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Morata Makes History: Third All-Time Top Scorer in Euros

Álvaro Morata, spearheading Spain’s attack, etched his name into the history books on Saturday. With his goal in their convincing 3-0 win over Croatia in the Euro 2024 opener, the Atlético Madrid forward became the third all-time top scorer in the European Championship with 7 goals. Only legendary figures Cristiano Ronaldo (14 goals) and Michel […]

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Striker Fires Back: Osimhen Denies Fault in WC Qualifiers

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has contested former Nigeria coach Finidi George’s comments regarding his commitment to the national team. Osimhen missed the recent World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin due to injury. However, Finidi suggested the striker could have participated.  Osimhen, responding on Instagram, refuted this claim. He stated that he requested to join […]

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Dortmund Legend Departs: Mats Hummels Announces Club Exit

Borussia Dortmund legend Mats Hummels has announced his departure from the club after 13 seasons. In a heartfelt message to fans, Hummels expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play for BVB and be part of the team’s journey. He also reminisced about the exceptional coaches and teammates he encountered during his tenure. The departing […]

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Estevão to Chelsea Nears Completion: €40m Deal Expected

Palmeiras midfielder Willian Estevão impressed last night with two assists, and his transfer to Chelsea remains on track. Both clubs are finalizing paperwork, with all parties confident a deal will be signed within days. The reported fee is €40 million guaranteed, with an additional €25 million in potential add-ons.

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Mbappe Crowns Premier League’s Best Defender

French superstar Kylian Mbappe has lauded Arsenal’s William Saliba as a top center-back in the Premier League. Mbappe, Saliba’s childhood friend, believes the defender deserves a starting spot for France at Euro 2024. Saliba’s impressive performances over the past two seasons earned him a place in the French squad, but he currently sits behind Dayot […]

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Krejci Signs for Girona FC in €12m Deal

Czech defender Ladislav Krejci has arrived in Spain to complete his medical and finalize his transfer to Girona FC. The €12 million deal marks the first signing for Girona ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League campaign. Uruguayan winger Luciano Rodríguez from Liverpool Montevideo is reportedly next in line to join the club.

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Looking Back: Messi Chooses Most Important Goal

Lionel Messi, captain of Inter Miami, recently revealed his most cherished and impactful goals in an interview with ESPN Argentina’s Martin Arevalo. Despite boasting over 800 goals throughout his career for both club and country, Messi singled out two specific moments: his favorite being one of his strikes against Real Madrid in the 2011 Champions […]

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Coaching Regrets: Mourinho Names Star He Missed Out On

The Fenerbahce coach, Jose Mourinho, recently discussed the one player he always wanted to manage. During a rapid question session on TNT Sports, Mourinho confessed his desire to have Lionel Messi on his team. He humorously referred to Messi as “the little guy” and expressed that, despite being unmanageable, Messi stood out as the premier […]

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Manchester United Back Ten Hag with New Contract.

Manchester United have confirmed manager Erik ten Hag will stay on, signing a new two-year contract extension. This news comes after a recent review process by the club’s leadership. Ten Hag’s new deal supersedes his existing contract and keeps him at Old Trafford until 2028. This move demonstrates the club’s commitment to the manager despite […]

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