Chelsea Football Club has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to acquire the services of João Félix from Atlético Madrid. Sources close to the negotiation have confirmed to ESPN that talks have intensified in recent days, leading to a deal that is now in the final stages of completion. This transfer is expected to involve
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Ilkay Gündogan, the Barcelona midfielder, recently announced his retirement from international football with Germany. The decision came after captaining his nation at the home European Championship. In a statement shared on social media, Gündogan reflected on his career, expressing pride in his 82 appearances for his country. Despite the success at the Euro 2024 campaign,
The absence of Lionel Messi in the latest Argentina national team roster for the September CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia is a major blow to the team. Messi, who suffered an ankle injury during the Copa América final in July, has been sidelined indefinitely as he continues to recover. The forward’s absence
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, expressed his disappointment with his team’s performance after being held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca in the opening game of the 2024-25 season. He criticized the team’s “attitude” and “collective commitment,” highlighting the lack of balance in the second half of the game. The failure to defend
In a recent interview, Pep Guardiola praised Erling Haaland for his exceptional goalscoring record, comparing it to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Guardiola acknowledged that Haaland’s achievements in his first 100 league appearances, where he scored an impressive 91 goals, are at a level that rivals the legendary status of Messi and
Juventus has started their Serie A season with a limited number of players available and a significant amount of work to be done in the transfer market. This transitional phase comes after the club’s streak of four seasons without a league title, following nine consecutive wins. As manager Thiago Motta steps in to replace Massimiliano
The recent incident involving Lille midfielder Angel Gomes during a Ligue 1 match against Stade de Reims has once again brought to light the significance of player safety in professional football. Gomes, only 23 years old, had to be hospitalised after sustaining a head injury during the game. The collision with Reims midfielder Amadou Koné
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has recently addressed the situation surrounding Ilkay Gündogan, stating that he believes the midfielder will remain at the club despite missing the LaLiga opener against Valencia. Flick clarified that Gündogan’s absence was due to a head injury sustained in a previous match against Monaco, and not related to any transfer request.
During a recent match between Lille and Stade de Reims, the game was abruptly halted for more than half an hour due to a serious injury sustained by Angel Gomes. The English attacking midfielder was knocked unconscious in a collision with Reims’ Amadou Koné in the 11th minute of the game. Gomes required extensive medical
Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Ilkay Gündoğan, will be missing in action for the team’s first LaLiga match against Valencia. The 33-year-old sustained a head injury during a recent game against Monaco, forcing him to sit out as a precaution. This adds to Barcelona’s growing list of injury concerns as they gear up for the new season.