Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano dos Santos, has been called up to the Portugal Under-15 squad. The 14-year-old received his first call-up on Tuesday and is affectionately known as Cristaninho. He currently plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia but has also had stints at his father’s former clubs, Manchester United and Juventus. Ronaldo shared his pride on social media, posting a picture of his son’s name on the national team squad list, accompanied by the message, “Proud of you, son.” The Portugal Under-15 team will compete in the Vlatko Markovic youth tournament in Croatia from May 13-18, facing Japan, Greece,…
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to attract significant transfer interest from Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal this summer, according to multiple reports. Despite United enduring their worst-ever Premier League campaign, Fernandes has stood out as a key performer. The talismanic attacking midfielder is the team’s leading scorer and creates more goals and chances than any other player on the squad. This consistent excellence amidst a collective downturn has caught the attention of other clubs. Fernandes revealed that he turned down transfer offers before committing to a new deal at United last summer. Earlier this season, there were…
Chelsea’s Joao Felix could be offered an unexpected exit route from West London this summer, with Brazilian club Flamengo reportedly interested in signing the Portuguese playmaker. While Felix didn’t make a significant impact during his short loan stint with Chelsea in 2023, he was signed permanently for £45m from Atletico Madrid last summer, as Conor Gallagher moved in the opposite direction. The 25-year-old played just 363 minutes in the Premier League during the first half of the season, with new manager Enzo Maresca primarily using him in the Conference League and domestic cup competitions. Felix was then loaned to AC…
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has encouraged Moses Simon to consider a move to the Premier League. Simon has been linked with a transfer to Premier League club Everton. The 29-year-old, who has one year left on his contract with Nantes, is reportedly reluctant to sign an extension. Despite Nantes’ struggles this season, Simon has delivered strong performances, recording seven goals and nine assists in 30 league appearances. Currently, Nantes are fighting relegation and sit 15th in the table with 32 points from 32 matches. “I’m not sure about the truth behind the reports that he wants to leave…
Real Madrid veteran Lucas Vazquez will depart the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this summer due to the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports. The Liverpool defender confirmed his decision to leave his boyhood club on Monday and is set to join Madrid on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June. Madrid are even exploring the possibility of signing him before the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. It has long been speculated that Alexander-Arnold was destined for Madrid, especially after the England international chose not to follow Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk in signing a…
Francesco Acerbi scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to send Inter Milan’s Champions League semi-final clash with Barcelona into extra time. DAVIDE FRATTESI then fired Inter into the final on Tuesday night with a stunning extra-time winner, sealing a thrilling 4-3 victory on the night and a 7-6 triumph on aggregate. The Italian midfielder lashed home in the 99th minute under a torrential Milan downpour, sparking wild celebrations at the San Siro as Inter booked their place in the final in Munich later this month. There, Simone Inzaghi’s men will face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain, dreaming of a fourth European…
Carlo Ancelotti has reached an agreement with Real Madrid regarding the terms of his departure, with the Italian manager expected to take over as Brazil’s head coach this summer. Ancelotti has long been linked with the Brazil job, and after Real Madrid’s early Champions League exit and a somewhat disappointing La Liga season following the signing of Kylian Mbappé, his departure from the Santiago Bernabéu pppppppseemed inevitable. While there were complications over the details of his exit, particularly regarding the coverage of his salary for the remainder of his contract, which runs until 2026, the issues have now been resolved.…
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is set to join Brazilian club Flamengo on a three-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2028. The move was confirmed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a post on his X account on Monday night. Romano reported that the Italy international will join Flamengo as a free agent at the end of the current season. The deal has been in the works since January, with a verbal agreement in place for a three-year contract. Romano wrote:”Jorginho set to join Flamengo on free transfer, here we go!Plan confirmed since January, and deal set to be…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said his players must be prepared to give their lives in order to reach the Champions League final. The Gunners travel to Paris Saint-Germain for the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday, seeking to overturn a 1-0 deficit and secure only the second Champions League final appearance in the club’s history. In an interview with ESPN, Arteta shared his anticipation ahead of the clash at the Parc des Princes. “Excitement, goosebumps, wanting the day to arrive, [the feeling] of being very prepared, very convinced and knowing that the opportunity is to play in a…
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as a potential summer signing to bolster their attacking options under Ruben Amorim. With attacking reinforcements a priority for the upcoming season, and with reported strong interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha, United may look to strengthen all three forward positions within Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 formation. This comes amid expected departures for Marcus Rashford and Antony following their loan spells. Mbeumo has shone for Brentford this season, particularly after Ivan Toney’s exit. The Cameroonian international has formed a productive partnership with Yoane Wissa, with the duo contributing a combined 45 Premier League…