The Magpies have completed a club-record deal for attacker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad, the club confirmed on Friday. The Sweden international becomes the club’s fourth signing of the summer after Matt Targett, Nick Pope, and Sven Botman. Newcastle have paid 65 million euros plus add-ons to secure the deal, tying the youngster down to a six-year contract that will run until the end of the 2027/28 season. Isak has chosen the number 14 for his stay in Tyneside. Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений Newcastle United FC (@nufc) Speaking in his first interview, the 22-year-old complimented the club…
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NorthEast United FC announced the signing of centre-back Gaurav Bora ahead of the 2022-23 season in the Indian Super League on August 25. In June, the 24-year-old has become a free agent after parting ways with Odisha FC. Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений NorthEast United F.C. (@northeastunitedfc) “It was a really good experience for me with everyone here, it was amazing to be a part of this team, to win together and to lose together. I’ve grown a lot in these last three years and thanks to everyone who has been supporting me throughout this,”expressed Bora after having…
The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage is set. The highlight of the round involves Barcelona’s fixtures against Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, the trio drawn together in Group C. Losing finalists in the 2021/22 edition of the UEFA Champions League, Liverpool will be hoping to go one better this time around. However, to get to the knockout stages, the Reds will have to navigate a tricky group stage draw that has pitted them against AFC Ajax, SSC Napoli, and Rangers. The four teams have been pulled into Group A of the 2022/23 draw, with two going through to the next round, one dropping to…
Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas claimed the big honors at the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League ceremony for their performances in the previous edition of the competition. Benzema established himself as the firm favourite for the 2022 Ballon d’Or by picking up the 2021/22 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year gong. The Frenchman scored 15 goals last season in the competition, helping Real Madrid to their 14th title. His teammate Vinicius Jr was named the UEFA Men’s Young Player of the Year for his contributions, which included a match-winning goal in the final against Liverpool. FC Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas was named the 2021/22 UEFA Women’s Player…
The Hammers are looking to strengthen their case after a shambolic start to the new season and are hoping that Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta international can make a difference to the side. However, to lure the player away this late in the window could cost the Londoners a little more money than expected. The Brazilian has been a pivotal cog in the Lyon side since joining them from AC Milan in 2020, scoring 21 goals across all competitions. He could solve plenty of issues for the Hammers, who have lost all the Premier League clashes thus far in the new season and…
Defensa y Justicia goalkeeper Ezequiel Unsain was visibly distraught after conceding a 92-minute goal off a kick from Boca Juniors forward Luis Vazquez in the dying minutes of the Primera Division clash (1-0). Bowing his head in defeat, the 6ft 2 shot-stopper was filmed on his knees staring intently at the jubilant away fans before his gaze was drawn to a young Halcon fan who had made his way onto the field of play. After receiving a warm embrace from the young fan, Unsain held the boy in his arms, appreciating the gesture and closing his eyes as the five-second…
In an attempt to overhaul the backline, Barcelona have been significantly interested in Athletic Club’s centre-back Inigo Martinez. As per Spanish media outlet SPORT, the club’s combined bid of 20 million euros has been turned down. Reinforcing the defence line with strong players was one of the primary agendas for Barcelona president Joan Laporta, sporting director Mateu Alemany, and head coach Xavi this summer. After signing Andreas Christensen for free following the expiry of his contract with Chelsea, they also spent heavily on Sevilla’s central defender Jules Kounde. When the Frenchman joined the club for 50 million euros back in July, he became the most expensive defensive…
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano has confirmed that the transfer window is shut for the club, ending Barcelona’s hopes of signing playmaker Bernardo Silva in the final days of the summer transfer window. The Blaugrana had reportedly hoped to get one last bumper deal over the line, as per multiple reports, having already signed several top names this summer, including Robert Lewandowski and Raphina. “It’s too late to talk about entrances and exits,”Soriano said on SER Catalunya Radio. His comments were echoed by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who claimed that the club intended to keep Silva for the season. However, the head…
Arsenal’s record signing Nicolas Pepe will return to France for the season, reports David Ornstein of The Athletic. The Ivorian will join Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice on loan for the campaign after the two clubs struck an agreement for a temporary transfer without the option to buy the player outright at the end of the stipulated period. The 27-year-old will undergo his medical examinations in the coming days; he will become the club’s eighth signing of the summer, joining former Gunner Aaron Ramsey at the Allianz Riviera. Pepe joined Arsenal in the summer of 2019 for a club-record 72 million pounds.…
Last season’s losing finalists Chelsea have been drawn to face Manchester City in the third round of the 2022/23 Carabao Cup. Meanwhile, Manchester United will take on Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa, and Liverpool, who beat the Blues on penalties to secure the cup earlier this year, will face League One’s Derby County to begin their title defence. Former Liverpool captain Gerrard will take his Aston Villa side to Manchester United for their third-round match – the Villans sealed a spot in the draw courtesy of a big win over Bolton Wanderers in the previous stage. In other all-Premier League ties, Arsenal will face Brighton, with the Seagulls…