Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are growing more optimistic that a deal for midfielder Manuel Ugarte can be agreed before the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN. United, according to a source, are hopeful an agreement can be reached, whether it’s an immediate transfer or an initial loan with an obligation or option to make
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At just 24 years old, Phil Foden has solidified his presence in the world of football by winning both the FWA Footballer of the Year and the PFA Player’s Player of the Year awards in 2024. This makes him the fourth City player in five years to receive this prestigious recognition, following in the footsteps
Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, has recently come under fire for his decision to appoint Enzo Fernández as captain of the team. This decision raised eyebrows just a month after Fernández was involved in a scandal where he posted a video containing what was perceived as a racist chant. Despite this incident, Fernández
Manchester City is reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing back Ilkay Gündogan to the club amidst doubts over his future at Barcelona. After just one season with the Catalan club, Gündogan could be on the move again. Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick wants to keep the 33-year-old midfielder, but club executives are open to letting him
Jamie Vardy made a triumphant return to the Premier League with a goal that helped Leicester City secure a point against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite not featuring in any preseason matches, the 37-year-old forward was named in the starting lineup for Leicester’s opening match of the season. Vardy, who was part of Leicester’s title-winning team in
Antonio Conte, the coach of Napoli, issued a heartfelt apology to fans following the team’s dismal 3-0 defeat at Hellas Verona. This defeat marked the first game in charge for Conte, who led Napoli to the Scudetto in 2023 but saw them finish in a disappointing 10th place in the previous season. Expressing his disappointment,
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
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