Author: Oluwaseun samuel

Tottenham Hotspur have triumphed over Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United to secure Bayern Munich’s highly-rated young forward Mathys Tel on loan, with an unexpected option to buy. It became apparent towards the end of January that Tel was eager to leave Bayern in search of more playing time. The 19-year-old has started just four games across all competitions this season, with an additional ten appearances as a substitute. Chelsea had shown strong interest in the French talent, who netted ten goals last season despite limited minutes, but their pursuit was unsuccessful. Spurs initially faced rejection as well after agreeing on…

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Crystal Palace have officially confirmed the signing of Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell on loan for the remainder of the season. Enzo Maresca made it clear at the start of the season that there was no place for Chilwell in his squad, a stance the Italian coach has stuck to, giving the 28-year-old left-back just 45 minutes of playing time across all competitions. Chilwell was even left out of Chelsea’s Premier League matchday squads entirely, with no appearances made on the pitch. Fresh off another home victory over Manchester United, Palace secured a six-month loan deal for Chilwell, who is still under…

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In a devastating blow to both Manchester United and Argentina, central defender Lisandro Martínez has been confirmed to have torn his ACL, effectively ending his season. The injury, first reported by TyC Sports, was confirmed after further medical assessments, leaving fans and teammates stunned. According to Fabrizio Romano on Facebook, the 25-year-old’s injury marks the end of his campaign. Martínez, who joined Manchester United from Ajax in the summer of 2022, had quickly become a crucial part of the club’s defensive setup. Known for his tenacity, leadership, and composure on the ball, the Argentine international had earned the admiration of…

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Axel Disasi has departed Chelsea to join Premier League rivals Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season following a busy deadline day for the defender. The French centre-back reached an agreement with Villa a week ago, but Chelsea was initially hesitant to sell him to a direct competitor in the battle for Champions League spots. Although Tottenham Hotspur reportedly reached a deal with Chelsea, Disasi rejected the offer, unwilling to join a team languishing in the lower half of the Premier League table. As Spurs turned their attention elsewhere, Villa pressed ahead with their pursuit. In a…

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Al Nassr’s new signing, Jhon Duran, has refuted media reports claiming he joined the club for financial reasons. The Colombian striker completed his move from Aston Villa to Al Nassr on Friday for a fee that could rise to €80m. Duran has signed a five-year contract with the club, reportedly worth €110m, tax-free. In an interview with the club’s website, Duran, who will share a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo, described the Portuguese star as “the best athlete in the world.” “I am very happy with this step. People can speculate, but only my family, my agent, and I know…

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Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed that Barcelona attempted to sign him early in his career. Ronaldo, who later played for Barcelona’s La Liga rivals Real Madrid, enjoyed a successful stint at Los Blancos, winning numerous trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. In a recent interview with @EduAguirre7, the 39-year-old forward shared that Barcelona showed interest in him while he was at Sporting CP. “I could have played for Barça before Manchester United,” Ronaldo said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “They tried to sign me, they wanted me, but it was a year later when Manchester United came into…

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Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the most complete player in football history. In a recent interview with Edu Aguirre, a journalist from El Chiringuito, Ronaldo was asked if he believes he is the best footballer ever. He responded by emphasizing his completeness as a player. “I’m the most complete player EVER. To say that Cristiano isn’t complete is a lie,” Ronaldo said. “You may prefer Pele, Messi, Maradona, I understand and respect that.” Ronaldo went on to highlight his versatility: “I do everything in football. I play well with my head, I take good free kicks, I…

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has explained why his team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday night. The loss came after a late goal from Carlos Romero sealed the victory for Espanyol, despite Vinicius Junior’s first-half goal being ruled out following a foul by Kylian Mbappe on Pol Lozano in the build-up. In the second half, Espanyol’s goalkeeper Joan Garcia was kept busy, saving shots from Lucas Vazquez, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham, as Real Madrid struggled to break through. In his post-match interview, Ancelotti acknowledged Espanyol’s strong defensive performance and effective counter-attacks. “It was a difficult,…

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has described Lisandro Martinez’s injury as a “serious situation” after the Argentine centre-back was stretchered off during Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. United had already fallen behind to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s close-range goal when Martinez was left crumpled on the ground. The defender had tangled with Ismaila Sarr, and his knee appeared to buckle under his own weight. There was a lengthy delay as Martinez was treated by the club’s medical team before being carried off on a stretcher, visibly in distress with tears in his eyes. “We will see in the next few…

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