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 ...
England manager Gareth Southgate is confident his team is in a positive mental state heading into their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Saturday, July 6. Southgate, speaking ahead of the match at Düsseldorf Arena (kick-off 16:00 GMT), highlighted a newfound fluidity in training and a growing belief within the squad. “The longer the players are here, the more ...
Cercle Brugge Technical Director Rembert Vromant has expressed his enthusiasm over the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Agyekum from Red Bull Salzburg. “We are thrilled to welcome Lawrence Agyekum to Cercle Brugge,” Vromant stated, emphasizing how his signing aligns perfectly with their philosophy of recruiting young, energetic players with immense potential for growth. The 21-year-old joins Cercle Brugge on a ...
Samuel Eto’o Fils, President of the Cameroon Football Association has been fined $200,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The former Barcelona forward faced accusations of match-fixing and breaching ethical codes. While CAF’s investigation found no solid evidence of match manipulation, they determined his role as a brand ambassador for a betting company, 1XBET, violated ethical standards. “The Disciplinary ...
Aaron Anselmino, despite only having one full year in senior football, has already caught the eye of Chelsea, who have made a significant £17 million ($22m) investment to secure his talents from Boca Juniors, as reported by The Athletic. While there are conflicting reports about Anselmino’s immediate future, with suggestions of a loan spell back to Boca Juniors or to ...
Ecuador has parted ways with head coach Félix Sánchez following their Copa América quarter-final defeat to Argentina. The country’s football federation (FEF) announced the decision on July 5, 2024. Despite reaching the quarterfinals for the third time in the last four editions, Ecuador was knocked out by the defending champions in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Sánchez, who ...
Spanish forward Dani Olmo is attracting interest from Manchester City, according to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Philipp Hinze. The 26-year-old RB Leipzig attacker has a €60 million release clause in his contract, reportedly valid until mid-July. While Manchester City hasn’t officially approached Leipzig yet, Olmo himself is reportedly eager about a move to the Etihad Stadium. READ ALSO: Ex Mali Coach ...
The search for a suitable successor to Finidi George is intensifying within the global coaching community, with numerous foreign tacticians showing interest in leading the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced its decision to prioritize hiring a foreign coach, a move deemed crucial given Nigeria’s precarious position in the FIFA World Cup qualification series. Currently, the West ...
West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus recently surprised Ghana coach Otto Addo with a new pair of boots from sports kit manufacturer Skechers. The Ghanaian international had just been unveiled as a new ambassador for Skechers, following the conclusion of his deal with rival brand Puma. Joining the ranks of Skechers athletes alongside England forward Harry Kane, Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko, ...