Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has expressed his desire to net the 300th goal of his career after confirming that he will return to football at the age of 46 with Italian third-division team Ravenna. Despite the rain, thousands of supporters assembled on a beach in the city for a celebration called “Ronaldinho Day”, where the former […]
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Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott has moved from Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar to Spanish club Real Betis. The clubs confirmed on Thursday that the transfer had been finalized, with Parrott agreeing to a five-year deal. Reports earlier in the week indicated that negotiations were at an advanced stage over a transfer valued at 20m […]
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Aston Villa have seen an offer of approximately £18m, plus additional payments, turned down by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Villa are seeking reinforcements as England international Ezri Konsa prepares to complete a transfer to Arsenal for a fee exceeding £50m. Harwood-Bellis joined Southampton in 2023, initially on a temporary deal, and has made one […]
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Chelsea are preparing to extend forward Joao Pedro’s contract until 2034 ahead of the new Premier League campaign. People at Stamford Bridge believe the deal will soon be completed, while representatives close to the 24-year-old claim an agreement is already in place through 2032, including a club option for another two seasons. The Brazil international […]
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Antony’s transfer was finalized on 1 September 2022, the final day of the transfer window. It was another example of a recurring trend. While many United supporters wanted the club to finish its summer recruitment early, that outcome was always improbable. In each of the last six seasons, at least one established first-team player has […]
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Plenty of Arsenal supporters are questioning whether Konsa will receive consistent playing time once Saliba and Gabriel are fully fit. On paper, it will be difficult to displace Arteta’s preferred defensive unit of Timber, Saliba, Gabriel and Calafiori. However, the Gunners featured in 63 matches across all competitions while winning the league, reaching the Champions […]
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Head coach Xabi Alonso says Enzo Fernandez has displayed an “excellent mentality” since returning to Chelsea, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the midfielder’s future. In late May, Chelsea reached an agreement with Fernandez’s representative, Javier Pastore, allowing the Argentina international to depart for £120m, with 14 August established as the deadline for offers. No official proposal […]
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Each summer, Pro Ref, the recently adopted name of England’s refereeing organisation, visits every club’s training facility to review a selection of incidents and explain what players should expect during the coming season. The level of engagement varies between clubs. Some players take part in constructive discussions about possible fouls, while others may occasionally struggle […]
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In most circumstances, lifting the Europa League trophy and securing a Champions League place would put a club in a powerful position. Instead, Villa’s squad has been dismantled this summer, leaving the club disadvantaged by a system it has openly criticised. The need to meet European and Premier League financial regulations resulted in Morgan Rogers […]
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Paris St-Germain must relocate their first Ligue 1 match after extreme summer heat caused significant damage to the playing surface at the Parc des Princes. The reigning French champions were scheduled to begin their title defence at home against Rennes on Sunday. However, the fixture has been switched and will now take place in Brittany. […]
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