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Chelsea winger Mudryk charged with doping offence
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been formally charged by the Football Association (FA) for breaking anti-doping regulations following a failed drug test. The 24-year-old has already been provisionally suspended after an “adverse finding” was discovered during a routine urine screening in December. Under FIFA’s global rules, footballers found guilty of deliberately using banned…
Read MoreBellingham makes Dortmund debut in goalless draw
Jobe Bellingham stepped onto the pitch for his first Borussia Dortmund appearance in a 0-0 tie against Brazil’s Fluminense during the Club World Cup clash at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. The 19-year-old midfielder, recently signed from Sunderland, entered from the bench but was unable to help the German club break the deadlock. His appearance mirrored…
Read MoreAntonio returns to action after near-fatal crash
Michail Antonio made his return to competitive football on Monday evening, turning out for Jamaica in their unexpected CONCACAF Gold Cup loss to Guatemala. It marked his first appearance since a severe car crash in December that left his future in doubt. The 35-year-old was included in Jamaica’s squad for this summer’s tournament in the…
Read MoreCriticism grows over FIFA’s absence of anti-racism messaging at Club World Cup
FIFA has come under fire from human rights campaigners for not visibly promoting anti-discrimination messages during the current Club World Cup in the United States. The global football body had previously backed strong statements against racism, notably at Qatar 2022, but these appear to have been replaced by a more general campaign at the revamped…
Read MoreChelsea edge LAFC in front of sparse Atlanta crowd
Liam Delap marked his Chelsea debut with an assist as the Blues began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC at a nearly empty Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Pedro Neto opened the scoring with a near-post finish after being played through in the first half. Chelsea doubled their lead…
Read MoreCherki ready to take on Manchester United after City move
Rayan Cherki is already targeting Manchester United as he prepares for his first season at Manchester City. The 21-year-old French forward joined the Premier League champions from Lyon in a deal worth £30.9 million and signed a five-year contract. He was one of four new arrivals during the early stages of the summer transfer window…
Read MoreBournemouth land France international Truffert
Bournemouth have secured the services of French defender Adrien Truffert from Ligue 1 side Rennes in a transfer valued at £14.4 million. The 23-year-old has signed a contract running for five years with the Premier League outfit. The move includes a base fee of £11.4 million, along with potential add-ons worth up to £3 million.…
Read MorePSG close to securing £60 million target from Bournemouth
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly closing in on signing Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarnyi from AFC Bournemouth in a £60 million deal. The 22-year-old joined Bournemouth from his boyhood club, Dynamo Kyiv, in 2023 and has made 78 league appearances for the Cherries since then. In that time, clubs across Europe have taken notice of his ability,…
Read MoreUnited confident of beating Spurs to £60 million-rated African star
Manchester United are confident of landing Cameroonian winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford despite the interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs have snagged Thomas Frank as their new manager, and the Danish gaffer is looking to take Bryan Mbeumo with him to the North London club. Both men have worked together for half a decade and have…
Read MoreArsenal face further uncertainty regarding the signing of Gyokores
Juventus are reportedly looking to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres’ future. Viktor Gyökeres is widely expected to leave the reigning Portuguese champions this summer, although his next destination remains uncertain. Reports suggest he has “officially” turned down a move to Manchester United, along with the opportunity to reunite with former…
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