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Ancelotti Reveals His Pick for Ballon d’Or 2024

Ancelotti Backs Vinicius for Ballon d’Or Glory Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has thrown his weight behind Vinicius Junior as the potential winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or. The Italian tactician believes the Brazilian winger’s exceptional performances for Los Blancos during the season, which culminated in La Liga and Champions League titles, make him a […]

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Transfer: Newcastle Close to Securing Osula Deal

Newcastle United are on the brink of signing promising young forward William Osula from Sheffield United. The Magpies have made significant progress in negotiations with the Blades after submitting an initial bid worth over £10 million. The 20-year-old attacker has already expressed his keenness to join Eddie Howe’s side, with personal terms believed to be […]

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Barcelona Close In on Olmo as New Bid Submitted

Barcelona have reached a personal agreement with Dani Olmo on a six-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2030. The Spanish giants have also submitted a new official bid to RB Leipzig in an attempt to secure the player’s services. The offer includes a guaranteed fee of €55 million, with an additional […]

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Fofana Vows to Repay Chelsea’s Faith

Wesley Fofana has expressed his determination to justify Chelsea’s significant investment in him. The French defender, who joined the Blues in a high-profile move, insists he is eager to repay the club’s faith and deliver success. “I’m desperate to show why Chelsea bought me, of course,” Fofana said. “I love my club and when I […]

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Man Utd Set to Appoint Former Midfielder to Work Alongside Ashworth

Man Utd Taps Former Midfielder Appleton for Loan Role Manchester United are set to bolster their backroom staff with the appointment of former midfielder Michael Appleton as loan manager.  The club, under the guidance of sporting director Dan Ashworth, is looking to strengthen its loan system and has identified Appleton as the ideal candidate for […]

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Former Defender Slams Chelsea’s Recruitment Team

Gallas Slams Chelsea Recruitment Amid Goalkeeper Shopping Spree Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has launched a scathing attack on the club’s recruitment team following reports of their pursuit of yet another goalkeeper. The Blues have been linked with a move for Villarreal’s Filip Jørgensen, despite already having Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic on their books. […]

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Napoli Without Osimhen for Pre-Season Game

Osimhen Absent as Napoli Eye Lukaku Replacement Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been left out of the squad for the team’s pre-season friendly against Egnatia. The Nigerian’s future at the club remains uncertain amid interest from several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. Napoli are reportedly keen on bringing in Romelu Lukaku as […]

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Arsenal Star Earns Manager’s Praise After United Win

Timber a ‘New Signing’ for Arsenal, Says Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed Jurrien Timber as a “new signing” following the defender’s impressive performance in the Gunners’ pre-season victory over Manchester United.  The Dutchman missed almost the entirety of last season due to a serious knee injury but has shown promising signs of a […]

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Maresca Outlines Chelsea’s Shortcomings After Celtic Loss

Maresca Identifies Areas for Improvement After Chelsea Humiliation Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has pinpointed defensive frailties and decision-making as key areas for improvement following his side’s humiliating 4-1 defeat to Celtic.  The Blues were outclassed by the Scottish champions in their pre-season clash, with goals from Matt O’Reilly, Kyogo Furuhashi, Luis Palma, and Mikey Johnston […]

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