Estevao ‘Messinho’ Willian has become one of the most sought-after young prospects coming through from Brazil, with a host of top European teams vying for his signing. The Brazilian wonderkid has also been heavily linked with a move to FC Barcelona, who have a good relationship with his agent, Andre Cury. Furthermore, the Palmeiras gem had himself gone on the …

According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, sources at the club have played down reports that Newcastle United have struck a deal to sign Lloyd Kelly. Last night, Foot Mercato reporter Santi Aouna released an exclusive claiming a ‘verbal agreement’ had been reached to secure the Bournemouth defender, but it sounds like he may have jumped the gun. In fact, Edwards reports …

May 8 – Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from the 1986 World Cup, which went missing for decades, will be auctioned in Paris next month and is expected to raise millions. Maradona, who died in 2020 at the age of 60, was awarded the trophy for his scintillating play at the tournament, where he captained Argentina to a 3-2 win …

In a major turn of events, coach Xavi Hernandez opted to stay put in Barcelona and reverse his decision to leave at the end of the season. Although the team suffered dismaying results throughout the campaign, club officials and President Joan Laporta consistently voiced their support for Xavi’s ongoing leadership. But before the details of Xavi’s continuity became public knowledge, …

With England skipper Harry Kane enjoying a record-breaking run after joining German giants Bayern Munich last summer, a host of striking superstars have continued to steal most of Europe’s headlines. While it might appear that Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah will be staying put at Anfield, PSG icon Kylian Mbappe is set to complete what will be a famous move to …

Juventus has publicly backed Max Allegri even as reports suggest they will replace the manager at the end of this season. Allegri’s second spell at the club has been underwhelming, considering the high expectations when he rejoined. Juve is eager to return to the top of Italian football, and some fans believe that this can only happen with a change …

It’s sure to be an intriguing summer in the transfer market for Newcastle United. The Magpies still haven’t managed to get the monkey off their back regarding securing some long-awaited silverware, despite the evident riches of their owners, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). With Financial Fair Play now at the forefront of any transfer dealings, any potential largesse isn’t …

May 8 – Gibraltar-based Manchester 62 FC has announced an angel investment of $20 million which will allow the club to continue to be at the forefront of research into concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in high-contact sports. The club recently became the first top-flight European football club to have all 10 of its outfield players wear protective headbands …

After enduring a challenging season marked by a leaky defence and collective shortcomings, Barcelona have made signing a quality defensive midfielder their utmost priority. Having failed to replace Sergio Busquets adequately last summer, the Catalan giants aim to provide their backline with greater protection next season. And the top two names on the club’s wishlist are Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich …

Italy’s Serie A season wraps up on May 26, and it’ll also mark the end of the three-year US media rights deal with CBS Sports and Paramount+. Normally that wouldn’t be an issue because leagues often announce the renewal of rights or a new broadcaster several months before a new season begins. However, sources have told World Soccer Talk that …