As has already been established in the past few days, FC Barcelona are going after the signing of Bayer Leverkusen and Germany defender Jonathan Tah before the transfer window closes. The 28-year-old has entered the final year of his contract with the Bundesliga champions and has shown no indications of wanting to renew. In fact, Tah’s agent, Pini Zahavi confirmed …
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Conmebol sanctions Uruguayan players for fighting in stands at Copa America semi-final
August 29 – Conmebol has banned several key Uruguayan internationals as a result of the debacle that marred the Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July. Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will be out for five Uruguay fixtures, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for four matches. Napoli defender Mathias Olivera, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, and Atletico Madrid defender Jose …
Read More »Israeli pressure groups complain to FIFA of ‘Palestinian campaign of hate’
August 29 – Israeli NGOs and lawyers have written to FIFA to demand Israel not be suspended from the global game, asking the governing body give “a red card to this relentless Palestinian campaign of hate against Israel”. In a letter addressed to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino – and cc’d to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and English FA president Debbie …
Read More »Confirmed – Federico Chiesa leaves Juventus and signs for Liverpool
It is finally over, Federico Chiesa is no longer a Juventus player after signing with Liverpool as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio. The 26-year-old has completed all medicals and agreed to the terms offered by the Reds and he is available to play for them this weekend in the Premier League. Liverpool will pay roughly £ 12 million which may …
Read More »Aston Villa and West Ham United could launch move for Tammy Abraham
Aston Villa are looking to improve their attacking unit before the summer transfer window closes and they are ready to bring Tammy Abraham back to the club. According to Football Insider, they could launch a formal offer to sign that 26-year-old Englishman if Jhon Duran leaves this summer. The Colombian has been linked with a move away from the West …
Read More »Marc Guehi to Newcastle on the brink of collapse – Various journalists issue updates
According to various reports on Thursday afternoon, Newcastle’s attempts to sign Marc Guehi are on the brink of collapse. Whether it’s failing to agree a fee after weeks of talks, Palace’s lack of time to replace him and Joachim Andersen or a knee injury suffered to fellow centre-back Chadi Riad, it seems our hopes of signing Eddie Howe’s top target …
Read More »Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos predicts where Barcelona will finish in La Liga this season
Despite encountering countless injuries and having their hands tied in the market, FC Barcelona have enjoyed a commendable start to the new season. The Catalans have won all of their three league matches so far, with their most recent triumph coming against Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona’s blistering start to the 2024/25 La Liga season has many fans filled with optimism, even …
Read More »England defender announces retirement from international football
Newcastle United and England right-back Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football. The 33-year-old has won 54 caps for England and recently helped the Three Lions reach the final of Euro 2024. He scored one goal for his country and it was an important one, it came against Croatia in the semifinal of the 2018 World Cup. Trippier …
Read More »Marc Guehi’s move to Newcastle set to be triggered by £17.5m deal – Report
Despite some lingering doubts, The Mail’s Craig Hope remains confident that Marc Guehi will sign for Newcastle United before Friday’s 11pm deadline. Speaking on his Youtube channel after last night’s Carabao Cup win at the City Ground, Hope ended his post-match review with an update on the Crystal Palace defender who we’ve been chasing all month. Hope stated that Palace …
Read More »La Liga club official coy on €15 million pursuit of Barcelona defender: “We will see”
Eric Garcia was on the verge of a late move to Girona before the defender picked up an injury blow, putting his transfer in doubt. However, despite the injury, it appears Girona have still maintained contact with Barcelona for the permanent deal to sign Garcia. It must be noted that Garcia was one of Girona’s top performers last season, building …
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