netherlands international lost his opening game 5-1 to Australia last Thursday. Ole Romeny scored the only goal of the game in the 24th minute as he latched onto Marselino Ferdinan’s pass before beating the keeper. The win moves fourth-placed Indonesia three points clear of thei...
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Arda Guler plays down Inter transfer speculation
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Arda Guler plays down Inter transfer speculation

Arda Guler attacking midfield of Real Madrid and Turkey during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on March 16, 2025 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid talent Arda Guler insists he believes in the Merengues’ project and ‘won’t stop fighting’ until he becomes an important player in the team. The Turkey international has been linked with a move to Inter in the summer. Italian media suggested that Nerazzurri had already opened preliminary talks with the player’s entourage, and Hakan Calhanoglu suggested that his compatriot move to the Stadio Meazza to get more playing time. Guler replied to questions about his future in an interview with Marca, but didn’t seem willing to ch...
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Jadon Sancho pushing for a third return to Borussia Dortmund
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Jadon Sancho pushing for a third return to Borussia Dortmund

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund gestures as he encourages the fans during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. Bild reports that Chelsea’s Jadon Sancho is looking to return to Borussia Dortmund for the third time in his career, and his desire to return grows daily. Since moving to England in the summer of 2021, apart from short bursts of form, Sancho has struggled at both Manchester United and Chelsea. Now, he is looking to return to Germany. The 24-year-old has never lost touch with the Bundesliga or Dortmund and is regularly aware of what is going on. He is also in regular contact with Jamie Gittens. Sancho is said to be growing fond of the idea ...
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Man Utd face Premier League fixture uncertainty vs Brentford
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Man Utd face Premier League fixture uncertainty vs Brentford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: The United Trinity statue, which depicts George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton, is pictured at Old Trafford on the day of the funeral of Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law, on February 11, 2025, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty Images) Manchester United must wait to find out the confirmed date of their top flight trip to Brentford despite the Premier League announcing the TV selections for that weekend. United travel to the Gtech Stadium on the first weekend of May and the match is currently set to kick off at 3pm on a Saturday having not been chosen for live television coverage. However, that is subject to change and the fixture will move to Sunday, May 4, with a 2pm kick off should United stil...
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Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly close to agreeing Real Madrid deal
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Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly close to agreeing Real Madrid deal

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold crosses during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) The worst kept secret surrounding Liverpool football club and its players in 2025 has just maybe been the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who for months now has been expected to join Real Madrid in the summer on a free transfer. For the 26-year-old fullback who came through the club’s academy and previously set his sights on becoming Liverpool captain, there has been a studious effort made not to address the story and to try to keep the focus on the football.It appears, perhaps, the time for trying to...
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Kosta Barbarouses stars as New Zealand qualify for FIFA World Cup
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Kosta Barbarouses stars as New Zealand qualify for FIFA World Cup

(L-R) New Zealand's Kosta Barbarouses is challenged by New Caledonia's Fonzy Ranchain and Joseph Athale during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania qualifiers group final football match between New Zealand and New Caledonia at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on March 24, 2025. Kosta Barbarouses has helped New Zealand return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 16 years. Barbarouses scored one goal and assisted another as the Kiwi’s beat New Caledonia 3-0 in their decisive qualifier. Last time New Zealand qualified for a World Cup was in 2010, when the A-League legend was just 20 years old and was overlooked for selection in the All Whites squad. They missed the next three World Cups with Barbarouses playing in each of those unsuccessful qualification campaigns, including 2022 when he ...
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Manchester City star offers himself to Real Madrid
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Manchester City star offers himself to Real Madrid

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Manuel Akanji of Manchester City makes a block during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Etihad Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. There are no shortage of players keen to sign for Real Madrid, and no few agents desperate to get their clients to the Santiago Bernabeu either. That results in Los Blancos receiving plenty of offers of willing footballers, albeit rarely from their rivals for the top prizes. Yet that is the case with Manuel Akanji. The Swiss defender has spent much of the last few seasons competing against Real Madrid to lift the Champions League, but Marca explain that Akanji has offered himself as an option for Real Madrid this summ...
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Germany to host final four in UEFA’s Nations League in June
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Germany to host final four in UEFA’s Nations League in June

23 March 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Nations League A, Germany - Italy, play-off round, quarter-finals, second leg, Signal Iduna Park, The logo of the German Football Association (DFB) can be seen on a corner flag before the start of the match. UEFA have confirmed that Germany will host the Nations League finals this June, with Munich and Stuttgart confirmed as the venues for the four-team tournament. The announcement follows Germany’s victory over Italy in the quarter-finals, who had provisionally secured hosting rights under UEFA’s stipulation last December. The semi-final line-up sees hosts Germany face 2019 hosts Portugal at the Munich Football Arena on June 4, while Spain meet France the following night at Stuttgart Stadion. The defeated semi-finalists will con...
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Real Madrid superstar missed Belgium game due to ‘muscle overload’ – report
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Real Madrid superstar missed Belgium game due to ‘muscle overload’ – report

Thibaut Courtois goalkeeper of Belgium and Real Madrid during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A/B Play-offs first leg match between Ukraine and Belgium at Estadio Enrique Roca on March 20, 2025 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) There was much excitement surrounding Thibaut Courtois ahead of Belgium’s game against Ukraine. However, much to the disappointment of the Belgian fans, Courtois was not even named as part of the squad, sparking immediate fears over his fitness. Courtois had muscle overload In the wake of Courtois’ absence against Ukraine, Belgium has reported that the Real Madrid goalkeeper had a muscle overload. As reported by Rodra P, it appears the Belgian team had tested Courtois before kick off and opted not to take any ri...
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Israel edges Estonia 2-1 to start 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a win
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Israel edges Estonia 2-1 to start 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a win

Eli Dasa of Israel in action. Israel defeated Estonia 2-1 over the weekend to kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign on the right foot. The blue-and-white conceded an early goal but equalized soon after, with captain Eli Dasa scoring the winner in the 75th minute to secure all three points for Ran Ben Shimon’s squad. With the home game played at Debrecen’s Nagyerdei Stadion due to the ongoing security situation in Israel, the visitors struck first as Maksim Pakotsi scored off a dead-ball play in the 10th minute to give Estonia a quick 1-0 lead. However, Israel pressed hard for the equalizer and found it less than a quarter-hour later when Dan Biton’s scorching shot from the top of the box hit the post, caromed off Karl Hein, and into the Estonian goal to level the score at 1-1. Oscar Gloukh...
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Portugal defeat Denmark in extra time to reach Nations League semifinals
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Portugal defeat Denmark in extra time to reach Nations League semifinals

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates his goal during the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Portugal and Denmark at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 23, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Portugal’s Francisco Trincao came off the bench to score twice and Cristiano Ronaldo also netted as they beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time for a 5-3 aggregate win that set up a Nations League semifinal against Germany. Ronaldo bounced back from missing an early penalty to play a crucial role in his team’s recovery on Sunday, and though he had to watch extra time from the bench, he continued to drive the crowd on as Portugal finally found a way to end Denmark’s resistance. With the Danes leading the tie 1-0 thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s goal in Thursday’s first le...
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Roma must pay double for Balerdi, claim French reports
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Roma must pay double for Balerdi, claim French reports

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 16: Leonardo Balerdi of Marseille during the Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Parc des Princes stadium on March 16, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) There are mixed reports in Italy and France on the status of Roma interest in Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, with double the asking price. Their pursuit of the central defender goes all the way back to his time in Argentina as a 19-year-old, with links even when he was still at Boca Juniors in 2018. Now that he is 26 years old and flourishing at Olympique Marseille, La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Roma are back in the running and the player has already given the all-clear. This much is confirmed in Franc...
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Conceicao says he accepted Milan job ‘to win the Champions League’
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Conceicao says he accepted Milan job ‘to win the Champions League’

Sergio Conceicao, head coach of AC Milan, watches the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan in Lecce, Italy, on March 8, 2025. Sergio Conceicao has stated that he decided to join AC Milan to win the Champions League, which is his coaching dream. Conceicao accepted the Milan challenge at the very end of 2024, following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca, and since then it has been a tough period despite the Supercoppa win. Indeed, there is already talk of an exit in the summer. Building from the back… “Today everyone likes to build from the back. I also like to play wide, but for that you need players who can do it. At Porto, I had a fantastic goalkeeper who made it possible, and at Milan I have one too.” The flop February… “In 30 days, we played nine games. We didn’t have time to trai...
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Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann doesn’t want to see history repeat itself
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Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann doesn’t want to see history repeat itself

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 19: Head coach Julian Nagelsmann speaks to the media during a Germany press conference ahead of the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Former Bayern Munich coach and current German national team boss Julian Nagelsmann is a student of the game and someone who respects history. That said, Nagelsmann has no interest in re-living Italy’s win over Germany at Westfalenstadion back in 2006. “I remember 2006. I’m still not happy that Germany didn’t win. But for me, it’s more important to talk about the present and not the past. We want to write our own history. I’m not afraid. We’re in good form, we’re alert. We have good solutions for tomorrow, and then it will be important to cre...
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