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Alexander-Arnold unveiled as Real Madrid player, dazzles crowd with fluent Spanish

Alexander-Arnold unveiled as Real Madrid player, dazzles crowd with fluent Spanish

England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday in a presentation ceremony at the Santiago Bernabeu, Afrosport reports. Alexander-Arnold, who refused to sign a contract extension with Liverpool, joins Madrid until 2031, having signed a six-year deal with the Spanish club, who paid a €10 million transfer fee to have him earlier than usual for this month's Club World Cup...

Mbappe unmoved by race for 2025 Ballon d’Or

Mbappe unmoved by race for 2025 Ballon d’Or

Kylian Mbappe is unmoved by whatever the outcome of 2025 Ballon d'Or award for men's best player in the world will be, Afrosport reports. The French superstar had a productive first season at Real Madrid, scoring 43 goals in 56 appearances as Los Blancos failed to win any piece of silverware. Mbappe will be up against the likes of Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal, Raphinha as well...

Modric reportedly close to signing for AC Milan on free transfer

Modric reportedly close to signing for AC Milan on free transfer

Luka Modric is close to signing for Italian Serie A giants AC Milan on a free transfer, Afrosport reports. The Croatian midfield veteran has ended his 13-year association with Real Madrid, where he scored 43 goals and provided 95 assists, winning 28 titles, including six Champions League and four La Liga. He was also crowned the Ballon d’Or winner in 2018. The 39-year-old, however, left the...

Dortmund reportedly certain of getting Bellingham’s brother from Sunderland

Dortmund reportedly certain of getting Bellingham’s brother from Sunderland

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly certain of getting a deal done to sign Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old brother of Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was named the Championship Young Player of the Year and was also in the Championship Team of the Season as the Black Cats defeated Shield United in the Championship playoff final, to return to the Premier League after an eight-year...

Liverpool, Real Madrid agree €10 million deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer

Liverpool, Real Madrid agree €10 million deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer

Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid from Liverpool earlier than expected after the two clubs agreed to a €10 million deal on Friday, Afrosport reports. Liverpool had announced that Alexander-Arnold will leave the club when his deal expires on June 30 after the England international failed to sign a contract extension to remain at Anfield. The world football governing body, FIFA, approved a staggered format for...