Luka Modric is set to join AC Milan this summer following confirmation of his departure from Real Madrid. The Croatian midfielder is currently featuring for the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States. Once the tournament concludes, he is expected to sign a deal with Milan, marking the end of a glittering era at the Bernabéu. AC Milan director Igli Tare confirmed the club’s interest, stating:”We are ready to bring in Luka Modrić. We need new leaders. Modrić can be a key player for us. He asked about being competitive and winning titles… we…
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Arsenal have begun the process of finding a replacement for midfielder Thomas Partey, whose departure from the club appears imminent. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Partey is expected to leave Arsenal as a free agent at the end of the month, with no new contract agreed. Romano also revealed that the Gunners have initiated talks with Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard as a potential replacement. “Thomas Partey is set to leave Arsenal as a free agent at the end of the month – confirmation of last week’s report,” Romano wrote via his X account.“#AFC have already activated options to replace…
Benfica sealed a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, to finish as Group C winners and book their spot in the Club World Cup last 16. The match kicked off at 3pm local time (20:00 BST) under sweltering 36°C heat, with both sides struggling to find top form in the taxing conditions. The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Andreas Schjelderup finished calmly from 15 yards, following a smart pull-back from Fredrik Aursnes. With the win, Benfica advance to face Chelsea, the runners-up from Group D. Bayern had already…
At least nine teams have now been knocked out of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Atletico Madrid among the most high-profile exits. The LaLiga side needed a significant goal swing in their final Group B match against Botafogo but managed only a narrow 1-0 win on Monday, courtesy of a late strike from Antoine Griezmann with just three minutes remaining. Atletico finish the group stage with four points, having previously suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain before beating Seattle Sounders 3-1. It wasn’t enough to see them through, as Botafogo and PSG advanced to the knockout…
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shared his thoughts on why his side was eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup, despite securing a 1-0 win over Botafogo in their final Group B match on Monday. Atletico finished the group stage with six points, but it wasn’t enough to progress to the Round of 16 due to goal difference. Botafogo and Paris Saint-Germain advanced instead, having finished in the top two spots. Speaking after the match, Simeone pointed to the level of competition in their group as a key factor in their early exit. “People will say we got knocked…
Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer, Neymar, has extended his contract with Santos until December, reaffirming his emotional connection with the club where his professional journey began. The 33-year-old rejoined Santos in January on a six-month deal following the termination of his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Since returning, Neymar has rekindled his form, having previously scored 141 goals and provided 69 assists in 243 appearances for the club. Despite speculation about a potential return to Europe, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star opted to remain with Santos through the end of the Brazilian Serie A season, with an…
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance after they secured a place in the last 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup. The MLS side played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Brazilian giants Palmeiras on Monday—a result that saw both clubs advance to the knockout stage. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez had put Miami in control with a two-goal cushion. However, late strikes from Paulinho and Mauricio ensured Palmeiras claimed a share of the spoils. “It was a great game from us. It’s difficult to play against one of the best teams…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca appeared to factor in the extreme heat in Philadelphia—still feeling like 36°C at the 9pm kickoff—when selecting his team for their clash against ES Tunis. The Italian rotated heavily, making eight changes to his starting XI. Key players such as Cole Palmer, tournament top scorer Pedro Neto, and record signing Moises Caicedo were all rested. Maresca made additional substitutions during a subdued second half, as Chelsea gradually took control to avoid a potential upset. ES Tunis, who needed a win to advance at Chelsea’s expense, ultimately fell short. Striker Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal…
French football giants Lyon have been officially relegated to Ligue 2 due to ongoing financial issues, the club confirmed. The decision follows a provisional demotion by the DNCG—the French football financial watchdog—back in November. On Tuesday, Lyon officials, including majority owner John Textor, met with the DNCG but failed to convince the body that the club’s finances had improved enough to overturn the ruling. Textor’s Eagle Football Group, which holds a 77% stake in Lyon, had reported debts of £422 million as of last October. Lyon called the DNCG’s decision “incomprehensible” in an official statement and confirmed their intention to…
Paul Pogba is on the verge of completing a move to Monaco this week, marking his return to competitive football after serving a doping suspension. Earlier this month, BBC Sport reported that the French midfielder was in advanced discussions over a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 side. Sources close to the negotiations have since confirmed that an agreement is in place. Pogba is expected to arrive in France from his temporary base in the United States in the coming days to undergo a medical before signing. The former Manchester United and Juventus star was provisionally suspended after testing positive…