Chelsea are reportedly open to the possibility of selling centre-back Wesley Fofana this summer, with Ligue 1 club Marseille showing interest. The Blues fought a lengthy transfer battle to secure Fofana’s services in the summer of 2022, eventually agreeing to a £75m deal and offering the 24-year-old a significant salary believed to be around £200,000 per week. However, Fofana’s time at Chelsea has been plagued by injuries, with the Frenchman making just 34 appearances over three seasons. This includes 14 outings this season before he was sidelined due to a season-ending injury that required surgery last month. According to Foot…
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly reached an agreement to take charge of the Brazil national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ancelotti, who is expected to leave the LaLiga champions at the end of the season, already has his next role lined up, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Romano revealed: “BREAKING: Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil have reached an agreement in principle for the Italian to become Seleção head coach for the World Cup 2026. “Deal valid from June, NOT after Club World Cup. “Real Madrid and…
Several top Premier League clubs — including Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Newcastle United — are reportedly keen on signing Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, according to DAILY POST. The 27-year-old Nigerian international has been in scintillating form this season, racking up 25 goal contributions (18 goals and seven assists) across all competitions for the Italian side. CaughtOffside reports that the interested clubs are preparing to open talks with Lookman as the summer transfer window approaches. Lookman is no stranger to English football, having previously featured in the Premier League with Fulham and Leicester City.
Paris Saint-Germain will head into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Arsenal holding a 1-0 lead following a narrow victory in north London. The atmosphere inside the Emirates was electric ahead of kick-off, with Arsenal fans buoyed by perfect English weather and the excitement of the occasion. However, their optimism quickly deflated within the first three minutes as Ousmane Dembele finished off a slick PSG move, putting the visitors ahead early. It was a dream start for PSG, who controlled the first 30 minutes with their fluid positioning and sharp passing. Arsenal struggled to cope, and Desire…
Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger is set to miss up to two months following knee surgery, according to multiple reports. The German defender suffered an injury during the final moments of normal time in last Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Despite heavy strapping on both knees, Rudiger returned to the pitch but struggled with his mobility, allowing Ferran Torres to slip past him and equalize before Barcelona eventually won in extra time. On Tuesday, Madrid confirmed that Rudiger had undergone surgery to repair a tear in the outer meniscus of his left knee. MARCA reported that the 32-year-old…
Chelsea’s proposed Stamford Bridge redevelopment could force the club to seek a temporary home once construction begins, with Twickenham emerging as a potential option. For nearly 20 years, Chelsea has sought to expand Stamford Bridge, which is significantly smaller than stadiums like Old Trafford and the Emirates. Plans for redevelopment began early in Roman Abramovich’s tenure but gained renewed momentum following the BlueCo takeover in 2022. In 2023, Chelsea secured an £80m deal to purchase nearby land from a veterans charity, set to take effect in 2025. This acquisition, which includes land currently housing 6,500 military pensioners, will facilitate the…
Mohamed Salah has issued a clear message to Liverpool’s Premier League title rivals, revealing that he is already focused on securing the trophy again next season. The Reds have dominated for much of the current campaign and clinched the title in style with a commanding 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend. While celebrations were in full swing, Salah admitted that this title felt “way better” than their 2019/20 triumph under Jurgen Klopp. However, the Egyptian’s attention quickly shifted to retaining the crown next season. “This is what we wanted to deliver to our fans more than anything,” Salah…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has rewarded Remo Stars with a generous N10 million after their triumph in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Osimhen donated N5 million to the players and another N5 million to the team’s technical staff in recognition of their achievement. Currently playing for Galatasaray, Osimhen also congratulated the team and commended their determination and resilience throughout the season. Remo Stars clinched their first-ever NPFL title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Ikenne on Sunday, thanks to an 84th-minute goal by Olamilekan Adedayo. With this victory, the Sky Blue Stars became the…
Liverpool have secured their second Premier League title, coming from behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday. Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke gave the visitors an early lead with a header, but Liverpool quickly turned the tide in the first half with goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo. Mohamed Salah then added his 27th Premier League goal of the season in the second half, before Destiny Udogie’s own goal sealed the victory and the title for Liverpool on a sunlit Merseyside afternoon. Anfield was alive with anticipation ahead of the match, as Liverpool knew that…
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has issued an apology for his actions towards referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea during Saturday’s Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. Barcelona triumphed 3-2 in extra time, thanks to a goal from Jules Kounde, sealing the victory in Sevilla. As tensions mounted in the final moments of the game, particularly after Kounde’s decisive goal, Rudiger tried to confront De Burgos Bengoetxea and threw an ice cube at him. This led to the Germany international receiving a red card for his actions. After the match, Rudiger acknowledged his mistake, stating there was no excuse for…