Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is nearing a return to action following a spell on the sidelines due to a thigh injury sustained while on international duty last November. The 24-year-old faced a setback in his recovery towards the end of last year, but Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has now confirmed that Boniface is progressing well. “Maybe next week, but only maybe,” Alonso stated. “There is still some uncertainty. He is feeling much better, but he will need some additional training time before he can return.” The Nigeria international has made a strong impact this season, scoring eight goals in…
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Chelsea relied on captain Reece James to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday. The Blues dominated the first half, racking up 13 shots to Bournemouth’s solitary attempt, and took an early lead when Cole Palmer coolly slotted home after 13 minutes. Bournemouth leveled the score shortly after the break through Justin Kluivert’s penalty, awarded after Antoine Semenyo was brought down by Moises Caicedo. Despite controversy over David Brooks escaping a red card for a high challenge on Marc Cucurella, Semenyo later fired in from inside the box to give Bournemouth the lead. Just when it seemed the…
Chelsea are now open to allowing midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka to leave on loan this month, with Borussia Dortmund reportedly interested in signing the 21-year-old. Chukwuemeka has had limited playing time this season under Blues manager Enzo Maresca, who had acknowledged in the summer that the midfielder would not play a significant role this year. He has yet to feature in a Premier League matchday squad and has only played 130 minutes across five cup appearances. Earlier this month, it was reported that Chelsea were only considering permanent offers for Chukwuemeka, whose contract includes a release clause around £40m. However, football…
Heartbreaking reports suggest that Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have separated, bringing an end to their 30-year relationship. The Details According to a report from Spanish publication Sport, the Manchester City manager’s personal life has faced turmoil amid a challenging season on the pitch. The couple reportedly decided to part ways after years of living apart due to Guardiola’s demanding career. For the past six years, Guardiola has been based in Manchester, while Serra and their three children have split their time between Barcelona and London. The report claims their relationship reached a breaking point last year, with…
Bayern Munich and Chelsea have engaged in initial discussions regarding a potential swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel. This development was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a tweet via his X account on Monday night. Romano reported that Bayern Munich are interested in Nkunku, while Chelsea have expressed their desire to bring Tel to Stamford Bridge during the ongoing January transfer window. “More on Mathys Tel and Chelsea story,” Romano tweeted.”Bayern and Chelsea held initial talks about a possible swap deal, with players being discussed. Bayern asked about Christopher Nkunku’s situation at Chelsea, as BILD…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that Kyle Walker will only leave the Premier League club if the right conditions are met. Walker recently informed Guardiola that he wants to leave the Etihad to play abroad. While Guardiola is open to the idea of the player departing, he emphasized that any move would depend on the market and an agreement between all parties involved. Guardiola said:”He wants to go… now it depends on the market and the agreement between all parties. He’s a top-class player!” Walker is reportedly a target for AC Milan, with talks ongoing regarding a potential…
British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing, officially declaring that he is stepping away from the sport for good. The 36-year-old former world champion shared the news in a video posted on Instagram, stating, “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every single minute of it, and I’m going to end with this – Dick Turpin wore a mask!” Fury has a history of retiring and then making a comeback. After his victory over Dillian Whyte in 2022, he declared he was retiring but returned to the ring…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti singled out forward Kylian Mbappé for praise following their 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. Despite expressing disappointment over his team’s overall performance, Ancelotti was impressed with Mbappé’s contributions, including a brilliant early goal and winning a penalty for Los Blancos during the match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 5th minute, giving Real Madrid an early advantage. However, Barcelona responded emphatically, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde putting the Catalan side in control by halftime. Raphinha added a fifth…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed significant concern over Gabriel Jesus following the forward’s injury during Sunday’s FA Cup match against Manchester United. Jesus, who had been in strong form recently, started the game on the right wing, covering for Kai Havertz in the ‘number nine’ role. However, he was forced to leave the pitch before halftime after a collision with Bruno Fernandes and an awkward fall that left him in considerable pain. “Big worry. That’s my feeling,” Arteta said after the match. “He had to come off on a stretcher with a lot of pain. Touching his knee, it’s…
Chelsea are reportedly seeking a significant transfer fee for Renato Veiga, potentially allowing them to make a large profit on the unsettled squad player just months after his arrival. Veiga, who joined Chelsea from Basel for around £12m in July, has struggled to secure a consistent place in the team. Although he primarily played in midfield during his time in Switzerland, he has mainly been used as a backup left-back at Chelsea, filling in for first-choice Marc Cucurella. At just 21 years old, it seems Veiga has grown frustrated with his limited role, having started only once in the Premier…