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Daniel Levy steps down after long Tottenham tenure
Tottenham Hotspur confirmed that long-time executive chairman Daniel Levy has left his position after nearly a quarter of a century at the club. Reflecting on his years in charge, Levy said he was “incredibly proud” of the progress achieved alongside the staff and board. He highlighted the transformation of the north London side into a…
Read MoreMessi shines in emotional farewell on Argentine soil
Lionel Messi struck twice as Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Estadio Monumental. Lautaro Martinez added the second goal with a diving header, ensuring the home side secured a convincing result. The 38-year-old captain was welcomed by a crowd of 80,000, who rose to their feet in tribute. He entered the…
Read MoreGermany stunned by Slovakia in World Cup qualifier
Slovakia secured a memorable victory against Germany in their opening World Cup qualifying clash in Bratislava. The breakthrough came just before the interval when David Hancko carried the ball from deep, linked up with David Strelec, and calmly slotted past Oliver Baumann to give the hosts the lead. After the restart, Strelec produced a moment…
Read MoreSpence hopes to inspire as England’s first Muslim player
Tottenham defender Djed Spence has spoken about the pride he feels at the possibility of being the first Muslim to appear for the England senior men’s side. The full-back, previously capped six times at Under-21 level, has been named in the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Serbia. For Spence,…
Read MoreLoftus-Cheek reflects on England return after long absence
Ruben Loftus-Cheek admitted he had almost stopped thinking about representing his country after nearly seven years without an appearance for England. The midfielder’s last outing came in a friendly with the United States in November 2018, months after being part of Gareth Southgate’s squad that reached the semi-finals at the World Cup in Russia. In…
Read MoreWhen will Alexander Isak play for Liverpool?
Liverpool closed an extraordinary summer of signings by finalizing a headline move for Alexander Isak on deadline day. The Swedish forward joined from Newcastle United for a Premier League record of £125 million, bringing the club’s total expenditure in the window to £446.5 million. The transfer ended weeks of speculation, with the striker pushing to…
Read MoreGundogan joins Galatasaray on free transfer
Galatasaray have secured the signature of veteran German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan after his exit from Manchester City. The 34-year-old penned an agreement that runs through the 2026-27 campaign with the reigning Super Lig titleholders. Although Gundogan still had 12 months remaining on his deal at the Etihad, City allowed him to move since the Turkish…
Read MoreHow Delap’s injury set off a chain reaction across Europe
Liam Delap’s hamstring problem did not only affect Chelsea but also sparked unexpected movements in the European transfer market. The immediate effect was felt at Bayern Munich, who were prepared to welcome Nicolas Jackson after Chelsea gave approval for a medical. That permission was withdrawn on Saturday once Delap’s injury became clear. At the same…
Read MoreBayer Leverkusen’s search for a new coach continues
Bayer Leverkusen are once again on the lookout for a manager after parting ways with Erik ten Hag. The Dutch coach, who previously worked at Manchester United, lasted fewer than three months at the German side and oversaw only three competitive matches before the decision was made to move on. The club had already been…
Read MoreLiverpool complete record transfer for Alexander Isak
Liverpool has secured the arrival of Swedish forward Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a deal valued at £125m, setting a new benchmark for transfers in Britain. Additional clauses could increase the figure to £130m. The 25-year-old successfully underwent medical checks on Monday before committing to a six-year agreement. His arrival raises the club’s spending…
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