Real Madrid are prepared to sell three senior players during the ongoing summer transfer window, according to Diario AS. The trio—David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo—have been made available as Los Blancos look to restructure their squad ahead of the new season. However, the report notes that offloading the players may not be straightforward. The club reportedly explored the option of terminating Alaba’s contract by offering a partial payout, but the Austrian defender rejected the proposal, expressing his desire to remain at the Santiago Bernabéu. All three players—Alaba, Mendy, and Rodrygo—face uncertain futures, having missed Real Madrid’s recent Club World…
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Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has opened up about Nigeria’s hard-fought Unity Cup victory over Ghana, admitting the match was driven more by pride and ego than just competition. Ndidi, who played a key role in Nigeria’s triumph in May, featured in both games against Ghana and Jamaica as the Super Eagles clinched the trophy for a third time. Speaking on The Culture League podcast, the Leicester City star said: “The Ghana game was more about settling our ego—we had to win that one. Even if we lost the final, that game mattered the most.” Ndidi also praised the crowd…
AC Milan defeated Liverpool 4-2 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon in Hong Kong. Just days after suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal in Singapore, the Serie A giants bounced back with an impressive counter-attacking display against the English champions. Rafael Leão, a constant menace down the left flank, opened the scoring in the first half. Dominik Szoboszlai equalized for Liverpool, but goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Noah Okafor put Milan firmly in control. Cody Gakpo briefly gave Liverpool hope with a looping header, but Okafor struck again late on to seal the win for Milan. Liverpool will…
Al-Hilal are prepared to offer Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak a jaw-dropping £600,000-a-week tax-free contract to lure him to Saudi Arabia this summer. Isak has reportedly submitted a transfer request and was left out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia. According to The Guardian, the Saudi Pro League giants plan to sweeten the deal further with substantial bonuses, which would be activated if Al-Hilal win the Saudi Pro League, the AFC Champions League, or if Isak finishes as top scorer. Liverpool are also interested in the 25-year-old forward but are unlikely to match Al-Hilal’s financial package. The Reds also face…
The 27-year-old striker completed his move from Sporting CP on Saturday and will wear the iconic No. 14 shirt at the Emirates next season. Despite reports linking him with a potential reunion with former coach Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, Gyokeres made it clear Arsenal was always his preferred destination. He said: “I just felt it was the right club for me. What I heard from Mikel and Andrea during our conversations, and what I’ve seen from the team over the past few years — the way they play football — really impressed me. “When I played against Arsenal last…
Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. It was a record-extending 10th triumph for Nigeria, confirming their status as the most successful women’s team in Africa. Esther Okoronkwo and Folashade Ijamilusi led the fightback at Rabat’s Stade Olympique before substitute Jennifer Echegini swept home an 88th-minute winner. The Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak and winger Sanaa Mssoudy scored in the first half hour to see the home team take a surprise lead as they sought to become only the fourth country to take the continental title…
Super Falcons forward Chioma Okafor has opened up about her decision to represent Nigeria instead of Malawi, citing her ambition to compete at the highest level of international football. The young attacker, who is eligible to play for both countries through her Nigerian father and Malawian mother, will officially be cap-tied to Nigeria if she features in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against Morocco on Saturday—even if it’s just for a moment. Speaking in an interview with Ademola Victor TV, Okafor expressed gratitude to her Super Falcons teammates for making her feel at home. “Since the first…
A large group of Nigerian supporters of FC Barcelona gathered in Kano State for their annual fan summit, drawing widespread attention online. The event, shared via a post on X (formerly Twitter), featured a video of a packed hall, resembling an event center, with attendees proudly dressed in Barcelona-themed jerseys and outfits. Several individuals were seen seated at a VIP table as the program prepared to kick off, seemingly focused on discussions surrounding the Spanish club. Though the specific agenda of the summit wasn’t clearly stated, the gathering has triggered mixed reactions from social media users — ranging from humor…
New Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford has expressed amazement at the talent of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, saying the youngster is performing well beyond his years. Rashford, who joined the Catalan club on a season-long loan deal this week, will link up with Yamal ahead of the new campaign. Speaking to Spanish YouTuber xBuyer in Marbella, the England international admitted he’s stunned by what Yamal is already doing on the pitch. “It’s hard to even describe what he’s doing at his age,” Rashford said. “He’s not supposed to be doing that at 16, 17 years old.” Rashford, who made his professional…
Chelsea have offered winger Raheem Sterling to Napoli during the ongoing summer transfer window, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Sterling, who spent last season on loan at Arsenal, is expected to leave Stamford Bridge permanently this summer. Napoli have been presented with the opportunity to sign the England international as they explore several left-wing options. The Serie A champions are also considering alternatives such as Dan Ndoye and Takefusa Kubo. In a separate development, Chelsea are prepared to send young striker Marc Guiu out on loan. However, the deal will not include a buy option, as the club wants…