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Scholes Questions Southgate’s Omission of Two England Stars

Despite England’s narrow 1-0 victory over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener, former midfielder Paul Scholes has questioned manager Gareth Southgate’s decision to omit Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish from the squad.  Both players were surprise omissions, particularly Rashford following his success with Manchester City last season. Scholes, taking to Instagram, expressed concerns about the […]

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Is Ronaldo the Right Choice? Martinez Opens Up on Portugal Selection

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has addressed the selection of Cristiano Ronaldo for Euro 2024.  Martinez emphasized that merit is the sole criterion for national team selection. He pointed to Ronaldo’s impressive goal-scoring record, including 44 goals in all competitions last season and the second-highest tally in Euro 2024 qualifying.   Martinez acknowledged Ronaldo’s experience and ability […]

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Mourinho Gets Sentimental: “Last Euro” for Real Madrid Legends

New Fenerbahce boss, José Mourinho, recently commented on the upcoming European Championship, potentially being the last for some Real Madrid veterans. In an interview with Philipp Kessler (via Madrid Zone), Mourinho acknowledged the illustrious careers of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Toni Kroos. While all three players achieved remarkable success with Real Madrid, their ages […]

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Sergio Ramos Leaves Sevilla, Becomes Free Agent

Sergio Ramos’ time at Sevilla has come to an end after his contract expired, the club announced on Monday. The 38-year-old defender made 37 appearances and scored seven goals across all competitions last season, but Sevilla finished a disappointing 14th in La Liga.  Despite the club’s desire to extend his contract, as reported by ESPN, […]

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Chelsea Secure Long-Term Future of Nigerian Forward

Chelsea announced a contract extension for promising academy forward Tyrique George, keeping him at the club until 2027 with an option for an additional year. The 18-year-old Nigerian-born talent has impressed with his goal scoring prowess across various Chelsea youth teams. Last season, he played a key role for both the U18s, who clinched the […]

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Aston Villa Eye Iheanacho as Potential Duran Replacement

With Chelsea closing in on Jhon Duran, Aston Villa are reportedly considering Kelechi Iheanacho as a potential replacement. Iheanacho is a free agent after his departure from Leicester City. According to Football Insider, Villa will make a move for the Nigerian striker once Duran’s transfer to Chelsea is finalized. While Iheanacho has garnered interest from […]

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Iheanacho Eyes Saudi Arabia Transfer Amidst Lucrative Offer

Following the expiration of his contract with Leicester City, Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho (27) is reportedly in talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia. This potential move could offer Iheanacho a significant increase in salary compared to his previous contract. While unnamed, these Saudi clubs represent just one option, as Iheanacho has also drawn interest from […]

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Eriksen Scores in First Euros Appearance Since 2020 Collapse

Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen (32) etched a dream comeback in the Euros, scoring a goal against Slovenia just 17 minutes into the game. This marked his first appearance in the tournament since his cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match in June 2021. The emotional moment brought tears to the eyes of many fans, witnessing […]

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