Arsenal have completed the signing of Danish midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford in a deal worth up to £15 million. The 31-year-old joins the Gunners for an initial £10 million, with an additional £5 million in performance-related bonuses. He has signed a two-year contract with the option of a third. Norgaard arrived at Brentford from Fiorentina in 2019 and quickly established himself as a vital figure, eventually captaining the side and making 196 appearances across all competitions. Arsenal had been monitoring Sevilla’s French midfielder Lucien Agoume, but manager Mikel Arteta opted for the more experienced, Premier League-proven Norgaard. Speaking after…
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has described the club’s 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final as a “bitter end” to Luka Modric’s illustrious career with the Spanish giants. PSG cruised to victory with goals from Fabián Ruiz, Ousmane Dembélé, and Gonçalo Ramos, eliminating Los Blancos in emphatic fashion. Modric, who came off the bench during the match, was unable to influence the outcome in what turned out to be his final appearance in a Real Madrid shirt. The 38-year-old Croatia captain is set to join AC Milan this summer, following Real Madrid’s decision not to…
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has previously dropped a major hint about his career ambitions amid ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United. With the summer transfer window in full swing, United continue to be linked with several attacking options. Ekitike is among the names on their radar, though the Red Devils could face competition from Premier League rivals including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea. United are actively seeking a new centre forward after missing out on Liam Delap, and the search has cast doubt over the futures of both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund at Old Trafford.…
As anticipation builds for the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, four clubs have already secured their places in the revamped 2029 edition of the tournament. PSG earned their spot by winning the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, sealing a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the semi-finals before advancing to face Chelsea in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Joining the French champions are: The 2029 Club World Cup will feature an expanded format with 32 teams. The distribution of slots includes: This new format aims to elevate the global club competition, bringing together…
Newly appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars and current Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has unveiled a nine-point agenda aimed at returning the club to its former heights. Addressing journalists on Thursday at the club’s home ground in Kano, Musa stressed the critical role of support and sponsorship, warning that without them, the club would continue to struggle. “We’re going for the trophy this time around,” Musa declared confidently. “I’ve introduced a nine-point agenda to revive the club’s glory. I call on all Kano sports enthusiasts to stand behind us. I promise to do everything within my power to bring…
Carlo Ancelotti, the former Real Madrid manager, has been handed a 12-month prison sentence after being found guilty of tax evasion in Spain. However, due to Spanish legal provisions, the 66-year-old will not serve time behind bars. The Italian tactician was convicted of evading €1 million in taxes during his first spell with Real Madrid, between 2014 and 2015. The case centred around undeclared earnings from image rights. Under Spanish law, prison sentences under two years for first-time, non-violent offenders are typically suspended, meaning Ancelotti will avoid incarceration. Financial Penalty Imposed Despite not serving jail time, Ancelotti has been ordered…
Ex-Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has revealed he considered committing suicide after John Mikel Obi accused him of making racist comments during a match against Manchester United. Mikel Obi was playing for Chelsea at the time. Clattenburg has now claimed his baby daughter stopped him from taking his own life. The controversy generated by Mikel Obi’s allegations led to investigations by both the Football Association and the police in November 2012. Clattenburg was eventually cleared by the FA, and the Met dropped their probe. He said: “The Obi Mikel situation affected me a lot and affected my family a lot.…
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is facing a major selection dilemma as his side prepares for a crucial FIFA Club World Cup semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Alonso, a former midfield maestro at Madrid and Champions League winner, took over from Carlo Ancelotti at the end of last season and has quickly guided the Spanish giants to the final four of FIFA’s revamped summer tournament. A significant factor in their progress has been the emergence of academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia. The young striker has stepped up in the absence of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick, scoring key goals against…
Tottenham Hotspur have officially signed Japanese defender Takai from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale. The promising youngster joins the Premier League club as part of their efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season. Takai’s arrival adds depth and versatility to Spurs’ defensive options, with the 23-year-old highly rated for his composure and tactical awareness. The move marks another step in Tottenham’s strategy to tap into emerging talent from Asia, following recent success with Japanese players in European football.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to become a free agent this summer, with Al Qadsiah preparing to terminate his contract by mutual consent. The 36-year-old forward is expected to part ways with the Saudi Pro League side as the club looks to bring in a younger striker ahead of the new season. This development was confirmed by renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X: “Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, set to be available as free agent this summer.Understand Al Qadsiah and Auba are prepared to part ways on mutual consent as the Saudi Pro League side want to bring in a…