Champions League winners Chelsea want to negotiate with Bayern Munchen for their super striker, Robert Lewandowski, after failing in their attempt to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was ready to pay $210 million for Haaland, but Dortmund remained firm. Borussia’s bosses want the 20-year-old Norwegian […]
Messi Agrees to 50% Pay Cut, Extends his Contract at FC Barcelona for Another 5 Years
Leo Messi (34), who is currently a free agent after his deal with FC Barcelona expired last month, has reportedly agreed to a new five-year contract with the club. The Argentinean superstar and FC Barcelona haven’t yet officially formalized the new deal. Leo will stay with Barcelona for the next […]
Real Madrid President Perez in a Leaked Audio: “Cristiano Ronaldo Is an Idiot. Mourinho Is Abnormal. Del Bosque Is a Fool”
In a set of leaked audios published by Spanish outlet El Confidencial, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez slams some of the most iconic people who set foot in the club. Perez is heard using shocking descriptions for Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho, Vicente Del Bosque, as well as Raul and Iker […]
Exclusive: Galatasaray Seeking to Sign Romanian Midfielder Stanciu from Slavia Prague
Galatasaray wants Slavia Prague’s creative midfielder Nicolae Stanciu to fuel their attacks next season. The 28-year old is one of the most prominent players on the Romanian national team and shone at Slavia during the last campaign. Stanciu led Slavia to its third consecutive title in the Czech Republic, netting […]
Chelsea Are Ready to Pay $210 Million for Haaland, as Race for the Norwegian Superstar Gets Heated
Erling Haaland (20) is a man in demand this summer, as the biggest spenders in world football queue in the hope of luring him away from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland missed Dortmund’s first day of pre-season training on Monday, fueling speculation regarding his future. Borussia’s sporting director Michael Zorc addressed the […]
Italy Crowned Euro 2020 Champions After Crazy Penalty Shootout Against England
Italy and England could only be separated by penalties in the Euro 2020 final. The Italians won their first European title in 53 years and upset the 60,000 English fans at Wembley, along with 10s of millions at home. What started as a national feast ended in tears for the […]
Euro 2020 Final Puts Europe on Hold: England and Italy to Battle at Wembley for the Trophy
After a month of high-quality football throughout the continent, England and Italy will battle in London for the Euro 2020 crown. The game starts at 21:00 CET. England haven’t won a major trophy since 1966, when they lifted the World Cup at the old Wembley, also on home soil. The […]
Argentina Win Copa America After a 28-Year Long Wait. Messi Leads the Race for the ‘Ballon d’Or’
Argentina beat rivals Brazil at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro to record their first Copa America triumph after 1993. Messi won his first major tournament at senior level with the Argentinean national team after previously losing three Copa America finals (2007, 2015, 2016) and a World Cup final (2014). […]
Copa America Final. Messi’s Battle With History. Will He Finally Win a Major Trophy for Argentina?
Brazil and Argentina meet at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro in one of the most anticipated games in 2021. The two South American rivals are expected to offer a historical clash. It will also be a confrontation between two of the best players on the planet, Lionel Messi and […]
The Tough One: Jose Mourinho Puts Nine AS Roma Players on the Transfer List
Jose Mourinho (58) started his reign at AS Roma with a training session on Thursday evening. The man who once called himself “The Special One,” made a big statement regarding his intentions on his first day with the team. Mourinho dropped no fewer than nine players, who were all told […]
In Shock Transfer, Mario Balotelli Moves to Adana Demispor
Super Mario Balotelli penned a three-year deal with Adana Demirspor, a newly promoted team in the Turkish top flight. Once regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, Balotelli played for the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Inter, and AC Milan during his career. The 30-year old was […]
Former Real Madrid Captain Ramos Signs 2-Year Deal With PSG
Sergio Ramos (35) became a free agent on July 1 after spending 16 years with Real Madrid. On Thursday, Ramos penned a contract with French powerhouse PSG, that will keep him at the club until 2023. The defender couldn’t reach an agreement with Real Madrid to extend his stay at […]
Euro 2020: England Reaches Finals, Beats Denmark After Controversial Penalty
England defeated Denmark 2-1 at Wembley and will play the final at Euro 2020 against Italy, on Sunday (21:00 CET). It was no easy affair for the hosts in London, as Denmark went ahead after 30 minutes. A fantastic free-kick goal from Mikkel Damsgaard put Kasper Hjulmand’s men in front. […]
Messi vs Neymar: Argentina Defeats Colombia on Penalties to Play Brazil in the Copa America Final
This is the game that stops everything in South America. The two giants on the continent, Brazil and Argentina, will play each other in the Copa America final on Sunday (02:00 CET). After Brazil narrowly beat Peru 1-0 in the first semifinal on Tuesday, Argentina faced a fierce game against […]
Euro 2020: Italy Beats Spain, Reaches Final After Epic Encounter at Wembley
After going 1-1 over 90 minutes and in extra time, Italy and Spain went to penalties to settle their Euro 2020 semifinal affair at London’s Wembley Stadium. Italy won a dramatic shootout and will play the final on July 11. Italy was the first to score after 60 minutes, following […]
Euro 2020: Favorites Belgium Knocked Out by Italy, Spain Advances to Semis
The action on Friday evening at Euro 2020 decided the tournament’s first semifinal. Italy and Spain will meet in London on Tuesday, July 6 for a place in the final battle at Euro 2020. Another night of football madness saw brave Switzerland eliminated on penalties, with Belgium also being shown […]
Euro 2020 Predictions: Who’s In the Best Position Ahead of the Quarterfinals?
With just eight teams left in the tournament, 997655.com looks at how the quarterfinals may play out when they kick-off today in St. Petersburg. Switzerland produced one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history by beating world champions France in the Round of 16. The thriller in Bucharest was […]
6-Time Ballon d’Or Winner Messi is Currently Without a Club as Contract With Barcelona Runs Out
Leo Messi (34) is officially a free agent following the end of his contract with Barcelona on July 1. There are ongoing talks between the Catalonian club and Messi’s representatives for a new two-year deal, but nothing’s for certain at this point. Right now, Messi is a free player and […]
Manchester United Pay $100 Million to Sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund
Man United and Borussia Dortmund announced they reached a deal for the 21-year-old English international. Jadon Sancho will move to the Premier League giants after completing a medical following the conclusion of Euro 2020. If everything goes to plan, Sancho will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with an […]
How Hungary Boss Rossi Became Euro 2020 Hero After Turning Down a Second-Tier Job
Marco Rossi is one of the major discoveries at Euro 2020. The 56-year-old Italian took Hungary close to qualification from Group F, the same group in which France, Germany, and Portugal competed. Hungary was at +40,000 to win the tournament, with the bookies giving them no chance of escaping bottom […]