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Chris Smalling: Porto Secure Former Manchester United and England Defender

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026grace

Former Manchester United and England centre-back Chris Smalling has joined Portuguese league leaders Porto. The defender had been a free agent since departing Saudi Pro League club Al-Fayha during the summer. The 36-year-old had been linked with Rangers, although the proposed transfer never came to fruition. Smalling has agreed a deal with Porto that runs […]

Chris Smalling Discusses Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and His Hunt for a New Club

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026grace

Chris Smalling’s opening response during an absorbing 45-minute conversation immediately shows that he is far from a typical footballer. The 36-year-old progressed from non-league Maidstone to a Champions League final in only three years. His journey has since included 580 club appearances across three countries, with much of his career spent under Sir Alex Ferguson […]