They might have been favorites to win a medal – any medal – before the start of the tournament, but France, Germany, and Argentina will be heading home from Tokyo empty-handed. The trio was eliminated in the group stage of the men’s football tournament. Hosts Japan thrashed world champions France 4-0 to send the latter tumbling out of the Tokyo Olympics Men’s Football Tournament. Les Bleus narrowly avoided elimination on matchday two, as they came from behind thrice to beat South Africa 4-3. However, a big defeat at the hands of the hosts confirmed their fate. Takefusa Kubo opened the…
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The United States International Giovanni Reyna has emerged as the player to take up Jadon Sancho’s no.7 shirt at Borussia Dortmund. Reyna has developed into a star over the last couple of years at the Signal Iduna Park. With Jadon Sancho leaving the club and joining Manchester United, Reyna will get a bigger and more prominent role in the upcoming season. Dortmund have acted very swiftly to replace Sancho who ended his four-year stay at Dortmund this summer. The Black and Yellows have signed PSV Eindhoven and Dutch stay winger Donyell Malen replacing the England international. But Malen has taken…
Manchester United continued their impressive summer spree by confirming that an agreement had been reached to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid. Furthermore, the Red Devils completed a deal to sign youngster Ethan Ennis from rivals Liverpool. Manchester United are applying the finishing touches before officially unveiling Raphael Varane as a Red Devil. The club confirmed on Tuesday, July 27, that an agreement had been struck with Real Madrid over the transfer of Varane. However, they stopped short of confirming the entire deal, which is subject to the player passing his medical examinations before agreeing to personal terms. Several reports…
Chelsea have begun negotiations to sign center-back Jules Kounde from Sevilla. The Blues are said to be in advanced negotiations with the Spanish club and have offered Kurt Zouma – and Emerson – to bring the price down. Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Frenchman was previously wanted by Chelsea’s London rivals Tottenham, but reports claimed that he was holding out for a bigger move. The player has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the Blues and is ready to sign a contract until 2026. Romano reports that Chelsea are…
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea got their pre-season underway with a come-from-behind win over bogey team Bournemouth. Elsewhere, Manchester City scored twice past Championship outfit Preston North End to win their first friendly. Thomas Tuchel named a strong starting line-up for the first half, composed of players who were at Chelsea when he took over and the ones who returned this summer from their respective loans. Forgotten man Danny Drinkwater was handed a start in midfield while Lewis Baker – another midfielder – was deployed as one of the three center-backs, surprisingly. Chelsea fashioned out a few good chances for themselves in the opening period, most of which…
New Everton boss remains tight-lipped about James Rodriguez’s potential move out of Goodison Park this summer. While the Spaniard admires James’ ability with the ball and creativity, he is concerned over his fitness concerns. The Colombian playmaker had a great start to life in England but then injuries and drop in form have been the reason for his downfall at Merseyside. James also struggled to settle down in England despite coming to the Premier League with Carlo Ancelotti. The Colombian also had problems with injuries, which did not allow him to feature in this year’s Copa America. Current speculations linking him…
Tottenham’s new director of football Fabio Paratici is hard at work in the transfer market. The Italian has already brought Pierluigi Gollini and Bryan Gil to North London and is looking to complete a deal for Cristian Romero. Toby Alderweireld’s impending departure signals the end of an era at Tottenham. For the best part of the last decade, the Belgian defender partnered his compatriot Jan Vertonghen in the center of the Spurs defense, forming a sturdy yet modern defensive line. Vertonghen left the club last summer to join Benfica, and Alderwiereld is expected to leave soon for Qatar. Therefore, it comes as no surprise…
The 18-year-old is going through a contract dispute with the Catalan outfit, and amid all the fiasco, he has received racist slurs by supporters on social media. Ilaix Moriba’s future at Camp Nou is under the scanner as the midfielder seeks an improved contract only after signing his existing deal a year ago. The player, who is tagged as the long-term replacement of Sergio Busquets, may end up leaving the club this summer. The hype around Moriba started when he broke into the Barcelona first team and dropped a few impressive performances. The youngster’s demands for an improved contract have made…
The reigning European Champions are likely to complete their first signing of this transfer window very soon, as West Ham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli is all set to join the Blues on a free transfer. Chelsea are currently in the hunt for a third-choice goalkeeper, after they decided not to renew Argentine custodian Willy Cabarello’s contract. With Bettinelli available for free after his contract with Fulham expired, the Blues are willing to conclude their hunt, according to reports in The Guardian. Bettinelli joined the West London side when he was 19 years old. After a few successful loan deals, the 29-year-old became the…
Raphael Varane’s 50 million transfer could push certain Manchester United players out of the Old Trafford doors. According to The Telegraph, one of those defenders is academy graduate Axel Tuanzebe, who is being eyed for a move by Newcastle United. The Magpies want to either loan the 23-year-old or, if possible, sign him on a permanent transfer. Manchester United academy product Tuaznebe joined the club’s youth system in 2006 before coming through the ranks and eventually leaving on his first loan to Aston Villa in 2018. Tuanzebe spent a season and a half at Villa Park, during which time he helped the…