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Jackson’s agent denies Bayern exit rumours
Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich has been scrutinised heavily in both Germany and England, and with talks over his future taking over the media, his agent has spoken out. Diomansy Kamara, who represents the Senegal international, spoke after the comments emerged. Kamara posted on Instagram: “Many speak, but few tell the truth. That’s not…
Read MoreReal Madrid star Kylian Mbappe backs Arsenal to win the Premier League
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé explained why Arsenal can lift the Premier League title this season, while also naming two other clubs firmly in the race. Arsenal last lifted the Premier League title in 2003/04, when Arsène Wenger’s side went unbeaten, winning 26 of 38 matches and drawing the rest. In recent years, Mikel Arteta…
Read MoreDembele and Douet to miss key PSG matches
Paris Saint-Germain will be without Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue for several weeks after both picked up injuries during France’s World Cup qualifying victory over Ukraine. Dembele faces an estimated six-week recovery from a serious hamstring issue, while Doue is expected to be sidelined for roughly four weeks, according to PSG. The injuries occurred in…
Read MoreBarcelona eye Marc Guehi amid defensive shake-up
Barcelona are already preparing for changes in their defensive line after losing Iñigo Martínez in the summer transfer window. The Spanish centre-back played an important role last season and was the only left-footed defender available to the coach, giving balance to the backline. His departure has left a noticeable void, pushing the club to look…
Read MoreDumfries open to Premier League move
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries has admitted he would be keen to test himself in England one day if the right chance arises. The wing-back, who is away on international duty, addressed questions about his long-term future during a media appearance with the Netherlands squad. The 29-year-old underlined his qualities once again in Thursday’s 1-1 draw…
Read MoreDaniel 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…
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