The 2023 January transfer window did not fail to live up to its billing with a flurry of activity happening across Europe, especially the Premier League where a record £815 million ($1 billion) was spent, Chelsea making up almost half of that sum. Afrosport reviews the top three winners and losers from the English top-flight during the recently-concluded window. ARSENAL (Winners) The Gunners have managed to...
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been awarded the Premier League for the month of January after a string of impressive performances. The 25-year-old was in top form in the past month, netting three times. His first came in a comfortable 3-0 win over Bournemouth followed by the winner in a comeback 2-1 win over rivals Manchester City. He also scored in the final game of...
Manchester United attacker Mason Greenwood has had all charges levelled against him discontinued. Greater Manchester Police declared today that criminal proceedings against the 21-year-old have been dropped. The Three Lions striker was charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, allegations relating to the same woman. The investigation commenced over a year ago, in January 2022, with a trial date initially set...
Manchester United center-back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football with the France. The 29-year-old has decided to end his time with Les Blues following their second-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Since his debut in 2013 in a 3-1 win against Georgia, the former Real Madrid defender has made 93 appearances and scored five times for the two-time world...
Manchester United have signed Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer on loan from German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, with no purchase option. Sabitzer emerged as an option for the English giants to reinforce their midfield options following Christian Eriksen's injury, as he will be out of action for at least the next three months. The 28-year-old is versatile in the middle of the park as he could play...
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