Ola Aina has expressed his joy after signing a new three-year contract extension with Premier League side Nottingham Forest. The club officially confirmed on Monday that the Nigerian international has committed his future to the City Ground until 2028. Aina played a key role in Forest’s impressive campaign last season, scoring twice and providing one assist as Nuno Espirito Santo’s men secured a seventh-place finish. Primarily deployed at right-back, the 28-year-old also earned individual recognition, winning both the Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards during the season. “I’m over the moon. I can’t wait to continue…
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Liverpool have announced plans to honour Diogo Jota’s contract by continuing to pay his salary to his family for the remaining two years. Tragedy struck just after midnight on Thursday when Jota and his brother, André Silva, were involved in a fatal car accident in Zamora, Spain. The pair were en route to Santander to catch a ferry to England when a tire blew out, causing the vehicle to crash and catch fire. Both men lost their lives in the incident. André Silva was also a professional footballer, playing in Portugal’s second division. In a heartfelt gesture, Liverpool have committed…
Manchester United are still on the hunt for a proven No. 9 after disappointing investments in Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund in recent transfer windows. According to reports, the Red Devils are now eyeing a move for Luis Suárez — not the legendary Uruguayan forward formerly of Liverpool and Barcelona, who currently plays for Inter Miami — but rather the Colombian international who starred for Almeria last season. As reported by A Bola, Suárez has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Liverpool, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Sporting CP, and even Sunderland. However, apart from Sporting, none have yet made…
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has described their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain as a “tough” encounter. Both sides secured their spots in the last four on Saturday, with Real Madrid edging Borussia Dortmund 3-2 and PSG defeating Bayern Munich 2-0. The highly anticipated semi-final is set to take place at the MetLife Stadium on Wednesday. Reacting after Los Blancos’ victory over Dortmund, Rüdiger said in his post-match interview:”PSG are a very, very tough team. They’ve shown they’re one of the best in Europe right now in terms of form, and it’s going to be a…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that he has known West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus since the player’s time at Ajax. Maresca made the comment while sidestepping questions about Chelsea’s reported interest in signing the Ghanaian international. Kudus has been linked with a move away from West Ham this summer, with Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur all reportedly keen on the 24-year-old. However, the Hammers have already rejected an approach from Chelsea. Kudus joined West Ham from Ajax two years ago and has since become a standout performer in the Premier League. Speaking to reporters after Chelsea’s 2-1…
Chelsea stars Reece James and Enzo Fernandez have revealed the toughest opponents they’ve faced in their careers — and both chose Real Madrid forwards. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Club World Cup semi-final clash against Fluminense on Tuesday, Fernandez named Kylian Mbappé as his most challenging opponent, while James pointed to Vinicius Jr. Both players featured in Chelsea’s 2-1 quarter-final win over Palmeiras on Saturday and are key figures in Enzo Maresca’s squad. When asked about the toughest player he has ever faced, Fernandez simply responded (via TouchlineX):“Mbappé.” James, on the other hand, replied:“Vinicius Jr.” Interestingly, if Chelsea overcome Fluminense and…
Nigeria finished the first round of group matches at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as leaders of Group B. This comes after Algeria secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Botswana on Sunday, courtesy of a 10th-minute strike from Ghoutia Karchouni. Algeria will now face Tunisia in their next group fixture on July 10. The Tunisians were comfortably beaten 3-0 by a dominant Super Falcons side earlier in the day. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, and Chiwendu Ihezuo sealed the win for the reigning nine-time champions. Following Sunday’s results, Nigeria and Algeria both have three points, but the…
Watford legend Troy Deeney believes Chelsea’s new signing Joao Pedro will add much-needed intensity to the squad. The Blues recently secured the services of the 23-year-old Brazilian forward from Brighton in a £60 million deal. Pedro impressed last season, scoring 10 Premier League goals for the Seagulls. Speaking on talkSPORT, Deeney praised Pedro’s impact:“He’ll bring intensity to the Chelsea squad. That’s what Joao Pedro offers. He’s an exceptional footballer. “We were just watching some of the training clips Chelsea posted on social media — he’s already throwing his weight around and making his presence felt.” Pedro made his debut for…
Chelsea must generate over £60 million from player sales before UEFA will allow them to register new signings for next season’s Champions League, according to The Times. The club is facing mounting pressure due to UEFA’s strict financial regulations, which require a balance between spending and income—particularly for registering players on the Champions League ‘List A’. Despite earning around £60 million from their recent Club World Cup campaign, that revenue cannot be used to offset the registration costs under UEFA’s rules. The Blues are now racing against time to sell players or risk being unable to include their summer arrivals…
German football legend Thomas Müller has bid an emotional farewell after playing his final match for Bayern Munich — the only club he’s represented throughout his professional career. The curtain came down on Müller’s glittering spell with the Bavarian giants following their 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé sealed Bayern’s elimination. Müller’s Reflections Though the moment marked the end of an era, Müller remained composed and focused in his post-match comments, choosing not to delve deeply into his emotions or reveal future plans. “I’m still fully…