Lamine Yamal has illumined the UEFA Euro 2024 with his bright displays and incredible talents. Just last night, he helped Spain soar into the finals with a stunning strike from range that earned him the man-of-the-match award. Unsurprisingly, Yamal’s ascendance this season has seen him earn interest from all over Europe. Barcelona rejected a grand offer for Lamine Yamal Indeed, …
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AFC extends Neom partnership for further five years
July 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended its partnership with Saudi-based Neom until 2029. Already partnered for four years, they are now set for another five – an extension that will see Neom continue to serve as an Official Global Partner of the AFC’s national team and club competitions. The new deal means that the Saudi company …
Read More »Chelsea FC talks held, move unlikely
Chelsea have reportedly held talks over the potential transfer of RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo recently, even if a deal currently looks unlikely. The same is true for Liverpool, according to the Daily Mirror, with Olmo clearly attracting some interest after impressing with both Leipzig and with the Spanish national team at Euro 2024. Olmo has been a key …
Read More »Premier League clubs consider activating Barcelona target’s £50 million release clause
While Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams grab most of the limelight in Luis de la Fuente’s Spain side, Dani Olmo has stepped up his game and established his presence in recent days. With three goals and two assists for La Roja in the ongoing tournament, the La Masia graduate has been in fine form. Given a starting spot after Pedri’s …
Read More »Kylian Mbappe to be presented by Real Madrid next week
Kylian Mbappe will be presented as a new Real Madrid player next Tuesday, the club have said. Mbappe’s disappointing Euro 2024 campaign came to an end last night as France were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the semi-finals in Munich. But the 25-year-old has the chance to swiftly retrain his focus back to club matters with Madrid announcing Mbappe will …
Read More »A message for Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi
In a lunchtime bombshell for Newcastle United fans, a host of reports have confirmed that co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi will be leaving the club this summer. It feels like a sad day, albeit an inevitable one, so we wanted to issue a message of thanks and appreciation to two people who have played a vital role at our …
Read More »Gareth Southgate in line for prestigious honour even if England don’t win Euros
England manager Gareth Southgate is reportedly being tipped for a knighthood regardless of what happens with the Three Lions in their Euro 2024 semi-final clash with the Netherlands tonight. England have had a strange tournament this summer, with Southgate’s side not exactly at their fluent best but still in the semi-finals once again as they continue their impressive tournament record …
Read More »Messi and Argentina beat Canada to secure Copa America final spot
July 10 – Has there ever been a bigger mismatch for a place in the final of Copa America? Argentina, the current World Champions, versus Canada, a country that has qualified for just two World Cups and has never won or tied a game at either event. On paper, even David had more going for him when facing Goliath than the …
Read More »Transfer talk: Guehi in play, Bayern open for summer sales
July 10 – Arsenal and Manchester United are ready to compete for the signing of England defender Marc Guehi, with the 23-year-old set to reject Crystal Palace’s new contract offer. The player has impressed during his time with England during Euro 2024, and has also been linked to Real Madrid. FC Bayern are gearing up for a summer sale with …
Read More »French lick their wounds as Yamal has the last laugh
July 10 – French coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged Spain were “superior” as Les Blues suffered Euro 2024 elimination following their 2-1 semi-final defeat in Munich. France opened the scoring after just eight minutes through Randal Kolo Muani’s header, their first goal from open play in the tournament with their 87th shot. Lamine Yamal levelled with a long-range stunner, becoming the …
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