Leo Messi left Barcelona on Tuesday morning on a private jet to Paris where he will undergo a medical exam before signing a two-year deal at PSG, with the possibility to extend for a third. Messi will earn $35 million each season, with PSG also paying him a $35 million […]
Bayern Munchen ‘Has to Look’ at Signing Haaland, Official Claims
Erling Haaland was declared untouchable by his club Borussia Dortmund this summer. Chelsea was planning a $210 million bid for the 21-year-old striker, but ended up signing Romelu Lukaku after Dortmund’s firm statement on its prodigy. Haaland started the season on a high, scoring a hat-trick in Dortmund’s 3-0 win […]
Paris Saint Germain Become Favorites to Win the Champions League Over Manchester City as Messi Rumors Intensify
The Paris giants are now the favorites to land their first Champions League title following the close of a stellar transfer window. After signing Sergio Ramos, Gigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, and Gini Wijnaldum, PSG is closing in on Lionel Messi’s transfer. Sources close to Messi claim the deal is almost […]
Barcelona Destroy Juventus in the Gamper Trophy Hours After Messi’s Departure
FC Barcelona beat Juventus 3-0 in the Gamper Trophy, a game that was planned to mark Messi’s new five-year contract at the club. In a shocking turn of events, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner left Camp Nou after Barcelona was unable to comply with the financial regulations currently applied by […]
Tearful Messi Says His Goodbyes to Barcelona in Emotional Press Conference, as PSG Move Becomes Matter of Time
Lionel Messi (34) quit Barcelona after 21 years with the Catalonian club. The six-time ‘Ballon d’Or’ winner addressed fans and media during a press conference on Sunday. Messi and Barca agreed on a five-year contract extension, with the Argentinean superstar taking a massive 50% pay cut to show his support […]
Manchester City Upset by Leicester, Grealish Makes His Debut
Just two days after completing his $140 million transfer from Aston Villa, Jack Grealish played 25 minutes in Manchester City’s 1-0 defeat to Leicester in the Community Shield. The game between last season’s league and cup winners was the first major football event held at Wembley after the Euro 2020 […]
Haaland Starts the Season in Style
Erling Haaland promises to make keepers’ lives impossible in the Bundesliga this season. A sample of what’s in store came in the Cup on Saturday, as Borussia Dortmund beat third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden 3-0. All three goals were scored by Haaland. The Norwegian is at peace with the club’s decision to […]
Lukaku Returning to Chelsea After Inter Accepts $135 Million Bid
Romelu Lukaku (28) is heading back to Chelsea, the club he left in 2014. Inter accepted a $135 million offer for the Belgian, who also agreed personal terms with the Champions League winners. For Chelsea, the 2021 version of the “Lukaku affair†sets the new club transfer record. The forward […]
Tokyo Olympics: Brazil Wins Soccer Gold in Extra Time Thriller
Brazil defended the gold medals they won on home soil in 2016. The South Americans won the final of the Olympic’s men’s football tournament thanks to an extra-time goal scored by Malcom. Richarlison missed a penalty in the 38th minute, but Matheus Cunha put Brazil in front in the dying […]
Messi Agrees to Join PSG, Announcement Imminent
Lionel Messi agreed to join PSG on a two-year contract. The announcement comes just 24 hours after Barcelona released a statement saying the Argentinean superstar will not be at Camp Nou next season. Messi spent 21 years at Barcelona, joining the club’s youth setup as a 13-year-old in 2000 from […]
Tokyo Olympics: Mexico Wins Bronze in Men’s Soccer, Beats Japan 3-1
Mexico proved too strong for the Japanese hosts as they won the bronze medals in the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Japan was hoping to end a 53-year long medal drought in men’s Olympic football, but Mexico made a clear statement right from the start. Cordova scored after […]
Manchester City Sets Premier League Transfer Record at $140 million, Signs Aston Villa Captain Jack Grealish
Manchester City signed 25-year-old Jack Grealish after meeting Aston Villa’s valuation for the English international player. The Premier League champions paid $140 million to sign Grealish, who will wear the number 10 shirt at the Etihad. The 10 was previously worn by club legend Sergio Aguero, who left England to […]
Odds Slashed for Messi to PSG Move as Talks With French Giants Begin
Lionel Messi won’t sign a new contract at Barcelona, the Catalonian club revealed on Thursday evening. The Argentinean superstar will leave Camp Nou after 21 years with Barca. According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, talks between Messi’s representatives and PSG have already taken place. The French pushed to bring […]
Breaking News: Lionel Messi Won’t Sign a New Contract at FC Barcelona
Lionel Messi (34) will leave FC Barcelona after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the club. The information was confirmed by the club through an official statement. Less than two days after it was reported that Messi’s new contract was a done deal and that he […]
Lukaku Looks Toward Chelsea as Champions League Winners Prepare a New Bid
Romelu Lukaku is one step closer to returning to Stamford Bridge after telling Inter Milan he wants a transfer to Chelsea. The 28-year old Belgian striker was previously under contract with the West London club between 2011 and 2014. Inter rejected two bids for Lukaku from Chelsea, but a third […]
Third Times a Charm: Netherlands Appoints Louis van Gaal as Manager
Louis van Gaal is coming back into football management to take charge of the Netherlands national team. It will be his third stint as head coach after leading the Dutch from 2000 to 2001, and then from 2012 to 2014. The 69-year-old manager signed a contract until the end of […]
Manchester City to Pay Record $140 Million for Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish
The Premier League champions are set to make the most expensive transfer in English football history when Jack Grealish heads to Etihad in exchange for $140 million. City submitted its offer to Aston Villa on Friday, with multiple media sources claiming the Midlands club will allow their captain to leave. […]
Eriksen Returns to Italy After Cardiac Arrest
Christian Eriksen returned to Milan for the first time since leaving for Denmark’s training camp ahead of the Euros at the end of last season. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener against Finland, on July 12, and it appeared his professional career was […]
Bye, Bye Haaland? Chelsea Makes $120 Million Bid for Inter Striker Romelu Lukaku
Chelsea wants Romelu Lukaku back after hearing Dortmund’s firm position regarding star striker Erling Haaland. The Champions League winners made a bid worth $120 million for Lukaku, with Spanish defender Marcos Alonso included in the deal. Inter turned down the transfer attempt. The Italian giants believe Lukaku will be impossible […]
Tokyo Olympics: Brazil and Spain to Play for Gold After Fierce Semifinal Battles
Brazil got past Mexico on penalties, with Spain qualifying for the Finals of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament after a narrow 1-0 win over Japan in extra time. Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio scored the winner five minutes before the last whistle. Mexico fought until the end, but couldn’t keep their […]