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25/08/2022

08/08/2022

Bournemouth Complete Tavernier Signing Ahead Of Premier League Return

Bournemouth have completed the signing of versatile midfielder Marcus Tavernier from Middlesbrough ahead of their Premier League return. Tavernier follows Ryan Fredericks and Joe Rothwell in joining Bournemouth, who begin their campaign at home to Aston Villa on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who made 1...

08/08/2022

Martinez And Varane Partnership Impresses Man Utd Boss Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hailed the performance of Lisandro Martinez, who he believes will form an impressive partnership with Raphael Varane. The Argentine made his debut for the club during the final pre-season match, a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford, and caught the....

08/08/2022

Xavi Encouraged By Lewandowski, ’99 Per Cent Sure’ On Barcelona Squad

Barcelona coach Xavi is confident Robert Lewandowski will soon find his rhythm at the club, having failed to find the net in pre-season. The Poland international is one of Barcelona’s marquee additions for the 2022-23 season, joining from Bayern Munich, and arrives with an established reputation a...

07/08/2022

Rumour Has It: Chelsea Offer Timo Werner To Real Madrid, Newcastle Also Interested

It is becoming increasingly likely that Chelsea striker Timo Werner will be on his way out of Stamford Bridge with reports he has been offered to Real Madrid, while Newcastle United are also investigating a possible loan. The two new teams linked with Werner come after Bild reported recently he was....

07/08/2022

Arsenal Full-Back Tavares Makes Marseille Loan Move

Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares has joined Marseille on a season-long loan deal. The left-back was signed by the Gunners from Benfica on a long-term contract last July. Tavares is on the move again just over a year later, making the switch to Ligue 1 club Marseille for the 2022-23 campaign. Arsenal co...

06/08/2022

Ronaldo Missing From Man Utd Squad Again Following Talks Over Future

Cristiano Ronaldo remains absent from Manchester United’s first-team squad a week out from the new Premier League season. The United number seven was not included in a 21-man group travelling to Oslo for Saturday’s friendly against Atletico Madrid. That news was confirmed by United on Friday, on...

06/08/2022

Everton Raid Relegated Burnley Again As Lampard Lures Winger McNeil

Dwight McNeil vowed to “get my stats up” under manager Frank Lampard after the winger joined Everton from Burnley. The Toffees completed their second transfer raid of the close season on their former Premier League relegation rivals as 22-year-old McNeil followed James Tarkowski from Turf Moor t...

05/08/2022

Klopp Rules Out Firmino Move Amid Juventus Reports

Jurgen Klopp said it is “essential” Roberto Firmino stays at Liverpool amid reports he could join Juventus. Juve are said to have targeted the Brazil international as they look to rebuild under Massimiliano Allegri, with Paulo Dybala having left on a free transfer to Roma. Firmino has become a f...

05/08/2022

Monchi Appears To Confirm Kounde Sevilla Exit With Barcelona Closing In

Sevilla sporting director Monchi has seemingly confirmed the imminent sale of Jules Kounde to Barcelona, saying the club “feel good” despite significant departures. The LaLiga side have already sold Diego Carlos to Premier League side Aston Villa for £26million and Kounde is set to follow his f...

05/08/2022

Atletico Complete Molina Signing From Udinese

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Nahuel Molina from Udinese for an undisclosed fee. The Argentina right-back has signed a five-year-deal at the Wanda Metropolitano, where his compatriot Diego Simeone is the long-serving head coach. Molina played 68 games for Udinese across two seasons,....

05/08/2022

Tebas Wants To See Ronaldo Back In LaLiga Amid Atletico Links

LaLiga president Javier Tebas would like to see Cristiano Ronaldo back in Spain but conceded he was unsure if it was “feasible” for Atletico Madrid to sign the Manchester United star. Ronaldo is reportedly seeking a move away from United less than a year after returning from Juventus, supposedly...

05/08/2022

Atletico Fan Group Issue Statement Against Ronaldo Transfer

An Atletico Madrid fan group has called for the club to rule out signing Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he represents “the antithesis” of the team’s values. The Manchester United forward returned to training on Tuesday, having missed the pre-season tour of Asia and Australia, and is reportedly push...

04/08/2022

Man Utd Confirm Martinez Transfer As Argentine Reunites With Ten Hag

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in a reported €57million (£48m) deal. An agreement on the fee was reached between the clubs on July 17, and the player has now signed a five-year-deal, with the option of a further year. The 24-year-old follows former...

04/08/2022

‘Practically Impossible’ For Ronaldo To Join – Atletico Madrid President Cerezo

Cristiano Ronaldo joining Atletico Madrid from Manchester United is “practically impossible”, according to the Spanish club’s president Enrique Cerezo. Rumours have persisted for the entirety of the transfer window that the former Real Madrid man wants out of Old Trafford after just one season...

04/08/2022

Ramsey And Juventus Agree To Part Ways As Contract Is Mutually Terminated

Aaron Ramsey will become a free agent after Juventus announced his contract with the Italian club had been mutually terminated. The Wales international joined the Bianconeri in 2019 after his Arsenal contract expired, but he fell out of favour last season and made just three Serie A appearances befo...

03/08/2022

Women’s Euros: Germany Suffer Semi-Final Blow As COVID-19 Rules Buhl Out Of France Contest

Germany will be without influential winger Klara Buhl for Wednesday’s Euro 2022 semi-final clash with France after she tested positive for COVID-19. Bayern Munich star Buhl has featured in all four of Die Nationalelf’s fixtures at the tournament, opening the scoring in their 2-0 group-stage win ...

03/08/2022

Liverpool Goalkeeper Alisson Nearing Return From Injury, Klopp Reveals

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that goalkeeper Alisson is nearing a return from injury, though he will not feature in the Reds’ friendly with Salzburg on Wednesday. The Brazil international suffered an abdominal injury in his side’s pre-season match with Manchester United two weeks ago,...

02/08/2022

Cristiano Ronaldo Future In The Balance As Star Arrives For Man Utd Crunch Talks

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United’s training ground on Tuesday as the superstar forward looked to resolve his future. The 37-year-old was accompanied by his agent, Jorge Mendes, and it was anticipated there would be talks with new manager Erik ten Hag. Former United boss Alex Ferguson...

02/08/2022

Former USWNT Goalkeeper Solo Opens Up On Alcohol Treatment After Impaired Driving Conviction

Former United States goalkeeper Hope Solo has opened up on her treatment for alcohol abuse after being convicted of driving while impaired. Solo was arrested in North Carolina on March 31 and initially charged with impaired driving, resisting arrest and misdemeanour child abuse, with her two childre...

02/08/2022

Parrott Heads To Preston North End After Agreeing New Tottenham Deal

Tottenham youngster Troy Parrott has extended his contract with Antonio Conte’s team until 2025 before heading to Preston North End on a season-long loan. Promising 20-year-old forward Parrott scored nine goals as he helped League One side MK Dons to a third-place finish as a loanee last season, a...

02/08/2022

Neville Says ‘De Jong Should Consider Legal Action’ Against Barcelona

Gary Neville believes that Frenkie de Jong should “consider legal action” against Barcelona. The Netherlands international is a target for Manchester United, who have reportedly agreed a fee with Barca for the former Ajax midfielder. However, De Jong is supposedly keen to remain at Barca, while ...

01/08/2022

‘Young Players Can Only Learn From Them’ – Szczesny Welcomes Pogba And Di Maria Juve Arrival

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is hoping that summer arrivals Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria will have a beneficial impact on the squad’s younger players. Pogba and Di Maria both arrived on free transfers after their contracts ran out at Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain respectively...

01/08/2022

Dele Alli Breaks His Everton Duck At Last And Vows To Show Fight For Frank Lampard

Dele Alli ended a six-month wait for his first Everton goals and vowed to keep “fighting” to prove himself to boss Frank Lampard. The former Tottenham and England star moved to Goodison Park in January, but struggled to make an impact at the sharp end of the pitch. He made 11 appearances for the...

01/08/2022

Scamacca Deal Agreed With West Ham, Announces Sassuolo CEO

Sassuolo have agreed to sell Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca to West Ham, according to the Serie A club’s chief executive Giovanni Carnevali. The 23-year-old forward has been strongly linked with a move away from Sassuolo throughout the transfer window, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly among th...

01/08/2022

Man Utd Players Must Be Ready To ‘Hear Things We Don’t Want To’, Says Dalot

Manchester United’s players must “be ready to hear things we don’t want to” from new manager Erik ten Hag if they are to avoid a repeat of last season, according to full-back Diogo Dalot. Ten Hag officially replaced interim boss Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford last month on the back of United ...

31/07/2022

Laporta Refutes Claims Of Barcelona Accepting Man Utd’s De Jong Bid

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has rubbished reports the club have accepted an offer from Manchester United for midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Erik ten Hag is keen to reunite with the 25-year-old, whom he managed at Ajax, and United have been pushing to bring the Netherlands international to Old Traf...

31/07/2022

Ernesto Valverde Calm About Inigo Martinez Links To Barca

Former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has said he is “calm” about reports linking Inigo Martinez with the Blaugrana. Reports in Spain have indicated that Barca see the 31-year-old as an alternative option to Jules Kounde if they are unable to complete his signing from Sevilla. The France ...

30/07/2022

Lyon Sign Argentina International Tagliafico From Ajax

Lyon have signed Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax on a three-year deal.The 29-year-old had been a regular for Ajax over the past four-and-a-half seasons, making 169 appearances for the Eredivisie champions and winning five major honours. Following a protracted transfer saga, Lyon con...

29/07/2022

Bonucci Feels De Ligt Lacked Respect For Juventus And Shares Champions League Dream

Leonardo Bonnuci feels Matthijs de Ligt’s comments on his desire to depart Juventus showed a lack of respect to the Bianconeri, after the latter completed his move to Bayern Munich. The Netherlands international sealed his switch to the Bundesliga champions from Turin earlier this month, ending hi...

29/07/2022

Pedri Eager For Barca To Sign ‘Magnificent’ Martinez

Pedri hopes Barcelona can raid Athletic Bilbao to sign “magnificent” defender Inigo Martinez. Barca have reportedly turned their attention to centre-back Martinez, with Sevilla’s Jules Kounde expected to join Chelsea rather than move to Camp Nou. Pedri believes his Spain team-mate would be a g...

29/07/2022

Bayern Should Not Sign Ronaldo, Says Fink

Cristiano Ronaldo is still a top player, but Bayern Munich should not bring him to the Allianz Arena. That is according to former Bayern player Thorsten Fink, who wants the Bundesliga champions to be a “great team” rather than a “team of greats”. Ronaldo has been linked with a move away from...

28/07/2022

People Can Only Dream About What You’ve Done In Cricket: Kevin Pietersen Backs Kohli

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen on Saturday threw his weight behind the out-of-form Virat Kohli, saying that he should be proud as “people can only dream about” what he has achieved. The former Indian skipper is enduring a wretched run with the bat and has failed to score a century since ...

28/07/2022

‘Going The Right Way’ – Dominic Thiem Says He Is ‘Definitely Back’ After Reaching Bastad QF

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem says he is “definitely back” after following up his first win in 14 months with a 7-6 (5) 3-6 6-4 victory over World No. 20 Roberto Bautista Agut at the Bastad Open. The former world number three, who beat Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori earlier this week to sna...

28/07/2022

Xavi Misses Barça Team Flight To US Due To Passport Issue

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has missed his team’s flight for a preseason tour of the United States because of problems with his passport, the Spanish club said Saturday. The club said that the coach “will be able to (travel) in the coming days” and plans to join his team in Miami, where it...

28/07/2022

Lewandowski Set To Join Barca After Verbal Agreement With Bayern

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is set to join Barcelona after Bayern Munich reached a verbal agreement with the LaLiga side on a transfer, the Bundesliga champions said on Saturday. The 33-year-old has 12 months remaining on his Bayern contract and multiple media reports had said he was expected....

27/07/2022

Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Reject €275 Million Offer From Saudi Club: Report

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s future has been a subject of speculation for the entirety of the ongoing summer transfer window. The Portuguese, who arrived at Old Trafford last year and has a contract until June 2023, is said to be unhappy with a lack of Champions League football. D...

27/07/2022

Cheteshwar Pujara Scores Ton In First Game As Sussex Captain

Cheteshwar Pujara scored a century in his first game as Sussex captain against Middlesex on Tuesday. This was his fifth century in this county season. His good form continues from the Edgbaston Test between India and England where in the 2nd innings he had scored a half century. Tom Alsop, who score...

27/07/2022

Manchester United Agree Deal To Sign Martinez From Ajax: Report

Manchester United have reached a deal with Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam to sign Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez for 45 million pounds ($53 million), the BBC reported on Saturday. The report added that Martinez has flown to Manchester to undergo a medical prior to his move. The 24...