Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca does not think there will be “any problems at all” when midfielder Enzo Fernandez joins up with his squad on Monday on their US pre-season tour, amid ongoing disciplinary proceedings into alleged racism. The midfielder, 23, was accused by the French Football Federation of singing a “racist and discriminatory” chant after Argentina won the Copa America. ...
Andriy Lunin is reportedly close to joining Chelsea, as per Onda Cero’s Alberto Pereiro. Despite an impressive campaign last season, Real Madrid is prepared to let the Ukrainian goalkeeper go, continuing their reliance on Thibaut Courtois and potentially bringing in Kepa Arrizabalaga if Lunin departs. Lunin was a standout performer for the Whites, helping Carlo Ancelotti’s team reach the Champions ...
Chelsea Eye Elye Wahi as Potential Attacking Reinforcement Chelsea are seeking to bolster their attacking options and have set their sights on France under-21 international Elye Wahi from Ligue 1 side Lens, according to L’Equipe. The 21-year-old previously declined a move to Stamford Bridge last summer, opting instead to join Lens from Montpellier for £29 million. However, Wahi may be ...
Alvaro Morata Signs Long-Term Deal with AC Milan AC Milan has officially announced the signing of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid, following his successful medical earlier this week. Morata has committed to a four-year contract with the Rossoneri, extending until June 30, 2028, with an option for an additional year. He will don the number seven shirt, previously worn by ...
West Ham United is interested in signing former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante from Al Ittihad. Initial assessments suggest the deal could cost around £20 million, with the club deliberating on whether to make a formal bid. However, Kante’s wages might pose a challenge for the Hammers, considering the 33-year-old moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after a successful seven-year stint ...
UEFA has appointed Felix Zwayer, a referee with a controversial past involving match-fixing, to officiate England’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands. Zwayer, banned for six months in 2005 after accepting a €300 ($325) bribe to favor German club Wuppertaler SV, has his integrity publicly questioned by England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham’s comments came after a 2021 Bundesliga match where ...
FC Basel have confirmed that midfielder Renato Veiga is in talks with another club, amid strong links to a potential move to Chelsea. The 20-year-old, who has made 26 appearances for Basel, is reportedly close to sealing a deal worth around £12 million with the Premier League giants. Veiga’s versatility allows him to operate as a centre-back, left-back, or defensive ...
Barcelona are set to receive a significant compensation package from UEFA following Pedri’s injury, which rules the midfielder out of Euro 2024. The injury occurred early in Spain’s dramatic victory against hosts Germany, when Pedri went over Kroos’ outstretched leg in the eighth minute. Forced off the pitch in tears, the Barcelona playmaker likely knew his tournament was over. READ ...
Real Madrid is set to officially unveil their new superstar signing, Kylian Mbappe, in a grand event at the Santiago Bernabeu on 16 July. The announcement of Mbappe’s transfer from Paris Saint-Germain was made public in early June, ending months of speculation. However, the club’s statement was brief, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the moment they can ...
The path to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is now clear for Ghana’s Black Stars, with qualifiers set to commence in September 2024. The draw, conducted on July 4th in Johannesburg, South Africa, placed Ghana in Group F. This group features a mix of familiar and new adversaries: Sudan, led by former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah, poses ...