Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal for Julian Alvarez worth £82 million, Afrosport reports. According to Sky Sports, the Spanish capital giants will pay £64 million upfront for the Argentina forward and will pay the remainder of the fee in add-ons. The deal when completed, will represent a huge profit on the £14 million City paid River Plate for his services in January...
Former Manchester City defender and France international Benjamin Mendy has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 club Lorient. The announcement by the French club comes just five days after he was found not guilty of rape and attempted rape at Chester Crown Court in Manchester. https://twitter.com/FCLorient/status/1681589789999472641?s=20 Mendy had also been found not guilty of a six-count charge of sexual-related offences against different women at an...
The world is gearing up to witness the pinnacle of women's football, the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The global extravaganza promises to be a celebration of talents, determination, and the beautiful game itself. While the event showcases the unrivalled skills of the teams, it is the majestic arenas that serve as the sacred battlegrounds where dreams will be forged and history...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) during its Executive Committee meeting in Algiers has approved a calendar schedule for Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. CAF revealed that the road to the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup that will take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada will begin in November 2023 and end in March 2026, a few months before the tournament kick-off. There will...
Brazil legend Pele died at the age of 82 in a Brazilian hospital on Thursday afternoon. He had a tough battle against colon cancer that was discovered in September 2021 and it led him to several chemotherapies and frequent hospital visits. Pele's influence is far beyond Brazil or South America because of his demonstration of good sportsmanship and leadership during his playing days. Famously called 'the...
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