Manchester United’s pursuit of striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna has finally come to fruition, with the club agreeing to a fee to secure the player’s services. The deal, valued at more than the initial €40 million release clause in Zirkzee’s contract, allows for the payment to be spread out over a longer period. This decision
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Real Madrid fans who eagerly purchased Kylian Mbappé shirts will have to wait up to “six additional weeks” to receive them, the club announced on Thursday. The delay is attributed to the overwhelming demand from supporters eager to show their support for the new signing. Kylian Mbappé, who recently joined Real Madrid on a five-year
The Euro 2024 semi-final match between England and Netherlands will forever be etched in the memories of football fans around the world. Ollie Watkins’s words after scoring the decisive goal, claiming he had predicted it moments before with Cole Palmer, added an extra layer of magic to the already exhilarating game. The Aston Villa striker’s
Gareth Southgate recently expressed that guiding England to their first major tournament final on foreign soil is the pinnacle of his coaching career. This significant achievement came after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the semi-finals of the European Championship. Substitute Ollie Watkins emerged as the hero with a stunning 90th-minute winner, completing England’s
Lamine Yamal, the Spain winger, recently revealed that the viral photos of him as a baby with Lionel Messi were kept hidden to avoid drawing parallels with the Barcelona legend. The images, captured in 2007 as Messi bathed a six-month-old Yamal, were not released earlier as his family feared that being compared to Messi could
Declan Rice, a key player for the England national team, has issued a warning about Spain’s prowess in killing football matches. Despite this, Rice is confident that England will do everything in their power to secure victory in the Euro 2024 final. Spain has emerged as a formidable opponent, having won every game leading up
Anwar El Ghazi, a Dutch forward, found himself in a difficult situation when his contract with Mainz was wrongfully terminated by the club. This decision came after El Ghazi openly expressed his support for Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict on social media. Despite standing by his statements and refusing to show any remorse, Mainz proceeded
After a period of absence following public criticism of manager Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho is set to re-integrate into the Manchester United squad. Sancho’s last appearance for the club was back in August, prior to a loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. However, after discussions with Ten Hag, Sancho has returned to training with the
Ollie Watkins, the England striker, displayed confidence and composure during the recent European Championship tournament. His statement that he “wasn’t shocked” by his semifinal-winning goal against Netherlands reflects his self-belief and determination to succeed on the big stage. Watkins’ ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver when it matters most is a testament to
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has recently commented on Barcelona’s financial situation, suggesting that the Catalan club may be close to being able to afford the signing of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. Williams, who has a release clause of €58 million, has been a target for Barcelona, with president Joan Laporta expressing confidence in the
The recent clashes between England and Netherlands fans in Dortmund ahead of the Euro 2024 semifinal have once again highlighted the dark side of football rivalry. The UK Football Policing Unit reported that five people were injured in the violent confrontations between the two sets of supporters. Videos circulating on social media show Dutch fans
Manchester United recently announced job cuts and an increase in ticket prices as they navigate through a challenging financial quarter. The club, which finished in eighth place in the Premier League last season, has been undergoing significant changes since the acquisition of a stake by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe. As part of a club-wide redundancy
Manchester United has reportedly reached an agreement with Lille to sign young centre-back Leny Yoro for around €45 million. This deal comes amidst significant interest in the player from LaLiga champions Real Madrid. Sources have indicated to ESPN that Madrid remains confident in winning the race for Yoro due to the player’s desire to play
France’s Euro 2024 campaign came to a disappointing end with a 2-1 loss to Spain in the semifinals. Despite taking an early lead through Randal Kolo Muani, France failed to hold on as Spain fought back to secure a spot in the final. Kylian Mbappé, one of the stars of the French team, described the