Amadou Haidara, the talented midfielder from RB Leipzig and the national team of Mali, has been on a mission to expand opportunities for young footballers in his home country. While he was born and raised in Bamako, Haidara’s vision reaches far beyond the capital city. He has taken the initiative to establish his foundation’s off-season
The transfer talks between Arsenal and Real Sociedad regarding Spain midfielder Mikel Merino are picking up pace, according to sources. Arsenal’s coach Mikel Arteta has long been a fan of Merino, seeing his profile and recent development as a perfect fit for the team. Merino’s standout performance in the Euro 2024, where he scored the
The recent announcement of Xherdan Shaqiri’s contract termination with the Chicago Fire marks the end of a disappointing stint for the Switzerland midfielder at the MLS club. Despite his high-profile transfer from Lyon in 2022 for a then-club-record fee of $7.5 million, Shaqiri failed to live up to expectations during his time in Chicago. Throughout
Manchester United fans were delighted to hear the news that Bruno Fernandes has signed a contract extension with the club, solidifying his commitment until 2027. The Portugal midfielder expressed his passion for the club and his understanding of the responsibility that comes with wearing the iconic red shirt. Memorable Moments Reflecting on his time with
Reports have emerged that Napoli have reached out to Manchester United regarding a potential transfer deal for midfielder Scott McTominay. It is said that United would be open to considering offers for McTominay, although they are not actively seeking to offload the player. Napoli’s interest has sparked discussions, with the Serie A club considering a
Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is facing a setback as he is set to miss the start of the season due to a broken bone in his leg. The injury occurred during a training session when he tried to turn, with no other player involved in the incident. This news comes as a blow to
The LA Galaxy have made a significant move by signing former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus. At 35 years old, Reus brings a wealth of experience and skill to the team. With an impressive track record of 171 goals in 426 appearances for Dortmund, Reus is no stranger to finding the back of the net.
The PFA Men’s Player of the Year shortlist for the 2023-24 season has been revealed, and it comes as no surprise that Manchester City players feature heavily. Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Rodri, key figures in City’s successful campaign, lead the pack. Haaland, who secured his second consecutive Golden Boot with 27 league goals, showcased
Inter Milan recently announced that Lautaro Martínez, the talented striker, has signed a new long-term contract that secures his stay at the club until June 2029. This commitment comes after a series of discussions between his representatives and club executives, ultimately leading to the decision to extend his contract that was set to expire in
Fiorentina is reportedly interested in acquiring United States midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus. McKennie, who was excluded from Juventus’ squad for a preseason match against Brest on Aug. 3, is now on Fiorentina’s radar. The new Juventus manager, Thiago Motta, made it clear post-match that McKennie, along with Wojciech Szczesny and Federico Chiesa, are available
West Ham United made a bold move by signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for a reported £15 million. Wan-Bissaka expressed his excitement about joining the London club, emphasizing how being back in his hometown holds special significance for him. His familiarity with the city and the prospect of playing there again have clearly played
After Barcelona’s recent 3-0 defeat to AS Monaco, coach Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of learning from the mistakes made in the match. Despite the disappointing result, Flick believes that it is better to face setbacks during the preseason rather than when the LaLiga season kicks off. Flick stressed the need for thorough analysis of
In a surprising turn of events, U.S.-born Mexico international Julián Araujo has made a big move from Barcelona to Premier League side Bournemouth in a transfer deal worth €10 million ($10.9m). Araujo, at just 22 years old, never got the chance to make a competitive appearance for Barcelona after joining from LA Galaxy in 2023.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has debunked rumors linking star player Vinícius Júnior with a potential move to Saudi Arabia as mere speculation. Ahead of Madrid’s first game of the season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup, Ancelotti addressed the media in Warsaw and clarified that there is no truth to the reports. Vinícius,