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Done Deal: Ex-Man Utd midfielder Eriksen joins Wolfsburg on free transfer

Done Deal: Ex-Man Utd midfielder Eriksen joins Wolfsburg on free transfer

Wolfsburg have confirmed the signing of Christian Eriksen on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester United this summer, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old left United in June after his contract expired at Old Trafford. He has now penned a two-year deal with Wolfsburg, keeping him at the Bundesliga club until 2027. "For me, Wolfsburg is my first stop in the Bundesliga. I'm really looking forward...

Denmark coach Riemer raises concern clubless Eriksen poses for national team

Denmark coach Riemer raises concern clubless Eriksen poses for national team

Denmark national team coach Brian Riemer has revealed that Christian Eriksen remaining without a club poses a big problem for his squad ahead of next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. Eriksen has been without a club since his contract with Manchester United expired at the end of June. Though the 33-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs like Burnley, Wrexham, Fenerbahce,...

Nations League: Ronaldo honoured by Hojlund’s imitation of iconic goal celebration

Nations League: Ronaldo honoured by Hojlund’s imitation of iconic goal celebration

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says he was honoured by Rasmus Hojlund imitating his iconic 'siu' goal celebration during the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg with Denmark, Afrosport reports. Hojlund scored the only goal at Parken as the Danes got the early advantage over a star-studded Portuguese side. In celebrating the goal, Hojlund imitated Ronaldo's trademark celebration with the 40-year-old watching from distance. Some fans of...

Nations League Draw: Spain gets the Netherlands; France to face Germany in last eight

Nations League Draw: Spain gets the Netherlands; France to face Germany in last eight

The draw for the knockout phase and play-offs in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League provided enticing match-ups as some of Europe’s heavyweights will lock horns, Afrosport reports. The quarter-finals draw will see a tough test for Nations League holders and Euro 2024 champions Spain, as La Roja has been pitted against the Netherlands in a battle between two of last year’s semifinalists. The other games in...

Nations League: Croatia, Denmark clinch quarter-finals spot, San Marino earns historic promotion

Nations League: Croatia, Denmark clinch quarter-finals spot, San Marino earns historic promotion

The UEFA Nations League action continued on Monday as Croatia and Denmark secured a quarterfinal spot, while San Marino claimed a historic promotion with a win over Liechtenstein, Afrosport reports. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol scored his third international goal and first since the 2022 World Cup in a second-half equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw for Croatia against Portugal in Group A1 as both teams...