Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has received criticism for appointing Enzo Fernández as the captain during a preseason friendly against Real Madrid. Despite the racist scandal that surrounded Fernández following his Copa América win with Argentina, Maresca stands by his decision. He defended the midfielder by stating that Fernández is respected within the squad, as evidenced
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Atlético Madrid has reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of Conor Gallagher, with the deal valued at around €40 million ($44m). This move signals Atlético’s intention to strengthen their midfield with a promising talent. Gallagher’s potential arrival has been in the works for some time, with Atlético patiently waiting for the player
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has officially stated that Lionel Messi will not be participating in the team’s upcoming Leagues Cup round-of-32 clash against Toronto FC. This decision is due to Messi’s ongoing recovery from an ankle injury he sustained during Copa América. According to Martino, Messi has been training in the gym rather
Manchester United, a club steeped in tradition and history, is considering the possibility of building a new 100,000-capacity stadium to replace the iconic Old Trafford. While no final decision has been made yet, sources have revealed that the club is leaning towards this option rather than redeveloping the existing stadium. However, there is also a
Barcelona has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Leipzig for the transfer of midfielder Dani Olmo to the LaLiga giants. According to a source authorized to speak for the Spanish club, the signing is pending final details and a physical examination set to take place on Thursday. Barcelona’s sporting director Deco met with Leipzig
The recent news surrounding the replacement of Polish referees, Bartosz Frankowski and Tomasz Musial, for the Champions League game between Dynamo Kyiv and Rangers has caused quite a stir. The Polish FA (PZPN) announced that it was investigating reports of improper behavior by the two officials. This decision came just days before they were set
André Onana has not shied away from letting Manchester United fans know what to expect in the upcoming season. The goalkeeper has made it clear that he will be taking even more risks on the field, promising high-risk, high-reward football under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag. Onana’s willingness to gamble with his style
Barcelona’s sporting director Deco is currently in Leipzig, reportedly aiming to secure the signing of Dani Olmo for a hefty sum of €60 million ($65.6m). According to sources, RB Leipzig is open to the possibility of letting Olmo go to Barcelona, given the right offer from the Spanish club. The new sporting director of Leipzig,
Barcelona defender Jules Koundé has high expectations for his teammate Lamine Yamal as they head into the upcoming season. Yamal, who recently made his way into Barça’s first team, had an impressive performance at Euro 2024, becoming the youngest player to score and assist in the tournament. With four assists to his name, Yamal was
Manchester City and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for striker Julián Álvarez, with the LaLiga side set to pay a staggering amount of up to €95 million for the Argentina international. This deal, which involves an upfront payment of around £64 million, will also include an additional £17 million in performance-based add-ons. This transaction