Paris Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement in principle with Napoli for their star forward, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. According to renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have settled on a transfer fee of €70 million plus add-ons for the 23-year-old. Romano revealed the details in a tweet via his X account on Monday night:”Paris Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement in principle with Napoli for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Deal in place for €70m plus add-ons after story revealed here last week. Five-year deal ready for Kvara. Final approval from the owners and then… here we go.” PSG has already…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will officially unveil newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Monday. Chelle, whose appointment was confirmed earlier this week, will be introduced during a ceremony at the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. At the event, the NFF is also expected to announce the names of Chelle’s assistant coaches. The new technical team will oversee the Super Eagles B team at next month’s African Nations Championship in East Africa. Their primary focus, however, will shift to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, starting with matches against Rwanda (away)…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted he is uncertain whether Marcus Rashford will play for the club again. Rashford was absent from United’s squad during their FA Cup fourth-round victory over Arsenal. The 27-year-old forward is reportedly seeking a “new challenge” and has attracted interest from clubs such as AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund. Rashford is also said to be open to a move to Spain. When asked if Rashford had played his last game for Manchester United, Amorim told reporters: “I don’t know. We’ll see. He is a player for Manchester United. We’ll see. He has to work.…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed deep concern over Gabriel Jesus, who was stretchered off during their FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. Jesus, starting alongside Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli in attack, lasted only 40 minutes before suffering what appeared to be a serious knee injury. The Brazilian forward was visibly in agony as he left the pitch and was replaced by Raheem Sterling. Speaking after the match, Arteta admitted: “Big worry, that’s my feeling. He had to come off with a stretcher. The impact and the feeling he had weren’t good.” In a separate interview with…
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has voiced his frustration over the Spanish National Sports Council’s decision to allow Barcelona to register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor. Simeone expressed his disapproval, emphasizing that Atletico Madrid has always adhered to LaLiga’s financial regulations. Barcelona had been unable to register Olmo and Víctor since signing them in the summer due to financial constraints. However, the council’s recent decision has provisionally cleared the way for their registration, ending months of uncertainty. Reports suggest that LaLiga clubs were divided on the matter, with Atletico Madrid and Sevilla—both having representatives on the league’s delegation committee—strongly opposing…
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has made his return to the club’s training ground following surgery on his injured hamstring. The 23-year-old sustained the injury during last month’s match against Crystal Palace and is expected to remain sidelined until March. Manager Mikel Arteta has encouraged Saka to use his recovery period as an opportunity for personal growth, emphasizing the importance of making the most of the downtime. Speaking to reporters, Arteta said:”He’s been around a lot. It’s great to have him. There’s always a smile on his face. “He’s going through a period that is unfamiliar to him, as he’s never…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has provided an explanation for his team’s 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Los Blancos in the 5th minute at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. However, Barcelona quickly turned the game around. Lamine Yamal equalized in the 22nd minute, and goals from Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde followed, giving the Blaugrana a commanding 4-1 lead by halftime. In the second half, Raphinha added a fifth goal for Barcelona after Real Madrid goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was sent off for…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca clarified that Noni Madueke missed Saturday’s 5-0 FA Cup victory over Morecambe due to illness, not as a consequence of another disciplinary issue. Earlier this season, Maresca publicly criticized Madueke after the winger was dropped to the bench for Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa in December. The Italian coach had questioned Madueke’s attitude in training and accused him of easing off following a good performance. Though Maresca later reinstated the forward to the team, he was absent again during the Boxing Day loss to Fulham. On that occasion, Maresca described the decision as a “technical”…
Manchester United secured a dramatic 5-3 victory on penalties over Arsenal in a pulsating FA Cup third-round clash at the Emirates Stadium. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of relentless action. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring early in the second half with a sublime first-time strike into the corner, capitalizing on Alejandro Garnacho’s excellent build-up play. Arsenal responded quickly through Gabriel Magalhães, whose deflected low finish restored parity. United’s hopes were dented when Diogo Dalot received two quick yellow cards, reducing them to ten men and piling on the pressure. However, Altay Bayindir rose to the occasion with a…
This year’s FA Cup third round may not have delivered many surprises, but the lack of upsets only adds intrigue to the upcoming fixtures. Liverpool and Chelsea cruised past their League Two opponents, while Manchester City delivered a resounding 8-0 victory over Salford City. Tottenham Hotspur needed extra time to overcome non-league Tamworth, scoring three goals after a tense 90 minutes ended in a stalemate. In the biggest upset of the round, Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle stunned Premier League side Brentford, earning a fourth-round tie against league leaders Liverpool. Arsenal and Manchester United clashed in a thrilling third-round encounter, with…